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Hoodwink: change history
26 changes across 7 patches (Dec 15, 2025 to Sep 15, 2026), newest first. Nerf Radar tracks the 10 most recent official updates for Dota 2, back to Dec 15, 2025.
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NerfBase StrengthHoodwink's Base Strength decreases from 17 to 16.17→16
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Base Strength decreased from 17 to 16
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AdjustMistwoods Wayfarer · Redirect ChanceHoodwink's Mistwoods Wayfarer: Redirect Chance decreased from 14% + 1% per level to 14.25% + 0.75% per level.14% + 1% per level→14.25% + 0.75% per level
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Redirect Chance decreased from 14% + 1% per level to 14.25% + 0.75% per level
NerfSharpshooter · Mana CostMana Cost on Hoodwink's Sharpshooter increases from 100/150/200 to 150/200/250.100/150/200→150/200/250Source line
Mana Cost increased from 100/150/200 to 150/200/250
NerfHunter's Boomerang · CooldownCooldown on Hoodwink's Hunter's Boomerang increases from 18s to 20s.18s→20sSource line
Cooldown increased from 18s to 20s
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NerfAcorn Shot · CooldownCooldown on Hoodwink's Acorn Shot increases from 16/14/12/10s to 19/16/13/10s.16/14/12/10s→19/16/13/10s
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Cooldown increased from 16/14/12/10s to 19/16/13/10s
NerfScurry · Bonus Movement SpeedBonus Movement Speed on Hoodwink's Scurry decreases from 20/25/30/35% to 15/20/25/30%.20/25/30/35%→15/20/25/30%Source line
Bonus Movement Speed decreased from 20/25/30/35% to 15/20/25/30%
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BuffBase DamageHoodwink's Base Damage increases by 3.
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Base Damage increased by 3
NerfBase AgilityHoodwink's Base Agility decreases from 25 to 22.25→22Source line
Base Agility decreased from 25 to 22
- Damage at level 1 unchanged at 47-54
AdjustSharpshooterKnockback to Hoodwink won't be applied if Hoodwink is rooted.Source line
Knockback to Hoodwink won't be applied if Hoodwink is rooted
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NerfHunter's Boomerang · Debuff DurationDebuff Duration on Hoodwink's Hunter's Boomerang decreases from 7s to 6s.7s→6s
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Debuff Duration decreased from 7s to 6s
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AdjustMistwoods WayfarerNo longer levels with Sharpshooter.
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No longer levels with Sharpshooter
AdjustMistwoods Wayfarer · Redirect ChanceHoodwink's Mistwoods Wayfarer: Redirect Chance changed from 14/21/28/35% to 14% + 1% per level.14/21/28/35%→14% + 1% per levelSource line
Redirect Chance changed from 14/21/28/35% to 14% + 1% per level
AdjustAcorn Shot · Cast RangeHoodwink's Acorn Shot: Cast Range changed from (Hoodwink's attack range + 100) to 675/700/725/750.(Hoodwink's attack range + 100)→675/700/725/750Source line
Cast Range rescaled from (Hoodwink's attack range + 100) to 675/700/725/750
- Info: As a result, Cast Range increased from 675 to 675/700/725/750
BuffBushwhack · Cast RangeCast Range on Hoodwink's Bushwhack increases from 1000 to 1100.1000→1100Source line
Cast Range increased from 1000 to 1100
AdjustScurryNo longer doubles all sources of evasion for the duration.Source line
No longer doubles all sources of evasion for the duration
AdjustScurryNow doubles redirect chance of Mistwoods Wayfarer for the duration.Source line
Now doubles redirect chance of Mistwoods Wayfarer for the duration
AdjustSharpshooterNow treats creep heroes as creeps.Source line
Now treats creep heroes as creeps
- The projectile flies through creeps, dealing them damage for half value, but still applying Slow and Break at full force and duration
- Since Spirit Bear is considered a true hero, the projectile will stop on impact with it
BuffTalents · Level 10 Talent HealthHoodwink's level 10 talent Health increases from +150 to +175.+150→+175Source line
Level 10 Talent Health increased from +150 to +175
AdjustTalentsLevel 15 Talent +1 Acorn Shot Bounce replaced with +10 Agility.Source line
Level 15 Talent +1 Acorn Shot Bounce replaced with +10 Agility
AdjustTalentsLevel 20 Talent -3 Armor Corruption replaced with +2 Acorn Shot Bounces.Source line
Level 20 Talent -3 Armor Corruption replaced with +2 Acorn Shot Bounces
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AdjustMistwoods WayfarerAbility can no longer target trees affecting Acorn Shot or Bushwhack.
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Ability can no longer target trees affecting Acorn Shot or Bushwhack
AdjustTalentsLevel 10 Talent +1.5 Mana Regen replaced with +150 Health.Source line
Level 10 Talent +1.5 Mana Regen replaced with +150 Health
AdjustTalentsLevel 10 Talent +1 Scurry Ability Charge replaced with +50 Bushwhack Damage.Source line
Level 10 Talent +1 Scurry Ability Charge replaced with +50 Bushwhack Damage
AdjustTalentsLevel 15 Talent +60 Bushwhack Damage replaced with +1 Scurry Ability Charge.Source line
Level 15 Talent +60 Bushwhack Damage replaced with +1 Scurry Ability Charge
NerfGo Nuts · Scurry · Active Cast RangeActive Cast Range on Hoodwink's Go Nuts · Scurry decreases from 75/150/225/300 to 50/100/150/200.75/150/225/300→50/100/150/200Source line
Active Cast Range decreased from 75/150/225/300 to 50/100/150/200
NerfGo Nuts · Scurry · Active Attack RangeActive Attack Range on Hoodwink's Go Nuts · Scurry decreases from 75/150/225/300 to 50/100/150/200.75/150/225/300→50/100/150/200Source line
Active Attack Range decreased from 75/150/225/300 to 50/100/150/200
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