{"id":10236,"date":"2024-06-04T11:09:28","date_gmt":"2024-06-04T11:09:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thunderpick.gl\/blog\/?p=10236"},"modified":"2024-06-04T11:09:30","modified_gmt":"2024-06-04T11:09:30","slug":"overview-of-the-dota-2-patch-736-notes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thunderpick.gl\/blog\/overview-of-the-dota-2-patch-736-notes","title":{"rendered":"Overview Of The Dota 2 Patch 7.36 Notes"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bsf_rt_marker\"><\/div>\n<p>Looking for an overview of the Dota 2 patch 7.36 notes? You\u2019re in the right spot. Valve has unleashed a flurry of changes to the game, ranging from new Innates and Facets to hero balance changes. Many heroes have become incredibly powerful, while others have dropped in effectiveness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This guide will cover all the major changes in Dota 2 7.36. In particular, we highlighted the most impactful hero nerfs and buffs to give you a strategic edge in your ranked games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Check out the latest <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/thunderpick.gl\/esports\/dota-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Dota 2 odds<\/em><\/a><em> and<\/em> <em>visit the <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/thunderpick.gl\/blog\/esports\/dota-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Thunderpick Blog<\/em><\/a><em> for more betting tips!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Dota 2 Patch 7.36 Table of Contents<\/h2><nav><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#what-are-innate-abilities-in-dota-2\">What Are Innate Abilities In Dota 2?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#what-are-hero-facets-in-dota-2\">What Are Hero Facets In Dota 2?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#biggest-hero-nerfs-in-dota-2-patch-7-36\">Biggest Hero Nerfs In Dota 2 Patch 7.36<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#biggest-hero-buffs-in-dota-2-patch-7-36-a\">Biggest Hero Buffs In Dota 2 Patch 7.36a<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#adapting-to-the-new-meta\">Adapting To The New Meta<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-are-innate-abilities-in-dota-2\">What Are Innate Abilities In Dota 2?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thunderpick.io\/blog\/the-best-dota-2-innate-abilities\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"304\" title=\"Dota innate\">Innate<\/a> Abilities are unique passive spells for <a href=\"https:\/\/thunderpick.io\/blog\/dota-2-heroes-a-list-of-all-heroes\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"248\" title=\"Dota 2 Heroes\">Dota 2 heroes<\/a>. They are always active, granting special effects or power-ups right from the start of every match. Depending on the hero, the Innate could be an existing ability or an entirely new one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, Dawnbreaker\u2019s Innate Ability (<em>Break of Dawn<\/em>) reveals the whole map to allies for 5 seconds whenever the in-game time turns to day. On the other hand, Bristleback\u2019s <em>Warpath <\/em>is now an Innate Ability rather than a separate spell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-are-hero-facets-in-dota-2\">What Are Hero Facets In Dota 2?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hero Facets are customization options specific to every hero. They allow players to try different spell builds to better suit their playstyle. Each hero gets two options during the strategy phase, ranging from buffs to new or reworked abilities. Once a Facet is chosen, it cannot be changed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"biggest-hero-nerfs-in-dota-2-patch-7-36\">Biggest Hero Nerfs In Dota 2 Patch 7.36<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to Innates and Facets, Dota 2 patch 7.36 introduced many hero balance changes. It would take us forever to discuss every update, so we\u2019ve cherrypicked the most striking hero nerfs to outline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Note: <\/em><\/strong><em>The following heroes represent the biggest winners and losers of Dota 2 patch 7.36a based on DotaBuff statistics between May 26 and June 2, 2024.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"bristleback\">Bristleback<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Bristleback\u2019s base damage has been reduced by 8, which weakens his laning phase. <em>Warpath<\/em>&#8216;s damage and movement speed per stack have also been lowered initially, and the max stacks are reduced early on, while the <em>Berserk <\/em>Facet decreases <em>Warpath<\/em>&#8216;s damage scaling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plus, <em>Viscous Nasal Goo<\/em> no longer benefits from Agh\u2019s stack limit increase. <em>Viscous Nasal Goo<\/em> also replaces<em> Quill Spray&#8217;<\/em>s consistent damage, and Agh\u2019s now has a slower spray interval. These changes diminish Bristleback&#8217;s damage, survivability, and effectiveness in team fights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Win Rate: 39% (Immortal)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tinker\">Tinker<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Tinker is pretty much dead. The most striking change is that <em>Rearm <\/em>no longer comes with Magic Resistance and does not reset item cooldowns. This means that Tinker cannot spam items like Blink Dagger, Dagon, Ethereal Blade, Shiva\u2019s Guard, and Scythe of Vyse\u2014that means no more perma-hex!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead, his Innate <em>Eureka! <\/em>gives a 1% item cooldown reduction for every 4 Intel gained (up to 60%). Beyond this, his <em>Heat-Seeking Missile<\/em> ability has been removed and replaced with <em>March of the Machines<\/em>, which dramatically affects his burst nuke damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Win Rate: 40% (Immortal)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"pangolier\">Pangolier<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite minor stat boosts, Pangolier\u2019s <em>Swashbuckle <\/em>has been heavily nerfed, receiving a +0.15s cast point adjustment and a reduced cast and slash range. The cooldown has also increased by 4s at max level, significantly limiting his mobility and damage potential in team fights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Rolling Thunder<\/em>\u2019s damage type has been changed from Magical to Physical, and its damage has been rescaled (180\/260\/340 to 50\/100\/150 + 100% Total Attack Damage). These changes collectively limit Pango\u2019s skirmishing potential and diminish his effectiveness as an initiator and tank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Win Rate: 40% (Immortal)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"batrider\">Batrider<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Batrider is a mixed bag, but his overall performance has dwindled. While <em>Smoldering Resin <\/em>adds a new damage-over-time effect, <em>Sticky Napalm\u2019s <\/em>damage to creeps has reduced from 50% to 20%, including a penalty to Application Damage. It also no longer grants vision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This change severely weakens Batrider\u2019s farming efficiency. <em>Firefly\u2019s <\/em>damage per second is also decreased, reducing his overall damage output. Although <em>Flaming Lasso\u2019s <\/em>total damage has been boosted, these nerfs negatively affect Bat\u2019s ability to clear waves and be effective in team fights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Win Rate: 41% (Immortal)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"biggest-hero-buffs-in-dota-2-patch-7-36-a\">Biggest Hero Buffs In Dota 2 Patch 7.36a<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Which heroes are now stronger thanks to Dota 2 patch 7.36a? That\u2019s a good question! The latest patch notes introduced several buffs that have outright broken some heroes. Let\u2019s look at the top choices to help you dominate your pubs and ranked games!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"shadow-shaman\">Shadow Shaman<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Shadow Shaman\u2019s Innate <em>Fowl Play <\/em>lets him evade lethal damage by transforming him into a 1HP chicken. This passive effect also boosts his MS by 10%, applies a strong dispel, and grants immunity from all damage for 0.57s. Basically, it\u2019s a free Aeon Disc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the <em>Cluster Cuck <\/em>Facet, Shaman can cast the <em>Hex <\/em>ability on allies to grant 0.1s of invulnerability and spawn three uncontrollable chickens to confuse the enemy and disrupt team fights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Win Rate: 57% (Immortal)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"sand-king\">Sand King<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sand King has undergone a few changes. For starters, the <em>Dust Devil <\/em>Facet allows <em>Sandstorm <\/em>to follow him, providing constant damage and a Miss Chance debuff while moving. <em>Epicenter<\/em> also has an extended duration (and higher total damage), becoming much more potent in drawn-out fights.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He also has a new basic spell, <em>Stinger,<\/em> that slows, damages, and applies <em>Caustic Finale<\/em> to a targeted area, offering the potential for new devastating combos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Win Rate: 55% (Immortal)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"zeus\">Zeus<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Zeus&#8217;s <em>Static Field<\/em> is back as an Innate Ability, now dealing damage based on the enemy&#8217;s percentage of health. This ability synergizes exceptionally well with Facet <em>Livewire<\/em>, which increases Static Field&#8217;s damage output the closer Zeus is to his target.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The new <em>Lightning Hands<\/em> Aghanim\u2019s Shard further enhances Zeus&#8217;s burst potential by providing bonus attack speed, making him a formidable right-click hero and boosting his farming capability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Win Rate: 55% (Immortal)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"templar-assassin\">Templar Assassin<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Templar Assassin now starts with <em>Psi Blades<\/em> (Innate), and the spill damage does not <a href=\"https:\/\/thunderpick.io\/blog\/valorant-rank-decay\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"15\" title=\"valorant rank decay\">decay<\/a> across units hit. She also has a bonus attack range at max level, which boosts her farming ability and makes her attacks more deadly. Instead of blocking damage instances, each <em>Refraction<\/em> instance also grants a health barrier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So why is this change broken? Firstly, the <em>Refraction<\/em> instance is fully absorbed even if damage exceeds its capacity, offering reliable protection against continuous damage sources like Venomancer&#8217;s <em>Poison Sting<\/em>. Plus, her <em>Refractor<\/em> Facet grants bonus damage instances for every Refraction shield consumed, further amplifying her <a href=\"https:\/\/thunderpick.io\/blog\/lethality-in-lol\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"284\" title=\"LoL lethality\">lethality<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Win Rate: 54% (Immortal)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"adapting-to-the-new-meta\">Adapting To The New Meta<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The release of the Dota 2 Patch 7.36 brings a whirlwind of changes that significantly impact gameplay. Understanding these updates is crucial for maintaining a competitive edge, whether you enjoy diving into ranked matches or casual play. The notable nerfs to heroes like Bristleback and Tinker demonstrate the importance of adapting strategies to the evolving meta. On the other hand, heroes like Shadow Shaman and Sand King received buffs that make them much more interesting to play.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you integrate these changes into your next session, remember that you can leverage those insights into betting on Dota esports! 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