In Dota 2 patch 7.32e, the game introduced a fresh hero named Muerta. The patch also showcased gameplay footage that highlights Muerta’s abilities and her distinctive style on the battlefield. Viewers can get a clear sense of how she moves, fights, and leverages her unique kit within matches, giving players a practical preview of what to expect when she enters the active meta.
Muerta is characterized as a ranged carry whose most influential trait centers on intelligence. Like many heroes, she features four core abilities that define her combat role and strategic options across different phases of the game:
- Dead Shot – Muerta channels a ghostly projectile that can target enemies or even trees. The shot deals damage, can ricochet to multiple targets, and imposes a slowing effect on the initial and subsequent enemies. When the projectile bounces, it also instills fear in affected opponents, influencing their behavior in teamfights.
- The Calling – A spell that summons spirits to encircle adversaries. These spirits boost Muerta’s combat pressure by increasing attack and movement delays for enemies, while also contributing additional damage and a silencing effect, which can disrupt opponents during crucial moments in battles.
- Gunslinger – During basic attacks, Muerta gains the chance to strike a random target once more, increasing her burst potential and punishing overextended opponents who remain in range for a second hit.
- Pierce the Veil – Muerta becomes incorporeal and gains immunity to physical damage for a period. While ethereal, she can pass through enemies and deliver enhanced magical damage, enabling safer repositioning and surprise engagements in confrontations with other heroes.
Beyond Muerta, patch 7.32e introduces a mini-game centered on hero-hunting quests, expanding the variety of activities available within Dota 2’s broader gameplay loop. The update also brings a set of balance adjustments and quality-of-life improvements designed to refresh play patterns and maintain a dynamic competitive environment:
- Updated Dota Plus Subscription options for a more tailored experience.
- Treasure Chest Dead Reckoning Chest adds new rewards and paths for players pursuing cosmetic and gameplay enhancements.
- Magical Creeps are now level 5 by default, increasing early-game pressure and resource distribution in lanes.
- Fortifying a tower now allows it to attack up to five opponents at once, changing siege dynamics and defensive decision-making during mid to late game.
- Guided ghouls suffer a 10% reduction in damage against siege weapons, refining objective-centric balance in larger battles.
- Several bug fixes and small stability improvements were implemented to ensure smoother gameplay across platforms.
The patch is designed to be downloaded automatically as part of the game’s standard updating process. In addition, the developers have signaled that a significant update, version 7.33, will roll out in the near term, signaling ongoing enhancements to the game’s balance, content, and overall player experience. Each new release cycle remains a chance for players to explore fresh compositions, adapt to patch-wide changes, and experiment with Muerta’s kit within different team strategies during matches.