What is Nerf?
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Nerf
A nerf is a reduction in the effectiveness of a hero, item, ability, or mechanic made by the game developers in patches. The purpose of a nerf is to balance the game, especially if something becomes too powerful and starts to dominate.
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Cleave (Splash)
In Dota 2, the terms splash and cleave refer to types of AoE damage that are dealt to enemies near the primary target, but there are differences between them: Cleave Cleave is phys...
Force
Force refers to Force Staff, an item that pushes any hero forward over a short distance. Its most commonly used for saving allies, chasing enemies, or escaping disables. Highly pop...
Tango
Tango is a consumable item in Dota 2 used to restore a heros health. It allows the user to eat trees, gradually regenerating HP over time. Its a basic and one of the most essential...
Tarrasque
Tarrasque is the slang name for the Heart of Tarrasque item in Dota 2. The name refers to the nearly invincible monster Tarrasque from Dungeons Dragons, which in turn refers to the...
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