New Dota 2 Patch 7.38b Targets Overpowered Heroes Following Wandering Waters Update
As the countdown begins for the next major Dota 2 tournament, the release of Patch 7.38b has stirred excitement and anticipation within the community. This update targets some of the game’s most dominant heroes, aiming to restore balance and enhance the competitive landscape. Players have witnessed the incredible power of Winter Wyvern, whose ultimate ability has turned the tide of battles, often single-handedly taking down entire teams.
Similarly, Slardar’s rapid lane charges have left opponents in the dust. With these changes, the patch seeks to address these imbalances and encourage a more diverse selection of heroes in the upcoming matches. Let’s delve into the key adjustments and their potential impact on gameplay.
Dota 2 Patch 7.38b Bug Fixes and Updates Ahead of Major Tournaments
The new Dota 2 patch 7.38b has made significant strides in enhancing gameplay, especially with the Dota 2 major on the horizon. These updates not only help in refining the gaming experience but also prepare players for upcoming tournaments. Here’s a summary of the key bug fixes and adjustments made in this patch:
Patch 7.38b Bug Fixes
- Fixed Clinkz’s Burning Army: Skeletons can no longer auto-cast Tar Bomb unexpectedly.
- Templar Assassin’s Hidden Reach: Effects are no longer visible to enemies, restoring stealth mechanics.
- Sven’s Level 10 Talent: Addressed the issue where the +10% Vanquisher Bonus Damage was not functioning correctly.
- Ability Draft Loading Screen: Resolved the issue of the loading screen getting stuck with fewer than 10 players in the lobby.
- Drow Ranger’s Precision Aura: Illusions no longer override her own bonus agility.
- Ancient Apparition’s Ice Blast: Fixed the flickering issue with Ice Blast Shatter Threshold when clicking on affected enemies.
- Ability Draft: Doom’s Devour: Players no longer lose the ability in the first slot after using Devour; fixed passive aura issues from neutral creeps.
- Roshan Timer: Corrected the timer to function accurately when Templar Assassin’s Third Eye innate is active.
- Courier Fixes: Mark for Sell items are now properly collected by the courier, even if it didn’t start in the fountain.
- Alt-click Chat Messages: Refined to match other alt-click messages for consistency.
- Drow Ranger with Sidestep Facet: No longer triggers Silencer’s Last Word when Multishot finishes.
- Viper’s Nosedive: Resolved the issue that allowed certain heroes to exploit character models in Ability Draft.
- Jakiro’s Liquid Fire: Now functions correctly within Ability Draft.
- Spell Lifesteal Amplification: Fixed the amplification from Kaya and its combined items.
This patch has certainly breathed new life into the meta, especially with events like PGL Wallachia Season 3 approaching. Players will be keen to see how these fixes influence strategies and hero picks in the upcoming matches.
