Dota 2 Patch: 740

: Courier respawn times were decreased to 45 seconds to reduce early-game pickoffs.

: Most items and abilities can no longer target or affect invulnerable units, changing how heroes like Juggernaut or Puck interact with certain items. dota 2 patch 740

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 : Courier respawn times were decreased to 45

The Dota x Monster Hunter Expedition was a crossover event with the 7.40 launch. It introduced new crafting mechanics into the Dota 2 client. Largo is a versatile support/utility hero

Patch 7.40 moved away from the "tank meta" by introducing core mechanical reworks:

: 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

: 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: