The mischievous Ringmaster is on the horizon, ready to unleash a storm of trickery and deception. Here’s a look at what we know about this exciting new addition:
Dota 2 Ringmaster Release Date
The mischievous Ringmaster is set to arrive in “early 2024,” likely alongside the massive Crownfall update expected in “mid-April.” With April already underway, the Ringmaster’s debut could be imminent! Keep an eye out on Tuesdays and Thursdays Seattle time, as Valve typically releases Dota 2 patches on those days.
Abilities
Details surrounding Ringmaster’s abilities remain shrouded in mystery, but hints suggest a hero built around trickery and deception. We can expect a playstyle focused on creatively outsmarting and manipulating opponents.
The Ringmaster’s design sparks comparisons to Puppet Master, a hero from Heroes of Newerth. Both share a jester-like aesthetic and a mischievous personality. Puppet Master possesses abilities like tethering enemies with strings, restricting their movement. Interestingly, the Ringmaster trailer teased a similar concept with Axe seemingly bound by ropes.
Further fueling speculation are hidden voice lines within Dota 2. Mars’ lines like “Get out of my head!” and the Windranger Arcana’s “The string of my bow draws only at my command” hint at a potential mind-control ability for Ringmaster, mirroring Puppet Master’s “Puppet Show” skill.
The Voice Behind the Mask
John de Lancie, known for voicing Lord Ritterfau in DOTA: Dragon’s Blood Season 1, lends his talents to Ringmaster. De Lancie boasts a seasoned voice acting career, including roles in the Assassin’s Creed and Call of Duty franchises. This marks his first foray into voicing a Dota 2 hero, and his experience promises to imbue Ringmaster with a captivating personality.
With a mysterious skillset, a potential mind-control twist, and a talented voice actor, the Ringmaster promises to be a fascinating addition to the Dota 2 roster. Stay tuned, as the curtain is about to rise on this exciting new hero!
