The highly anticipated patch notes for Dota 2 update 7.36 have finally been released, bringing with them some massive changes to every single hero in the game. The two major additions in this update are innate abilities and hero facets, which give players more strategic options in each match. Every hero in Dota has been altered in some way as a result of these new additions.
Innate abilities are passive skills that are automatically unlocked at the start of a match for each hero. These abilities vary, with some offering new skills like Dawnbreaker’s ability to reveal the entire map to allies at sunrise, while others grant a fifth level to a skill and have it auto skilled at level one, as seen with Kunkka’s Tidebringer. While some heroes had innate abilities introduced in previous patches, this update ensures that every hero now has one.
The addition of hero facets is another major change in this update, allowing players to choose between different bonuses for their hero at the start of a match. These bonuses can enhance certain aspects of a hero’s abilities, giving players the opportunity to tailor their playstyle to specific roles. For example, as Alchemist, players can choose between starting with 250 extra gold or reduced cooldowns during their ultimate ability. Every hero has at least two facet options to choose from, with some having more than two.
In addition to the hero changes, some items have also been altered in this update, including a rework of Roshan’s Banner. However, the main focus of this update is on the heroes and their new abilities, which will take players weeks to fully understand and master. The release of the second act of the Crownfall story, titled The Deserts of Druud, further expands the game with new story options and a fishing mini-game.
With such significant changes in this update and the success of the initial Crownfall release, player numbers are expected to increase in the coming days. While players may have been eagerly awaiting this update for some time, it is clear that it is a great time to be a Dota player with all the new content and features now available in the game. Players are advised to carefully read through the full patch notes to understand all the changes and additions that have been made.
