Top Meta Heroes in Dota 2 Patch 7.38

The game dynamics have changed since the release of Dota 2 Patch 7.38. Popular meta heroes were nerfed, while few other heroes were buffed. Today, we look at the top meta heroes to play in the current meta.

Top Meta Heroes in Patch 7.38

Here’s the list of the top meta-heroes in Dota 2 Patch 7.38:

• Dragon Knight: Dragon Knight was a popular hero pick in the previous patch. However, the hero seemed to receive nerfs in patch 7.38. It looked like DK would soon fall out of favour but we were wrong – he’s still a popular pick and one of the best heroes in the current meta.

DK’s cleave ability was removed in the new patch, which was why he was featured so prominently in pro games. His Fire Dragon Facet got reworked, turning his Dragon Tail ability into an AoE stun, whilst in Dragon form, and adding bonus magic damage to Wyrm’s Wrath.

Despite the rework and the removal of the cleave ability, DK still has an astounding 57.8% win rate in pub games. He becomes a durable menace during the game, is difficult to kill in the late game, and can be played as a mid or carry.

• Abaddon: Abaddon was already a strong meta pick but the new patch has only made him stronger. His overall stats have gotten an upgrade. His most popular facet, Mephitic Shroud remained unchanged, while The Quickening facet underwent slight changes.

Despite being picked as an offlaner, he transcends into a second carry with his itemization. He can literally frontline for his team during team fights, and is literally a pain to be dealt with. He has a 55% win rate in pub games while both his facets command over a 54% win rate when picked.

• Tide Hunter: The buffy menace has become much more of a menace with the latest patch. He was already good in the previous patch but has been buffed further in 7.38. His Krill Eater facet was changed while the other facet remained untouched.

However, what’s more interesting is the changes made to his Kraken Shell ability. It now has a 50% block value against creeps and can be activated to double the block amount at the cost of 40% movement speed.

This also works well with his Kraken Swell facet where he gains a permanent damage block when the hero dies under the effects of Anchor Smash. Overall, he’s a natural frontline tanker and can ravage his way through enemies with ease, provided he has enough sustainability and proper items like Blink Dagger and more.

• Jakiro: Jakiro, the twin-headed dragon, has always been a source of entertainment. He’s been a staple support hero pick, and the new Dota 2 patch 7.38 makes him a better option than others. His old facets were removed and replaced with new ones, with the Ice Breaker facet being a game changer.

The facet causes Ice Path to last longer and detonates upon expiration, dealing additional damage and stunning enemies a second time. It also adds a sub-ability where Jakiro can detonate his Ice Path early, thus giving him an added advantage.

He has a decent 53% win rate on the Ice Breaker facet and is considered a good pick for players wanting to start playing the game.

• Magnus: Magnus has never been out of the meta since time immemorial. He has received two new facets, both better than the previous ones, with an overall increase in his stats. His new facet, Diminishing Return, increases the max level of Shockwave to 5 and the distance too.

Skewer also looks more attractive and deals more damage based on the distance travelled. Furthermore, the ability is also upgradeable by Shard, elevating Skewer’s importance in games to come.

Both facets have over 50% win rates, with Diminishing Return being more commonly chosen. Magnus is a universal hero, picked more as an offlaner, but can also be utilised as a midlaner. He is perfect for setting up team fights and comes in clutch during crucial moments.

• Lifestealer: Two new facets have replaced Lifestealer’s old ones, and he looks better than ever. In his Fleshfeast facet, Feast’s max HP per hero kill is increased. Open Wounds cooldown is also refreshed if a unit dies while afflicted with it.

He’s a natural carry hero with immense scaling opportunities and can hold down the fort on his own once properly itemized. Lifestealer is also good during the laning phase and barely struggles to accumulate farm.

He has a decent win rate of 53% in the Fleshfeast facet, especially in patch 7.38, but his second facet, Gorestorm, has a higher win rate despite hardly being the preferred choice.

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