Crownfall Act IV Patch Notes
Dota 2 enthusiasts have been eagerly anticipating the release of Crownfall Act IV, which finally arrived, introducing significant new content to the game. A major highlight is the debut of a new hero, Kez. Kez's introduction, originally previewed at The International 2024, completes the extensive Crownfall narrative, adding fresh dynamics to the gameplay.
Valve faced several delays before releasing the much-anticipated „The Spires of Skywrath“ update. Initially planned for earlier months, the Act finally launched on November 6, bringing closure to the Crownfall series. This release marks a pinnacle moment for players, who have awaited these developments with high expectations.
Dota 2 Crownfall Act IV Complete Patch Information
Kez Makes His Entry
Kez, an agility-focused warrior, is the latest addition to the Dota 2 hero lineup as of TI 2024. He is the 126th hero to enhance the Dota 2 roster. Characterized by his flightless nature, Kez is known for his high mobility and powerful damage outputs. He wields two formidable weapons, a katana and a sai, allowing him to adapt his abilities depending on which weapon he is using at any given moment.
Following the introduction of Ringmaster in August, Kez's arrival was much anticipated. Players had waited over two years without a new hero until Ringmaster's debut. Now, with Kez's debut, there is excitement as players explore his dual weapon dynamics and formidable abilities.
Kez's Skills, Armaments, and More
Kez's unique weapon-based skills are central to his gameplay. Below is a summary of his abilities and the distinct effects they grant:
| Ability | Description |
|---|---|
| Weapon Shift | Allows Kez to toggle between his Kazurai Katana and Shodo Sai. Each switch alters his attack style and unlocks different abilities. The cooldown time decreases as he levels up. |
| Blade Echoes (Katana) | Executes a forward slash dealing part of his attack damage with an added slowing effect. Kez follows up with an enhanced attack in the same location for extra hero damage. |
| Hook Grapple (Katana) | Launches a grappling hook to a unit or tree, reducing their speed upon impact. Kez performs a life-stealing attack upon reaching the destination. |
| Kazurai Katana (Katana) | Uses a grappling hook to swing to a target, causing a slowing effect. On arrival, Kez attacks with enhanced life steal. |
| Predatory Dance (Katana) | Engages in a brief channeling state granting debuff immunity and substantial magic resistance. If uninterrupted, Kez launches a damaging attack based on maximum health and receives healing plus a dispel. |
| Speed Charge (Sai) | Charges towards foes delivering echo hits. He moves without collision and his attack rate is minimally affected by speed factors. |
| Blade Toss (Sai) | Hurls a Sai at enemies which explodes, resulting in damage and silence for all nearby opponents. |
| Shodo Sai (Sai) | His Sai attacks and abilities can mark foes, causing slow. On the next strike, Kez benefits from True Strike and potentially stuns and critically hits. Additionally, he can disarm, lock position, and parry incoming attacks. If parried, the opponent becomes stunned and marked. |
| Shadow's Cloak (Sai) | Unleashes smoke that marks enemies with added parry advantage, decreasing their vision briefly. Kez gains speed and invisibility until engaging in an attack or casting. |
Crownfall Act IV: Infiltrating the Skywrath Towers
In this climactic chapter of Crownfall, players are drawn into a daring adventure. Kez, alongside Skywrath Mage, Vengeful Spirit, and their allies, embarks on an audacious mission to confront the Queensguard and ultimately challenge Queen Imperia.
Mimicking the structure of previous acts, players advance by participating in Dota matches, collecting tokens, and navigating complex paths to reach the finale's showdown. With multiple routes available at the beginning, players are encouraged to explore and gather numerous rewards.
Act IV signifies the culmination of the Crownfall storyline, now accessible to all participants. Even latecomers to the saga can play through earlier acts to obtain remaining rewards. The complete conclusion of the Crownfall event is dated for January 15, 2025, allowing players ample opportunity to engage with each component before it concludes.
