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Here’s why Techies has become viable and how to play this hero in the latest patch.
Has the time finally come when Dota 2 players can pick Techies and not be side-eyed? Techies has gone through changes and reworks in the past years but none of them have turned this hero desirable - not until Patch 7.33. After some buffs and ability rework, Techies surged in popularity and win rate. In high MMR pubs, Techies is the most-picked position 4 with a 53% win rate.
The changes to Techies in Patch 7.33
What exactly changed in Techies that makes him strong in this current patch? Here’s what Patch 7.33 tweaked.
In general, Techies received massive buffs to his basic stats. He is now a Universal Hero, and thus, his base damage is also decreased to balance the change. Apart from that, his damage gain is also increased.
Techies' abilities are not heavily changed, but Blast Off! now applies a stun instead of a silence. The Proximity Mines are also stronger as the debuff stacks independently.
Finally, Techies now has a new Aghanim’s Scepter upgrade - the Minefield Sign. His Minefield Sign has a larger AoE and whoever steps in and walks inside the active minefield will receive quite the damage.
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How to play Techies in Dota 2 - General tips and tricks
With Techies now surging in popularity, many people are now playing and experimenting with this pesky hero. And fret now, if you have never played Techies in Dota 2 before, he has a straightforward spell kit and most of them are easy to execute.
Here are some of the general tips and tricks to play Techies:
What items to buy on Techies?
In general, a lot of players tend to go for Arcane Boots, Aether Lens, Ethereal Blade, Aghanim’s Scepter, and Force Staff. These are typically great for Techies regardless of the situation.
In high MMR pubs, however, there’s a slight difference in item build that the pros tend to go for. Here are the items for Techies that are recommended in the latest patch:
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That is all on our quick and simple guide on how to play Techies in Dota 2 for Patch 7.33c. Stay tuned toEsports.gg for moreDota 2 guidesand meta overview!
