All new and returned Neutral items of patch 7.39 in Dota 2. Which items were removed in patch 7.39

Valve’s ongoing commitment to refining the neutral item ecosystem in Dota 2 reaches new heights with patch 7.39. Following the introduction of the innovative building system, developers have implemented comprehensive changes that completely transform the available item pool. This substantial overhaul sees numerous items permanently retired while introducing fresh strategic options alongside familiar returning equipment that veteran players will recognize.

The most significant addition is Dormant Curio, which introduces a dynamic enhancement mechanic that rewards careful planning and timing. Understanding these changes is crucial for maximizing your jungle efficiency and teamfight effectiveness throughout all stages of the game.

All new and returned Neutral items in Dota 2 patch 7.39

TIER 1

Chipped Vest (returned)

• Passive: Chipper. Everytime you are attacked, you return 30 damage to heroes and 20 damage to creeps

Dormant Curio

• Passive: Hidden Potential. Neutral Artifact you choose while holding Dormant Curio will have 30% increased potency
• Provides an Unleashed enchantment which improves some stats of the next non-curio artifact that you’ll choose while crafting. Improved stats will have a special icon in the description to indicate that it is improved by Dormant Curio. All improvements will be listed in this summary under each item’s section
• This enchantment is tied to the next non-curio artifact you select. It will be saved as long as you keep the upgraded artifact. Selecting a new one will make you lose the Unleashed enchantment
• This enchantment can’t be retained with Techies’ Spoon’s Stash facet

Kobold Cup

• Active: One for the Road. Increases movement speed of all allies within 1000 units by 10% for 6s. Mana Cost: 40. Cooldown: 40s

Sister’s Shroud

• Passive: Veiled. Whenever your health falls below 50% you gain a +200% evasion bonus for 8s. Each attack negated by evasion reduces this evasion bonus to 0.25x of its current value
• Passive: Last Caress. Veiled cooldown is only reset if the wearer dies or kills an enemy hero

TIER 2

Poor Man’s Shield (returned)

• Passive: Damage Block. Grants a 50% chance to block 30 damage from attacks on melee wielders, or 20 damage on ranged. Chance to proc increased to 100% against hero attacks
• Dormant Curio increases damage blocked from 30/20 to 39/26

TIER 3

Jidi Pollen Bag

• Active: Pollinate. Spread pollen on enemies within 700 units, decreasing their Health Restoration by 20% for 12s and dealing 12% of the target’s max health as damage over the duration. Damage interval: 1s. No Mana Cost. Cooldown: 45s
• Dormant Curio increases total max health damage from 12% to 15.6%

Psychic Headband (returned)

• Active: Psychic Push. Pushes the target enemy away from you 400 distance. Cast Range: 600. No Mana Cost. Cooldown: 20s
• Dormant Curio increases push distance from 400 to 520

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TIER 4

Dezun Bloodrite

• Passive: Blood Invocation. Increases Spell AoE by 15%, but Spells now also cost health equal to 35% of their mana cost
• Dormant Curio increases AoE bonus from 15% to 19.5%

Giant’s Maul

• Passive: Crushing Blow. Your next attack is a critical strike that deals 150% of your attack’s regular damage. Hitting an enemy with an empowered strike weakens them, decreasing their Movement Speed by 10%, Attack Speed by 15%, and Cast Speed by 20% for 4s. No Mana Cost. Cooldown: 15s
• Dormant Curio increases critical damage from 150% to 195%

Outworld Staff

• Active: Self-Exile: Removes the caster from the world, making them invulnerable and disabled for 0.7s. Caster loses 5% of their max health on return. This damage is not lethal, but it mutes Blink Dagger and similar items after the effect. Mana Cost: 40. Cooldown: 30s
• Dormant Curio increases duration from 0.7s to 0.91s

TIER 5

Divine Regalia

• Passive: Exalted. Increases outgoing damage by 20%. If the wearer is killed, the item permanently loses the current Enchantment and turns into a Disgraced Regalia
• Dormant Curio increases damage multiplier from 20% to 26%

Disgraced Regalia

• Passive: Fallen. Has nothing to provide to one who dared to die
• Appears only to heroes that died with Divine Regalia artifact
• Since the 4th slot is taken by your current Artifact when recrafting items, it is possible to recraft Disgraced Regalia with working Tier 5 Enchantment
• The usual Divine Regalia still can reappear among the other 3 choices

Helm of the Undying (returned)

• Passive: Death Delay. Survive for an extra 5 seconds after receiving a killing blow. Enemy heroes dying within 1200 units extends this effect by 5 seconds. Cooldown: 50s
• Dormant Curio increases base duration from 5s to 6.5s

List of removed Neutral items in patch 7.39

• Orb of Destruction
• Pig Pole
• Trusty Shovel
• Gossamer Cape
• Iron Talon
• Nemesis Curse
• Ninja Gear
• Ceremonial Robe
• Mind Breaker
• Ogre Seal Totem
• Magic Lamp
• Pirate Hat

The removal of these eleven items significantly alters early to mid-game strategies. Trusty Shovel’s absence removes reliable health and mana regeneration from the laning phase, while Ninja Gear’s vaulting impacts initiation and escape capabilities for agility heroes.

Particularly notable is the removal of Orb of Destruction, which previously provided valuable armor reduction for physical damage dealers. This change may shift meta preferences toward magical damage compositions in the current patch cycle.

Mastering Dormant Curio Timing

The strategic potential of Dormant Curio cannot be overstated. This item requires careful planning around your next neutral artifact selection. Optimal usage involves identifying which upcoming tier contains your most desired power spike and saving Dormant Curio until that specific timing window.

Common Mistakes to Avoid:

• Wasting the Unleashed enchantment on low-impact items
• Forgetting the interaction limitations with Techies’ Spoon’s Stash facet
• Switching artifacts prematurely and losing the enhancement

Hero-Specific Optimization

Chipped Vest excels on tanky initiators like Axe or Centaur Warrunner, where the damage return synergizes with their natural durability. Meanwhile, Psychic Headband provides crucial positioning control for heroes like Crystal Maiden or Shadow Shaman who lack mobility.

For carries who benefit from survivability, Poor Man’s Shield offers exceptional value against physical damage compositions, especially when enhanced by Dormant Curio.

Jidi Pollen Bag becomes particularly devastating against regeneration-heavy heroes like Alchemist or Huskar, effectively countering their core strengths.

Understanding these Class Guide principles helps maximize your neutral item effectiveness throughout the match.

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