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Weaver changes

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Change record

48 patches with recorded changes · 118 of 118 listed patches readable.

Coverage: Feb 1, 2018 to Sep 15, 2026. This feed does not include every patch in Dota’s lifetime.

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Jul 30, 2026

Weaver in 7.41e

  • Threads of FateThread Break Distance increased from 900 to 890 + 10 per hero level

Jun 4, 2026

Weaver in 7.41d

  • Threads of FateSlow Duration increased from 0.2s to 0.4s

May 6, 2026

Weaver in 7.41c

  • The SwarmMana Cost decreased from 110 to 110/105/100/95

Mar 24, 2026

Weaver in 7.41

  • Removed Rewoven innate ability
  • TalentsLevel 10 Talent +60 Shukuchi Damage replaced with +50 Shukuchi Movement Speed
  • TalentsLevel 15 Talent +20 Mana Break replaced with +90 Shukuchi Damage
  • TalentsLevel 20 Talent Bonus Damage on Geminate decreased from +70 to +60
  • Threads of FateNew innate ability. Passive
  • Threads of FateAfter dealing damage to an enemy hero with an attack or ability, if Weaver remains within 700 range of them for 1.5s, he establishes a Thread of Fate that briefly slows movement of the enemy and ties them to Weaver. Each established thread of fate grants 10% bonus damage to Weaver. Threads last up to 6s and break if the distance is longer than 900. If the enemy dies with Thread of Fate established, the thread's bonuses linger for an additional 5s
  • Threads of FateEffects linger even if the enemy dies when the thread is about to be established
  • Threads of FateMovement slow is 100% for 0.2s

Dec 15, 2025

Weaver in 7.40

  • The SwarmAttack Damage increased from 18/22/26/30 to 18/23/28/33
  • Time LapseAghanim's Scepter now also reduces Cooldown by 10s

Mar 27, 2025

Weaver in 7.38c

  • The SwarmBugs are now destroyed if the host unit becomes invulnerable
  • The Swarm · Contexti.e. using Eul's Scepter of Divinity, etc

Mar 4, 2025

Weaver in 7.38b

  • The SwarmAttack Interval increased from 1.15/1.0/0.85/0.7s to 1.2/1.05/0.9/0.75s

Feb 18, 2025

Weaver in 7.38

  • The SwarmAttacks To Destroy increased from 6/6/8/8 to 6/7/8/9 (for heroes increased from 3/3/4/4 to 3/4/4/5)

Aug 14, 2024

Weaver in 7.37b

  • Hivemind · The SwarmXP per attack increased from 4/6/8/10 to 5/8/11/14

Jul 31, 2024

Weaver in 7.37

  • Rewoven: New Innate ability. Passive, can't be leveled up
  • Every time Weaver casts an ability, he gains 50 attack range for 7s. This effect stacks independently
  • TalentsLevel 20 Talent Geminate Attack Damage decreased from +80 to +70
  • Geminate AttackNo longer an innate ability
  • Geminate AttackCooldown rescaled from 10.5/8.5/6.5/4.5/2.5s to 9/7/5/3s
  • Geminate AttackGeminate Attack Damage rescaled from 0/20/35/50/65 to 20/35/50/65

Jun 24, 2024

Weaver in 7.36c

  • Skitterstep · ShukuchiSlow Duration decreased from 0.3s to 0.2s
  • TalentsLevel 10 Talent Strength decreased from +8 to +7
  • TalentsLevel 20 Talent Geminate Attack Damage decreased from +90 to +80
  • Geminate AttackGeminate Attack Damage decreased from 5/25/40/55/70 to 0/20/35/50/65
  • ShukuchiMana Cost increased from 60 to 65

May 22, 2024

Weaver in 7.36

  • Innate Ability · Geminate AttackNow is an Innate ability. Passive, can be leveled up with skill points
  • Innate Ability · Geminate AttackBonus Damage rescaled from 25/40/55/70 to 5/25/40/55/70
  • Innate Ability · Geminate AttackCooldown rescaled from 8.5/6.5/4.5/2.5s to 10.5/8.5/6.5/4.5/2.5s
  • Skitterstep · ShukuchiMovement Speed increased from 550 to 600
  • Skitterstep · ShukuchiEnemies affected by Shukuchi are slowed by 100% for 0.3s
  • Hivemind · The SwarmWhenever The Swarm's Beetles attack heroes, Weaver gets 3/5/7/9 experience
  • Agility gain increased from 3.1 to 3.3
  • TalentsLevel 10 Talent Shukuchi Damage increased from +55 to +60
  • TalentsLevel 25 Talent Shukuchi Cooldown Reduction increased from 2.5s to 3s

Mar 21, 2024

Weaver in 7.35d

  • Geminate AttackGeminate Attack Damage increased from 20/35/50/65 to 25/40/55/70

Dec 14, 2023

Weaver in 7.35

  • TalentsLevel 10 Talent Strength decreased from +9 to +8
  • TalentsLevel 25 Talent +1 Geminate Attack no longer applies to attacks made via Shukuchi with Aghanim's Shard

Nov 20, 2023

Weaver in 7.34e

  • Geminate AttackCooldown increased from 7/5.5/4/2.5s to 8.5/6.5/4.5/2.5s

Oct 4, 2023

Weaver in 7.34d

  • ShukuchiDamage increased from 100/125/150/175 to 100/130/160/190
  • Geminate AttackGeminate Attack Damage increased from 15/30/45/60 to 20/35/50/65

Sep 8, 2023

Weaver in 7.34c

  • The SwarmAttack Damage increased from 18/20/22/24 to 18/22/26/30

Aug 8, 2023

Weaver in 7.34

  • TalentsLevel 10 Talent Shukuchi Damage increased from +50 to +55
  • ShukuchiAghanim's Shard Upgrade reworked
  • ShukuchiNow procs Geminate Attack 0.2s after exiting the Shukuchi invisibility and also procs an additional attack if Weaver has level 25 talent +1 Geminate Attack. Procs still search for marked enemies in 1200 radius around Weaver

Apr 20, 2023

Weaver in 7.33

  • Base Armor increased by 1
  • TalentsLevel 25 Talent 2 Shukuchi Charges replaced with -2.5s Shukuchi Cooldown
  • ShukuchiAghanim's Shard mark duration increased from 6s to 12s
  • Geminate AttackCooldown decreased from 9/7/5/3s to 7/5.5/4/2.5s
  • Geminate AttackNo longer disabled by silences. Instead disabled by break

Aug 23, 2022

Weaver in 7.32

  • ShukuchiReworked Shard: Shukuchi puts a mark on enemies it damages that last 6 seconds. When Geminate Attack procs, enemies with a mark within 1200 range will also be attacked with a secondary attack

Jun 8, 2022

Weaver in 7.31d

  • Geminate AttackAttack Damage bonus increased from 10/25/40/55 to 15/30/45/60

Feb 23, 2022

Weaver in 7.31

  • The SwarmHero attacks to destroy reduced from 4 to 3/3/4/4
  • ShukuchiCooldown increased from 12/10/8/6 to 15/12/9/6
  • Time LapseAghanim's Scepter no longer reduces its cooldown

Oct 28, 2021

Weaver in 7.30e

  • Base mana regen reduced from 0.75 to 0.5
  • TalentsLevel 10 Talent reduced from +60 Shukuchi Damage to +50
  • Time LapseScepter cast range reduced from 600 to 500

Sep 25, 2021

Weaver in 7.30d

  • Base damage rescaled from 53-63 to 54-60
  • The SwarmShard Cooldown reduction reduced from 4s to 2s

Sep 10, 2021

Weaver in 7.30c

  • Base Health Regen increased from 1 to 1.25
  • ShukuchiMana Cost decreased from 70 to 60

Aug 17, 2021

Weaver in 7.30

  • TalentsLevel 10 Talent +0.2 Swarm Armor Reduction replaced with +9 Strength
  • TalentsLevel 15 Talent +12 Strength replaced with +2 Swarm Attacks to Kill
  • TalentsLevel 20 Talent +35 damage replaced with +90 Geminate Attack Damage
  • TalentsLevel 20 Talent +3 Swarm Attacks to Kill replaced with +0.5 Swarm Armor Reduction
  • The SwarmTravel Speed increased from 600 to 750
  • The SwarmNow ignores damage block
  • Geminate AttackCan now be toggled to disable autocast

Apr 16, 2021

Weaver in 7.29b

  • Base intelligence increased from 16 to 20
  • Base agility increased from 14 to 17
  • Attack animation time reduced from 0.64 to 0.55
  • TalentsLevel 15 Talent increased from +11 Strength to +12

Apr 9, 2021

Weaver in 7.29

  • TalentsLevel 10 Talent changed from +15 Damage to +0.2 Swarm Armor Reduction
  • TalentsLevel 20 Talent changed from +0.4 Swarm Armor Reduction to +35 Damage
  • TalentsLevel 20 Talent reduced from +4 Swarm Attacks To Kill to +3
  • TalentsLevel 25 Talent changed from +160 Shukuchi Movement Speed to 2 Shukuchi Charges
  • ShukuchiNo longer unlocks max movement speed
  • ShukuchiNow moves at haste speed always

Jul 15, 2020

Weaver in 7.27b

  • TalentsLevel 10 Talent changed from +6 Agi to +15 Damage
  • TalentsLevel 15 Talent increased from +15 Mana Break to +20
  • ShukuchiSpeed increased from 200/220/240/260 to 200/230/260/290
  • Time LapseScepter cooldown increased from 16 to 20
  • Time LapseScepter cast range reduced from 1000 to 600

Mar 24, 2020

Weaver in 7.25b

  • Agility gain reduced from 3.6 to 3.1
  • ShukuchiMovement bonus reduced from 220/240/260/280 to 200/220/240/260

Mar 17, 2020

Weaver in 7.25

  • Base intelligence increased from 13 to 16
  • Intelligence gain increased from 1.8 to 2.0
  • Base mana regen increased from 0.4 to 0.75
  • ShukuchiMovement bonus increased from +225 to +220/240/260/280

Jan 26, 2020

Weaver in 7.24

  • The SwarmAttack rate improved from 1.25/1.1/0.95/0.8 to 1.15/1.0/0.85/0.7

Jun 9, 2019

Weaver in 7.22c

  • Geminate AttackBonus damage from 10/20/30/40 to 10/25/40/55

May 24, 2019

Weaver in 7.22

  • Now has 0.4 base mana regen
  • Base attack speed increased from 100 to 120

Feb 16, 2019

Weaver in 7.21b

  • Geminate AttackNow deals 10/20/30/40 bonus physical damage on the second hit

Jan 29, 2019

Weaver in 7.21

  • TalentsLevel 10 Talent changed from +7 Strength to +75 Shukuchi Damage
  • TalentsLevel 15 Talent changed from +75 Shukuchi Damage to +14 Strength

Nov 19, 2018

Weaver in 7.20

  • The SwarmUnits now have higher attack priority
  • Geminate AttackCooldown increased from 7/6/5/3 to 9/7/5/3

Sep 14, 2018

Weaver in 7.19c

  • Base intelligence reduced by 2
  • TalentsLevel 10 Talent changed from +20 Mana Break to +7 Strength
  • TalentsLevel 15 Talent changed from +12 Strength to +20 Mana Break
  • The SwarmCooldown increased from 35/30/25/20 to 44/36/28/20
  • Time LapseCooldown increased from 60/50/40 to 70/55/40

Sep 1, 2018

Weaver in 7.19b

  • The SwarmManacost increased from 70/80/90/100 to 110

Jun 25, 2018

Weaver in 7.18

  • Agility gain increased from 2.8 to 3.1
  • ShukuchiDamage increased from 80/110/140/170 to 100/125/150/175

May 27, 2018

Weaver in 7.16

  • ShukuchiDamage increased from 75/100/125/150 to 80/110/140/170

Apr 24, 2018

Weaver in 7.14

  • Health regen increased from 1.5 to 2.5
  • The SwarmAttack damage from 14/16/18/20 to 18/20/22/24

Mar 1, 2018

Weaver in 7.10

  • Talent: Level 10 Talent increased from +25% XP Gain to +35%

Source: Valve’s public Dota 2 data feeds. Notes belong to Valve. Dates use Bellevue time (Pacific).