Explanation of the Dota 2 7.39 Patch Changes

The Dota 2 7.39 patch, which was released on May 23, 2025, brought about significant changes to the game. It involved alterations to 18 facets, resulting in both new and modified versions that impacted various heroes. Many players suggested the update was so significant that it would overhaul existing gameplay strategies.

Details on Various Hero-Specific Facets

Several changes made to specific heroes in this patch include:

• Bloodseeker: The skill ‘Bloodrage’ can now silence targets, boosting their damage, a functionality that was present about two decades ago.
• Nature’s Prophet: This hero now has the ability to grow money trees from fallen enemies, indicating a unique economic game mechanic.
• Clockwerk: The hero now has the ability to eat Chainmail items for permanent armor boosts, which is a somewhat unusual game mechanic, offering potential benefits through scaling.
• Witch Doctor: The ‘Maledict’ ability persists post-death to inflict continuous damage to enemies, adding strategy to team fights.
• Monkey King: This hero acquired new facets, although specifics were not disclosed in the search results.

Changes and Additions Beyond Facets in Patch 7.39

In addition to facets, the patch made a number of other noteworthy changes:

Alterations to Map and Objectives

Significant changes were made to several elements of the game map:

• Tormentor: Its appearance was pushed back from minute 15 to minute 20, with a decrease in shield strength and barrier regeneration.
• Roshan: Significant changes were made, including an increase in hero slam duration.
• Map Terrain: Six main areas were altered, including the Radiant safe lane pull camp and pathways around the Radiant triangle, along with modifications to the Roshan pit and the paths to Lotus Pools.

Item Inclusions and Returns

Several items were either introduced or made a return in this patch:

• Dormant Curio: This item affects the next Neutral item by enhancing it by 30%, creating an interesting dilemma between immediate and delayed power.
• Poor Man’s Shield: This item, which is beneficial to melee heroes, was reintroduced.
• Psychic Headband: Beneficial for spell casters, this item also made a return.

Patch 7.39 Improvements to Game Interface

The patch also included an array of quality-of-life improvements:

• Upgrading the Settings menu with search functionality.
• Adding new toggle options for channeling structures.
• Better game performance and post-game data.
• The option to queue for matchmaking while viewing a game.
• A visible Aegis timer when the map is pinged.

In addition to these changes brought by the 7.39 patch, the accompanying Spring Forward update introduced 16 new hero sets in the Spring 2025 Heroes’ Hoard Treasure, affecting various heroes such as Spirit Breaker, Luna, Necrophos, and others.