The Latest Patch: Heroes in Need of Balancing

The recent patch has brought a lot of excitement for players and theorycrafters, but there are certain heroes and aspects that are causing frustration in the game. These heroes not only dominate the matches but are also making the gameplay experience unpleasant for many. Let’s take a look at some of the heroes that are in urgent need of attention from the balancing team.

Instead of focusing on the usual suspects, we want to highlight the overpowered heroes that are currently causing the most trouble in the game. These heroes are not only strong but also make it difficult for other players to enjoy the game.

Sand King: The Problematic AoE Disabler

Move over Kunkka, Sand King’s rapid AoE disables have taken the game to a whole new level. With his Sandstorm ability, Sand King can create chaos in teamfights with almost no counterplay. The ability to drag the Sandstorm around and keep it up for extended periods makes him a nightmare to deal with. The only real answer to his dominance is a Black King Bar (BKB), which forces teams to play around their BKB timings just to take him down.

Sand King’s fast farming capabilities allow him to get defensive and tank items early in the game, making him an unstoppable force in teamfights. This makes him one of the most frustrating heroes to play against in the current patch.

Venomancer: The Support with Deadly Plague

Venomancer’s Noxious Plague ultimate is one of the most potent damage-dealing support abilities in the game. It not only forces enemies to spread out during fights but also makes it difficult to save teammates with its Patient Zero upgrade. Additionally, Veno’s other abilities, like Venomous Gale, add to his annoyance factor by providing strong crowd control and damage over time effects.

Players are finding it challenging to play against Venomancer, especially in higher-level brackets, as his abilities scale well into the late game. His Plague Ward-oriented build has made him a top-tier support hero that is easy to maximize the potential of in the current meta.

Phoenix: The Underrated Menace

While Phoenix may be underrated in lower-level games, the hero shines in higher ranks like Divine+. With a strong laning stage and scaling potential, Phoenix has become a formidable force to reckon with. The addition of the Shard upgrade has made it even harder for enemies to engage in teamfights, as Phoenix can easily apply a miss chance to enemy heroes.

Despite requiring some understanding and coordination to play effectively, Phoenix has become a staple pick in the Immortal bracket with a win rate exceeding 55%. The hero’s ability to contribute to teamfights and scale well into the late game makes Phoenix a force to be reckoned with.

These are just a few of the standout heroes that are causing frustration in the current meta. Which heroes do you think need a nerf? Share your thoughts in the comments as we continue to analyze and gather data on heroes that could benefit from some adjustments.