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Are these changes enough to get you back to playing Invoker in Dota 2?
The Dota 2 7.38 update brings massive changes to the game. Not only is the map completely different, but there are also new neutral creeps and mechanics. In addition to all of this, there are numerous changes to almost every hero in the game.
One of the biggest hero changes is Invoker, the magician who now has new facets, tweaks to statistics, and more. Here’s everything that’s new for Invoker.
Invoker changes in 7.38 Dota 2 Update
There’s a significant increase in intelligence for the hero. The hero also receives new facets with the old ones retired, and each facet is centered around one of the three orbs.
Each facet provides an extra level for the accompanying orb, an upgrade to an existing ability and their individual Scepter and Shard upgrades. There’s a lot to unpack with the facets.
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Invoker Facets in Dota 2 7.38
Invoker gets three new facets in the 7.38 Dota 2 Patch update. Each facet focuses on one of the three orbs buffing the orb itself as well as some abilities that require that particular orb. Here are the three facets and the respective upgrades or changes.
Mind of Tornarus
Wex
When Invoker reaches level 6, he gains a bonus level of Wex without spending a skill point. Also increases its max level up to 8
Tornado
E.M.P.
Can be upgraded with Aghanim’s Shard. Increases Burn Damage from 60% to 90% and pulls units to its center at 150 units per second
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Exort
Aghanim’s Scepter grants 1 additional current level, and increases max level to 10
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Changes to Invoker and his Dota 2 abilities
There are also quite a few tweaks to the ‘now-Intelligence’ hero than just the new facets. Invoker’s abilities have mostly received buffs throughout which should help the hero gain more prominence in the game.
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Talent Changes to Invoker in 7.38 Dota 2
Invoker also received two talent changesin Dota 2. The Intelligence hero will have a -4 second sunstrike cooldown making him more globally active. The level 25 talent will ensure the 2x Quas/Wex/Exort Active bonuses are now set for all facets.
These changes to Invoker hope to make the once-almighty hero more popular. With a very versatile skill set and different ways of playing this hero, it is often one of the most difficult to balance.
There have been different metas with Invoker, including one where Quas Wex was more dominant as well as ones where Exort is the dominant build. It will be interesting to see how pros play around these new changes and how the meta evolves.
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