Impact of Dota 2 Patch 7.33 on Esports

One of the most awaited updates in Dota 2 was Patch 7.33. The long anticipated changes to the game mechanics were finally given to players on April 21, which had significant effects on Dota 2 world thereby making it more interactive and diverse.

This update involves map changes, hero and item balancing, as well as the ranking system. To get a sense of how these modifications will influence esports in the future, it is necessary to explore each adjustment’s key constituents.

Dota 2 Map Update - New Features and Changes

In its latest map revamp, Dota 2 has come up with several thrilling new features and changes. This new version includes new characters called Tormentors, paths leading to the Tormentors, ponds and neutral camps. Some of the main features that are found in this Dota 2 map update include.

The recent update brought out huge changes on the game map. Specifically, the size of the map increased by 40% for all directions covered by it. There are also two special portals appearing on it that connect different parts of this place where these Twin Gates can be used by players for movement around after three seconds spent on preparation.

Roshan Changes. Roshan together with his lairs were subjected to big changes during this last update. Rosh Pit has been removed from its central position on the map and instead there are two new ones next to portals while Roshan moves between Radiant’s and Dire’s lairs depending upon time within day or night phase. During his movement attack him he will push you back dealing you a magical damage worth just exactly 200 whenever moving towards him is done by attacking roushing players while he moves’. Upon killing Roshan for second time cheese will be dropped while killing him again is going to reward either Aghanim's Scepter (Radiant) or Refresher Shard (Dire). Besides that, Roshan has increased damage and armor.

Tormentors. The tormentors are new non-moving characters on the map that do not attack, but have the ability to reflect 70% of the damage taken by heroes in a specific radius. When one dies, it gives Aghanim's Shard to a random player with the lowest net worth. Although they have only one health point, they are invincible under a barrier which protects them from any damage.

New Paths. Located near third tower two additional paths have been added leading to tormented creature however only heroes whose bases are nearby can use them.

New Runes. Two more runes were added into game. This Shield Rune creates a barrier that lasts for 75 seconds and possesses half as much HP as hero’s maximum health does. Wisdom Rune appears on edges of map every seventh minute after seven o’clock activating which players gain an experience bonus of 280 xPM for each seven minutes since the starting time of a game.

Watchers. There are eight mini-wards on the map now called Watchers which can be activated and provide vision radius of 800 units for seven minutes . It takes two minutes for respawn if enemy hero kills Watcher.

Lotus Pool. The map has been expanded to include two ponds each of which contains up to six Lotus flowers appearing every three minutes. Collecting a Lotus flower will return to the player 125 health and mana points. Players must wait for five seconds before they can use another Lotus flower. Three small Lotus flowers combine into one large one, which restores 400 health and 900 mana; or two medium-sized lotuses make one large on that can restore up to 900 health and mana points. The contents of the ponds are visible for both teams.

Neutral Camps. Twelve new neutral camps have been added by the map expansion with different types of neutral creeps characterized by four levels of abilities that increase at the time mentioned above making it more difficult to kill them as they become more hardy than ever before.

How chandes of the map can affect  esports

Map changes are crucial in e-sports as they provide new paths and objectives for players. With an enlarged map, professional esports players can experiment with unexpected strategies, timings, gameplay styles that can shake existing meta in competitive matches. Pro teams would need even greater synergy not succumbing on this count when playing on a new surface. Exploring new mechanics in the map offers numerous opportunities for showcasing beautiful and engaging gameplay.

New mechanics literally force players to play together, as there are more objectives to capture making game even more team-oriented.. To catch many viewers or collect shard from tormentors, not only good gameplay is needed but also excellent timing comprehension Thus making the game dynamic More over this led pro scene macro understanding being practically unescapeable therefore experienced captains-laden teams are going to be stronger than ones without them.

Not only captains will be able to shine with their knowledge but all players in carry position will have opportunity show their abilities due too many split pushes abilities farming abilities etc Also buffs were made so strong that it makes possible for summoner heroes including Chen take place among best.

This is the best time for esports viewers to watch games because the new map and artifacts create numerous strategies and highlights for fans. Nonetheless, there are also negative aspects of this patch such as a greater barrier to entry for new players. Entering Dota has become even more difficult implying that less number of names and talents will be seen in the pro scene.

New Hero and Item Balance

The update brought substantial changes in heroes, items, and mechanics that would affect hero choices, item builds, strategic decision-making in the game. This might favor some teams’ playstyle but be detrimental to others which may disturb existing game balance.

Like previous updates, many heroes were changed in terms of their balance together with items. Though, heroes got another class named “universal” which is the fourth one. Those from this class do not have a certain attribute but they receive additional 60% damage from any attribute.

Most primary items have also had their characteristics and costs changed:

• BLOOD GRENADE

• DIADEM

• CORNUCOPIA

• PAVISE

• DISPERSER

• HARPOON

• PHYLACTERY

Removed from the game:

• HOOD OF DEFIANCE

• WRAITH PACT 

How Changes in Game Balance Can Affect Esports

This will affect the eSports arena to a great extent since players have to quickly adjust to new, different, or altered abilities of their heroes which may also affect their signature hero and the balance changes that will prompt creation of new builds for each character requiring learning the new in-game economy for optimal gameplay. This means professional gamers will be able to discover themselves anew while playing this game.

One of the important changes in items is making BKB no longer offering 100% magic immunity. It means that we will not observe Enigma easily landing black holes and carries easily sniping supports anymore. Now a player should press BKB at the right moment without any mistake.

Changes in the Ranking System

With this latest update, there has been a complete overhaul of the ranking system. Instead of Elo, Glicko algorithm now manages it. This move was done to solve the problem of high MMR accounts that had poor play at those levels. The player must play until his confidence rank reaches a particular value. After a win or lose, an unfixed MMR value is added or subtracted depending on its value of rank confidence.

The longer you don’t play ranked matches, the more your rank confidence decreases because those who haven’t played enough games are unlikely to maintain their level when they come back. At least initially, it will be difficult to get into shape and perhaps take some time.

How can ranking matches benefit esports

Now there are separate matches where players with Immortal ranks act as captains assembling teams from volunteers offered by roster itself. And many people in esports start from taking a player with such rank as starting point for them . If you select someone from this division then he/she plays on high skill level always with certainty about your choice but now it’s not just being active in games or abuse MMR system so as points are awarded By creating your team through training you can achieve significant results in improving your game form. This will make entrance to the world of esports easier and increase competition among youngsters.

What new patch brings on Esports

Updates of this kind are considered global for a game, e.g., Patch 7.33. They can have both positive and negative effects on the esports scene that we cannot ignore. Even professional players will need a huge amount of time to harmonize their team play properly because there are too many fresh things there. There may be either an escalation or fall in online activity depending on how well the update is received by players.

This update brings about quality changes in gameplay by adding new character mechanics, items, and opportunities for playing. It will revitalize the game both for players and spectators bringing new possibilities for teams and strategies.

Just like any other big update in a competitive game this will result in adaptation period for players to changes leading to some unpredictability or variability in team performance as they become familiar with these variations and come up with new strategies; hence the meta changes overtime until it eventually balances again.

In general, the real effect of Patch 7.33 on esports lies in how well players and teams adapt to the modifications, as well as what changes they bring to the game’s balance. It might be fascinating to witness the direction that competitive space will take in shaping Dota 2’s Esports scene going forward.