: High-priority picks like Centaur Warrunner and Slardar saw their dominance curtailed with nerfs to ultimate cooldowns and stun durations.

To use advanced AI scripts that better reflect the current or historical (7.04) state of the game, follow these steps: Steam Workshop::Ranked Matchmaking AI

The default bots remained stuck in older, legacy patches while the main game moved on to 7.05, 7.06, and beyond. The bots didn't understand new items, didn't use talent trees correctly, and pathed poorly on updated maps.

This is where humans lose. The 7.04 AI has zero reaction time for items. If a bot buys a , it will cyclone you the frame you cast a channeling spell. If it has a Mekansm , it will heal the exact moment an ally drops below 30% HP. You cannot "bait" a BKB charge easily.

: The recipe costs for high-impact items like Hurricane Pike and Silver Edge were increased to slow down the mid-game power spikes of carries.