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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Lump of Coal
During the Frostivus 2023 winter event in Dota 2, Valve introduced the "Toxic Lump of Coal" — a special item given to players for violations such as smurfing and other rule breache...
Stun
Stun is a status effect in Dota 2 that completely disables a hero's ability to move, cast spells, use items, or attack for a certain duration. An enemy affected by a stun becomes v...
Vessel
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Icarus
Icarus is the name of Phoenix in Dota 2, sometimes heard among players familiar with the classic version of the game. The name is refers to the mythological character Icarus, who f...
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