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7.37e Gameplay Patch

by Dota Workshop

Patch 7.37e is out now. You can check out the patchnotes here.

Dota 2 Update - 11/12/2024

by NathanKell

Kez: Kazurai Katana: Damage Per Second reduced from 7/8/9/10% to 6/7/8/9% Falcon Rush: Katana base attack rate increased from 1.3/1.2/1.1/1.0 to 1.4/1.3/1.2/1.1 Falcon Rush: Duration decreased from 7 to 3/4/5/6 Raptor Dance: Increased cooldown from 40/32/24 to 40/35/30 Raven's Veil: Increased cooldown from 40/32/24 to 40/35/30 Grappling Claw: Fixed chain not being broken when linked to a target out of range Shodo Sai: Fixed some Mark interactions dealing more damage than intended Grappling Claw: Fixed it ignoring evasion Echo Slash: Fixed it ignoring evasion Echo Slash: Fixed it killing couriers Echo Slash: Fixed it allowing Kez to escape leashes and movement prevention abilities (i.e. Disruptor Kinetic Field ) Over the days since release of Crownfall Act IV and Kez, we've also fixed several issues: Fixed a client crash with Moon Shard Fixed a server crash involving Ogre Seal Totem and Lone Druid Fixed various issues with Quick Buy Fixed Shen and Dragonus arcana style unlocks not apply...

Dota 2 Update - 11/8/2024

by eugenep

Gameplay Update Kez: Base Armor increased from 0 to 2 Base move speed increased from 315 to 320 Falcon Rush attack rate for Sai decreased from 1.3/1.2/1.1/1.0 to 1.2/1.1/1.0/0.9 Fixed bug where Falcon Rush could target units out of range Fixed bug where Falcon Rush ignored the attack speed cap

New Dota 2 hero Kez brings two full skill sets to the Valve MOBA

by editor@pcgamesn.com

A new Dota 2 hero has arrived in an update that developer Valve says "is as big as it gets." The new patch for Steam's second most-popular free game adds the fourth and final act of the Dota 2 Crownfall story mode, and in doing so sees the debut of Kez, the mysterious Skywrath exile first seen during act three. With two weapons each offering unique abilities, he promises to be a very versatile addition to the roster. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: LoL, Legends of Runeterra, and Dota 2 voice actor Sam Mowry has died Dota 2 Crownfall is a new, ongoing story event packed with rewards Valve is banning Dota 2 accounts in the Christmasiest way possible

Introducing Kez and Crownfall Act IV

by kyled

{STEAM_CLAN_LOC_IMAGE}/3703047/3e9f7a865b5e4c842174387f2d991bed770d24a6.png Today's update is as big as it gets. Not only are we releasing the fourth and final act of our multi-part Crownfall epic, we're celebrating with the debut of Kez, an all-new playable hero! Hero of the Flightless If you helped out Vengeful Spirit in Crownfall Act III, you already trekked your way through the icy tundras of Icewrack, found the Skywrath exile Kez, and convinced him to return home with you. In Act IV, he plans to reband the Kazurai and help you rid Skywrath of Imperia once and for all. And when he's not helping you commit regicide, he'll be all too happy to lend his blades to a little freelance work carving up some Ancients. With the innate ability to swap weapon styles between his Kazurai Katana and Shodo Sai (unlocking more powers than there are days in the week), this martial master's kit comes with tons of options. Check out Kez's landing page to learn more about everything he can bring to the ...

Ascension Night

by kyled

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/3703047/228d7918c4c8facadb6df26130d436fb3c41696d.png Very soon, a flightless named Kestrel will return from his Icewrack exile. He will reform a Kazurai army from the ashes of the old. He will join his new friends, a band of Oglodi warriors, and the rightful queen to storm the palace of the usurper Imperia. And he will change the history of Skywrath forever. This is not that story. Not yet. (That's for tomorrow.) This is the story of a much younger Flightless, who was brave (and stupid) enough to try defying a queen on the first anniversary of her ascension. His name is Kez. This is his story.

7.37d Gameplay Patch

by kyled

Patch 7.37d is out now. You can check out the patchnotes here.

The International Grand Champions

by krAnk0r

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/3703047/5d614dc7454bfde1701834ffc951eb194a3a55af.jpgCongratulations to Team Liquid, Grand Champions at The International 2024. Dropping only three games throughout their championship run, this relentless Liquid squad washed away a field of fearsome contenders to resoundingly earn their place as the finest Dota team in the world. Team Liquid's journey to the Aegis started smoothly with a pair of 2-0 series wins over Aurora and beastcoast, but a 0-2 showing against defending champions Team Spirit reminded everyone that the path to immortality is filled with formidable foes. Their next opponent would only prove that point further. With Liquid holding a 1-0 advantage and the Upper Bracket almost within reach, underdogs BB Team ran away with the second match of their seeding set, threatening Liquid with a much more difficult Lower Bracket path. Undaunted, Liquid leveraged early action in game three to build an avalanching lead and ultimately secure their place in the Uppe...

The International is Here

by jaypinkerton

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/3703047/19deca390e7d27a5d4f6237fea74d1034cd0a29c.jpg For five straight days, sixteen teams have slugged their way through the Playoffs, and eight teams have earned a coveted spot at the main event: Team Liquid, Cloud9, Tundra Esports and Gaimin Gladiators in the upper bracket, and BB Team, Team Falcons, Aurora Gaming and Xtreme Gaming in the lower bracket. Congratulations to all eight teams as they vie to capture the Aegis at The International — only at Copenhagen's Royal Arena, starting on the luckiest day of the year, Friday, September 13th! Watching The International Live Schedule The International Pre-show starts at 9:30 AM CEST, with the Opening Ceremony starting at 10 AM CEST and the first match between BB Team and Team Falcons starting soon after. Click here for the full schedule. Getting In Arena doors open at 8 AM CEST daily, two hours before every day's first match at 10 AM CEST, Friday through Sunday. Be ready to scan your Ticketmaster pass to gain entry (...

The International: Streams, Secret Shop, and More

by kyled

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/3703047/b96eac3cc54c98b1c43b9ed1313cb7e36f4b6f71.jpg The best Dota players in the world have arrived in Copenhagen and the games are about to begin. That's right: The Road to TI's Group Stage is officially underway for The International 2024. There's a lot of fun stuff to cover before the event starts, and not a lot of time, so we're gonna stop introducing the information and start the informing. Let's get to it. Tournament Streams Group Stage is always glorious chaos. This year, almost fifty games will be played in the first two days alone, spread across three streams for each of the four official broadcast languages: English: Twitch: Stream A, Stream B, Stream C; SteamTV: Stream A, Stream B, Stream C; YouTube: All Streams Spanish: Twitch: Stream A, Stream B, Stream C; Facebook: All Streams; SteamTV: Stream A, Stream B, Stream C; YouTube: All Streams Russian: Twitch: Stream A, Stream B, Stream C, Multi-Stream; SteamTV: Stream A, Stream B, Stream C, Multi-Stream; You...

7.37c Gameplay Patch

by Dota Workshop

Patch 7.37c is out now. You can check out the patchnotes here.

In-Game Advertisements at The International

by kyled

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/3703047/67cdd64151254a75d7f2304eca540970c636548f.jpg The International is a celebration of Dota and the global community of players and fans who support it, providing a chance for everyone to come together and see it played at the highest possible level by the best teams in the world. While the heart of The International is the community — everyone who makes a short film or a cosplay outfit or a T-shirt design, everyone who yells from the audience (or their couch) to cheer on their favorite team or hero — the matches they gather to watch are its core: When play begins, the focus is on the game itself and the players battling for victory. Over the years, we've built a number of features into Dota to help celebrate these teams and players; unfortunately during that time we've seen those features increasingly being used not to showcase team or player identity, but rather to host advertisements. This year, to remove distracting elements and allow full focus on the game a...

Introducing The Ringmaster and the 2024 Compendium

by jaypinkerton

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/3703047/08eb8e3f64d4c4805fdbc84a12d3b444003930d2.jpg The International doesn't just draw near. Like a supernatural clockwork carnival barker out in a dark forest, it beckons. We're two weeks away from the first games of The International Group Stage, and if you're a fan of professional esports, it's time to get excited. Floor tickets for all three days are sold out, but some arena seats are still available. Whether you've already bought your tickets or you're holding out until the last possible minute, we look forward to seeing you at Copenhagen's Royal Arena in September. As our annual lead-up to the big event, we've just released this year's International Compendium. We even called in a favor with our newest old friend, who graciously volunteered to walk everyone through it. For those of you new to The International, the Compendium is a collection of activities and rewards focused on the players, teams, and matches in this year's tournament. Out-predict, out-fantas...

Black Myth: Wukong is currently Steam's most played game as it continues to break records

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As I write this, Black Myth: Wukong, the action adventure from China’s Game Science studio, is the most played game on Steam by player count. There are currently 1,400,932 players in-game (with a peak of 1,443,570), surpassing the likes of Counter-Strike 2, Dota 2, PUBG and all the usual games that occupy Steam’s top five. Wukong’s launch was already predicted to be strong, with the game being Steam’s number one seller for several weeks, but the concurrent player figures are quite staggering for a single-player, offline game. Read more

7.37b Gameplay Patch

by Dota Workshop

Patch 7.37b is out now. You can check out the patchnotes here. Additionally, a few bugs were fixed over the last several days: Fixed Iron Talon being affected by spell amp and damage resistance Fixed Khanda working on illusions (now has the same behavior as Phylactery) Fixed true sight not working correctly with Bristleback's Seeing Red Fixed Crystal Maiden's Arcane Aura not having a range indicator for the 1200 proximity bonus Fixed Dark Willow being unable to be targeted by teammates while in Shadow Realm Fixed Doom's Devil's Bargain not working if he sells items via the Courier Fixed Drow Ranger's Sidestep being cancellable by issuing an attack order Fixed Earthshaker's Slugger applying the push to enemies that are alive in some rare circumstances Fixed a crash related to Enchantress' Little Friends and Tormentor Fixed Juggernaut's Level 10 Talent not applying Duelist Damage until Juggernaut dies Fixed a crash with Lone Druid when passing Neutral Items to the Spirit Bear Fixed Lone ...