Patch 7.27b: Weakening Meta Heroes
In the Dota 2 client, patch 7.27b was released, which introduced a large number of changes to the game balance. We're continuing to explore it, and this time we'll look at significant debuffs of meta heroes that can affect heroes Pick Rate.
Ursa
List of changes:
- Earthshock slow reduced from 10/25/40/55% to 10/20/30/40%
- Earthshock cooldown increased from 9/8/7/6 to 11/10/9/8
- Enrage cooldown increased from 50/40/30 to 70/50/30
- Level 20 Talent changed from +1.2s Enrage Duration to -3s Earthshock Cooldown
Over the past three months, Ursa was picked 616 times and had a Win Rate of 51%. As a rule, games with him are over in 34 minutes.
After the update, the hero received a debuff for the initial stage of the game. It should slow down his leveling and, as a result, increase the duration of the game. Considering that it is not the strongest hero in the late game, weakening can affect his Pick Rate.
Weaver
List of changes:
- Shukuchi speed increased from 200/220/240/260 to 200/230/260/290
- Time Lapse scepter cooldown increased from 16 to 20
- Time Lapse scepter cast range reduced from 1000 to 600
- Level 10 Talent changed from +6 Agi to +15 Damage
- Level 15 Talent increased from +15 Mana Break to +20
Over the past three months, the hero was picked 509 times and had a Win Rate of 49%. During this time, the hero increasingly began to appear as a Support.
The update nerfed the hero's play in this role: now it will be much more difficult to save teammates. With a high degree of probability, players may stop using Weaver.
Queen of Pain
List of changes:
- Strength gain reduced from 2.3 to 2.2
- Shadow Strike manacost increased from 110 to 110/120/130/140
- Shadow Strike initial damage reduced from 50/75/100/125 to 30/60/90/120
- Sonic Wave manacost increased from 250/360/500 to 250/400/550
Over the past three months, the hero was picked 1329 times and had a Win Rate of 54%.
Since the release of the update, Queen of Pain received small debuffs, and together it should weaken the middle of the game. Most likely, she will lose some of her popularity and will be picked less often.
Lone Druid
List of changes:
Strength gain reduced from 2.7 to 2.5
Savage Roar is no longer duplicate cast on either target that is unable to cast
Summon Spirit Bear damage per level is now base damage rather than bonus damage
Summon Spirit Bear backlash damage increased from 10% Max Health to 20%
Summon Spirit Bear Entangling claws no longer has a special duration for creeps
True Form armor bonus reduced from 10/15/20 to 8/10/12
Level 25 Talent reduced from -0.15 Spirit Bear Attack Time to -0.1
It's hard to call him by meta hero, but it's worth noting. Over the past three months, he was picked 160 times, and his Win Rate was 60%.
The update significantly debuffs Lone Druid. Previously, only the miners chose him, but now even they can give preference to another hero since this one has become much weaker.
Earlier, we have already discussed the significant buffs for non-meted characters that can return them to the meta. You can find the material here.