Nyx Assassin: change history

1. Apr 7, 2026Dota 2: Gameplay Update 7.41b (Apr 7, 2026)Nerf 1Official notes ↗
   Nerf

   Vendetta · Duration

   Duration on Nyx Assassin's Vendetta decreases from 60s to 45/50/55s.

   60s→45/50/55s

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   Duration decreased from 60s to 45/50/55s

2. Mar 24, 2026Dota 2 Patch 7.41Adjust 3New 1Removed 1Official notes ↗
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   Removed Nyxth Sense innate ability.

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   Removed Nyxth Sense innate ability

   New

   Mana Burn

   New innate ability. Passive.

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   New innate ability. Passive

   • When Nyx Assassin deals damage with attacks or his abilities, he burns affected unit's mana equal to 12% of damage dealt
   • Damage reflected with Spiked Carapace also counts
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   Mind Flare

   Now burns 9/12/15/18% of the target's Max Mana.

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   Now burns 9/12/15/18% of the target's Max Mana

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   Vendetta

   Now also applies a 4s Break on hit.

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   Now also applies a 4s Break on hit

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   Vendetta

   Aghanim's Shard reworked.

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   Aghanim's Shard reworked

   • Decreases cooldown by 10s. For the first 15s, Nyx Assassin is hasted and has unobstructed pathing
3. Dec 15, 2025Dota 2 Patch 7.40Buff 1Nerf 1Official notes ↗
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   Mind Flare · Bonus Damage

   Bonus Damage on Nyx Assassin's Mind Flare decreases from 20% to 15%.

   20%→15%

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   Bonus Damage decreased from 20% to 15%

   Buff

   Spiked Carapace · Stun Duration

   Stun Duration on Nyx Assassin's Spiked Carapace increases from 0.4/0.8/1.2/1.6s to 0.7/1.0/1.3/1.6s.

   0.4/0.8/1.2/1.6s→0.7/1.0/1.3/1.6s

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   Stun Duration increased from 0.4/0.8/1.2/1.6s to 0.7/1.0/1.3/1.6s

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