Dota 2

Metamorphic Mandible

Tier 4 neutral item.

Metamorphic Mandible
Tier 4

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New in 7.40

Metamorphic Mandible was added in 7.40, after you last played. Here is what it does now.

3 buffs and 0 nerfs in total: trending stronger.

Biggest changes

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    Pupate bonus magic resistance increased from 35% to 50%
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    Pupate movement speed bonus increased from 15% to 20%
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    Pupate duration increased from 4s to 5s
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    From 5.2s to 6.5s with Dormant Curio

Most recent change patch 7.41b, Apr 2026

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    Pupate movement speed bonus increased from 15% to 20%
What it does now
  • Pupate Active 30s cooldownEnter into an insect form for 5 seconds, increasing magic resistance by 50% and movement speed by 20%. While an insect, your size is decreased and your armor is reduced by 45%.

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Every Metamorphic Mandible change, patch by patch

All 6 changes Valve listed for Metamorphic Mandible since patch 7.40, newest first. Last changed in 7.41b (Apr 2026).

Patch 7.41b

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    Pupate movement speed bonus increased from 15% to 20%

Patch 7.41

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    Pupate duration increased from 4s to 5s
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    From 5.2s to 6.5s with Dormant Curio
  • ▲
    Pupate bonus magic resistance increased from 35% to 50%

Patch 7.40 Added

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    Active: Pupate. The wearer enters an insect form for 4 seconds, increasing magic resistance by 35% and movement speed by 15%, but decreasing size by 20% and armor by 45%. No Mana Cost. Cooldown: 30s. Can be dispelled. Can't be cast while channeling
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    Dormant Curio increases duration from 4s to 5.2s