The wait is over—Valve has finally released Dota 2 patch 7.40, ending one of the longest gaps between updates in the game’s history. Alongside sweeping balance changes and hero reworks, Valve has added new items and even a new hero – Largo. This larger-than-life character is a whimsical frog bard (really), and he joins the game as the 127th hero to date.
His melee support build enables allies and disrupts enemies quite nicely, by all accounts.
Largo Enters Dota 2 in Patch 7.40
Largo’s kit is interesting and, as you could probably imagine, themed entirely around his existence as a frog:
- Catchy Lick: A tongue pull that dispels and damages, granting Largo regeneration when cleansing effects
- Frogstomp: Summoned froglings stomp the ground, dealing damage, mini‑stunning, and slowing foes.
- Croak of Genius: Cast on allies to reduce mana costs and echo their damage over time.
- Amphibian Rhapsody: A musical ultimate where Largo strums songs—Bullbelly Blitz for spell amplification, Hotfeet Hustle for speed and resistance, and Island Elixir for healing. Successful strums build “Groovin’” stacks, boosting armor and reducing mana costs.
That’s an interesting lineup.
Largo uses Aghanim’s upgrades to expand his toolkit. For instance, the Shard mirrors buffs onto Largo himself, while the Scepter lets him play two songs per beat and deal bonus magic damage.
Here’s a bit of background on Largo:
Originating from the Murkroot Forest, Largo’s people fled after the Talga‑Ruun’s invasion. His sacred music revived the dying island of Valu’Mar, cementing him as a bard of salvation. Now he travels beyond his homeland, spreading inspiration with his frogling companions and enchanted lute.
Dota 2’s Patch 7.40 also reworks existing heroes like Lone Druid, Slark, and Treant Protector. It refreshes the neutral item pool and introduces terrain adjustments that will have an impact on the competitive landscape.
If you’re eager to scoop rewards, you can also lean on Patch 7.40 to secure riches in the Winter Treasure 2025 LTE. There are sixteen new sets across the hero lineup to secure.
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