Dota 2 Patch 7.38 patch notes and summary: Wandering Waters
One of the largest updates in the MOBA’s history has arrived.
At last, after much anticipation, loyal Dota 2 enthusiasts are finally graced with Patch 7.38 dubbed as “Wandering Waters”. For years they’ve been imploring Valve for an update and even peered into the cosmos in search of a hint about the next patch release. Now, their patience has been rewarded with significant enhancements to Dota 2 gameplay.
Delving straight into the February 18 Dota 2 update, there’s a lot to explore – from map redesigns to Roshan’s comeback into the (now extended) river. So, let’s delve right in and uncover what it has in store for us!
Dota 2 Patch 7.38 patch overview
Huge map update sees currents, flooded rivers aid your movement
On the Dota map, the riverside areas of both safe lanes are now submerged! This expansion offers an enormous advantage to players leaving their bases. Traversing the river flows will bestow a speed boost on your character, making it faster to get back to the safe lane for farming or to aid allies in ambushes.
There are some changes on the map, not just the usual ones. Previously known as Wisdom runes and Lotus Pools, these spots will now be Shrines. Similar to the previous locations, these Shrines will provide the same benefits, but with a twist – you’ll need to compete for them in combat. The Shrines are positioned more strategically within the lane and they don’t require enemies around to bestow their advantages, instead, they encourage battles among players.
The locations where the Tormentors reside have been shifted. During the day, they are positioned in the old Roshan pits located at the bottom, while during the night, they move to the top at an alternative location.
But if the Tormentors are there… where did Roshan go?
Roshan returns to the river
Roshan is once again found along the riverbank! Similar to his previous routine, he has set up his two campsite and will switch between them according to the daily day/night cycle. But unlike before, there’s no warp gate for him to pass through – instead, he plans to transport himself upriver each time!
This development significantly alters the early-game dynamics since mid laners will now face the challenge of dealing with Roshan pushing through the wave of creeps. As time progresses, it’s likely that encounters over Roshan will involve more players, as his pit is no longer as secluded.
Craft “personalized” Neutral Items with Madstone
Among all the alterations in Patch 7.38, possibly no change is as significant as the introduction of Neutral Item crafting. Now, when players eliminate jungle creatures, they will acquire Madstones – two for themselves and one for a randomly selected teammate. These Madstones can then be utilized to enhance a Neutral Item artifact.
After gathering sufficient quantities of Madstone, you’ll choose a Neutral Item Artifact along with an Enchantment. Artifacts may feature either an active skill or a passive advantage, while the Enchantments on these artifacts are always passive. As your stockpile of Madstone grows, you’ll have the opportunity to advance and select new artifacts and enchantments that offer increasingly significant benefits.
We’ve broken down all the neutral item changes in our Madstone piece, check it out for more!
Patch 7.38 biggest buffs and nerfs
Due to a prolonged period without any hero adjustments, we’ve decided to introduce an additional column labelled “reworks”. Certain heroes will undergo minor skill modifications, whereas others will be completely overhauled, featuring brand-new aspects known as ‘Facets’.
| Amount | Buffs | Nerfs | Reworks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Major | Dragon Knight, Io, Magnus, Slardar | Clinkz, Hoodwink, Lich, Lina | Arc Warden, Chaos Knight, Dawnbreaker, Dazzle, Invoker, Kez, Marci, Ringmaster |
| Minor | Abaddon, Ancient Apparition, Anti-Mage, Axe, Bloodseeker, Clockwerk, Dark Willow, Disruptor, Drow Ranger, Legion Commander, Medusa, Necrophos, Nyx Assassin, Pudge | Beastmaster, Bristleback, Ember Spirit, Juggernaut, Night Stalker, Phantom Assassin, Shadow Demon, Shadow Shaman, Spectre, Sven, Tiny | Alchemist, Broodmother, Chen, Crystal Maiden, Dark Seer, Faceless Void, Jakiro, Lifestealer, Mirana, Morphling, Windranger, Winter Wyvern |
For a full list of the changes, read on below!
Dota 2 Patch 7.38 full patch notes
Lifesteal
- This section is currently being updated…
Neutral Items
- Neutral Items have been sorted into Artifacts that each grant a similar passive or active as they did as Items.
- Neutral Item Enchantments have been added that provide passive bonuses to the Artifact.
Items
- Block of Cheese
- Scrumptious now restores 3,000 health and 2,000 mana when consumed.
- Scrumptious’ Savory Shield now has a five minute duration.
- Scrumptious can no longer be cast on an ally to give them the buff. However, item is still fully shareable.
- Bottle
- No longer refills when carrier has a lingering fountain regeneration buff (carrier must physically be in the fountain).
- Orb of Blight
- Blight Stone renamed to Orb of Blight.
- Lesser Corruption duration decreased from eight to three seconds.
- Orb of Frost
- NEW ITEM (250 gold).
- Passive: Frost. On attack, slows the enemy by 13% if the target is ranged and by 5% if the target is melee. Reduces target’s incoming healing by 13%. Duration: three seconds.
- Orb of Venom
- Cost increased from 250 to 350.
- Poison Attack now has a nine second cooldown.
- Poison Attack no longer slows movement speed.
- Poison Attack damage per second increased from two to 10.
- Poison Attack duration increased from two to three seconds.
- Sentry Ward
- Restock Time decreased from 80 to 70 seconds.
- True Sight radius increased from 1,000 to 1,050.
- Smoke of Deceit
- Added a visual indicator over the caster of the smoke.
- Wind Lace
- Cost decreased from 250 to 225.
- Movement Speed bonus decreased from 20 to 15.
- Abyssal Blade
- Now requires Skull Basher (2,875), Sange (2,100) and a 1,275 gold recipe. Total cost unchanged at 6,250.
- Used to require Skull Basher (2,875), Vanguard (1,700) and a 1,675 gold recipe.
- Now provides: +35 Damage, +26 Strength, +25% Slow Resistance, +25% Health and Lifesteal Amp.
- No longer provides +250 Health and +10 Health Regen.
- Removed Damage Block ability.
Heroes
| Hero | Change(s) |
|---|---|
| TBD | This section is currently being updated… |
The full Dota 2 patch 7.38 notes can be found here.
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