Dota 2 Patch 7.36b

Valve has introduced a new effect in Dota 2 known as Knockback, which alters the dynamics of the game. The recent 7.36b patch, released during the late-night hours in North America, brings numerous adjustments to various heroes.

While the patch includes a substantial number of changes, most are minor tweaks aimed at balancing the game. This update ensures a more refined experience for players without overwhelming shifts in gameplay.

Knockback and Forced Movement

In Dota 2 patch 7.36b, a distinction was made between forced movement and a new effect called Knockback. Forced movement refers to any ability or effect that moves a unit against its will. By contrast, Knockback describes an effect that consistently pushes or pulls a unit by a predetermined distance. This change helps clarify and refine gameplay mechanics, impacting the strategies players use during matches.

It is essential for players to understand these changes to adapt effectively to the new gameplay dynamics introduced in the patch.

Changes to Items in Patch 7.36b

Modifications to Items

• Armlet of Mordiggian: No longer offers any resistance to slowing effects.
• Blade Mail: The total cost has risen to 2300 due to an increased recipe cost, now at 750.
• Crimson Guard: This item's Damage Block now scales with the caster's max health, set at 70 + 2.5%.
• Nullifier: Now applies a 10% slow on the target, with the effect duration reduced to 4 seconds.

Updates to Neutral Items

• Whisper of the Dread: The spell amplification attribute has been reduced to 8%.
• Orb of Destruction: The slow effect duration has been increased, now lasting 5 seconds.
• Ascetic's Cap: The health bonus has been decreased to 225 from the previous 250, and the regeneration bonus is now +18, down from +20.
• Havoc Hammer: The Strength bonus provided by this item is reduced to 14 from 16.

Hero Adjustments in Version 7.36b

Arc Warden

Order Facet

• Magnetic Field now enhances attack speed by 30/60/90/120, with its duration increased to 4/5/6/7 seconds.

Disorder Facet

• Duration reduced to 4/5/6/7 seconds.

Talent Tree

• Level 10: Flux Cast Range upgraded from +175 to +200.
• Level 15: Flux Duration extended from +1.5 seconds to +2.0 seconds.

Axe

One Man Army Facet

• Bonus strength decays over a five-second duration.
• Increase in radius to 700.
• Bonus strength can now be nullified.

Abilities

• Passive ability, Armor per kill, reduced to 0.2/0.3/0.4/0.5. The Culling Blade multiplier is now x3.

Talent Tree

• Level 15: Counter Helix Damage decreased from +30 to +20.
• Level 20: Culling Blade Damage decreased from +150 to +125.

Dragon Knight

Corrosive Dragon Facet

• Corrosive Breath Effect Bonus reduced to 20/30/40/50% during Elder Dragon Form.

Frost Dragon Facet

• Frost Breath Effect Bonus decreased to 20/30/40/50% in Elder Dragon Form.

Abilities

• Dragon's Blood health regeneration lowered to 2.
• Dragon Tail damage reduced by 10 across all levels (60/90/120/150).

Faceless Void

Time Zone Facet

• Now pierces debuff immunity.
• Turn speed manipulation increased to 40%/50%/60%.

Abilities

• Attack Projectile Slow increased to 35/40/45/50%.
• Radius enhanced from 500 to 600.

Legion Commander

Stonehall Plate Facet

• Overwhelming Odds‘ damage barrier reduced to 40%.

Abilities

• Overwhelming Odds: Aghanim's Shard Radius for Bonus in Duel reduced from +200 to +150.
• Duel: Aghanim's Scepter no longer decreases Duel cooldown.

Talents

• Level 15: Overwhelming Odds Damage per Hero decreased from +40 to +35.

Muerta

Ofrenda Facet

• Upon respawning, Muerta receives the effect and level of Pierce the Veil for 3/3.5/4 seconds.
• Respawning with Ofrenda now refills Bottle.

Phantom Assassin

Methodical Facet

• Critical Damage increased to 325/450/575%.

Abilities

• Blur now provides an additional movement speed bonus of 3%/6%/9%/12% while active.

Phoenix

Dying Light Facet

• Effects are no longer applied by illusions.
• Damage as a percentage of missing health reduced from 6% to 4.5%.

Abilities

• Blinding Sun duration decreased to 4 seconds.
• Fire Spirits‘ slow effect decreased to 50/80/110/140.

Shadow Shaman

Cluster Cluck Facet

• Hex no longer provides movement speed.

Abilities

• Hex no longer amplifies damage.
• Shackles Shard now lingers for 1.5 seconds (previously 6 seconds).
• Fowl Play no longer increases movement speed.

Talents

• Level 10: +10 Hex Damage Amplification replaced with +1.75 Mana Regen.

Wraith King

Abilities

• In Wraith form, Vampiric Spirit's bonus Attack Speed reduced to 30/45/60/75 and bonus Movement Speed decreased to 10/15/20/25%.
• Mortal Strike's cooldown increased to 6/5.5/5.0/4.5 seconds, and Aghanim's Shard Damage bonus decreased to 50%.
• Reincarnation's cooldown is now paused while Wraith King is in Wraith form.

These modifications cater to game balance and adjust hero performance in various aspects, ensuring a more leveled playing field.