Dota 2 16th January Patch

This week’s Dota 2 update has arrived bringing us a new gamemode to use in matchmaking, some big improvements to the workshop system and other bug fixes/bot improvements. You can view the full changelog here.

Front End Changes

Creep Model Updates

We have some texture updates for Radiant’s melee creep.

Radiant’s Melee Creep

Comparison Slider
New Radiant Melee Creep

Old Radiaint Melee Creep

In Game Shot

Hero Models Broken Down

We have a couple of updates to two of the existing more recent models, breaking down Medusa and updates to Chaos Knight to provide him with custom mount support.

Chaos Knight’s Model

Chaos Knight has had his base model updated and now has a separate mount model.
Default Parts
Chaos Knights horse head -> Chaos Knights horse
New Base Model

Mount Base Model

Medusa’s Model

Medusa’s model has been broken down so she can now support cosmetic items.
Default Parts
Medusa’s Bow
Medusa’s Veil
Medusa’s Chest Armor
Medusa’s Bracers
Medusa’s Tail
Base Model

Updated Hero Ability Icons

We have some updates to some existing hero ability icons.

Spectre’s Ability Icons

Alternative Hero Ability Icons

We also have a new batch of alternative hero ability icons in this patch.

Axe’s Ability Icons

Bane’s Ability Icons

Bloodseeker’s Ability Icons

Bounty Hunter’s Ability Icons

Broodmother’s Ability Icons

Dark Troll Warlord’s Ability Icons

Doom’s Ability Icons

Huskar’s Ability Icons

Invoker’s Ability Icons

Lich’s Ability Icons

Lone Druid’s Ability Icons

Necrolyte’s Ability Icons

Necronomicon’s Ability Icons

Phantom Assassin’s Ability Icons

Pudge’s Ability Icons

Queen of Pain’s Ability Icons

Spectre’s Alt Ability Icons

Ursa’s Ability Icons

Warlock’s Ability Icons

Witch Doctor’s Ability Icons

Alternative Hero Textures

We also have some alternative hero textures in this patch as well.

Naga Siren’s Textures

UI Updates

The in game workshop tools have also received a large update.

Workshop Updates

The in game Dota 2 workshop compiler has been updated with support for couriers and wards.

Cosmetic ward support, with two materials – one for the observer, the other for the sentry ward.

The courier submission requires separate model submissions for the ground and flying versions.

The couriers require the model, textures, animations and attachment points for the hit location and the two eyes (for unusual effect support).

Testing a custom courier, each animation can be selected.

You can flip between the ground/flying versions of the courier as well as switch between the different camera modes.

A new feature is the attachment highlight which will help debug any bone issues etc.

It is also now possible to equip multiple compiled models and preview them in game using the workshop preview tools.

We have an additional camera mode which lets you preview the items from a hero portrait point of view.

Cosmetic Item Updates

Some small update’s to one of Tidehunter’s existing cosmetic items.

Tidehunter’s Items

Tidehunter’s Recluse Reef Denizen has been updated with cloth physics and is no longer stiff as a dead duck.

New Gamemode

The “Least Played” gamemode that I referenced in last week’s update has now been added into the game and is available in both match making and private lobbies.
“Players can only choose from a list of their least played heroes! This mode is great for learning new heroes since everyone will be on equal footing.” *
* The top 20 winning heroes for each player will be disabled. Heroes with less than 3 wins will not be disabled.

Other Changes

Outworld Destroyer has now been renamed to “Outworld Demolisher”:





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