: Introduced in sub-patch 7.40c to help players finish collections before the event ended in February 2026. Major Gameplay and Mechanical Changes
: Talents no longer require a skill point to level up, allowing heroes to reach their full potential faster.
: Courier respawn times were decreased to 45 seconds to reduce early-game pickoffs. dota 2 patch 740
Patch 7.40 introduced , a "Bard Frog" who is the shamanic head of the bardmonk order. Largo is a versatile support/utility hero. He can tailor songs to the battle, giving allies buffs to spirit (mana/health sustain) or movement speed. The Monster Hunter Collaboration
: These no longer grant health regeneration to nearby heroes, making the laning phase more punishing. Item and Economic Adjustments The Official 7.40 Patch Notes detailed item tweaks: : Introduced in sub-patch 7
: Players earned materials to craft cosmetic sets.
: Most items and abilities can no longer target or affect invulnerable units, changing how heroes like Juggernaut or Puck interact with certain items. Patch 7
: Gold rewards are now calculated based on when the rune was created .
The Dota x Monster Hunter Expedition was a crossover event with the 7.40 launch. It introduced new crafting mechanics into the Dota 2 client.