Patch 1.0.6 brings the start of Season 2 along with matchmaking changes a new hero Aemon.

==New Hero==

Aemon

Sarkis Aemon is a Paladin from Nestra on a crusade against the Dharkwave, the worshippers of Sheol, or anyone who blasphemes the gods of Astora. After serving as the founder and leader of the Order of the Golden Crescent for many years, he has decided to enter the Trials of Strife to face his enemies directly and spread the truth about the divine power of the Astoran Plane.


Consecration (Q): Consecrate an area. The area will grant vision and remain consecrated until Aemon travels too far away.

Passive: Aemon’s attacks deal damage to enemies within Consecration.

Hope (W): Aemon gains a powerful resistance buff for a short duration.

Passive: Aemon’s attacks heal ally heroes within Consecration.

Courage (E): Aemon gains a burst of movespeed. If activated within consecration, the duration extends to 3 seconds. Upon activation, Aemon’s next three attacks slow the target.

Justice (R): Aemon calls down a pillar of light on him and on his Consecration, dealing damage to enemies.

Passive: Aemon’s attacks grant a charge of Justice. Enemy attacks consume a charge of Justice and deals damage back to the attacker.


==Matchmaking==

The party size cap of 3 has been removed. Now you can group with 5 of your friends and enter the queue.


==Season 2==

Season 2 has begun! It is set to run until October 11th. Prizes will be similar to Season 1 but with different icons and prize pools.