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)
↓ Nerfed this patch (2)
★ Reworks & New (1)
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.