Intro:
Dota 2 has just been flipped upside down! While we were still reeling from Team Falcons' dominance at TI14, Valve dropped the massive Patch 7.40. With a brand new hero, Largo, joining the fray and a complete rework of the jungle objectives, the game we knew has changed. Here is everything you need to know to stay ahead of the curve.
1. The New Hero: Largo, the Soul Warden
Largo is a complex Intelligence-based utility core that thrives in chaotic teamfights. His ultimate, Soul Bond, allows him to link two enemy heroes, sharing damage and debuffs between them.
- Current State: Overpowered. Largo currently holds a 56% win rate in Divine/Immortal brackets.
- Quick Tip: Build Aether Lens and Gleipnir to maximize his crowd control from a safe distance.
2. The Death of "AFK Farming"
Valve has reduced the gold bounty from lane creeps after the 30-minute mark but increased the value of the new "Void Outposts" in the jungle. This means teams that sit back and farm their base will eventually lose the net worth lead. You must control the map to win in Patch 7.40.
3. Item Meta: The Return of Pipe of Insight
With the buff to magical burst damage in this patch, Pipe of Insight and Mage Slayer have become mandatory items for offlaners. If your team isn't building magic resistance by the 20-minute mark, you’re likely going to lose the mid-game skirmishes.
4. Post-TI Roster Shuffle Rumors
The pro scene is in chaos. Rumors suggest that Xtreme Gaming is looking for a new midlaner, and there are whispers about a potential "Super Team" forming in Southeast Asia. This shuffle will define the competitive landscape for the 2026 DPC season.
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