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Over the last week, several changes have occurred in the gaming world, creating a new landscape for heroes in the latest patch. Let’s take a quick look at how some heroes are now significantly better or worse off than they used to be in the previous patch.

Leshrac

Sadly, Leshrac is not in a good place right now. With the changes to Bloodstone, he can no longer sustain his mana during fights or when farming, resulting in a hero who cannot accelerate quickly enough to dominate the game. The hero’s strategic and teamfight contributions have been nerfed, making him weak once again. Despite some arguments for a position four Leshrac, most players may find more success with a hero like Pugna.

Oracle

Oracle, while not often in the spotlight, is quietly the strongest support of the patch, thanks to Fate’s Edict. With five seconds of magic damage immunity in a spell-heavy meta, Oracle has become a force to be reckoned with. While not necessarily overpowered, his laning stage has improved, and his team-fight abilities remain focused on saving teammates. Players are now realizing the importance of prioritizing other abilities and creating a versatile and reliable save hero, particularly in the current meta.

Mage Slayer

Mage Slayer has found its home in the current meta, gaining popularity due to its aggressive DoT component. With 40% ability damage reduction, the item has made heroes like Ember Spirit one of the best for skirmishing and teamfights. Additionally, the new Shiva’s Guard is a good fit for Mage Slayer, solidifying Ember Spirit as one of the most reliable midlaners in the game.

Winter Wyvern

Winter’s Curse has made Winter Wyvern a top meta hero, providing valuable support against tanky frontline characters. Paired with the late-game potential of Revenant’s Brooch, Winter Wyvern can disrupt enemy teams, making her a formidable opponent even against high armor targets.

Faceless Void

The recent Maelstrom buff has taken Faceless Void to new heights, with improved farming and fighting capabilities. He is now considered the strongest carry in the current meta, able to take on most heroes in the game and scale into the late game effectively.

Centaur Warrunner

Centaur Warrunner has seen success after adjusting the default build to prioritize Retaliate over other abilities. This change allows for faster farming and quicker progression to essential items like Blink Dagger and Shiva’s Guard. Balancing teamfight capabilities and individual progression has become crucial in the current patch, where game length can vary significantly.

We are eager to see what the New Year brings in terms of new heroes, mechanics, and points of interest on the map. While Dota feels incredibly fresh right now, there may be untapped potentials and strategies waiting to be discovered. What are your thoughts on the current meta? Share your ideas in the comment section below!

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