Patch 7.40 introduced , a "Bard Frog" who is the shamanic head of the bardmonk order. Largo is a versatile support/utility hero. He can tailor songs to the battle, giving allies buffs to spirit (mana/health sustain) or movement speed. The Monster Hunter Collaboration
: Talents no longer require a skill point to level up, allowing heroes to reach their full potential faster. dota 2 patch 740
: These no longer grant health regeneration to nearby heroes, making the laning phase more punishing. Item and Economic Adjustments The Official 7.40 Patch Notes detailed item tweaks: Patch 7
Patch 7.40 moved away from the "tank meta" by introducing core mechanical reworks: The Monster Hunter Collaboration : Talents no longer
: Players earned materials to craft cosmetic sets.
: Courier respawn times were decreased to 45 seconds to reduce early-game pickoffs.
: Items like Spirit Vessel and Urn of Shadows were adjusted to ensure charges are not split inefficiently. Evolution to 7.41 Dota News and Updates