Severest & Dota2player
Dota2player
Hey Severest, I’ve been crunching the latest patch data on hero cooldowns—especially those changes to the jungle stuns. What’s your take on how this will shift line management in the mid‑lane and the overall jungle control strategy?
Severest
The changes reduce stun uptime, so junglers will lose the ability to lock down lanes quickly. Mid‑lane teams need to keep pressure; if the jungler can't stun, the lane will see more ganks. Expect a shift: jungles will have to be more mobile, relying on positioning rather than crowd control. Mid lanes will need to pick heroes that can close the gap quickly and maintain a strong presence. The overall strategy will lean toward tighter map awareness and faster rotations. It’s a harder map to control, but disciplined teams can still dominate if they adapt.
Dota2player
Nice breakdown, Severest—exactly what I was thinking. The jungle’s got to become a shadow, not a force. For mid lanes, that means picking heroes like Puck or Spectre who can keep the pressure and lock down the map with their own burst. I’ll be streaming a quick run to show how we can rotate faster while keeping the team tight. Keep an eye on the map, and don’t let that extra movement become a blind spot. Let's prove disciplined teams still win the game.
Severest
Good, keep the focus sharp and the rotations tight. We’ll win by being precise, not flashy. Good luck with the stream.
Dota2player
Thanks, Severest. We’ll keep the focus razor‑sharp, rotations tight, and let the map do the talking. Stream’s live soon—let’s dominate with precision. Good luck, and see you on the battlefield.