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Dota 2 rolled out its next big update via patch 7.35 on 15th December. This new patch was initially teased via a cryptic blog a day before. Along with the much-anticipated Frostivus event, Valve has introduced a barrage of in-game item changes, reworks, loads of new items, and neutral items. This new patch saw the removal of the beloved Ring of Aquila from the game again along with Tumbler’s Toy, Titan Sliver, Quickening Charm, Spell Prism, Penta-Edged Sword, Ex-Machina, and Fallen Sky. The patch update also saw the release of several new immortals and sets for the Dota 2 community to indulge in.
Here are some of the biggest changes seen in Patch 7.35.
Patch 7.35: Last Big Update for Dota 2 in 2023
Patch 7.35 is perhaps one of the biggest update of this year, with loads of item changes, reworks, additions, and even removal. Here are some of the few changes that are worth keeping an eye out for. These changes could potentially change the way Dota 2 is played:
1. More Spell Damage?
Patch 7.35 comes with an early Christmas present for heroes that deal spell damage, the rework of the double damage rune which has been renamed to “Amplify Damage” now grants the hero +80% base physical damage and +15% Spell amplification. The rework to Divine Rapier to give the wielder an additional +25% Spell damage along with the +350 damage which can prove to be devastating in the hands of heroes like Lina, Muerta, and Ember Spirit amongst other heroes.
2. New Items
The Patch 7.35 also comes with three new game items: Tiara of Selemene, Khanda, and Parasma. Tiara of Selemene is a base item that provides +6 Mana regen and is used to build items like Scythe of Vyse, Refresher Orb, and Octarine Core. Khanda is an upgrade from Phylactery and Crystalys that works like Phantom Assassin’s Stifling Dagger, dealing a flat 100 +75% of the user’s attack damage on impact.
Parasma applies a -20% magic resistance debuff on the enemy and is an upgrade of Witch Blade and Mystic Staff. This item can be a wonderful item of choice for heroes with range spell damage dealers like Storm Spirit, Silencer, and Muerta.
The game also saw the return of Ring of Tarrasque which provides its bearer with +12 health regen. The patch also includes nine new neutral items and three returning neutral items including the much-loved Royal Jelly.
3. Hero Changes
Buffed Heroes
Axe
Chen
Drow Ranger
IO
Rubick
Ursa
Vengeful Spirit
Nerfed Heroes
Bristleback
Dazzle
Omniknight
Spirit Breaker
Treant Protector
4. Patch 7.35: Roshan’s New Ability & Drops
Patch 7.35 saw a new inclusion to Roshan’s arsenal of spells. The new ability “Roar of Retribution” releases a global roar and damages all units in 900 AoE [Area of Effect] in addition to applying a debuff that increases damage taken by 25% when Roshan’s health drops below 80%.
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Roshan also drops a new item “Roshan’s Banner” that creates a banner anywhere on the map and buffs allied lane creeps for 45 seconds, increasing their health pool by 75% and damage dealt by 50% This banner lasts for five minutes but it can be destroyed by six hero attacks or 24 creep attacks.
The update also saw changes to Roshan’s drops. Starting from the second death, Roshan drops Cheese when killed on the Radiant side and Roshan's Banner when killed on the Dire side. Starting with the third death, Roshan now drops Refresher Shard on the Radiant side and Aghanim's Blessing on the Dire side.
5. Creep Changes
Neutral Creeps bounty was decreased by 2 across the board and Neutral Creeps are no longer affected by Mines, Graveyard, Statue, and Well buffs. Additionally, Super Creeps and Mega Creeps attack damage were increased by 5.
6. Frostivus Event and Gifts rollout
Lastly, the patch saw the release of the much anticipated Frostivus event along with a treasure containing some returning sets from previous years and new cosmetics. Players were also greeted with a free Frostivus Gift that gave random drops to the Dota 2 player base.
All these changes have taken place mid-ESL One Kuala Lumpur, as the teams battle it out and adapt to these new changes. The first game to be played in this new patch at the tournament was between Team Liquid and Team Secret in which the former emerged victorious.
