With a map rework, new rune, and long list of balances, Patch 6.82 really changed Dota 2. It came out nearly two months ago, and everything has been left pretty much untouched since then. That won’t be the case for much longer though. There may not be any significant changes in the foreseeable future, but it looks like there definitely is a new hero. Valve have teased Oracle!
This news comes compliments of a post on their blog which details some sort of contract.
A mysterious figure, a ruthless assassin, and an infinite number of possibilities. The Foreseer’s Contract is coming soon. Head to the update page to get your first peek at a deal with incalculable ramifications, then come back next week to learn more.
The update page has a very short comic detailing a brief encounter between Mortrid (Phantom Assassin) and Oracle. Give it a quick read, it’s not long at all. If for some reason you can’t, here’s what Oracle looks like…
Mortrid was sent to kill Oracle, but he (or she?) persuaded the assassin otherwise. A contract is being forged I guess we will only know what it entails in a few days time.
Phantom Assassin is due for an arcana set, as voted for in the Compendium for this year’s The International. Is this being teased too?
If so, that is one awesome looking fire… blade… thing? Valve will shed more light in the next few days. Their next post should contain more information on Oracle, this arcana for Mortrid, as well as some balance changes. I’m also kind of hoping that these events in the comic tie into some cool new game mode just in time for the festive season. Giving the lack of Diretide this year though, that might just be wishful thinking.
Are you excited for Oracle, or the update in general? I know I am!
Last Updated: November 17, 2014
ToshZA
November 17, 2014 at 14:31
Oracle not so much, but if that’s an Arcana then hell yes. 😀
Matthew Holliday
November 17, 2014 at 14:34
yay for fun game modes.
volvo pls gief.
also, oracle was a hero from the wc3 dota wasnt it? think it came after i stopped playing.
if it was a new hero, id have thought theyd change the name, copyright issues like wraith king, windrunner etc, or is oracle, being a regular word, fine?
hairyknees
November 17, 2014 at 14:46
I guess so 🙂 unless it changes muuuuch later, like Windrunner becoming Windranger… SHE WILL ALWAYS BE A RUNNER IN MY HEART! <3
Oh and yes, Oracle was from W3 DotA as far as I know.
ToshZA
November 17, 2014 at 15:44
The only time it’ll have to change is if there is copyright on the name from Blizzard. If no copyright exists, then Oracle is fine. 🙂
RinceThis
November 17, 2014 at 14:46
Eh? 0-O Moves on.
hairyknees
November 17, 2014 at 14:50
Let me look deep into my mystical cabbage….
Ah yes, your fate is revealed! You will be forced to read articles by one Matthew Figueira daily. 20% of them will be cabbage related!
Admiral Chief Wang
November 17, 2014 at 14:51
THE HORROR!
RinceThis
November 17, 2014 at 14:58
NEVA!
Alien Emperor Trevor
November 17, 2014 at 15:13
Only 20%? LIES!
hairyknees
November 17, 2014 at 15:36
25%!
Admiral Chief Wang
November 17, 2014 at 14:50
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RinceThis
November 17, 2014 at 14:58
BWAHAHAH XD
hairyknees
November 17, 2014 at 15:36
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Kikmi
November 17, 2014 at 14:51
Yes. Because dota needed another char to not make it into Captains draft. Sigh. Balance, then new content. If your main aspect to the game is tourney style MP, surely you should work on gameplay over content?
Sorry I don’t mean to come over all moany, but seriously. Would rather have 80 balanced heroes than 20 but from 120 to choose.
hairyknees
November 17, 2014 at 15:36
STFU Volvo know what they are doing! 😛
Hammersteyn
November 17, 2014 at 14:53
Spot the cabbage
http://images4.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20120514205846/officialresidents/images/thumb/5/5c/Are-You-Kidding-Me-Rage-Face-Meme-Template-Blank-1024×1008.png/487px-Are-You-Kidding-Me-Rage-Face-Meme-Template-Blank-1024×1008.png
hairyknees
November 17, 2014 at 15:36
:D/
Hammersteyn
November 17, 2014 at 15:41
I actually zoomed in on the other pics just in case.
hairyknees
November 17, 2014 at 15:57
hahaha sorry <3 I actually was going to do a teeny cabbage, but the crystal ball was just begging to be replaced 😛