"Icefrog turning Dota 2 into horror genre": Community reacts to Night Stalker abilities in 7.36

The release of Patch 7.36 in Dota 2 has ignited a lively debate within the community. The patch brought in several changes and balance adjustments for every hero, but none have stirred the hornet's nest like the update to Night Stalker. Infamous for his dominance during the night, the new abilities have placed players right in the heart of a horror game when he's on the prowl.

Reddit user OrangeBasket encapsulated the community’s sentiment with the post titled:

This sparked a flurry of responses that ranged from humorous to analytical.

The key change that this post is talking talking is the introduction of a new Facet called Night Reign. This ability changed the dynamics of the game drastically, as he turned the day-night cycle on its head by increasing the length of the night by 15 seconds and decreasing the length of the day by the same amount. This slight tweak has impacted gameplay, especially when Night Stalker is in the mix.

u/TheMerck imagined a terrifying scenario, suggesting:

This comment highlights the fear and tension Night Stalker can now induce, making every encounter feel like a scene from a horror movie.

u/ColonelC0lon offered a more strategic perspective. This points out that while the extended night duration is useful, the real game-changer is the extra damage and vision loss, making Night Stalker even more formidable.

u/rocketgrunt89 humorously described a typical encounter with Night Stalker:

This scenario is all too familiar for many Dota 2 players, emphasizing the dread Night Stalker now inspires.

u/PlasticAngle, who has extensive experience with the hero, stated:

This veteran insight underscores the significant impact of the new abilities on gameplay, particularly the enhanced vision control.

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