Changes in Dota 2 Patch 7.33d: A Closer Look!

In the latest Dota 2 patch, 7.33d, IceFrog has implemented changes to around a third of the existing heroes. This update has brought both buffs and noticeable nerfs to different characters.

While some heroes have received minor tweaks to their abilities and attributes, other changes have been more significant, primarily aimed at the competitive scene. These adjustments address the issue of teams relying heavily on a limited pool of heroes.

A glance at the Dotabuff hero ratings reveals that certain heroes are currently struggling in the meta and require substantial improvements to regain their viability. For example, Nature's Prophet, with a meager 3% pick rate and a 41.5% win rate, clearly needed some assistance. This applies to several other heroes as well.

Similarly, heroes like Lina and Broodmother have been largely overlooked by players due to their perceived lack of impact in matches.

Notable Enhancements

One of the heroes benefiting from a buff is Sniper, whose Shrapnel ability now boasts a radius of 475 at level 4.

Razor's Static Link has seen an extension in duration, lasting from 12 to 18 seconds, while the hero's base agility has been set at 24. Additionally, an improved talent grants an extra 14 agility at level 10. These changes are undoubtedly exciting for Razor players.

Nature's Prophet has also received a boost, with an increased attack range of 20 and a reduced cooldown of 37-31 seconds for Nature's Call. Moreover, the mana cost for this ability has been reduced to a mere 120.

A Surprising Rise in Popularity

Morphling has unexpectedly gained immense popularity, becoming a highly contested pick or ban in the ongoing Bali Major tournament.

Empowering Female Heroes

Among the female characters, Lina has received some notable improvements. Her Dragon Slave ability can now be cast every 11-8 seconds, allowing for more frequent use. Additionally, her Fiery Soul has been enhanced, and her Flame Cloak ability appears to be quite formidable, granting a 35% spell amplification for a duration of 8 seconds.

Heroes Affected by Significant Nerfs

Void Spirit has suffered a series of nerfs, including significant reductions in his attributes. The mana cost of his Dissimilate ability has been raised to 130 at level 1, and Astral Step now deals only 130-330 damage. Furthermore, his level 15 and 20 talents have been swapped and noticeably weakened.

Windranger has been severely weakened by the developers. Her base attack speed has been reduced to a mere 90, strength gain per level has been decreased by 0.4, and the damage block from Windrun has been reduced to 35%. Additionally, the damage reduction from Focus Fire has been increased to 30%. Moreover, her level 20 talent now provides a reduced 12% damage reduction from Focus Fire, compared to the previous 16%.

Techies has also received some adjustments, such as a lowered base attack speed of 90 instead of 100 and reduced damage for Sticky Bomb, dealing 80-320 damage instead of 90-360. Furthermore, the stun duration of his Blast Off ability has been shortened to 1.25 seconds at level 4.

Other heroes, including Spirit Breaker, Phantom Lancer, and Pangolier, have also experienced noticeable changes and adjustments in this patch.