We’re breaking down the most impactful hero changes in Dota 2’s latest patch.
Valve released a huge, game-changing update,Patch 7.38,on 19 February.
If you haven’t checked it out yet, be prepared - it’s incredibly long.
If youre looking for a quick rundown of the biggest winners and losers in Patch 7.38, keep reading!
This trend is also evident in the high-ranked brackets.
Patch 7.38 reworked Dragon Knights Facet, Fire Dragon.
The Facet now alters the following abilities:
This Facet is Dragon Knights most popular pick for good reason.
Jakiro
Support players rejoice!
This support hero underwent a complete rework to his two Facets.
With Patch 7.38, that number has drastically fallen.
But why the drastic drop?
This drop is also reflected in the high-ranked bracket, although it only decreased by 1%.
Looking back at the patch notes, Morphling didnt receive any direct nerfs.
Instead, most of his abilities and Facets were reworked or adjusted.
Kez
The standout hero of 2024, Kez, enteredDota 2with an impressive win rate.
His mechanics are somewhat complex, requiring players to skillfully switch between his two spell kits during battle.
However, it was clear that players who mastered Kez could dominate games.
With Patch 7.38, Kez finally received his own set of Facets.
At first glance, the adjustments seem balanced, but his win rate tells a different story.
High-ranked games show a similar decline, with a 5% decrease in win rate.
As we continue to explore Patch 7.38, expect the winners and losers to evolve.
Check out the full patch noteshere.
