Dota 2‘s 7.35b gameplay update brought forth a slew of new items, reworks, and balancing, some of which are game-changing, capable of turning the tide of losing team fights, particularly in late-game scenarios.
READ: New York Businesses Ordered to Require Masks Indoors or Vaccine Proof
7.35b
As of the current Dota 2 version, 7.35b, no changes have been made to these impactful in-game items. This presents an opportune moment for players to capitalize on these items, enhance their MMR, and assert dominance in ranked pubs. Let’s delve into the details of the five best items in 7.35b and explore how to maximize their utility in matches.
Khanda
Items required: Phylactery, Crystalys, and Khanda Recipe
Price: 5000 Gold
Khanda has gained widespread attention for its potent passives. The Empower Spell, one of its passives, deals 100 damage plus an impressive 75% of your attack damage for any spell cast, while also slowing the enemy target by 50% for 1.5 seconds—ideal for catching fleeing heroes. The second passive, Crystalys’ Critical Strike, inflicts up to 160% damage with a 30% crit chance, solidifying Khanda’s prominence in Dota 2 7.35b.
Compatible heroes: Sniper, Morphling, Bounty Hunter, Vengeful Spirit
Parasma
Items required: Witchblade and Mystic Staff
Price: 5575 Gold
Parasma has emerged as the go-to item for intelligence and universal heroes capable of dealing substantial damage quickly. It applies Witchblade’s poison and Magic Corruption debuff, reducing the target’s magic resistance by 20% for four seconds. Given the prowess of intelligence and universal heroes in spellcasting, Parasma enhances both right-click and spell damage.
Compatible heroes: Puck, Storm Spirit, Void Spirit, Silencer
Safety Bubble
Price: Obtainable via Tier 1 Neutral Token
Safety Bubble, the latest Tier 1 neutral item, proves valuable for heroes struggling to survive in prolonged laning phases. Equipping it provides a 100 HP barrier shield, capable of withstanding physical and spell damage. With an additional 5 health regen, the barrier refreshes automatically after five seconds of avoiding damage, aiding in early-game sustainability.
Compatible heroes: Squishy supports and safelaners lacking strength
Unwavering Condition
Price: Obtainable via Tier 5 Neutral Token
In the face of a magic-based enemy team, Unwavering Condition, a reliable Tier 5 neutral item, stands out. It resets health to 1500 and boosts hero magic resistance to an impressive 95%, rendering the hero nearly immune to magic when paired with a Black King Bar (BKB).
Compatible heroes: Any hero susceptible to magic-based assaults
Aviana’s Feather
Price: Obtainable via Tier 4 Token
Aviana’s Feather is the optimal neutral item for heroes seeking evasion and mobility when their health is low. The Free Bird effect triggers when health falls below 30%, allowing the hero to fly with unobstructed pathing, offering an escape route over cliffs, stairs, and terrain during losing fights.
