The Pull and Stack timings updated to the 7.20 map! A summary of the main changes to towers, runes, lanes, primary and secondary jungle, and Roshan pit.
Dota 2 7.20 update: Items reworked, buffed, and nerfed
The 7.20 update reworked, buffed, and nerfed several items. We will study them and review the most impactful changes. Find out how to use the new boots!
Dota 2 7.20 update: General gameplay changes explained
All the general gameplay changes brought in by 7.20 have been explained, including deny mechanics, armor formula, cleave, regeneration, and bounty system.
Dota 2 7.09: The support update - Changes analyzed
The changes in the 7.09 patch will greatly benefit supports, particularly the position 5, and overall reduce the toxicity in the team. Let’s analyze them.
Ranked seasons - Estimated MMR distribution by medal
Valve released the new ranked seasons. All players must play 10 games to recalibrate. A first MMR distribution by medal is available using players’ data.
The 7.07 rework improved the Aether Lens’ mana and cast range. Combined with the new talents, IceFrog boosted its qualities as a support item. Pudge thanks Valve.
Monkey King Bar 7.07 - How it works against evasion
We analyzed the strengths of the new Monkey King Bar (MKB) and the differences with the old one. The number of hits and the damage against units/buildings are calculated separately.
Valve improved the algorithm behind the Dota 2 network settings. The game will be more responsive while remaining playable on connections with packet loss.
Multiple changes affected the hero attributes in the Dueling Fates update. Attributes offer some benefits to all heroes, and also some perks to the heroes of the respective type.
Five new items have been added into Dota 2 with the Dueling Fates update. Some of them have special abilities that could severely influence the game. Let’s have a look.
Videos on all the new talents introduced by The Dueling Fates update are available below. Dota 7.07 added a huge number of talents with special effects into the game.
Dark Willow is the second Dota 2 hero that joined the roster with the Dueling Fates update. You can try the new nuker in the test client. Let’s analyze her skills.