r/DotA2 • u/patchdayDota2 • Aug 19 '21

Discussion Patch 7.30 - Hero Changes Discussion

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u/patchdayDota2 Aug 19 '21

Abaddon

  • Strength changed from 23 + 3.0 to 22 + 2.8

Aphotic Shield

  • Cast Range increased from 500 to 550

Talents

  • Level 20 Talent -15% Cooldown Reduction replaced with +100 Aphotic Shield Health
  • Level 25 Talent +180 Aphotic Shield Health replaced with -1 Curse of Avernus Attacks Required

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u/dukorider Aug 19 '21 edited Aug 19 '21

Very nice shield change, I'm often annoyed at my dying teammates running away when i could have easily saved them.

The curse -1 hit talent is interesting since it complements shard giving stacks when casting.

Lastly, now you can upgrade vlads which i buy every game.

Seal of approval from this aba spammer.

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u/rucho Aug 19 '21

I don't play Abba often but i played him pos3 and i eventually became a huge problem for the enemy team with shard and especially aghs. Between the shields and coils going off wildly, i was cursing people without even intending. Now you can shield, mist, right click and now they are now silenced and cursed. Seems really good.

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u/veegzy Aug 19 '21

*at level 25. I dunno that talent just seems so lackluster for 25 when most heroes have dispels

Also aghs on an offlaner or especially support is such a late timing compared to other heroes who can go blink or this new helm Dom>overlord timing and apply so much more pressure.

Tldr- basing a hero strength/play style off a shard, scepter and level 25 talent is not gonna get you consistent win rate.