Dota 2's Patch 7.38 Wandering Waters update introduces significant hero changes, new map features, and revised neutral item mechanics. Here's a comprehensive breakdown of the major hero changes:

Arc Warden

• Now a Universal hero with two new Facets
• Runed Replica: Tempest Double gains multiple Rune powers
• Power Capture: Gains permanent attributes from Runes and magnetic field pulls nearby Runes

Chaos Knight

• Two new Facets, removed Strong Illusions
• Fundamental Forging: Higher tier Neutral Item crafting
• Cloven Chaos: Chaos Bolt splits to hit additional targets

Crystal Maiden

• Arcane Overflow: Activatable mana restoration for allies
• Glacial Guard: Crystal Nova adds physical damage barrier

Dawnbreaker

• Starsurge: Starbreaker grants allies attack speed
• Trailblazer: Celestial Hammer trail increases ally movement speed

Invoker

• Reverted to Intelligence hero with three new Facets
• Scholar of Koryx: Enhances Quas spells
• Mind of Tornarus: Enhances Wex spells
• Agent of Gallaron: Enhances Exort spells

Jakiro

• Twin Terror: Reduced Double Trouble penalty
• Ice Breaker: Ice Path can double-stun

Kez

• Flutter: Weapon switching bonuses
• Shadowhawk: Enhanced critical strikes from invisibility

Lifestealer

• Fleshfeast: Permanent health gains from kills
• Gorestorm: Enhanced Infest consume damage

Magnus

• Diminishing Return: Five-level Shockwave with return damage
• Eternal Empowerment: Permanent self-Empower with scaling effects

Marci

• Three new Facets plus Special Delivery courier ability
• Buddy System: Shared healing
• Pick-Me-Up: Enhanced Rebound
• Fleeting Fury: Automatic Unleash combo

Mirana

• Reverted to Agility hero
• Starstruck: Enhanced Starstorm
• Leaps and Bounds: Root effect on landing

Ringmaster

• Carny Classics: New carnival abilities set
• Sideshow Secrets: Alternative carnival abilities set

Windranger

• Tangled: Multi-unit Shackleshot
• Killshot: Execution threshold for Powershot

Winter Wyvern

• Reverted to Intelligence hero
• Winterproof: Tower protection ability
• Recursive: Winter's Curse chain effect

Notable Nerfs:

• Bloodseeker: Blood Mist removed
• Bristleback: Reduced healing synergy
• Dragon Knight: Power redistribution
• Lina: Reduced burst damage
• Riki: Smoke Screen ally save removed
• Tiny: Decreased burst potential

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