OG .LATAM Part Ways with DarkMago
2025-05-28 14:39 (UTC)
Time: 2025-05-23 09:31 (UTC)
Removed Neutral Items
Valve has pruned the item roster, removing a mix of old favorites and underused relics:
Orb of Destruction
Pig Pole
Trusty Shovel
Gossamer Cape
Ninja Gear
Ceremonial Robe
Mind Breaker
Ogre Seal Totem
Magic Lamp
Pirate Hat
These removals are expected to shift both early- and late-game itemization strategies, especially for heroes that relied heavily on utility or burst provided by items like Mind Breaker and Magic Lamp.
Returning Neutral Items
In a nostalgic twist, several fan-favorite neutral items have been brought back into the fold:
Chipped Vest: A solid sustain tool that returns damage to attackers.
Poor Man's Shield: A classic comeback for agility heroes.
Psychic Headband: Boosts mana and provides spell-casting reach.
Helm of the Undying: Ensures survival at critical moments.
These returning tools will reintroduce old mechanics into the current meta, offering new potential for classic strategies.
New Neutral Items Overview
Eight brand-new neutral items have made their debut, offering fresh mechanics and strategic depth:
Tier 1 Items
Dormant Curio: Increases potency of crafted neutral artifacts by 30%.
Kobold Cup: Grants AoE movement speed to allies (active, 6s duration).
Sister's Shroud: Grants 200% evasion under 50% HP; evasion decays on dodge.
Tier 3 Item
Jidi Pollen Bag: Applies AoE DoT and healing reduction based on enemy max HP.
Tier 4 Items
Dezun Bloodrite: Spells gain 15% larger AoE but cost HP equal to 35% of mana cost.
Giant's Maul: Empowers next attack with critical damage, slowing target's movement, attack, and cast speed.
Outworld Staff: Temporarily removes the user from the world, disables them, then returns with 5% HP damage.
Tier 5 Item
Divine Regalia: Boosts outgoing damage by 20%, but is permanently lost on death.
These additions range from high-risk, high-reward mechanics (like Dezun Bloodrite and Divine Regalia) to creative mobility and utility options that could shift both pub and pro play dynamics.
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