The Meta Settles as Dota 2 Patch 7.34c Arrives
Valve surprises players with the release of Dota 2 Patch 7.34c, bringing significant changes to heroes, items, and bug fixes. As The International approaches, the meta is starting to stabilize after the major changes introduced in Patch 7.34. While this may not be the final update before TI 12, it gives professional players a chance to adapt to the changes before the tournament in Seattle.
What’s New in Dota 2 Patch 7.34c?
Emerging heroes from Patch 7.34 brought back in line
As The International draws near, certain heroes start to make a comeback in the pro scene. Earthshaker, in particular, has seen a rise in popularity after receiving significant buffs in Patch 7.34b. However, his midlane potential has been reduced with the adjustment of his talents and mana cost increase. Despite this, Earthshaker is expected to remain a strong support pick in the professional meta.
Gyrocopter, on the other hand, has been dominating the game with his increased win rate and popularity. To balance his rise, Valve has nerfed his Flak Cannon, making him less powerful in the early game. This change may affect his presence at The International.
Other heroes like Nature’s Prophet and Earth Spirit have also received nerfs due to their strong performance in high-ranked games. These adjustments aim to bring them back in line with other heroes.
Omniknight, Clinkz, and Nyx Assassin receive buffs
In contrast to the nerfs, several heroes have received buffs in Patch 7.34c. Omniknight’s Repel has been improved with a shorter cooldown and reduced mana cost, making him more viable in matches. Clinkz has also seen a significant damage boost, benefiting both himself and his Skeleton Warrior allies. Nyx Assassin’s abilities have been enhanced, making him a hero to watch out for in the upcoming games.
For a complete list of hero changes, item updates, and bug fixes, refer to the table below:
| Hero | Ability | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Abaddon | Mist Coil | Cast Range increased |
| Arc Warden | Spark Wraith | Tempest Damage increased |
| Axe | Berserker’s Call | Radius increased |
| Bane | Enfeeble | Mana cost decreased |
| Beastmaster | Call of the Wild Hawk | Mana Cost increased |
| Bounty Hunter | Shuriken Toss | Damage increased |
| Brewmaster | Cinder Brew | Cooldown increased |
| Bristleback | Base damage increased | |
| Broodmother | Spawn Spiderlings | Spiderling base attack time improved |
| Centaur Warrunner | Base movement speed increased | |
| Clinkz | Strafe | Attack speed bonus increased |
| Crystal Maiden | Base Armor increased | |
| Dark Seer | Vacuum | Damage decreased |
| Dawnbreaker | Base movement speed decreased | |
| Dazzle | Intelligence gain increased | |
| Doom | Devour | Cooldown and Duration increased |
| Earth Spirit | Base Intelligence decreased | |
| Earthshaker | Enchant Totem | Mana cost increased |
| Ember Spirit | Base health regen decreased | |
| Gyrocopter | Agility gain decreased | |
| Hoodwink | Bushwhack | Stun duration increased |
| Invoker | Base health regen decreased | |
| Jakiro | Dual Breath | Mana cost decreased |
| Legion Commander | Talents | Various changes |
| Lion | Hex | Cast range decreased |
| Lone Druid | Base armor increased | |
| Magnus | Base attack range increased | |
| Meepo | Turn rate improved | |
| Muerta | Dead Shot | Damage increased |
| Naga Siren | Base health regen decreased | |
| Nature’s Prophet | Base agility decreased | |
| Necrophos | Base armor increased | |
| Nyx Assassin | Mind Flare | Intelligence multiplier increased |
| Ogre Magi | Base health regen increased | |
| Omniknight | Repel | Mana cost and cooldown decreased |
| Pangolier | Roll Up | Cooldown increased |
| Phoenix | Fire Spirits | Attack speed slow decreased |
| Primal Beast | Onslaught | Damage decreased |
| Pugna | Base Intelligence increased | |
| Riki | Tricks Of The Trade | Agility bonus increased |
| Rubick | Fade Bolt | Damage reduction decreased |
| Sand King | Base armor increased | |
| Shadow Shaman | Hex | Cast range increased |
| Skywrath Mage | Base attack speed decreased | |
| Sniper | Take Aim | Passive bonus range increased |
| Spirit Breaker | Charge Of Darkness | Charge bonus speed increased |
| Sven | Storm Hammer | Cooldown increased |
| Terrorblade | Base damage decreased | |
| Treant Protector | Nature’s Grasp | Mana cost increased |
| Undying | Tombstone | Tombstone vision range decreased |
| Vengeful Spirit | Wave of Terror | Mana cost increased |
| Warlock | Strength gain decreased | |
| Weaver | The Swarm | Attack damage increased |
| Windranger | Base Agility and Intelligence increased | |
| Winter Wyvern | Base Armor and Mana Regen increased | |
| Witch Doctor | Paralyzing Cask | Cast point decreased |
| Zeus | Lightning Bolt | Ministun duration increased |
Bug Fixes in Dota 2 Patch 7.34c
Valve has also addressed several bugs in this patch. These include fixing invisible Banner Creeps, resolving Tormentor issues, and addressing Workshop crashes. Players can expect a smoother gaming experience with these bug fixes implemented.
Here are the bug fixes included in Dota 2 Patch 7.34c:
– Armlet no longer leads to double death bounties.
– Soul Ring now removes temporary mana at the end of its buff duration.
– Enemy flagbearer creeps now show their banners correctly.
– Shield rune is now visible on enemy units before they attack or get attacked.
– Ion Shell is now visible in the game.
– Terrorblade illusions no longer appear the same as the real Terrorblade.
– Buffs like Haste, God’s Strength, and Fire Remnant now show on the status bar of heroes.
– Backdoor protection is now shown as a buff on towers.
– Invisibility effect now shows on enemy heroes under a friendly Sentry Ward.
– Pudge Rot is now visible.
– Rubick no longer steals Death Pact for free when stealing Skeleton Walk from Clinkz.
– Lone Druid’s Spirit Bear no longer counts towards Monkey King’s Jinggu Mastery stacks.
– Lone Druid’s Spirit Bear death no longer counts towards permanent stacks for certain heroes.
– Desolator no longer gains damage when killing Spirit Bear.
– Spirit Bear attacks no longer count as Hero attacks against certain units.
– Spirit Bear death no longer refreshes Axe’s Culling Blade or lowers Windranger’s Focus Fire cooldown with Level 25 talent.
– Lone Druid Spirit Bear is now displayed correctly on the Minimap.
– Tormentor no longer grants Spirit Bear a Shard if Lone Druid already has one, and allies can now get Tormentor gold bounty if all allies already have the Shard.
– Tormentor particles no longer show in fog of war.
– Inventory item icons no longer disappear when dragging them.
– Items’ ability effects now equip correctly in the Armory/Loadout.
– Free event reward items now show up in the Armory.
– Taunt slot on custom sets can now be saved.
– Default global light and shadow colors on the Autumn terrain are now correct.
– Display-only bugs related to magic resistance and physical resistance percentage values have been fixed.
– Display-only bugs related to health and mana regeneration values have been fixed.
– Workshop Tools crash issues have been resolved.
These bug fixes ensure a more enjoyable and stable gameplay experience for Dota 2 players.
Source: DOTESPORTS
