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Meta-defining Dota 2 patches like 7.31 take some time to settle in. While the first weeks of the new February update will see players trying all sorts of new and fun strategies, professional players find the most optimal way to play, paving the way for the rest of the Dota 2 player base.
The gameplay patch 7.31 was introduced to Dota 2 on Feb. 23 and came with a Techies rework, a new hero–Primal Beast–and items. While these three changes can be enough to spice up the gameplay, hero changes define the new meta.
Almost all heroes in Dota 2 received buffs or nerfs in patch 7.31, meaning players will have some reading to do if they’re looking to retain an edge over other players.
The ultimate winners and the losers of Dota 2 patch 7.31 will be determined by the win rates of the heroes–the ones hit hardest by the nerf hammer will be favored less by players in the packing stage. There are a couple of hero changes that look more significant compared to others too, allowing players to anticipate some of the biggest winners and losers of Dota 2 patch 7.31.
Axe will now have the option to stack additional armor with his ultimate in the new patch. Every time Axe kills a hero with his ultimate, he’ll gain one, 1.2, or two armor depending on his ultimate level. In addition to this change, Battle Hunger was also tweaked in a way that allows Axe to dish out more damage.
Battle Hunger
Counter Helix
Culling Blade
Talents
Exceptional Rubick players will now have more opportunities to make a difference in their matches. The current version of Spell Steal allows Rubick players to steal two spells while also increasing the lift duration.
Telekinesis
Spell Steal
The Dota 2 community was divided when it came down to the Techies rework. While some players were afraid of how their matches would be affected if the hero became viable again, others wanted to see more Techies. The rework caught many players off guard though, since it removed Techies’ most powerful spells in the hopes of turning him into a support hero.
Techies Rework
Dealing with Fountain farmers can be one of the most frustrating aspects of a match in Dota 2. The following general gameplay update makes it impossible for teams to continue killing the enemy players while they’re still chilling inside their fountain given they fulfill the conditions:
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