The DTS allows heroes to unlock specific personality traits as they level up, rather than choosing one at the start. This adds a layer of adaptability mid-game.
This change is designed to solve the "dead lane" problem. In previous patches, losing the safelane often meant retreating to the triangle to jungle. Now, contesting the enemy Outpost is financially mandatory. We expect to see a return of early-game "death ball" strategies revolving around capturing both Outposts by the 10-minute mark, effectively starving the enemy team of global gold. dota 2 7.40
Every hero now has a "Trait Tree" accessible via a new fourth ability key (default: 'T'). At levels 6, 12, and 18, players can invest a point into one of three traits. The DTS allows heroes to unlock specific personality
The 7.33 "New Frontiers" patch doubled the map size, adding Tormentors, Lotus Pools, and two new Wisdom Runes. For 7.40, sources indicate Valve is "folding the edges back in" to solve the current complaint: The game is too slow. In previous patches, losing the safelane often meant