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    Changes in version W3League_DotA_1.5

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    August 21, 2025Elken, Korneeey

    Bug Fixes

    Linken’s Sphere:

    • Nether WardNether Ward - no longer triggers Linken's Sphere, except when it targets an autocast ability — it will be triggered regardless.
    • Spell StealSpell Steal - no longer steals Linken's Sphere's ability.

    General Changes

    Courier:

    • Reworked the aggro system of creeps and heroes towards Animal CourierAnimal Courier and Flying CourierFlying Courier.

    Hero Changes

    Ancient ApparationAncient Apparation

    • Chilling TouchChilling Touch:
      • Charges are now consumed upon dealing damage, not at the start of the attack animation.

    DoomDoom Bringer

    • DoomDoom:
      • Added a list of positive buffs that can be dispelled by this ability.

    Earth SpiritEarth Spirit

    • Boulder SmashBoulder Smash:
      • The target is now pushed out of the impassable area.
    • MagnetizeMagnetize:
      • Changed the cast type to instant.
      • If a hero uses an ability while under the effect of Nether WardNether Ward and there are no enemies within a 350 radius, Nether WardNether Ward will hit the hero. This hit deals no damage but cancels Kelens DaggerKelen's Dagger.

    Ember SpiritEmber Spirit

    • Searing ChainsSearing Chains:
      • Now ignores spell-immune and invulnerable units without expending charges on them.
    • Flame GuardFlame Guard:
      • Magic damage absorption changed from 50 / 200 / 350 / 500 to 125 / 250 / 375 / 500.
      • No longer a channeling ability.

    InvokerInvoker

    • TornadoTornado:
      • Now guaranteed to cancel Kelens DaggerKelen's Dagger.

    Legion CommanderLegion Commander

    • General:
    • Base armor increased from 3 to 4.
    • Moment Of CourageMoment of Courage:
      • Chance changed from 16 / 18 / 20 / 22% to a flat 25% at all levels.
      • Lifesteal changed from 20 / 40 / 60 / 80% to 65 / 70 / 75 / 80%.
      • Cooldown: 1.3 / 1.1 / 0.9 / 0.7 sec.

    LichLich

    • Frost ArmorFrost Armor:
      • Now slows enemies on hit, not on attack start.
      • Can now be dispelled by Diffusal Blade Lvl1Diffusal Blade (enemy), Fortunes EndFortune’s End, PurgePurge (enemy Satyr TricksterSatyr Trickster), and Demonic PurgeDemonic Purge.

    NaixLifestealer

    • InfestInfest:
      • Is now prohibited from being used on Summon FamiliarsFamiliar and Summon WolvesLycanthropy Wolf.

    MagnusMagnataur

    • EmpowerEmpower:
      • Can now be cast on magic immune units, such as heroes under the effects of Black King BarBlack King Bar, Blade FuryBlade Fury, RageRage, or RepelRepel.
      • Morphs no longer remove the bonus from Cleaving Attack.
      • Can be dispelled by Diffusal Blade Lvl1Diffusal Blade (enemy), Fortunes EndFortune’s End, PurgePurge (enemy Satyr TricksterSatyr Trickster), and CycloneCyclone.

    WeaverNerubian Weaver

    • The SwarmThe Swarm:
      • Model replaced with the Locust model.

    FurionProphet

    • SproutSprout:
      • Can now be cast on magic immune units, such as heroes under the effects of Black King BarBlack King Bar, Blade FuryBlade Fury, RageRage, or RepelRepel.

    SvenRogue Knight

    • WarcryWarcry:
      • Can now be dispelled by Diffusal Blade Lvl1Diffusal Blade (enemy), Fortunes EndFortune’s End, PurgePurge (enemy Satyr TricksterSatyr Trickster), and Demonic PurgeDemonic Purge.

    Shadow DemonShadow Demon

    • Demonic PurgeDemonic Purge:
      • Aghanims ScepterAghanim's Scepter can now be dropped/sold.
      • Added a list of positive buffs that can be dispelled by this ability.

    LeoricSkeleton King

    • Vampiric AuraVampiric Aura:
      • Now an active ability that switches the aura between two modes: All (works on everyone) and Hero (works only on heroes).

    Vengeful SpiritVengeful Spirit

    • Command AuraCommand Aura:
      • Now an active ability that switches the aura between two modes: All (works on everyone) and Hero (works only on heroes).

    Item Changes

    Ancient Janggo Of EnduranceAncient Janggo of Endurance

    • The active ability, Endurance, now grants +12% movement speed (up from +10%) and +25% attack speed (up from +10%) for 6 seconds.
    • Charges can now be replenished indefinitely by purchasing the recipe.
    • The item can now always be sold for half price, regardless of remaining charges.

    Diffusal Blade Lvl1Diffusal Blade

    • Charges can now be replenished indefinitely by purchasing the recipe.
    • The item can now always be sold for half price, regardless of remaining charges.
    • Updated item description. Kills instantly summoned units.

    Force StaffForce Staff

    • Now works when attempting to push a target into an impassable area.

    RadianceRadiance

    • Damage fixed when using abilities: Primal SplitPrimal Split, SupernovaSupernova and after the hero dies.