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Meta Analysis

Patch 1.8.30: What to Play

·2 buffed·2 nerfed

The TL;DR

Moskov revamp + M5 Championship prep balance pass.

What to play this patch

M5 prep patch — expect pros to experiment with new Moskov and Masha defense-stacking builds.

The meta shift

Extensive hero tuning ahead of the M5 World Championship. Moskov fully redesigned — Ultimate creates shadows enabling skill repositioning. Lightning Truncheon gets +30% movement speed on trigger.

Buffed this patch (2)

MashaFighterbuff

Defense converts to Physical Attack.

ArgusFighterbuff

Redesigned for basic-attack playstyle.

Nerfed this patch (2)

ValentinaMagenerf

Ultimate cooldown increased.

TigrealTanknerf

Ultimate CD extended; pull interrupt conditions tightened.

Reworks & New (1)

MoskovMarksmanREWORK

Full redesign — shadow repositioning ultimate.

Item changes

Lightning Truncheonbuff

+30% movement speed on trigger.

Flask of the Oasisnerf

Shield reduced early-game for assassin counterplay.