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Dota 2 Patch Notes History

Valve ships a big numbered Dota 2 patch a few times a year, followed by lettered balance patches. Every major update below has a short summary, what it means for buyers where it matters, and links to the official notes.

Latest: Patch 7.41f · ·3 patches tracked·Checked October 15, 2026
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  1. Patch 7.41fLatest

    Pricier late-game items

    • Daedalus, Dragon Lance, Heart of Tarrasque and Octarine Core cost more; Octarine Core's recipe doubles from 200 to 400 gold.
    • Heaven's Halberd is the only item that gets cheaper (3,400 to 3,300 gold).
    • Lifesteal drops on Satanic (30% to 25%) and Mask of Madness (24% to 22%).
    Sources (1)
  2. Patch 7.41

    Facets removed

    • The Facet system is removed, and healing and lifesteal mechanics are reworked.
    • Tier 1 neutral items are available from 0:00, eight new neutral items are added, and Refresher Orb now refreshes only abilities.
    • Portals move closer to the map edges, ward spots and lotus pools shift, and the first extra siege unit arrives at 30:00.
    Sources (2)
  3. Patch 7.40

    Largo

    • New hero Largo, a tanky support for positions four and five who buffs allies and disables enemies.
    • Treant Protector, Lone Druid, Slark and Spectre were reworked; Lone Druid's Spirit Bear became a melee Universal hero.
    • Illusions stopped applying Diffusal Blade and Disperser manabreak, several neutral items were swapped out, and Twin Gates got cheaper to use.
    Sources (1)

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Our summaries cover the changes that matter to players and buyers. For every line item, read the developer’s own notes.

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FAQ

What is the latest Dota 2 patch?

The latest update we track is Patch 7.41f, Pricier late-game items, released September 15, 2026. The full list is on this page, newest first, and we re-check it regularly.

Where can I read the official Dota 2 patch notes?

The full notes are published by the developer: Dota 2 patches. Each patch on this page also links the sources we used.

How far back does this Dota 2 patch history go?

It covers the major updates from December 16, 2025 onward, 3 patches in total. Small hotfixes are left out unless they change trading or buying.

We summarize from the developer’s announcements and name the outlet when a detail comes from a single report. Found an error or a missing patch? Tell us, and see our editorial policy.

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