Latest Dota 2 update makes general gameplay changes

While ESL One Los Angeles European/CIS online regional league is still underway, now in its playoff stages, Valve has decided to release a new Dota 2 gameplay update (7.26) with general gameplay changes. 

This update does not include any hero buffs or nerfs, which is a silver lining for teams competing at ESL One Los Angeles. However, it is still a bit strange that Valve would release gameplay changes during what is considered to be a major tournament in times where LAN events have been cancelled or postponed.

Read more: ESL One Los Angeles Online Europe and CIS league: Schedule, prize pool and how to watch

In the latest Dota 2 gameplay update, Valve focuses on systemic changes. The developer also explained once these changes have settled, they would deploy an update with hero, and item adjustments. 

The Dota 2 gameplay update 7.26 might look relatively small when you look at the changes below. However, these are actually massive changes, especially with attributes no longer providing certain buffs.

• Attributes no longer provide Magic Resistance, Spell Amplification and Movement Speed for Strength, Intelligence and Agility respectively.
• Gold bounties reduced by 10% (affects buildings, lane creeps, neutrals and heroes)
• Killstreak gold is reduced by 50%

Item builds for heroes might drastically change after this new Dota 2 gameplay update from Valve. We will have to see how pros handle the situation during ESL One Los Angeles European/CIS regional league, which is finishing up on 19th April 2020. 

Teams might have to adjust their item builds a bit, and whoever adapts the fastest will probably have a good shot at taking down the tournament.