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Skywrath Mage: change history

8 changes across 5 patches (Dec 15, 2025 to Jun 4, 2026), newest first. Nerf Radar tracks the 10 most recent official updates for Dota 2, back to Dec 15, 2025.
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  1. Dota 2: Gameplay Update 7.41d (Jun 4, 2026)Buff 1Official notes ↗
    Buff
    Base Strength
    Skywrath Mage's Base Strength increases from 21 to 22.
    21→22
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    Base Strength increased from 21 to 22
  2. Dota 2: Gameplay Update 7.41c (May 6, 2026)Buff 1Official notes ↗
    Buff
    Mystic Flare · Cooldown
    Cooldown on Skywrath Mage's Mystic Flare decreases from 60/40/20s to 55/35/15s.
    60/40/20s→55/35/15s
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    Cooldown decreased from 60/40/20s to 55/35/15s
  3. Dota 2: Gameplay Update 7.41b (Apr 7, 2026)Buff 1Official notes ↗
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    Base Mana Regen
    Skywrath Mage's Base Mana Regen increases by 0.25.
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    Base Mana Regen increased by 0.25
  4. Dota 2 Patch 7.41Adjust 1New 1Removed 1Official notes ↗
    Removed
    Removed Ruin and Restoration innate ability.
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    Removed Ruin and Restoration innate ability
    New
    Shield of the Scion
    New innate ability. Passive.
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    New innate ability. Passive
    • Whenever Skywrath Mage deals magical damage with his abilities to an enemy hero, he gains a magic damage barrier equal to 13.5 + 1.5 per level for 12s. Each instance stacks independently
    Adjust
    Concussive Shot
    Now considers Spirit Bear as a true hero for prioritization. Creep Heroes are now considered as secondary targets.
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    Now considers Spirit Bear as a true hero for prioritization. Creep Heroes are now considered as secondary targets
  5. Dota 2 Patch 7.40Buff 1Nerf 1Official notes ↗
    Nerf
    Talents · Level 15 Talent Ancient Seal Cooldown Reduction
    Skywrath Mage's level 15 talent Ancient Seal Cooldown Reduction decreases from 7s to 6s.
    7s→6s
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    Level 15 Talent Ancient Seal Cooldown Reduction decreased from 7s to 6s
    Buff
    Talents · Level 15 Talent Concussive Shot Slow
    Skywrath Mage's level 15 talent Concussive Shot Slow increases from +15% to +20%.
    +15%→+20%
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    Level 15 Talent Concussive Shot Slow increased from +15% to +20%

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