It's been a busy year for Dota. We welcomed a new hero into our ranks (and a long-awaited one finally made his debut); we crowned another team of world champions at this year's TI in Copenhagen; we reworked every hero with new game-changing innates and facets; and we even managed to cram in a four-act multi-month narrative epic about talking birds. And so, as the year winds to a close, we find ourselves filled once again to the absolute brim with the spirit of Frostivus. And that means a sackful of festive gifts for everyone for the duration of the Frostivus event, from now until January 15th.

The True Meaning of Frostivus Revealed (Hats)

What kind of gifts? one might festively wonder. Well, for starters: For the rest of the season, your hero will begin each game wearing a stylish Frostivus hat. But don't think of it as a fashion statement. Think of it as a trophy case. Because you can also steal hats from enemy heroes and get them as gifts from your allies with the new Spirit of Frostivus ability. You can also get them the old fashioned way (murder/larceny), by stealing them off the skulls of heroes you've just killed, off the Tormentors, or if you really know what you're doing, even off Roshan's craggy dead head. And every single hat you take, you can wear on top of all the others in a majestic, murderous hat-stack of glory. Plus since the post-game MVP screen now includes hat tallies, you'll have definitive proof of your hat superiority in the days to come.

A Frostivus Story

So now you've got a tower of Frostivus hats on your head. But can you truly enjoy them without knowing their exhaustive backstory? The answer, as we discovered, is yes. "They're just colored hats," you say. "Who cares where they came from?" Well, six months ago would have been a great time to mention that, because we wrote a six hundred thousand word legendarium about it called The Hatmarillion. But everybody refused to read it, so we wrote a ten-page kid's book version of The Hatmarillion that takes about a minute to read, and everyone seemed to like that one better. Launch Dota and enjoy the story for yourself! (Frostivus trivia: You'll be able to read it THIRTY TIMES in the time it takes you to get through this blog post!)

Frostivus Forge

But wait! There's still more Frostivus spirit in the air! Unfortunately, it has been broken down into its chemical components and needs to be reconstituted into a seasonal compound. We've gathered up a pile of all the supplies you'll need to craft rewards in the new Frostivus Forge. The next step? The actual crafting part. All you'll need to do is accomplish a variety of in-game hijinks like snowball an enemy before you kill them, steal a hat, or high five an enemy to earn unique supplies that feed your forge and craft new rewards. Each item requires a different recipe to craft, and you can unlock higher tiers by completing rewards in the lower tiers first. Seasonal Chat Wheels? Check. A new bell-shaped tormentor that you lets you play music? Obviously it has one of those. A drunken wizard riding a suspiciously-donkey-shaped reindeer courier? Why, it wouldnt be a holiday without them!

Winter 2024 Heroes' Hoard

You know what else it wouldnt be a holiday without? A box full of surprises! So were also unveiling the Winter 2024 Heroes Hoard, an all-new treasure featuring 17 item sets for a host of heroes. But that's not all. To ensure this treasure's brims were truly tested, we stuffed in some new Immortal items amongst the sets. Then we added some new taunts. And a pet wolf for everyone's favorite pint-sized brawler. And when we realized the new Windranger set looked great when equipped with her Arcana, we included that, too. This treasure is available in the Crownfall store, so you can use your Crownfall Coins towards the purchase.

End-of-Year Ban Wave

King Kringle broke his ban hammer off in some well-deserving asses last year. He's spent the year constantly reforging and testing it on various smurfs and in-game baddies, and now he's ready to rechristen it with the blood of the naughty. While we usually do most of our bans and penalties behind the scenes, it's become something of a Frostivus tradition for us to pull back the curtain a little bit and talk about this ongoing work. And so: This holiday season, we hope you look forward to some cleaner, friendlier, fairer games, free of the 65,594 smurf accounts we've taken action against this week. Besides the smurfs, we've also dropped the hammer on a significant number of high-MMR griefers, players who try to have fun at the expense of others, exploiting bugs, trading wins, and otherwise undermining the competitive challenge that is at the heart of every game of Dota. As always, we'd like to thank everyone that submitted a report over the year. All that data helps us find the players that are making games of Dota worse and take action. Dota is a better game because of you.

End-of-Year Sale

A Dota blog post is much like a towering stack of Frostivus hats, in that it always has something at the bottom. This time, that something is Dota's very own winter sale on Crownfall content, running now through January 3rd. Unlock new story nodes with discounts on the Midgate, Druud, and Icewrack Pathfinder Packs, deck your heroes out in the sets from Skywrath from Crownfall Treasures I-III, or complete the transformations of Shen and Dragonus with the Vengeful Spirit and Skywrath Mage Arcanas. (If you still have a bunch of Crownfall Coins, you can use them to discount most Crownfall Store items further, even if the items are already discounted as part of the sale!) Youve still got time to dig into all that Crownfall has to offer as we ring in a new year, but the saga of Skywrath will finally come to a close on January 15th, so if youve still got more of the four acts to explore, best get cracking.

[ 2024-12-19 02:14:51 CET ] [ Original post ]

Over the last few days we've made the following changes:

• Fixed being unable to configure Quickcast behavior on Observer and Sentry wards in the Settings menu.
• Fixed Razor's Voidstorm Asylum Arcana using the incorrect icon for Storm Surge.
• Fixed Shadow Fiend Presence of the Dark Lord not losing stacks correctly on death.
• Fixed lighting issue on seasonal winter terrain.
• Fixed loading spinners not spinning correctly.
• Fixed Force Staff's tooltip description ending with 2 periods.
• Fixed sprays from events which have ended not properly rendering.
• Fixed various client and server crashes.
• Fixed Watcher colors not matching their team under some circumstances.
• Enabled Kez's Sai abilities in Ability Draft. The draft screen will show a random combination of Kez's Katana and Sai abilities.
• Crownfall: Heroes whose reward tokens associated with meta-progression upgrades now show up under the Crownfall Act IV filter in the Hero pick screen.
• Crownfall: Fixed Nest of Thorns Loading Screen not being visible.
• Nest of Thorns: Voiceline rewards for difficulties 3, 5, and 7 are now permanent.
• Nest of Thorns: Improved visibility of the Reaper, which spawns on difficulties 5 and above.
• Nest of Thorns: Spirits now ignore range modifiers and always spawn at a set distance away from the player.
• Nest of Thorns: Fixed score sometimes not updating properly.
• Nest of Thorns: Fixed incorrect text being displayed if launching the client with an invalid language.
• Nest of Thorns: Fixed Rot's Scepter obscuring various visual elements in the game.
• Nest of Thorns: Fixed Echo Slash and Swashbuckle not working correctly on Linux

[ 2024-12-06 00:44:27 CET ] [ Original post ]

Gameplay Update

Kez:

• Echo Slash: No longer applies cleave on units hit.
• Falcon Rush: Rush Range decreased from 650 to 575
• Grappling Claw: Hero Bonus Heal reduced from 40/80/120/160 to 30/60/90/120
• Grappling Claw: Cooldown increased from 15/12/9/6 to 16/13/10/7
• Talon Toss: Cooldown increased from 15/12/9/6 to 16/13/10/7
• Raven's Veil: Applied mark no longer applies parry bonus.
• Replaced +50 Raptor Dance Radius level 15 talent with new talent: Raven's Veil Mark Applies Parry Bonus
• Added additional HUD styling to better communicate the current stance Kez is in.
• Raptor Dance: Fixed particle effect not increasing when radius increased.
• Echo Slash: Fixed it hitting units slightly further than its range.
• Echo Slash: Fixed secondary attack cancelling Kez's invisibility.
• Falcon Rush: Fix secondary attack sound effect not playing.
• Shodo Sai: Fixed cases where Mark would not be applied properly if it was already applied.
• Shodo Sai: Fixed parry cancel sub-ability being affected by Faceless Void's Time Dilation.
• Fixed cooldown reduction not applying to alternate weapon abilities.
• Grappling Claw: Reworded description to clarify bonus hero healing.

[ 2024-12-03 20:02:31 CET ] [ Original post ]

Patch 7.37e is out now. You can check out the patchnotes here.

[ 2024-11-20 00:42:02 CET ] [ Original post ]

Kez:

• Kazurai Katana: Damage Per Second reduced from 7/8/9/10% to 6/7/8/9%
• Falcon Rush: Katana base attack rate increased from 1.3/1.2/1.1/1.0 to 1.4/1.3/1.2/1.1
• Falcon Rush: Duration decreased from 7 to 3/4/5/6
• Raptor Dance: Increased cooldown from 40/32/24 to 40/35/30
• Raven's Veil: Increased cooldown from 40/32/24 to 40/35/30
• Grappling Claw: Fixed chain not being broken when linked to a target out of range
• Shodo Sai: Fixed some Mark interactions dealing more damage than intended
• Grappling Claw: Fixed it ignoring evasion
• Echo Slash: Fixed it ignoring evasion
• Echo Slash: Fixed it killing couriers
• Echo Slash: Fixed it allowing Kez to escape leashes and movement prevention abilities (i.e. Disruptor Kinetic Field )

Over the days since release of Crownfall Act IV and Kez, we've also fixed several issues:

• Fixed a client crash with Moon Shard
• Fixed a server crash involving Ogre Seal Totem and Lone Druid
• Fixed various issues with Quick Buy
• Fixed Shen and Dragonus arcana style unlocks not applying to respective cursor icon packs
• Fixed Juggernaut Primal Prowl style unlock
• Fixed various crashes with Act IV encounters
• When winning an Ability Draft game, instead of granting 3 tokens and 2 scrap, grant 2 tokens and 8 scrap.
• Spleen Sweeper: added a scoring section on the main menu to show scoring information. Fixed score summary not showing after beating all 5 stages.
• Spleen Sweeper: fixed last stage not granting a completion bonus of 4000 points
• Castle Carnage: fixed Tunneler particle missing model and issues with grenade bouncing
• Castle Carnage: fixed phantom terrain blocking some shots
• Spoon Man: fixed an issue where the mouse cursor would stay invisible after a popup
• Spoon Man: fixed a crash related to pressing a button before the game is loaded
• Spoon Man: fixed being able to get stuck inside a block
• Nest of Thorns: fixed an issue where rewards could fail to be granted
• Nest of Thorns: fixed an issue where gold amount could fail to be saved
• Fixed Blind Queensguard (strange vendor) encounter not working
• Fixed Act IV sprays not showing up in Chat Wheel
• Crownfall map: clicking on the tokens-received gift alert attached to the inventory now opens the associated encounter
• Fixed an issue where playing or replaying the Kez debut animation could result in a black screen
• Fixed new Crownfall trophies not showing up

[ 2024-11-13 00:25:34 CET ] [ Original post ]

Gameplay Update

Kez:

• Base Armor increased from 0 to 2
• Base move speed increased from 315 to 320
• Falcon Rush attack rate for Sai decreased from 1.3/1.2/1.1/1.0 to 1.2/1.1/1.0/0.9
• Fixed bug where Falcon Rush could target units out of range
• Fixed bug where Falcon Rush ignored the attack speed cap

[ 2024-11-09 00:04:29 CET ] [ Original post ]

Today's update is as big as it gets. Not only are we releasing the fourth and final act of our multi-part Crownfall epic, we're celebrating with the debut of Kez, an all-new playable hero!

Hero of the Flightless

If you helped out Vengeful Spirit in Crownfall Act III, you already trekked your way through the icy tundras of Icewrack, found the Skywrath exile Kez, and convinced him to return home with you. In Act IV, he plans to reband the Kazurai and help you rid Skywrath of Imperia once and for all. And when he's not helping you commit regicide, he'll be all too happy to lend his blades to a little freelance work carving up some Ancients. With the innate ability to swap weapon styles between his Kazurai Katana and Shodo Sai (unlocking more powers than there are days in the week), this martial master's kit comes with tons of options. Check out Kez's landing page to learn more about everything he can bring to the fight.

Crownfall Act IV: The Spires of Skywrath

Princess Shen was first in line for the throne of Skywrath when her father, King Tatrasiel, fell ill and died. But her younger sister Imperia betrayed her, cast her from the highest tower of the Nest and left her for dead. She was found by the Flightless goddess Scree'Auk, and given the powers of a Vengeful Spirit. Today, the resurrected Shen returns to Skywrath to battle her sister for the fate of the throne. And she will not be alone. All the heroes who have helped her along the way, from Dragonus to Axe to Kez to Crystal Maiden and more, will battle their way through three separate paths up the spires of Skywrath to the Nest of Thorns, where Imperia awaits for a final battle. Crownfall Act IV is the epic conclusion to a journey that's taken us from the humble markets of Midgate to the rolling red sands of Druud and the wastes of the frozen north, and finally to the Nest of Thorns, the courtroom of the queen herself, for an ultimate showdown. Act IV boasts a massive new overworld map with three distinct questing paths, sidequests, minigames, and finally, a chance to defeat Imperia and unlock new Skywrath Mage and Vengeful Spirit Arcana alternate styles. So get ready for plenty of royal treasury looting along the way to the palace. We've also got new Act IV-specific Pathfinder rewards, including custom Crownfall Scree'Auk and Avilliva towers and new Immortals. We've even added bonus content for Pathfinder pack owners for each act. You can now visit the Snake Charmer in Shen's questline in Act IV to claim your limited edition Crownfall character stickers.

Getting Caught Up

If you've been playing along through Crownfall as each act releases and want to jump right into the new Act IV content, don't forget to read the latest intro comic, "Crownfall", before you start. And if you wouldn't mind a quick refresher of what, precisely, the hell is going on, feel free to read up on Act I's intro, "Ascension Day", Act II's, "The Battle of Hell's Basin" and Act III's "The Dragon".

It's All Live!

Lastly, if you're just joining us now for the closing act of Crownfall... welcome! All of the previous acts are still available, and will remain so until Crownfall comes to a close January 15th, 2025, so there's still plenty of time to get started and a ton of content waiting for you. That goes for the rest of you, too. If you've been puttering with the previous acts but waiting for everything to be available first, wait no longer. The entirety of Crownfall is now yours for the exploring. Work through all the maps, unravel the entire story, play all the games and unlock all the arcana styles. ...And, of course, spend all your coins and candy. For those of you sitting on any Crownfall Coins (or those of you planning to earn more playing through Act IV), remember to use them before the event ends on January 15th.

[ 2024-11-08 02:22:13 CET ] [ Original post ]

Very soon, a flightless named Kestrel will return from his Icewrack exile. He will reform a Kazurai army from the ashes of the old. He will join his new friends, a band of Oglodi warriors, and the rightful queen to storm the palace of the usurper Imperia. And he will change the history of Skywrath forever. This is not that story. Not yet. (That's for tomorrow.) This is the story of a much younger Flightless, who was brave (and stupid) enough to try defying a queen on the first anniversary of her ascension. His name is Kez. This is his story.

[ 2024-11-07 03:53:26 CET ] [ Original post ]

Patch 7.37d is out now. You can check out the patchnotes here.

[ 2024-10-03 21:16:39 CET ] [ Original post ]

Congratulations to Team Liquid, Grand Champions at The International 2024. Dropping only three games throughout their championship run, this relentless Liquid squad washed away a field of fearsome contenders to resoundingly earn their place as the finest Dota team in the world. Team Liquid's journey to the Aegis started smoothly with a pair of 2-0 series wins over Aurora and beastcoast, but a 0-2 showing against defending champions Team Spirit reminded everyone that the path to immortality is filled with formidable foes. Their next opponent would only prove that point further. With Liquid holding a 1-0 advantage and the Upper Bracket almost within reach, underdogs BB Team ran away with the second match of their seeding set, threatening Liquid with a much more difficult Lower Bracket path. Undaunted, Liquid leveraged early action in game three to build an avalanching lead and ultimately secure their place in the Upper Bracket to begin the next stage. Once there, the eventual champions never looked back. Their heroes were almost unkillable in a dominating 2-0 win over Xtreme Gaming, with only a single death amongst them in game two. Carrying that momentum forward, they opened their series on the main stage against Cloud9 with another stomp. Game two turned into a closer back-and-forth fight, but Liquid rode an epic late game teamwipe to victory and a place in the Upper Bracket Final against a familiar opponent and constant obstacle in their path the dangerous Gaimin Gladiators. Flipping precedent, Liquid withstood Gaimin's early aggression and took the series 2-0, marching convincingly into the Grand Final. After Gaimin battled their way back for a rematch, Team Liquid took the chance to demonstrate that the results of the first matchup were no fluke. They dispatched their old nemesis in decisive 3-0 fashion to secure the Aegis and a place in Dota 2 history. As bearers of the ultimate symbol of victory, these names shall forever be inscribed upon the Aegis of Champions: 2024 - Team Liquid

• Michael "miCKe" Vu
• Micha "Nisha" Jankowski
• Neta "33" Shapira
• Samuel "Boxi" Svahn
• Aydin "Insania" Sarkohi

Looking Back We would like to once again thank all of the players, talent, and everyone in the Dota community for helping bring this global celebration to life. If you missed any of the tournament, or just want to relive the incredible plays, head over to the Dota 2 YouTube channel, where you can find replays of the entire tournament. You can also find a trove of photos from the event over on the Dota 2 Instagram and Dota 2 flickr. Celebrate the Champions Special Champion edition sticker capsules are now available for purchase for Team Liquid. Each capsule contains one sticker featuring miCKe, Nisha, 33, Boxi, Insania, or Team Liquid. 50% of all sales will go directly to Team Liquid. The International Compendium If you've still got some challenges to complete and rewards to claim in The International 2024 Compendium, there's a bit more time before it all wraps up. You can still snag additional levels for your Compendium until Tuesday, October 15th, and other goodies like supporters packs, talent bundles, and champion stickers will be available a few weeks longer. Upcoming Hero and Crownfall Act IV Also, in case you missed the trailer during The International, we announced Dota's next hero. Leader of the flightless, sworn enemy of Queen Imperia, and general troublemaker Kez will be joining the roster of Dota heroes when Crownfall Act IV releases.

[ 2024-09-20 22:46:00 CET ] [ Original post ]

For five straight days, sixteen teams have slugged their way through the Playoffs, and eight teams have earned a coveted spot at the main event: Team Liquid, Cloud9, Tundra Esports and Gaimin Gladiators in the upper bracket, and BB Team, Team Falcons, Aurora Gaming and Xtreme Gaming in the lower bracket. Congratulations to all eight teams as they vie to capture the Aegis at The International only at Copenhagen's Royal Arena, starting on the luckiest day of the year, Friday, September 13th!

Watching The International Live

[h5]Schedule[/h5] The International Pre-show starts at 9:30 AM CEST, with the Opening Ceremony starting at 10 AM CEST and the first match between BB Team and Team Falcons starting soon after. Click here for the full schedule. [h5]Getting In[/h5] Arena doors open at 8 AM CEST daily, two hours before every day's first match at 10 AM CEST, Friday through Sunday. Be ready to scan your Ticketmaster pass to gain entry (you can save it to your Android/Apple phone wallet for convenience). Make sure to get it scanned again anytime you leave, so you can use the same pass to re-enter. [h5]Getting To The Royal Arena[/h5] Here are directions to the Royal Arena. There are Metro stations and a train station just a few minutes walk from the arena. Visit Rejseplanen.dk for timetables. [h5]Crimson Witness Treasure Drops[/h5] Inside the venue, there are two locations where you can show your ticket and pick up that day's commemorative badge, one near the ground floor entrance and another near the first floor main entrance. Each day has a unique badge, and you'll have to link that day's badge to be eligible for Crimson Witness treasures, which will be dropped randomly for attendees with bound badges at the first blood of every game. This years event-exclusive treasure includes updated Immortal items for Night Stalker, Meepo, Disruptor, Luna and Templar Assassin!

Watching The International Online

If you're one of the millions of Dota fans around the globe planning to watch The International online, check out the list below. From Twitch to YouTube to SteamTV, The International will be streamed on multiple platforms in multiple languages.

• English: Twitch, SteamTV, YouTube
• Spanish: Twitch, Facebook, SteamTV, YouTube
• Russian: Twitch, SteamTV, YouTube
• Chinese: Twitch, SteamTV, Bilibili

The Secret Shop

The Secret Shop has two separate storefronts this year, depending on what part of the globe you're buying from We Are Nations offers both US deliveries and international deliveries, and Perfect World offers domestic China deliveries and international deliveries. The stores have different items, so be sure to check out both.

Get Caught Up

If youd like to see how the top eight teams got to where they are in the standings, you can catch up on Playoffs matches here!

[ 2024-09-12 20:33:33 CET ] [ Original post ]

The best Dota players in the world have arrived in Copenhagen and the games are about to begin. That's right: The Road to TI's Group Stage is officially underway for The International 2024. There's a lot of fun stuff to cover before the event starts, and not a lot of time, so we're gonna stop introducing the information and start the informing. Let's get to it.

Tournament Streams

Group Stage is always glorious chaos. This year, almost fifty games will be played in the first two days alone, spread across three streams for each of the four official broadcast languages:

• English: Twitch: Stream A, Stream B, Stream C; SteamTV: Stream A, Stream B, Stream C; YouTube: All Streams
• Spanish: Twitch: Stream A, Stream B, Stream C; Facebook: All Streams; SteamTV: Stream A, Stream B, Stream C; YouTube: All Streams
• Russian: Twitch: Stream A, Stream B, Stream C, Multi-Stream; SteamTV: Stream A, Stream B, Stream C, Multi-Stream; YouTube: All Streams
• Chinese: Twitch: Stream A, Stream B, Stream C; SteamTV: Stream A, Stream B, Stream C; Bilibili: Stream A, Stream B, Stream C

After Group Stage wraps up, starting Friday, September 6th, both The Road to the International and The International itself will broadcast on one stream per official language:

• English: Twitch, SteamTV, YouTube
• Spanish: Twitch, FaceBook, SteamTV, YouTube
• Russian: Twitch, SteamTV, YouTube
• Chinese: Twitch, SteamTV, Bilibili

If you're looking for unofficial languages, we've got those, too. We've handed out more than a dozen broadcast licenses, ranging from Bulgarian to Vietnamese, so check in with your local Dota community to find the best way to watch online. And as always, anyone is welcome to join in on the streaming fun. We only ask that you follow our community streaming guidelines.

The Secret Shop

The International Secret Shop is once again open for business. We've got everything from mouse pads to jerseys to a real-life Toy Pudge plush, and so much more. There are two separate storefronts We Are Nations offers both US deliveries and international deliveries, and Perfect World offers domestic China deliveries and international deliveries.

Tickets and Badges

Ground-floor tickets for The International have sold out, and even arena seats are mostly gone, but there are still a few left. For attendees:

• Your Ticketmaster ticket can be used for re-entry. Just remember to scan out as you leave so you can re-enter later in the day if youd like.
• Each day of the event, you'll get a new commemorative badge with a unique code that can be registered to your Steam account for potential Crimson Witness treasure drops. (The URL for registration is on the badge.)

What Else?

That's it for now. Honestly, that was a lot of information, and we're not going to lie, there might even be more on the way. But for now, don't worry about it. Just sit back, relax, and reread this blog post until you can recite it phonetically. We'll be calling everyone personally to verify you've got it memorized. You got this! Talk soon.

[ 2024-09-04 06:54:19 CET ] [ Original post ]

Patch 7.37c is out now. You can check out the patchnotes here.

[ 2024-08-28 23:52:45 CET ] [ Original post ]

The International is a celebration of Dota and the global community of players and fans who support it, providing a chance for everyone to come together and see it played at the highest possible level by the best teams in the world. While the heart of The International is the community everyone who makes a short film or a cosplay outfit or a T-shirt design, everyone who yells from the audience (or their couch) to cheer on their favorite team or hero the matches they gather to watch are its core: When play begins, the focus is on the game itself and the players battling for victory. Over the years, we've built a number of features into Dota to help celebrate these teams and players; unfortunately during that time we've seen those features increasingly being used not to showcase team or player identity, but rather to host advertisements. This year, to remove distracting elements and allow full focus on the game and the people playing it, we aren't going to have advertisements and sponsorships in-game at The International, including in team banners, base logos, and tags in player names. We're only a few short weeks away from opening the curtain on this year's tournament. Whether you're meeting up in Denmark, or watching online, we'll see you soon.

[ 2024-08-27 23:12:33 CET ] [ Original post ]

The International doesn't just draw near. Like a supernatural clockwork carnival barker out in a dark forest, it beckons. We're two weeks away from the first games of The International Group Stage, and if you're a fan of professional esports, it's time to get excited. Floor tickets for all three days are sold out, but some arena seats are still available. Whether you've already bought your tickets or you're holding out until the last possible minute, we look forward to seeing you at Copenhagen's Royal Arena in September. As our annual lead-up to the big event, we've just released this year's International Compendium. We even called in a favor with our newest old friend, who graciously volunteered to walk everyone through it. For those of you new to The International, the Compendium is a collection of activities and rewards focused on the players, teams, and matches in this year's tournament. Out-predict, out-fantasy, and out-bingo your friends while you watch all while earning TI-themed rewards ranging from a new HUD to brand-new heroic effigies and a flashy new versus screen to show them off on. Lastly, as you may have noticed by our clever introductory allusions, or by looking at the image above, or by clicking any of the links in this post, or by launching Dota before reading this, today's update also includes our newest hero: Cogliostro Kettle, The Ringmaster, has arrived. He's here, he's free, and he's available to all players right now. But why introduce him further, when he's happy (believe us, more than happy) to introduce himself? Read on for his tragic backstory.

[ 2024-08-23 01:10:57 CET ] [ Original post ]

Patch 7.37b is out now. You can check out the patchnotes here. Additionally, a few bugs were fixed over the last several days:

• Fixed Iron Talon being affected by spell amp and damage resistance
• Fixed Khanda working on illusions (now has the same behavior as Phylactery)
• Fixed true sight not working correctly with Bristleback's Seeing Red
• Fixed Crystal Maiden's Arcane Aura not having a range indicator for the 1200 proximity bonus
• Fixed Dark Willow being unable to be targeted by teammates while in Shadow Realm
• Fixed Doom's Devil's Bargain not working if he sells items via the Courier
• Fixed Drow Ranger's Sidestep being cancellable by issuing an attack order
• Fixed Earthshaker's Slugger applying the push to enemies that are alive in some rare circumstances
• Fixed a crash related to Enchantress' Little Friends and Tormentor
• Fixed Juggernaut's Level 10 Talent not applying Duelist Damage until Juggernaut dies
• Fixed a crash with Lone Druid when passing Neutral Items to the Spirit Bear
• Fixed Lone Druid's Gift Bearer rerolls not working correctly
• Fixed Mars' Spear of Mars sometimes failing to impale one of the targets if multiple are speared with Aghanim's Shard
• Fixed Medusa's Gorgon's Grasp damage being reduced by physical damage block
• Fixed Medusa's Gorgon's Grasp turn restriction piercing debuff immunity
• Fixed Morphling's Morph proccing Phylactery/Khanda on the actual hero when it is cast on an illusion
• Fixed Morphling's Morph proccing spell block on the actual hero when it is casted on an illusion
• Fixed Nyx Assassin's Mind Flare sometimes applying to multiple enemies if they are too close together, even without Level 25 Talent
• Fixed Pugna getting a spooky stacking buff that didn't do anything when killing an enemy with Life Drain
• Fixed Sniper's Take Aim self-buffs being dispellable by ally dispels
• Fixed Visage not gaining the damage bonus or armor reduction from Level 10/20 Talents along with the Familiars
• Fixed Visage's Gravekeeper's Cloak sometimes not gaining new stacks when Visage was no longer affected by Break
• Fixed Weaver leveling Geminate Attack after damaging enemies with a Shard upgraded Shukuchi proccing multiple attacks
• Fixed Windranger's Easy Breezy movement speed not working correctly when using Force Boots

[ 2024-08-14 19:09:19 CET ] [ Original post ]

Over the last few days we've addressed the following issues:

• Fixed a bug that sometimes caused input lag for a number of seconds
• Fixed auras not applying correctly if the match duration goes for too long (applies to multiple damage instances of Doom, etc.)
• Fixed cooldown reduction sometimes not working properly when decrementing by very small values (Staff of the Scion, etc.)
• Fixed melee damage block sometimes not blocking any damage
• Fixed Bloodstone's tooltip not showing the provided Mana Regeneration
• Fixed Ironwood Tree not being purchasable in demo mode
• Fixed Mirror Shield blocking spells while on cooldown when Lotus Orb is active.
• Fixed Unwavering Condition causing a crash
• Fixed Alchemist Unstable Concoction not being usable on Spirit Bear
• Fixed Bane's overlap of Nightmare and Fiend's Grip having a brief window where abilities without cast points were castable
• Fixed Beastmaster Drums of Slom not working correctly when Beastmaster illusions are present
• Fixed Bloodseeker's Bloodrush facet crediting Bloodseeker with erroneous assists
• Fixed Bristleback's Seeing Red facet causing the visual effect to stack indefinitely
• Fixed Clockwerk's Cog having an erroneous Leash tooltip
• Fixed Death Prophet exorcism targeting outposts
• Fixed Drow Ranger casting Glacier interrupting Multishot with the Sidestep facet
• Fixed Elder Titan's Tip the Scales effect not working on towers that were invulnerable due to the corresponding previous tier tower still being alive
• Fixed Elder Titan's Tip the Scales effect not working while Elder Titan was dead
• Fixed Ember Spirit not being able to level all talents
• Fixed Hoodwink's Acorn Shot not being reflectable from heroes with no projectile
• Fixed Jakiro's Liquid Frost occasionally dealing extra damage from Blood Grenade damage over time
• Fixed Kunkka's Ghostship not using the "Prize of the Saltworn Mariner" immortal effect when Kunkka has an Aghanim's Scepter
• Fixed Lifestealer's Ghoul Frenzy not being fully breakable
• Fixed Lina not being able to level all talents
• Fixed Leshrac's Diabolic Edict sometimes dealing less damage than expected
• Fixed Lone Druid able to receive more destruction gold from Philosopher's Stone
• Fixed Lone Druid's Spirit Bear values not matching the tooltip values
• Fixed Lone Druid's Demolish and Entangling Claws abilities not displaying their levels accurately
• Fixed Luna's Lunar Blessing tooltip sometimes causing a client crash
• Fixed Mars Dauntless working against (or with) Illusions
• Fixed Nature's Prophet Curse of the Oldgrowth damage over time being inconsistant with Ironwood Treants facet
• Fixed Nature Prophet's Spirit of the Forest tooltip not displaying the 5th level
• Fixed Ogre Magi multicasting 3x and 4x before getting the second and third level of the skill
• Fixed Omniknight's Repel missing Voice Responses
• Fixed Phantom Lancer's Illusory Armaments Innate giving infinite damage
• Fixed Phantom Lancer's Illusory Armaments Innate giving zero damage
• Fixed Razor's Dynamo sometimes granting the wrong amount of spell amplification
• Fixed Rubick not applying Death Rime damage when stealing Ancient Apparition's spells
• Fixed Rubick crash that occured when a stolen Ghost Ship spell expired right before reaching its destination
• Fixed Sand King Stinger not being stealable
• Fixed Skywrath Mage level 15 talent not being updated to Concussive Shot slow
• Fixed Snapfire Lil' Shredder dealing less damage than intended with critical strikes
• Fixed Sniper's Headshot tooltip incorrectly stating that it works on allied creeps
• Fixed Spectre Reality sound being inaudible to the enemy if she teleports to a location hidden in fog of war
• Fixed Spirit Breaker's Planar Pocket spell redirection for abilities that sought new targets during redirection, causing unintended extra damage in the whole area
• Fixed Techies' Blast Off! Self Damage tooltip not reflecting the correct damage type
• Fixed Tiny's Toss not triggering Phylactery when the tossed target is the same as the primary target
• Fixed Troll Warlord's Berserker's Rage dealing damage to himself
• Fixed Venomancer Plague carrier not respecting Disable Help
• Fixed Visage's Lurker tooltip using the term 'Cooldown Reduction' instead of 'Cooldown Acceleration'

[ 2024-08-03 01:20:12 CET ] [ Original post ]

Since patch 7.36 affected basically every hero in the game, it's no surprise that 7.37 is mostly focused on getting the playing field leveled again. A bunch of heroes are getting new innates and facets, and there's even a rework of Medusa. 7.37 also includes more informative tooltips, which should give you a better moment-to-moment understanding of all the variables that go into murdering someone in a forest. Check out the patch notes here!

[ 2024-07-31 23:31:09 CET ] [ Original post ]

June has come and, as it tends to do, now left us, probably forever. You'd be forgiven for forgetting all about crowns and them falling dramatically from the heads of fantasy birds and just enjoying your summer slowing down, taking it easy, having a picnic at the beach or just napping for a while in a hammock. Well, we hope you enjoyed it, because July has come roaring into all of our lives, and with it, Crownfall Act III: The Frosts of Icewrack. In fact, the lazy, meandering intro to this blog post is probably all the lounging around your poor eyeballs are going to get. Even as this June-esque paragraph winds its way towards a rambling sun-dappled conclusion, Act III is ramping up, July-like, to be the most eventful act yet. Act III comes with an entirely new overworld map, located in the frigid north. It has mysteries, no small number of monsters, quite a bit of snow, and one hell of a barroom brawl. (And, as always, some surprises you'll have to find on your own.) Act III also comes with the Crownfall Collector's Cache, featuring 16 of the highest-rated sets from the last community vote. If you've been playing along through Crownfall as each act releases and want to jump right in to the new Act III content, you can start with Act III's intro comic, The Dragon, following Shen and her allies as they land in Icewrack, searching for Kestrel and his army. If you want a refresher on how we got here, you can also read the Act I intro comic, Ascension Day, and the Act II intro, The Battle of Hell's Basin. If you're just joining in now, this is your reminder that all of the previous acts are still available, and will remain so through to the end of Crownfall. Speaking of which, given how much the event has grown since we initially imagined it (and how much its still growing), we've also decided to extend the event end date to October. We're looking forward to the final battle with Queen Imperia. We'll see you there.

[ 2024-07-09 23:13:57 CET ] [ Original post ]

There are millions of Dota players around the world, and every day their adventures offer up experiences ranging from universal (a savvy swipe of an Aegis) to one-in-a-billion (a RAMPAGE by Chen) including thrilling moments, silly moments, and everything in between. And since the only thing as fun as playing Dota is savoring those signature plays with friends, today we're excited to roll out Game Recording, a new built-in Steam feature that makes sharing those special Dota moments easier than ever before. Game Recording lets you save your gameplay either by recording in the background or manual hotkey activation to replay at your convenience. Recordings in Dota 2 will include a timeline filled with game-defined markers, but you can also add your own markers at any point. Scrub through a recording while you're still playing to review things like confusing teamfights or a failed gank, or take your time after the game to find the most entertaining moments and memes-to-be that you want to share. You can easily clip the good stuff and discard the rest. Snipping and sharing your clips with friends is just a few clicks away. Ready to get rolling? Simply opt into the Steam Beta Update in your Steam Interface Settings to join the fun. You'll be clipping and shipping highlights in no time. Need a bit more info on how it works? Head over to the Steam Game Recording webpage for more in-depth details. Then start sharing your clips through Steam or wherever you chat with your friends we're excited to see what you make! And if you run into any issues or feel the feature is missing something, please share those thoughts as well. In the meantime, we'll keep working on improvements as the Beta moves towards full Steam release, and we'll also continue looking at ways to enhance how Dota specifically can make use of all the new features.

[ 2024-06-26 21:25:45 CET ] [ Original post ]

The regional battles on the Road to The International have concluded, and we now know all sixteen teams destined to clash in Copenhagen this September. But there's also another competition to remember in which the auteurs of the Dota scene grab their pens, friends, and camera lenses and treat the community to a breadth of cinema that rivals any film festival. That's right, it's time for this year's Dota 2 Short Film Contest, officially open for submissions. Filmmakers will have until 3:00pm PDT on August 18, 2024 to submit their short film creations of 90 seconds or less to the Dota 2 Steam Workshop to be eligible for consideration. All Dota players are welcome to visit the Workshop to discuss, vote on their favorites, and help us select the best entries. The top ten finalists will be showcased as part of The International live broadcast. After reviewing the Workshop ratings and discussions, Valve will nominate the top entries to be featured in the Dota client for a final voting process by the community to determine the winners. The top three selections will score prizes of $25,000, $10,000, and $5,000, and each of the other top ten finalists will win $500. (As a refresher for anyone who missed the winners last year, or wants to enjoy them again, the top three entries from last year were Chemical Rage by 4fun, Finish Pls by Keller Max, and GAME BREAKERS by Anomidae.) Visit the Dota 2 Short Film Contest site for more information and guidelines on the submission process. And be sure to stop by the Workshop page regularly to help review the submissions you would like to see showcased at The International, coming to you live from Copenhagen in September.

[ 2024-06-26 00:00:28 CET ] [ Original post ]

Patch 7.36c is out now. You can check out the patchnotes here. Additionally, a few bugs were fixed over the last several days:

• Fixed taunts being unequipped when changing facets
• Fixed a crash related to Block of Cheese
• Fixed a crash when creating items with self-restoring charges in custom games
• Fixed Abaddon and Nyx Assassin not avoiding damage properly
• Fixed Bloodseeker's Sanguivore healing for less than intended
• Fixed Bristleback's Bristleback with Snot Rocket firing Quills when receiving large single instances of damage
• Fixed Clinkz's Aghanim's Scepter not increasing Skeleton Archer health
• Fixed Clinkz's Burning Barrage first attack not benefitting from Tar Bomb
• Fixed Crystal Maiden's Crystal Clone always being cast towards the Frostbitten target if Crystal Clone was cast during Frostbite's backswing animation
• Fixed Dark Seer's Level 10 Talent Wall of Replica Illusion Damage not working correctly
• Fixed Drow Ranger's Precision Aura occasionally causing client crashes
• Fixed Earthshaker's Level 15 Talent Fissure Range not increasing Fissure range
• Fixed Io's Overcharge granting slow resistance without Aghanim's Shard
• Fixed Marci's Special Delivery working on illusions of Marci
• Fixed Marci's Level 10 Talent Rebound Cast/Jump Range not increasing cast range
• Fixed Meepo and Ogre Magi auto leveling attributes when they could level a skill instead
• Fixed Meepo not receiving Urn of Shadows and Spirit Vessel charges when they are placed in the Neutral Item slot via Pack Rat
• Fixed Monkey King's Simian Stride not having reduced cooldown when Monkey King is between 90% and 100% HP
• Fixed Morphling's Ebb showing incorrect item cooldowns
• Fixed Morphling's Flow reducing cooldowns by too little
• Fixed Morphling's Morph permanently stealing Axe's One Man Army
• Fixed Phantom Assassin's Blur range radius indicator using old values
• Fixed Phantom Assassin's Blur with Aghanim's Scepter changing the vanish buffer duration
• Fixed Phoenix's Dying Light dealing less damage than intended
• Fixed Phoenix's Fire Spirits attack speed slow not using updated values
• Fixed Primal Beast's Trample occasionally causing client crashes
• Fixed Riki and his allies having a miss chance when attempting to deny in Smoke Screen
• Fixed Rubick sometimes being able to steal Timbersaw's old Second Chakram ability
• Fixed Shadow Shaman's Aghanim's Shard Serpent Wards sometimes expiring prematurely
• Fixed Shadow Shaman's Hex not being disabled by Disable Help
• Fixed Snapfire + Ricochet II + Blade Mail proccing Ricochet attacks against Supernova
• Fixed Snapfire + Ricochet II + Lil' Shredder dealing less damage than expected
• Fixed Snapfire + Ricochet II + Revenant's Brooch vs high evasion targets causing secondary attacks to proc more secondary attacks
• Fixed Snapfire's Ricochet II attacks being able to miss
• Fixed Spectre's Aghanim's Shard Active component sometimes not updating to the correct values
• Fixed Templar Assassin's Level 15 Talent Psi Blades Attack and Spill Range giving more attack range than intended
• Fixed Terrorblade's Metamorphosis attack range in the ability tooltip being incorrect (tooltip only change)
• Fixed Treant Protector's Sapling occasionally causing friendly units to get stuck on the Sapling Tree
• Fixed Underlord's Abyssal Horde minions not attacking if the "Summoned Unit Auto Attack" setting was turned off
• Fixed Venomancer's Plague Wards attacking while their carrier is invisible to the target
• Fixed Venomancer's attached Plague Wards not triggering aggro
• Fixed Visage's Familiars having various issues
• Fixed Witch Doctor's Voodoo Switcheroo sometimes causing Witch Doctor to get stuck if a tree was planted while he was transformed
• Fixed Facet Selection in Ability Draft occasionally picking an unintended facet

[ 2024-06-25 00:55:49 CET ] [ Original post ]

Millions of people around the world will be watching The International this year online. But there's no substitute for being there, and for those of you planning on traveling to Denmark to watch the best Dota teams battle for the Aegis of Champions in person, read on for all the information you'll need. The International is being held in front of a live audience in Copenhagen's Royal Arena, with the top eight teams battling it out on the main stage from Friday, September 13th through Sunday, September 15th. Tickets will be available here on Ticketmaster:

• Tickets will go on sale June 10, 2024 at 10am CEST, Copenhagen local time.
• Tickets are assigned to a specific seating area: Floor tickets are assigned seating; arena Level 1 and Level 3 tickets are GA.
• Tickets can be purchased for a single day (Friday, Saturday, or Sunday), as two-day bundles (Friday+Saturday, or Saturday+Sunday), or as a three-day bundle (Friday+Saturday+Sunday).
• Friday tickets are 1240 DKK, Saturday tickets are 1540 DKK, and Sunday tickets are 2040 DKK (including fees).

FAQ When and where is The International 2024? The International will take place across three days (Friday, September 13 through Sunday, September 15) at Copenhagen's Royal Arena. How can I buy a ticket to The International? Tickets go on sale June 10, 2024 at 10am CEST (Copenhagen local time) at this link: https://www.ticketmaster.dk/artist/941884 . What type of tickets are available? Tickets can be purchased for a single day (Friday, Saturday, or Sunday), as two-day bundles (Friday+Saturday, or Saturday+Sunday), or as a three-day bundle (Friday+Saturday+Sunday). There are three categories of tickets: Floor tickets are assigned seating; arena Level 1 and Level 3 tickets are GA. You can choose your days and your seating category through Ticketmaster. What are the prices for each type of ticket? All prices below include the 40 DKK Ticketmaster fees.

• Single Daily tickets
  • Friday - DKK 1240
  • Saturday - DKK 1540
  • Sunday - DKK 2040
• 2-Day Bundle
  • Friday + Saturday - DKK 2740
  • Saturday + Sunday - DKK 3540
• 3-day Bundle
  • Friday + Saturday + Sunday - DKK 4740

Can I sit anywhere, or will there be preassigned seats? Floor seating is assigned. You will make your selection when purchasing your ticket. Tickets for Level 1 and Level 3 are General Admission. A GA ticket holder can sit in almost any available seat except for reserved sections (i.e. for press or pro players). How many tickets can I buy? Purchases are limited to five tickets per transaction. How do I pick up my tickets? Tickets will be available in your Ticketmaster account as Mobile Entry Tickets no pickup needed! Make sure to save your ticket to your phone's wallet ahead of the event for easy access. What happens if there is an issue with my mobile ticket? Please reach out to Ticketmaster support regarding all ticket-related inquiries. There will be a Will Call office to assist you on-site at the event as well. Is re-entry permitted? Yes. On your way out you must check-out by scanning your ticket when you are exiting the building, otherwise re-entry will not be permitted. Can I get a refund on my ticket? Tickets are non-refundable, unless the event itself is cancelled for any reason. Can I transfer or resell my ticket? Yes, tickets can be transferred between accounts and bought/sold on Ticketmaster directly. Instructions on how to transfer tickets can be found here. Instructions on how to buy/sell tickets can be found here. How do Crimson Witness Treasures work this year? Everyone who has bound their attendee badge to their Steam account will be eligible for random Crimson Witness Treasure drops on the First Blood of each game at The International. Each badge binding is valid for a single day.

[ 2024-06-07 22:57:34 CET ] [ Original post ]

The International is heading back to Europe this September, and companies interested in producing and distributing regional language broadcasts of The International 2024 are encouraged to apply now. We are now accepting proposals for the Live Event Broadcast Production of The International 2024 in Russian, Chinese, and Spanish language broadcasts. The RFP (Request for Proposal) documentation and instructions for submissions can be found here. Please reach out to theinternationalrfp@valvesoftware.com with any additional questions. For those seeking additional licenses and feeds, please fill out the form that pertains to the correct request:

• Production companies seeking a commercial license to produce a regional language broadcast of The International 2024 without additional access to the event can apply here.
• Streaming platforms interested in restreaming the official broadcast feeds to their platform can apply here.

Thanks in advance to everyone interested in working with us to make The International 2024 the best yet.

[ 2024-06-07 22:16:42 CET ] [ Original post ]

Patch 7.36b is out now. You can check out the patchnotes here. Additionally, a few bugs were fixed over the last several days:

• Fixed various hotkey issues
• Fixed Shield Rune buff not having an icon
• Roshan's attacks no longer instantly kill Shadow Shaman's Mass Serpent Wards and Massive Serpent Ward. Instead, Roshan's attacks are treated as Hero attacks
• Fixed Arc Warden's Tempest Double taking more damage than intended
• Fixed Beastmaster's Level 20 Talent Max Health Aura to Beastmaster and his units applying to couriers in certain circumstances
• Fixed Broodmother's Spin Web having less cast range than intended if it touches another web
• Fixed Death Prophet's Silence having some unintended interactions
• Fixed Dragon Knight's Frost Dragon Wyrm's Wrath unintentionally applying its effect to buildings
• Fixed Drow Ranger's Multishot being canceled by casting Glacier
• Fixed Faceless Void's Time Zone crediting assists incorrectly
• Fixed Huskar's Life Break in combination with Parting Shot occasionally causing players to be unable to issue commands
• Fixed Invoker's Elitist passively granting spell amp without applying the debuff first
• Fixed Invoker's Mastermind not granting experience
• Fixed Leshrac's Nihilism not getting affected by Defilement & other AoE increases
• Fixed Lina's Flame Cloak not refreshing Fiery Soul's duration if cast while at max Fiery Soul stacks
• Fixed Lina's Laguna Blade with Level 25 Talent Laguna Blade Damage into barrier not granting barrier from Slow Burn damage
• Fixed Lycan's Spirit Wolves sometimes being controllable
• Fixed Morphling's Attribute Shift bar being misaligned
• Fixed Muerta's Ofrenda being stealable
• Fixed Shadow Demon with Shadow Servant being able to create infinite duration illusions if Reins of Chaos procced upon casting Disruption on a Chaos Knight
• Fixed Techies' Spleen's Secret Sauce not dealing the correct amount of damage
• Fixed Undying's Ceaseless Dirge sometimes causing Undying to be unable to issue commands
• Fixed Venomancer's Patient Zero dealing more damage than intended
• Fixed Warlock's Black Grimoire not swapping when players swapped heroes in game
• Fixed Witch Doctor's Gris-Gris not swapping when players swapped heroes in game

[ 2024-06-06 02:08:08 CET ] [ Original post ]

Between a massive 7.36 update and Act II of Crownfall, there were a lot of big announcements vying for your attention last week, so we decided to give everybody a few days to process everything before we posted any more big Dota news. But now a new week is upon us, and we're happy to turn our focus from the in-game experience to pro Dota, with the the announcement of the six direct invites to this year's The International! Read on for that unveiling, as well as details on the qualifying road for those still fighting to earn the last ten spots in Copenhagen. From Dubai to Birmingham to Bucharest and beyond, the year has been packed with top-tier Dota tournaments. Befitting their dominant performances across the year so far, we're happy to invite the following teams directly to The International 2024:

• Team Spirit [expand type=details] Illya "Yatoro" Mulyarchuk Denis "Larl" Sigitov Magomed "Collapse" Khalilov Myroslav "Mira" Kolpakov Yaroslav "Miposhka" Naidenov [/expand]
• Xtreme Gaming [expand type=details] Wang "Ame" Chunyu Guo "Xm" Hongcheng Lin "Xxs" Jing Zhao "XinQ" Zixing Ding "Dy" Cong [/expand]
• Team Falcons [expand type=details] Oliver "skiter" Lepko Stanislav "Malr1ne" Potorak Ammar "ATF" Al-Assaf Andreas "Cr1t-" Nielsen Wu "Sneyking" Jingjun [/expand]
• Team Liquid [expand type=details] Michael "miCKe" Vu Micha "Nisha" Jankowski Neta "33" Shapira Samuel "Boxi" Svahn Aydin "Insania" Sarkohi [/expand]
• Gaimin Gladiators [expand type=details] Anton "dyrachyo" Shkredov Quinn "Quinn" Callahan Marcus "Ace" Hoelgaard Erik "tOfu" Engel Melchior "Seleri" Hillenkamp [/expand]
• BetBoom Team [expand type=details] Egor "Nightfall" Grigorenko Danil "gpk" Skutin Matvey "MieRo`" Vasyunin Vitalie "Save-" Melnic Alexander "TORONTOTOKYO" Khertek[/expand]

The remaining ten slots will be awarded to those worthy teams able to battle through the daunting Regional Qualifiers, with the final slot breakdown and dates for each region set as follows:

• China and North America - June 9th to 13th [expand type=details] China (2 slots) Azure Ray G2.iG LGD Gaming Team Bright Team Zero Dark Horse (+6 teams from Open Qualifiers) North America (1 slot) Shopify Rebellion Nouns La Correntada (+5 teams from Open Qualifiers) [/expand]
• Eastern Europe + South America - June 14th to 18th [expand type=details] Eastern Europe (1 slot) Natus Vincere Virtus.pro 1win L1GA TEAM Night Pulse Nemiga Gaming One Move Yellow Submarine 9Pandas (+3 teams from Open Qualifiers) South America (2 slots) HEROIC beastcoast BOOM Esports Midas Club Infinity Leviatn (+6 teams from Open Qualifiers) [/expand]
• Southeast Asia + Western Europe - June 19th to 23rd [expand type=details] Southeast Asia (2 slots) Aurora Blacklist International Talon Esports Neon Esports Execration Bleed Esports MANTA Esports Salvation Gaming (+4 teams from Open Qualifiers) Western Europe (2 slots) Tundra Esports PSG Quest OG Team Secret Entity MOUZ NAVI Junior Nigma Galaxy Rest Farmers JustBetter (+2 teams from Open Qualifiers)[/expand]

For those of you now making plans to spectate or compete in said qualifiers, we've also got some important dates to keep in mind. The Road to The International will officially kick off with Open Qualifiers for all six regions June 3rd to 8th, followed by the Regional Qualifiers as described above. Once all the initial dust has settled and the tournament field has been filled out, the Road to the International will continue when all sixteen teams meet in Copenhagen. The two-day Group Stage will commence Wednesday, September 4th, immediately followed by the five-day Playoffs, a studio production that will run through Tuesday, September 10th, The International itself will be held in Copenhagen's Royal Arena, with the top eight teams slated to take the main stage from Friday, September 13th through Sunday, September 15th. Fans hoping to attend in person will be able to purchase tickets starting Monday, June 10th. Set your reminders now, and we'll see you when qualifiers start next Monday, June 3rd.

[ 2024-05-27 20:53:49 CET ] [ Original post ]

Patch 7.36a is out now. You can check out the patchnotes here. Additionally, a few Non-gameplay bugs were fixed

• Fixed Some Crownfall empty dialog lines
• Fixed Crownfall paths changing their token requirements
• Fixed Dragon Knight Griffin Knight set having Facet-based coloration swapped
• Fixed various issues with cloth stretching
• Fixed watching replays from Broadcaster perspective not displaying heroes
• Fixed an issue with post-match rewards being delayed
• Fixed Crownfall Pit Fighter encounter dialog
• Fixed Crownfall Fishing Spear not being available
• Fixed Crownfall Graphical issue with Pineapple clickable on Crownfall map
• Fixed Crownfall Graphical issue with Questing Hearts sign not showing
• Fixed issue with Act 2's Riki's attribute token being wrong type

[ 2024-05-27 05:18:23 CET ] [ Original post ]

People have been asking about it. They've been waiting for it. They've been guessing for months what would be in it. And now... we're finally shipping it. That's right: Crownfall Act II's fishing game is LIVE! For those of you who didn't just die of adrenaline shock, we also shipped a massive new gameplay patch, which you might want to read up on. Go find out more about 7.36 here. We also shipped the second part of Crownfall, this time taking place in the unforgiving deserts of Druud. There's a new overworld map, a new story, some new characters (and some familiar favorites), new cosmetic items, new minigames, and more than a few surprises. Lastly, in case you got busy last month (it happens) and were wondering if you'll still be able to play Crownfall Act I now that Act II's shipped: You can. All of Crownfall's acts will be available as new acts come online, up to the conclusion of the event. OK, that's probably enough fishing and fishing-adjacent (7.36, Crownfall Act II) news for one update. What are you waiting for? Boot up the game and get angling!

[ 2024-05-23 00:27:44 CET ] [ Original post ]

Dota Labs Updates

We announced Dota Labs a couple months ago, and since then we've continued to iterate quietly on the features in it as we get feedback and data. "Quietly" is fine, but sometimes it can be useful to be a bit louder so today we're turning up the volume a little:

• We're happy to announce the first promotion of a Dota Labs option out of Labs and into the game itself: high-visibility hero health bars, under Options -> Interface.
• Over the last weeks (and today), we've shipped a variety of updates to the other features, including additional controls for the overlay map, new data in the pre-match analytics, and the ability to treat targeting modifier keys as toggles rather than holds.
• Lastly, because we've gotten so many useful submissions from the Feedback button built into the Crownfall map, we've added one to the Dota Labs UI as well.

As always, please continue to tell us which parts of the still in-development Labs features you like and which you think need improvement.

Collector's Cache Voting Begins

Our community of artists have also been hard at work. Hundreds of item sets have been lovingly crafted, lovingly polished, and lovingly uploaded to the Workshop, and now it's up to you, the Dota community, to lovingly vote on which ones you'd like to see in the next Collector's Cache! In the spirit of Dota Labs experimentation, this time voting is open to everyone. From the dashboard, simply click the Collector's Cache Voting button and then upvote or downvote the sets you're the most passionate about. Voting runs from now until May 21st, with the most popular sets getting released as part of a future Crownfall update.

[ 2024-05-06 20:41:20 CET ] [ Original post ]

Over the last few days since Crownfall's release we've addressed the following issues:

• Fixed the match history Dota Plus rank change column sometimes displaying zero change for matches where a Ranked Double Down token was used. (The correct rank change was recorded on the server, this was just a display issue.)
• Fixed Crownfall Ranked Double Down tokens beyond the first not being correctly granted. Missing tokens have been granted to all affected accounts.
• Fixed voice chat indicators not appearing for some players.
• Fixed the in-game Ranked Double Down button not appearing for some players.
• Fixed a bug allowing Shadow Demon to level up his ultimate outside of the correct level points.
• Fixed the Demo Hero mode Target Dummy being unintentionally killable.
• Fixed a bug in the combat log that caused an additional tower killed message to be printed along with tower deny messages.
• Fixed a bug in the combat log that caused barracks kills by creeps being attributed to a player.
• Fixed a bug in the combat log that incorrectly showed no gold being given to all players when barracks were killed by creeps.
• Fixed models shown in loadout or pregame screens not always using the highest quality rendering options.
• Fixed missing visual effects for heroes with the Aviana's Feather neutral item.
• Fixed the Crownfall Snake Charmer encounter to also grant credit when you play two Turbo games.
• Fixed the Crownfall Snake Charmer encounter not greeting players the first time you open it.
• Fixed some minor visual issues with the Drow Ranger The Finer Points taunt.

[ 2024-04-23 06:40:47 CET ] [ Original post ]

For over a decade now, Skywrath Mage and Vengeful Spirit have been ambiguously entwined. Eagle-eyed players noticed that they come from the same town, seem to have related backstories, and might even be dating. Pretty mysterious stuff. Earlier, we dropped a comic that solved those mysteries, but introduced an even bigger one: "Why are you posting comics instead of updates?" We can now reveal the answer: Because we've just released The Markets of Midgate, the first act of an ongoing story event called Crownfall, filled with legendary heroes and unique rewards. In this act alone, you can expect dozens of new cosmetic sets, taunts, creeps, emoticons... are we forgetting anything? Oh right, and two brand-new Arcana, one for each of Crownfall's main characters. So what is Crownfall? It's something completely new that we've wanted to try for a while. And when we say new, we mean new a new way of telling stories, offering rewards, and making it more fun to win every game of Dota. And it's available right now to all Dota players for free. Honestly, it's a little hard to describe in a tiny blog post. But luckily, the description is exactly website-sized. Go read the details here. Or, if you'd rather just play instead of hearing us describe it, boot up the game and enter the world of Crownfall for yourself.

[ 2024-04-18 23:14:35 CET ] [ Original post ]

A young princess, betrayed by her sister on the day of her ascension. Her wings torn from her body. Thrown from the highest tower of the Ghastly Eyrie. Left for dead. Found by a god. Turned into a spirit of vengeance. A Skywrath Mage, sworn to serve the murderer of his beloved. His life and powers forfeit should he betray his captor. Waiting for his moment. To avenge the one he loves. A dying god. Starved of followers by an evil Queen. Wasting in the ruins of a condemned temple. The last of her powers leaving her. One last chance at revenge. Vengeance is coming. The Flightless will rise. A crown will fall.

[ 2024-04-18 20:08:02 CET ] [ Original post ]

• Matchmade lobbies will no longer share the account information of any members until the lobby is accepted by all players.
• Fixed certain cases where Revenant's Brooch would still allow critical hits.

[ 2024-03-28 20:26:56 CET ] [ Original post ]

We've just released Gameplay Patch 7.35d (Chen had it coming), and with it a new set of features.

Matchmaking Hero Ban Rework

Over the last year or so, we've taken a number of visible actions against users of third-party cheats. As we investigate each cheat, we're primarily focused on understanding what they're doing and how we can track and stop it. But while we're doing that, we also ask ourselves why some cheaters feel compelled to use these tools in the first place. The most common explanation is "to get an unfair advantage", which obviously runs counter to the desires of the Dota community and the sense of competitiveness and fairness at its heart. Even so, sometimes there are still things we can learn, and use to improve the Dota experience for everyone (or at least everyone who hasn't been banned for cheating). Pre-game hero bans are an example of this. Many cheats last year focused on gaining an advantage during the ten-second hero ban phase at the start of each game. We stepped back to look at the original goals of this phase letting players express a preference for what heroes they didn't want to play against, but without creating scenarios where players with small hero pools get permanently locked out looked at some data, and asked if there was a way we could better serve these goals while solving other problems at the same time.
With today's update, we've removed the start-of-match ban phase and replaced it with ban preferences stored with your account. If you load the heroes tab, you can select the four heroes you don't want to see in your games. You're guaranteed when you join a matchmaking game that at least one of them will be banned. You can change your list of banned heroes whenever you want. (If you leave some ban slots empty, it's possible the empty slot will be selected as your "banned hero". In other words, there's no advantage to leaving slots empty.) This new system addresses a number of problems the previous system had: you can't forget to ban; you don't have to learn that sometimes suggested bans are ignored by the game; you're not on a tight clock to make a stressful decision that, in the end, most players make the same way almost all the time. As an added bonus, it also makes targeted bans impossible, whether those bans are against known personalities or random players in a pub match for which you've looked up data. Some game modes (ie., Captains Mode, Captains Draft, Ability Draft, Turbo) either didn't have a pre-game ban phase, or already had non-standard ban rules. These modes are unchanged.

Dota Plus Pre-Match Matchmaker Analytics

Millions of Dota players interact with the matchmaker every day and every single one has different priorities when looking for a game. Some prefer to get into a match as quickly as possible, and are willing to accept a higher skill variance in the game to save some time. Others want every match to be perfectly balanced, and are willing to wait longer for the best chance at the closest game. Other players care less about the skill level of the other players, and much more about their personality and behavior in-game. We've long wanted to build features to let players find matches that better align with their individual preferences. Early attempts ran into two main problems:

• First, while players are good at describing their preferences to other people, they aren't necessarily good at describing their preferences as inputs to a complex, global matchmaking algorithm ("I value skill variance 13% higher than the average Dota player!"). How can we create tools that let players express their preferences naturally and directly?
• Second, changes to the matchmaker affect all Dota players, so we tend toward caution. The matchmaker is always trying to strike a balance between individual player preferences and the health of Dota as a whole. (If matches of Dota are bad, whether because of wild skill gaps or poor player behavior, that's bad for Dota as a community. If every match is perfect, but takes three hours to form, that's bad, too.) New matchmaker features available to everyone at once risk breaking the matchmaker, and if we break the matchmaker, we break Dota. How can we ship new matchmaking features and learn how they work in practice while keeping risk to Dota as a whole low?

Within the new experimental umbrella of Dota Labs, and initially limited to Dota Plus, we're shipping a first pass of a feature that Dota players have been asking us for forever: When you find a match in Dota, Dota Plus will present some information about how the matchmaker evaluated the match, like an estimate of skill range and player behavior scores. You'll have a chance to accept that match or requeue to wait for a match that's better for you and your current preferences. We were careful when building this feature to make sure that any information we included would enable players to express individual preferences about what kinds of matches they prefer, but not grant a competitive advantage of any kind. The new dialog can tell you that the skill variance of players in a match is high or low, but not whether you and your team are on the high end or the low end. Why is this a Dota Labs feature? The only way to know for sure how millions of Dota players are going to interact with a feature is to ship it, so that's what we're doing. We've done extensive modeling, but there's still real risk here: We may be wrong about how players will use this feature or how it will affect the overall matchmaking experience in Dota. We don't want to let those fears that we might be wrong stop us from doing something that may benefit millions of Dota players, so we're shipping this as an experiment. Shipping it inside Dota Plus limits access, and accordingly limits the risk to Dota as we learn about how everyone interacts with it. As with the other Dota Labs features, time and your feedback will tell whether it grows, or changes, or gets retired.

Onward

We know many of you are looking forward to Crownfall, and we're looking forward to getting it into your hands. We're wrapping things up and expect to release in mid-April. We'll see you then.

[ 2024-03-21 22:32:58 CET ] [ Original post ]

War banners are being washed clean of blood stains and scorch marks. Trumpets are being tested for their ability to sound the imminent approach of battle. Lanes are getting swept clean of body parts, and the Ancients are getting a good crack replastering and surface buffing. The forest air itself crackles with anticipation, because we had new forest air shipped in at considerable cost that crackles on command. The stage is being set, is the point were trying to get across here. And why? For The International, returning this September to Europe, where the best Dota teams from around the world will clash for the Aegis in Copenhagen's Royal Arena. The sixteen participating teams will be a mix of open qualifiers, regional qualifiers, and direct invitations, similar to how invitations worked for the first few years of The International. The invited teams will be announced leading up to the event, and chosen based on team performance during the year. And there's a lot of performance to consider. This year's calendar is packed, with half a dozen major tournaments already announced and more on the way, including studio and arena tournaments in Europe, Asia, South America, and the Middle East. We even hear rumors Midas Mode might be making a grand return. (The more teams that are eligible to participate in a tournament, the higher our consideration: Cross-regional tournaments generate more useful data than intra-regional tournaments, tournaments with qualifiers generate more useful information than invitation-only tournaments, etc.) We'll be announcing ticketing and scheduling information for The International 2024 in the next few months. Until then, why not go watch a game of pro Dota to get back in the competitive spirit?

[ 2024-03-08 21:56:45 CET ] [ Original post ]

Dota Plus Seasonal Update

As Spring blooms to life around us, it transports us here on the Dota team to the springs of yore, when the world was new and vibrant. Who could forget climbing that old oak tree by the bridge? Or stealing carrots and turnips from cranky old Farmer Maggot? Or taking that ring to Mordor, and casting it into the fiery pits of Mount Doom where it was forged?

Dota Plus Seasonal Treasure

That last part of our spring memory trilogy is especially relevant today, since weve uncovered another priceless treasure. And this time its too good to throw into a volcano. The Spring 2024 Seasonal Treasure is here and available for purchase with shards. This treasure features all new sets for Disruptor, Dark Willow, Spectre, Chaos Knight, Doom, Earth Spirit, Underlord, and Nyx Assassin. There's also a chance to unlock the Sir Molestach Irondrill courier, who arrives in the lanes bearing random prismatic and ethereal gems. We've also taken sets that were available in the Summer Treasure 2022 and made them available for direct purchase for 15,000 shards each as part of the collection of legacy sets in the Shard Shop.

Updated Seasonal Quests & Guild Rewards

Todays update also comes with a new set of Dota Plus quests to shore up your shard stash for new relics and the Seasonal Treasure offering up to 115,200 shards over the course of the season. Guild rewards have also been updated, making new emoticons, sprays, and chat wheels available to high-scoring guilds. [table] [tr] [th]Guild Tier[/th] [th]Rewards[/th] [/tr] [tr] [td]Silver[/td] [td]

• Emoticon - lion_bounce
• Emoticon - rainbow_phoenix
• Emoticon - riki_peaceout

[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]Gold[/td] [td]

• Spray - Aghanim - Push
• Spray - Bounty Hunter - Riches
• Spray - Hoodwink - Acorn

[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]Platinum[/td] [td]

• Chat Wheel - " ?! !"
• Chat Wheel - "Ooooh, por dios!"
• Chat Wheel - ""

[/td] [/tr] [/table]

Introducing Dota Labs

In addition to the Dota+ content, today's update introduces a set of experimental features available to all Dota players, and a new way for us to ship experiments like them: Dota Labs. (We had fun coming with names like "Unstable Concoctions" and "Tinker's Tinkerings" but ultimately decided we'd rather have the name be boring and clear and the features themselves be interesting.) If you load up your options menu, you'll see a new tab with the Dota Labs label. Features here are experimental, and less polished than many other features we ship, so they're all in a special menu and disabled by default. These are features where our playtesting has produced mixed or ambiguous data. We can't really know if they're good or how to make them better without seeing real Dota players using them, so we're shipping them in an earlier form on purpose so you can tell us whether they're worth continuing to invest in. The initial set of Dota Labs features includes:

• Overlay Map. It's sort of just like the minimap, but it's large instead of small, and transparent instead of solid, and is full-screen instead of being isolated to the corner. We have a bunch of questions, including but not limited to: Is it helpful for your playstyle? How do you interact with it? What do you wish it did?
• Modifier Key Filter Bindings. Targeting commands in chaotic environments can be challenging, and misclicks can be devastating. Dota does the best it can with your inputs, but sometimes it really does look like you wanted to Laguna Blade that creep. This new feature allows you bind modifier keys that, when held, will force your target selection to enemies, allies, creeps or heroes. Which targeting methods are the most and least useful in practice? What are we missing?
• High-Visibility Local Hero Healthbar. Dota teamfights can be hectic, and sometimes in the chaos it's hard to keep track of your hero. This option significantly changes the styling and readability of only your hero's nameplate. Does this help, or does it introduce even more visual chaos?

We fully expect that some of these features (or future Dota Labs ideas) will mature and graduate out, while others may be retired. Which are which depends on you. Some of you reading this are probably excited about trying these features out, but worried about whether we'll continue to use them moving forward. "The last time you introduced a new named Dota thing, you called it Between the Lanes, and it's been some months since you last posted one of those." You're right! We figure the best way to make the point that we're planning to continue to invest long-term here is to continue to invest long-term there as well, so: Enjoy today's Between the Lanes as well.

[ 2024-03-06 00:22:31 CET ] [ Original post ]

Welcome back to Between the Lanes, a blog feature where members of our development team walk through some of the challenges, bugfixes, and occasional happy accidents we encounter while working on a game as unique as Dota. This is a story about the internet, and how it doesnt work like it should, when it works at all, except when it doesnt. Its a story about how the internet stopped working for our customers, and how we fixed it. The internet is more of a wild frontier than we give it credit for being. Stray from the safe confines of your two-factor identification and trusted cookies, and it can be a bit of a wilderness out there, full of random trolls with the maliciousnessand, increasingly, the abilityto make your life pretty miserable for no other reason than because they can. Back in 2014, the method those trolls were using was distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks. Distributed refers to a large number of internet hosts maliciously flooding a particular target IP with traffic in an effort to overwhelm the network stack. This is called a volumetric attack, and the intent isnt to try to get into the network. Its just trying to deny service. A distributed denial of service means that legitimate people who want legitimate service are crowded out by the bad traffic. The problem with DDoS attacks was that, by late 2014, they werent being committed by data-exfiltrating super-hackers with advanced computer science degrees. They were being committed by just about anybody who wanted to pay a service or a bot to do it for them. And its pretty obvious why. Although some people were happy to do it purely for vandalisms sake, others had a motive: A DDoS attack was a surefire way to shut down a match that either you or someone you were rooting for were losing. This wasnt just an occasional irritation anymore. It was turning into an outright assault on any game where players competed. By the opening months of 2015, we were seeing a huge uptick in DDoS attacks on Dota and CS:GO, with other companies reporting a huge jump as well. Someone had, very suddenly, made it very easy for anyone to do this. In August 2015, The International was disrupted with DDoS attacks. Although the pros playing the match werent affected, for more than two hours, the broadcasters couldnt get into the matches to give play-by-play and color commentary. Sending out the stream as a TV broadcast became an issue. The players were suddenly playing in a void. This was a professional gaming event with millions watching and millions of dollars on the line, and it was being disrupted by random people with five-dollar software. It was a problem Valve couldnt ignore.
We tried several solutions to deal with DDoS attacks before we arrived at one that worked. Initially, we attempted to filter the traffic with a powerful network switch. Unfortunately, this type of filtering is inherently difficult to do with game traffic. It is the nature of game servers to receive unsolicited UDP (User Datagram Protocol) traffic from arbitrary IP addresses. Imagine you had a post office that weeded out unwanted junk mail for you. But now imagine your job is as an advice columnist, and you receive tons of legitimate mail from random strangers all the time. For you, the post office doesn't know what's junk mail and what isn't. That's how traffic to game servers tends to look. Furthermore, the source IP in UDP packets is not secured, and can be easily spoofed. Our post office cannot even look at the return address on the envelope for clues, because the senders of junk mail forge that. Steam delivers a lot of bits for game content, and has built up a large network for doing so. We were already taking advantage of this network to deliver game traffic over dedicated links, obtaining good peering, ensuring that networking engineering best practices were used, etc. This kept player ping times low, but did not protect against DDoS attack. The problem is that UDP protocols are not secure, so while we had our own network, it wasn't private. To prevent attackers from using our own network to attack our servers, we needed to control all the entrances and secure them. We accomplished this by creating proxies for game traffic, routing every single packet of data transmitted across the network through relays. Now when a client wanted to talk to a game server, it had to do so through a relay that both authenticated it and proxied that traffic to the game server. This meant the IP address of the server was always hiddenthe attacker simply had no idea where to attack. To re-use our antiquated post office metaphor from earlier, our spammer no longer had an address to send junk mail to. They could send it to every post office in the area and ask them to mail it, but without authorization, that post office isnt going to. (Moreover, that post office would find it a little suspicious that someone was trying to send a single person 100,000 letters.)
But couldnt you just attack the relay? Technically, you could. But we have an essentially limitless number of them, and we built them to be attacked. A relay is just another word for a computer running software. You can attack it or take it offline, but the protocol was designed with that assumption in mind. If a client is trying to play a game and loses contact with a relay, it just switches to another. Relays are like hundreds of pawns scattered around the world with the singular purpose of guarding the game server. (Incidentally, taking out a relay is harder than it sounds. Theyre engineered pretty well and positioned in a specific part of the network, so although they were built to be taken offline, we havent lost one yet.) The solution was straightforward but effective. Before, if someone wanted to disrupt a game, they could just overpower a single game server (a very low bar to clear). Now they had to overpower essentially the entire data centera much, much, much higher bar. Are there attacks that could still accomplish this? Of course. Are there attacks that can do this that anyone online could buy for five dollars? No. An attack this sophisticated was officially out of the price range of most people. With this new system up and running, we had an epiphany: If we controlled our own private network, we wouldnt be beholden to how the normal internet works. We could use it to make the customer experience even better. With the normal internet, when you send a packet from one IP address to another, the route you use is determined by Border Gateway Protocol (BGP). This is a routing algorithm that decides how your packet will travel across a network, and you have no choice in the route it picks. But with a virtual private network composed of hundreds of global relays and data centers, we could essentially choose our own route from the client to the game serveroften a faster shortcut than the default route. If youre using Steam Datagram Relay (SDR), the Steam overlay will show your ping time and what route were giving you, so you can see for yourself how it gets optimized.
A feature that started as a way to protect Dota game servers has grown past what anyone could have expected. The SDR network routinely delivers as much as 140M packets and 550GBit per second. We have relays in 31 data centers with a capacity of over 5TBit. What we now call the Steam Datagram Relay not only protects against DDoS attacks, but also increases connectivity and lowers ping for every Dota customer. And it doesnt just do this for Dota, but for any game on Steam that wants to take advantage of it. We hope you enjoyed another peek between the lanes of Dota. This was a pretty technical one, thanks for hanging in there for it! And feel free to let us know what youd like us to cover next.

[ 2024-03-06 00:21:46 CET ] [ Original post ]

Patch 7.35c is out now. You can check out the patchnotes here. Additionally, a few updates were made to the Ancient Dragon King cosmetic.

• You can now High Five the Ancient Dragon King, featuring a custom high five effect.
• Ancient Dragon King now performs a global celebratory roar every time your team makes a rampage.
• Ancient Dragon King will now be usable permanently and not only during the Year of the Dragon.

[ 2024-02-22 00:06:21 CET ] [ Original post ]

We're hard at work on an upcoming update we're calling "Crownfall", and we're excited to get it finished so you can see what we've been working on. We looked at a calendar and noticed it had been more than a few weeks since the Frostivus update, and we didn't want to make you wait until Crownfall before you got any new content. Luckily, the calendar gods came through with another holiday just in time: Happy Lunar New Year! People who are born in the Year of the Dragon are known for their generosity, prosperity and good luck. Must be nice. For those of us who don't have a magical dragon granting us gift-giving super powers, we've introduced red enveloped-themed Dragon's Gift, available from now through March 7th. These work exactly how theyre named: treasures that can only be given, and opened by whoever you choose as the recipient. And for those of you who would rather not wait around on the generosity of others, we've got traditional Dragon's Hoard treasures as well. Each treasure or gift contains one of 17 new Lunar New Year-themed cosmetic sets, and a bonus chance for a Dragon's Gift or new unusual effect. Lastly, every treasure (and gift) has a chance to contain The Ancient Dragon King, the first ever cosmetic for your Ancient, with unique Dire and Radiant styles. Now you'll finally have a chance to adorn your ancient with a mythical dragon, just like, presumably, you've always wanted. Plus, if anyone in your match has one, everyone can see it. In keeping with this "spirit of giving" theme, we have another gift for (almost) everyone: We've rolled out some new cheat detection code. Well, actually, we rolled it out a few weeks back, and we've spent the time since accumulating quite the set of cheaters. You'll probably notice fewer of them in your games as the automated ban waves roll out. As is tradition, this update also includes a number of other fixes and improvements: General Fixes:

• Fixed a number of issues that would prevent guides from loading in-game (If you manually enabled Steam background downloads to try to work around this problem, you can safely disable it again)
• Fixed another case where Roshan could go walkabout: Night Stalker casting Dark Ascension while Roshan was channeling a Twin Gate
• Fixed an issue where already-captured Outposts could be channeled
• Fixed an issue where the neutral item picker would hide on key release under some Quick Cast modes
• Fixed Doubloon having only +2 instead of +2.5 mana regen
• Fixed Eternal Shroud's magic resistance applying to illusions
• Fixed Eternal Shroud's interactions with Medusa Mana Shield
• Fixed Safety Bubble's tooltip not mentioning that the barrier bypasses self-inflicted damage
• Fixed an issue with the effects on Shiva's Guard
• Fixed Chen's Holy Persuasion not taking Turbo's creep bounty multiplier into account when giving gold on cast
• Fixed Legion Commander's Aghanim's Shard still giving bonus armor and duration for Overwhelming Odds
• Fixed Marci's Unleash proccing upon Bloodstone pickup and drop
• Fixed Muerta's Gunslinger being purgeable
• Fixed keybind not working to upgrade Ogre Magi's Multicast
• Fixed a bug that allowed inactive Phantom Lancer's illusions to block Neutral Camps
• Fixed a rare server crash with Primal Beast's Uproar
• Fixed column shop layout not displaying Khanda and Harpoon
• Added magic resistance from Intelligence and increased damage for Universal heroes to expanded tooltips
• In Turbo, show the "[Hero] was chosen by both teams!" message to everyone, not just the player who tried to pick the already-picked hero
• Added spell icons for Windranger's Gale Force when using Compass of the Rising Gale
• Increased performance when displaying many chat messages from global channels
• Fixed various tooltip issues
• Updated tips shown during pause for the 7.35b Gameplay Patch

Ability Draft Fixes:

• A number of previously unavailable Scepter/Shard abilities are now granted, some abilities are accessed by toggling auto-cast on the base spell:
  • Glacier granted with Marksmanship
  • Crystal Clone granted with Frostbite
  • Parting Shot granted with Pierce the Veil
  • Work Horse granted with Stampede
  • Burning Barrage granted with Skeleton Walk
  • Friendly Shadow granted with Shadow Walk
  • Counterspell Ally granted with Counterspell
  • Lightning Hands granted with Arc Lightning
  • Burning Army granted with Death Pact
  • Unrefined Fireblast granted with Fireblast
  • Poison Nova granted with Noxious Plague (Poison Nova passive ability is hidden)
• Chemical Rage now grants Greevil's Greed. It will appear as a buff instead of on the ability bar.
• Fixed Spirit Bear not having any abilities.
• Fixed Blinding Light not appearing as a draftable ability.
• Fixed Alchemist have 4 basic abilities at draft, which would push other abilities off by one.
• Cloak and Dagger Shard no longer grants Sleeping Dart.
• Ravage Shard now grants Dead in the Water instead of Tendrils of the Deep.
• Invoker Ability Draft Shard updated to the new EMP Shard instead of the old Meteor Shard.
• Proximity Mines now grants Minefield Sign as an additional ability.
• Fixed Shadow Wave and Dream Coil's Scepter attacks not working on melee heroes.
• Fixed Spirits working on illusions when you have a Scepter.
• Fixed Ogre Magi getting Multicast instead of Dumb Luck as an innate.
• Fixed Primal Spring, Pulse Nova, Rot, Infernal Blade, and a number of other abilities not granting stacks of Fiery Soul.
• Fixed Talents not appearing for Starbreaker, Cinder Brew, Phantom Rush, and Power Cogs when the ability is drafted on their original hero.
• Fixed Death Seeker not being togglable with hotkey.
• Fixed not being able to toggle Call of the Wild Hawk to switch between Hawk and Boar.
• Fixed Hairball appearing without a hotkey until it is toggled.
• Fixed Chemical Rage Scepter not giving bonus damage and spell amplification.
• Fixed Horn Toss being given by Shard instead of Scepter.
• Fixed Rain of Destiny being given by Scepter instead of Shard.
• Fixed Hunter's Boomerang and Decoy being given with either Shard or Scepter.
• Fixed Timbersaw getting Second Chakram with Scepter. It now is only granted with the talent if Timbersaw drafts Chakram.

[ 2024-02-08 22:40:04 CET ] [ Original post ]

Some items from the Frostivus 2023 Treasure Chest were missing unusual variants. Those have been added. Over the next couple days, unusual items from these sets that should have been dropped will be granted. In addition, over the last few days we've addressed several gameplay issues:

• Fixed Frostivus wards not being selectable/attackable
• Fixed an issue where pinging certain items in quickbuy could cause the game to lag for teammates
• Fixed an issue where Arc Warden Tempest Doubles could gain gold by selling Midas
• Fixed Doom Devour Neutral abilities not leveling up automatically at the time when neutral abilities would scale
• Fixed Lina permanently gaining Fiery Soul stacks until she casts another spells if she was broken when supercharging with Laguna Blade
• Fixed Tiny Tree particle showing at the wrong time
• Fixed a rare server crash with motion controlled abilities (e.g. Spirit Breaker Charge of Darkness)
• Fixed an issue with Profile Showcase where items could appear floating before the rest of the hero loaded and fixed an issue with anchor points on ultrawide monitors
• Added missing descriptions for various recipes
• Fixed some bugs in the tutorials in the Learn tab caused by the 7.35 Gameplay Patch

[ 2024-01-09 01:54:08 CET ] [ Original post ]

Patch 7.35b is out now. You can check the notes here. Over the last few days we've also addressed several gameplay issues:

• Fixed tabbing through selections being in creation order, rather than reverse creation order
• Fixed the combat log not displaying instances of damage that occurred on the same frame from the same source to the same target
• Fixed Block of Cheese not entering cooldown when receiving damage
• Fixed Parasma going on cooldown when denying
• Fixed Granite Golem's Granite Aura not correctly adjusting health when removed
• Fixed Batrider's Sticky Napalm applying damage from Mage Slayer
• Fixed Centaur Warrunner keeping the Work Horse ability after selling Aghanim's Scepter
• Fixed Centaur Warrunner's Hitch A Ride ability being in the wrong slot if applying Aghanim's Blessing
• Fixed Medusa having any damage shield making Dagger items unmuteable
• Fixed Meepo's Earthbind talent not giving the intended 2.5s cooldown reduction
• Fixed Meepo levelling Divided We Stand on a clone not giving Meepo the correct stats
• Fixed Muerta's Dead Shot interrupting some movement abilities on units that are debuff immune
• Fixed enemies being able to see Slardar's Bash of the Deep modifier stack count changing when he's hidden in the Fog of War
• Fixed Storm Spirit's Attack Range when Overloaded talent not working correctly with Aghanim's Shard
• Fixed Vengeful Spirit's Nether Swap barrier not being refreshable
• Fixed Viper's break particles being shown incorrectly
• Fixed Wraith King's Skeletons following invisible units
• Fixed inconsistencies in Spell Amplification/Damage tooltips

[ 2023-12-21 22:51:44 CET ] [ Original post ]

Over the last few days we've addressed several gameplay issues:

• Fixed Bloodstone Area of Effect bonus still active on passive abilities if it was dropped or sold
• Fixed Bloodthorn mana regen being 3.0 instead of 3.5 from the sum of its components
• Fixed Butterfly not counting hero's base attack speed for its bonuses
• Fixed Cleave not working on magical attacks (i.e. Revenant's Brooch)
• Fixed a rare server crash when toggling Doubloon
• Fixed Khanda not doing lethal damage correctly
• Fixed Khanda and Phylactery not sharing cooldowns
• Fixed Tree Throw, Toss, Snowball, Soul Assumption and Sticky Bomb not triggering Phylactery/Khanda
• Fixed incorrect interaction between Phylactery/Khanda and and Spectre's Spectral Dagger
• Fixed Phylactery/Khanda working on illusions
• Fixed Meteor Hammer incorrectly giving more Agility than Intelligence
• Fixed Parasma not granting 1.5 mana regen from its components
• Fixed Revenant's Brooch incorrectly giving true strike
• Fixed a server crash caused by interaction between Abaddon's Aphotic Shield expiring, Safety Bubble, and Blade Mail
• Fixed Arc Warden's Tempest Double not cloning Royal Jelly
• Fixed Dawnbreaker's Starbreaker sometimes not going in the targeted direction
• Fixed non-ranged units getting true strike benefits of Drow Ranger's Glacier
• Fixed some cases where Drow Ranger could get stuck trying to leave her Glacier
• Fixed Chen's Penitence granting bonus attack range to Chen's melee creeps
• Fixed Chen's Divine Favor regeneration not applying to Chen's creeps
• Fixed Chen's level 10 talent Divine Favor Teleport Delay not applying correctly
• Fixed Invoker not being able to pick up Lotuses from the Lotus Pools
• Fixed Juggernaut's Blade Fury attack rate not updating if Juggernaut's attack speed changes.
• Fixed Juggernaut's Omnislash/Swiftslash not damaging ethereal units even with Revenant's Brooch
• Fixed Juggernaut's Blade Fury incorrect interaction with Harpoon
• Fixed Lich's Chain Frost not being affected by AoE increase
• Fixed items in the Bear's stash becoming lost when Lone Druid upgrades the Bear
• Fixed Omniknight's Guardian Angel charges not updating properly upon acquiring and dropping Aghanim's Scepter
• Fixed Pangolier's Shield Crash damage type not being correctly changed to Physical damage
• Fixed a rare serve crash with Pudge's Dismember
• Fixed Silencer's Last Word dealing less damage to creeps than intended
• Fixed Black Dragon's Splash Attack not working correctly
• Fixed a few server crashes
• Fixed various tooltip issues
• Re-added Hero Names as an option for heroes on the minimap
• Fixed minimap settings preview not scaling the arrow when scaling the icon
• Fixed a bug where previewing Persona items would sometimes show them on the base model (or vice versa) in Armory / Loadout

[ 2023-12-19 02:19:00 CET ] [ Original post ]

We've fixed a number issues since the initial Frostivus release:

• Fixed an issue with client-side display of Royal Jelly's buff stats
• Fixed Safety Bubble having its shield reset to full when dropped and re-equipped
• Fixed Unwavering Condition not working properly
• Fixed some testing items being purchasable ingame
• Added Roshan's Banner to the Glossary
• Fixed King Kringle's Skeletons not having the correct hats!
• Fixed King Kringle's Skeletons' hoods and portraits
• Fixed King Kringle's Skeletons not showing as Frostivus-appropriate in some locales
• Fixed the particles for Roshan's Banner sometimes not being properly removed
• Improved the look of the Tower Range indicator based on player use and made the danger threshold vary based on player hero level
• Fixed various small issues with the 7.35 patchnotes
• Fixed an issue with the Vampiric Spirit spell icon for King Kringle
• Fixed Jingle Fist Immortal display on the treasure screen
• Fixed an issue with movie previews while the Frostivus carousel was cycling during the treasure opening animation

For clarity, Frostivus Gift contents vary per account:

• For accounts shared with other users or services: a game ban
• For alt accounts used for smurfing: a game ban
• For main accounts associated with a banned smurf account: a piece of coal
• For all other accounts: free cosmetic items, with higher behavior score accounts receiving higher-tier items

[ 2023-12-15 06:51:37 CET ] [ Original post ]

Another Frostivus is upon us, and that means King Kringle has awakened from his hibernation under the wine-dark Blood Seas surrounding Frostivus Castle; sent his legions of abducted goblin-child toy miners to dig in his toy mines; hooked up his twin glowing red-eyed direwolves Lumpo and Rupertus to his bone sleigh; and is likely either on top of your house or inside of it right now. So if youre on his Nice List, prepare to have your frosty halls decked with new and returning Frostivus cosmetics, a ton of quality-of-life client features, new Dota Plus premium sets, and gameplay patch 7.35, all of which you can read all about right here. On the other hand, if youre on the Naughty List, weve got great news for everybody else and bad news for you, because this year is gonna be a bloodbath. You might remember back in September, we got out the ban hammer and permanently banned 90,000 smurf accounts. Since then, we've continued to invest in player behavior monitoring, on both the manual and automatic analysis fronts. Over the last few weeks, we've engaged in an even more aggressive ban wave, including many tens of thousands of smurf account bans today alone. At The International, some pro players reached out to us to talk about their smurf accounts. Those conversations have continued, and theres broad agreement amongst pros that banning pro smurf accounts is a win for Dota as a community: The rules should apply to everybody, and from now on they will. And smurfing isnt even the only naughty thing players are getting up to. Amongst other questionable choices, some bad actors are playing like jerks, ruining games and losing behavior score because of it, then hiring behavior score farmers to drive it back up. Regardless of how youve been naughty, we've been watching you (not while you're sleeping, calm down) and were cracking down on all of it. Punishments will be handed out for all of the above, including behavior score penalties and in serious cases, main account bannings. As weve said before, smurfing (and other negative behavior) makes matches worse, and we want to make sure your matches are as good as possible as we head into the new year. So wed like to wish everyone a Happy Frostivus Update! Except smurf accounts, who we assume will not enjoy the update as they choke on their richly-deserved coal-flavored just desserts. Bug Fixes:

• Fixed an issue where if a hero killed in Chronosphere dropped Gem of True Sight, the Gem's cooldown would remain frozen
• Fixed a rare crash with item combines
• Fixed an issue where if an ability with a frozen cooldown had its cooldown frozen again, it would unfreeze too early
• Fixed an issue where abilities with intrinsic buffs could fail to have them applied when purchasing Aghanim's Shard
• Fixed an issue where switching abilities (or gaining Aether Lens etc.) wouldn't update the cast range circle if it was already being displayed
• Fixed Chaos Knight's Chaos Bolt particles sometimes losing their location
• Fixed Dawnbreaker's Starbreaker providing pure damage immunity without Aghanim's Shard
• Fixed Earthshaker's Bindings of Deep Magma set to show the correct (new) particles for the new (10th Anniversary) style and to properly delete particles on expiration
• Fixed Hoodwink's Bushwhack cast reticule sometimes highlighting trees outside the area of effect
• Fixed some animation issues with Tusk's Walrus PUNCH!
• Fixed a bug where Vengeful Spirit's Magic Missile with Aghanim's Shard could bounce to invisible enemies immune to True Sight
• Fixed an issue with the Voodoo Restoration particles on Witch Doctor's Awaleb's Trundleweed Immortal weapon
• Fixed highlighting on the Neutral Item Slot to only highlight when there is at least one free token in the stash, rather than any item from any teammate
• Fixed an issue where casting an ability with Alt held down would also ping
• Fixed lifetime timers for wards and summoned units being clipped in the HUD
• Fixed talent descriptions sometimes being blocked by hotkey names
• Fixed Tower denies appearing as chat messages rather than as combat events
• Fixed stickers showing as available in Armory even though the capsule containing the stickers might not be available
• Fixed showing sticker capsules from ended events as purchasable
• Fixed Item Received popup not showing global items properly
• Fixed an issue with Play Unranked where ticking Show All Modes could make the section unusable
• Fixed sometimes showing pro players' Steam persona names instead of the correct names
• Fixed long names overflowing in History and Battle Stats pages
• Added an additional notification for Workshop custom game authors that have not yet updated their custom models away from the deprecated pre-ModelDoc format, as described in the 2022 Spring Cleaning update and the Dead Reckoning Update

[ 2023-12-14 23:47:07 CET ] [ Original post ]

'Twas Frostivus Eve, and all 'cross the map, The neutrals were quiet, their camps left unstacked. We'd gorged on a feast of bluehorn and spiced creep, And had just settled in for a peaceful night's sleep. When up on the roof, with a house-shaking thud A creature had landed, and sniffed for our blood. A sword could be heard being dragged 'cross the shingles; Then the chimney exploded, and in came King Kringle. His silhouette stalked through the splintered debris Of branches and cinders where'd once been our tree. He righted an armchair (still quietly smoldering) And sat down with three sacks he'd been up till now shouldering. "A DARK INCANTATION," his hollow voice boomed Like a sepulchral drum being banged in a tomb. "A SACK OF GIFTS PRESENT, A SACK OF GIFTS PAST, A SACK OF GIFTS TAKEN (BUT OFTEN BROUGHT BACK)." "Excuse me," I said, crawling out from the rubble, "The gift that I'd like, if it's not too much trouble: Please don't kill my children. Please don't kill my wife. We'd rather you left and spared everyone's life." He emptied a sack and adjusted his helm. "THIS FIRST SACK OF GIFTS IS UNKNOWN TO THIS REALM: THE NEMESIS CURSE, THE WHISPER OF DREAD, THE MOONLIGHT TIARA, AND MUCH MORE," he said. In the ensuing silence not a lone breath was drawn. I coughed to help jog him. "Well, please do go on." His gauntleted hand dumped sack two on our floor. It was full of new items! Wait, I'd seen these before... "SOME GIFTS I'VE IMPROVED, AND SOME I'VE DERANGED. ALL THAT NEED CONCERN YOU IS THAT THEY HAVE CHANGED. THE ORB OF CORROSION, ARCANE BOOTS, BLOODTHORN. THESE AND MORE I HAVE ALTERED SINCE LAST THEY WERE WORN." We looked through the items he'd spilled on the floor. "These are lovely," I told him. "But you'd hinted there's more?" "THE THIRD GIFT," he said as he grabbed the last sack, "IS MY FAVORITE KIND... THE GIFT I TAKE BACK." "Not Ring of Aquila! Please not Titan Sliver!" "Not Penta-Edged Sword!" I sobbed with a quiver. "I'M TAKING THEM ALL," he said with a laugh. "AND QUICKENING CHARM AND GOOD OL' QUARTERSTAFF." Two sacks were now empty; the third one was stuffed. He grabbed them and back up the chimney he huffed. He sprang to his bone sleigh and winked a goodbye. Then flew from the roof and tore open the sky. And we heard him exclaim, as he left the facilities "THE TORMENTOR AND ROSHAN SHALL HAVE NEW ABILITIES!"

[ 2023-12-14 04:31:49 CET ] [ Original post ]

After nearly a year of coordination and production, the multi-week, arena-sized monster that is The International 2023 has come to an exciting close. We've locked up Climate Pledge Arena, we've all seen enough of Spirit Breaker, and we've just shipped Gameplay Update 7.34e. Time for the Dota team to settle down for a long winter's nap, and... But hark! What's that sound in the festive distance? No, that jingling of sleigh bells you hear isn't early onset tinnitus. It's the magical year-end event we call Frostivus looming large on the December calendar, and arriving with a sack stuffed to bursting with new features, new cosmetics, and some surprises. "...and the Arcanas?" little Timmy asks hopefully, holding up his tiny Dickensian gruel bowl. Phew, this is awkward. No, Timmy, not yet. All cards on the table, the event surrounding the Arcanas this year has gained a few more moving parts than we initially planned. Enough that we haven't finished everything yet, and won't this year, but we're looking forward to releasing it in the next few months. And that's not even getting into all the other updates we've got planned, like... Hark again! We almost said too much. Suffice it to say, with TI2023 safely in the books, we've got a ton of stuff our Frostivus elves are furiously polishing to get ready for the new year. Until then: Merry Imminent Frostivus, everyone!

[ 2023-11-21 01:58:14 CET ] [ Original post ]

Congratulations to Team Spirit, Grand Champions at The International 2023 and just the second team ever to claim the Aegis twice. This fearsome squad dropped only two games the entire tournament finishing with a decisive 3-0 performance in the Grand Finals to secure their spot as the best Dota team in the world. The Road to The International - Group Stage The Road to The International began with a dominating 8-0 showing from Spirit, as they racked up 2-0 series wins over 9pandas, SMG, Entity, and Evil Geniuses in the Group Stage. The seeding round would be no different, as Team Spirit endured some early pickoffs from Shopify Rebellion in game one before marching away with another 2-0 series victory on their way to the Playoffs. The Road to The International - Playoffs There, they faced their first major test of the tournament, as Virtus.pro snatched a quick victory in game one to force Spirit onto their heels for a change. The following match was a bloody affair in which Spirit built and lost a sizeable lead before reclaiming momentum to force a game three. VP managed to keep the rubber match close for 30 minutes, despite never earning a lead, but after that Spirit took control choking out VP and sealing the series with a late-game team wipe to earn some well-deserved rest before taking their run to the main stage at Climate Pledge Arena. The International Team Spirit's first opponent on the main stage was the consistently-strong Team Liquid, who were looking to make their own deep run to the finals to erase a heartbreaking stretch of second-place results. Team Spirit harried Liquid's supports and bullied their cores in a game-one stomp, but Liquid fought back with a spectacular showing to take game two. Liquid then managed to scratch out a small lead by the middle of game three, but Spirit overcame a kill deficit to build their own insurmountable lead, taking the deciding match to set the stage for a clash with powerhouse LGD Gaming an intimidating lineup that had only dropped a single match of their own at that point in play. Game one was a 76-minute brawl. LGD was aggressive early, but Team Spirit held firm before starting to take control. LGD kept clawing back, but Spirit skewered their chances, handing LGD their first loss on the main stage. Game two was Spirit's from the outset, as they steadily built an advantage and forced a tap-out from LGD. After a disappointing showing in Singapore in 2022, Team Spirit showed they'd regained top form as they stormed into the Grand Finals. Their opponents: the dangerous Gaimin Gladiators, the squad that swept this year's Major tournaments and whose in-your-face early-game tactics had already shattered the hopes of so many lower bracket teams. Unfortunately for Gaimin and their fans, Team Spirit had their own plans to make short work of their foes they ran away with a relatively quick game one, building a huge gold and kill lead that left no avenue for comeback by GG. Game two proved a more back-and-forth contest, with Gaimin Gladiators earning a few small leads before Team Spirit broke through to completely dominate the late game and take a commanding 2-0 series lead. Not about to go down without a fight, Gaimin Gladiators managed to take hold of game three early. By 30 minutes, even Dota+ thought GG had a 95% chance to force a game four... but Team Spirit's movement, vision, and team coordination seized that 5% chance and turned it into a stunning comeback, bulldozing GG 3-0 in the Grand Finals to secure their second Aegis in three years and welcome their mid-laner Larl to the champions club. Through both incredible individual talent and stellar team play, Team Spirit cemented their place in Dota 2 history as the last team standing at The International 2023. As bearers of the ultimate symbol of victory, these names shall forever be inscribed upon the Aegis of Champions: 2023 - Team Spirit

• Illia "Yatoro" Muliarchuk
• Denis "Larl" Sigitov
• Magomed "Collapse" Khalilov
• Myroslav "Mira" Kolpakov
• Yaroslav "Miposhka" Naidenov

Looking Back If you missed any of the tournament, or just want to relive the incredible moments and plays, head over to the Dota 2 YouTube channel, where you can find replays of the entire tournament, including broadcast content from between the games. You can also find a stash of photos from the event over on the Dota 2 Instagram and Dota 2 flickr. We would like to thank all of the players, talent, and everyone in the Dota community for helping bring this celebration to life. The International is the crowning moment of the competitive season, and without everyones support, none of this would be possible. We hope you enjoyed this years tournament as much as we did. Celebrate the Champions Special Champion edition sticker capsules are now available for purchase for Team Spirit. Each capsule contains one sticker featuring Yatoro, Larl, Collapse, Mira, Miposhka, or Team Spirit. 50% of all sales goes directly to Team Spirit. The International Compendium Still have some challenges to complete and rewards to claim in The International 2023 Compendium? Don't panic. You've got two more weeks to hit your goals before the Compendium wraps up on November 16. Pull out some of your favorite new TI strats and you'll have things locked up in no time.

[ 2023-11-01 17:54:34 CET ] [ Original post ]

A truly epic Playoffs weekend has come to a close, and eight teams have clawed their way to a coveted spot at the main event: Team Spirit, Team Liquid, LGD Gaming and Azure Ray in the upper bracket, and Gaimin Gladiators, nouns, BetBoom Team and Virtus.pro in the lower bracket. Congratulations to all eight teams as they vie to capture the Aegis at The International only at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA, and now only a day away.

Watching The International Live

[h5]TI 2023 Schedule[/h5] The International Pre-show starts at 9:30 AM PDT on Friday, October 27th, with the Opening Ceremony starting at 10 AM and the first match soon after. Click here for the full TI 2023 schedule. [h5]Getting In[/h5] Doors open at the arena at 8 AM daily, two hours before Friday's 10 AM opening ceremony and Saturday's and Sunday's 10 AM first matches start. Be ready to scan your Ticketmaster pass to gain entry (you can save it to your Android/Apple phone wallet for convenience). Make sure you grab a daily wristband once you're in, so you can re-enter if you leave. [h5]Getting Around[/h5] Climate Pledge Arena is a pretty big place. If you're planning on attending in person, here's a handy Arena Guide to light your path. (Just a heads-up, their bag policy is pretty strict.) The Arena Guide also has plenty of helpful information with regards to accessibility options, parking and other info you might need getting around the venue, so be sure to give it a look before you go. [h5]Seating[/h5] Seating is General Admission you can sit in almost any available seat other than sections reserved for press and pros. [h5]Crimson Witness Treasure Drops[/h5] There are multiple swag bag stations inside the arena once you get in. Each pass holder can pick up one swag bag for the weekend by scanning their pass. Inside each bag is a commemorative badge that has the information, URL, and binding code to tie your Steam account for Crimson Witness drops. This years event-exclusive treasure includes updated Immortal items for Dark Seer, Underlord, Templar Assassin, Centaur Warrunner, Enchantress, Nature's Prophet, and Witch Doctor.
You'll get your one drop automatically upon binding the badge, and be eligible for drops the rest of the weekend whenever first blood is drawn in a match. The swag bag, being of necessity bag-shaped, is a carved-out exception to the arena's bag policy for re-entry. Customers will be able to re-enter the venue with it.

Watching The International Online

If you're one of the millions of Dota fans around the globe planning to watch The International online, check out the list below. From Twitch to YouTube to SteamTV, The International will be streamed on multiple platforms in multiple languages. [h5]English[/h5] Twitch | YouTube | SteamTV [h5]Chinese[/h5] Twitch | Bilibili | SteamTV [h5]Russian[/h5] Twitch | YouTube | SteamTV [h5]Spanish[/h5] Twitch | YouTube | Facebook | SteamTV

Cool, Anything Else?

If youd like to see how the top eight teams got to where they are in the standings, you can catch up on Playoffs matches here. We've also put up a gallery of images from Group Stage and Playoffs weekends.

Got It. Anything Else After That?

Nope, that's pretty much it. Go enjoy The International! We'll see you there.

[ 2023-10-27 01:10:27 CET ] [ Original post ]

Twenty teams entered Group Stage weekend. And now, four intense days, four eliminations, 57 godlike sprees, six rampages, 104 heroes picked, and 100 total matches later, eight teams now sit in the upper bracket and eight in the lower, with mere hours before the real fight begins. Thats right: Its Playoffs time. If you're a ticket holder, doors open at the Seattle Convention Centers Summit at 9 AM PDT on Friday, October 20th. The pre-show and livestream start at 9:30 AM PDT, with matches starting at 10 AM PDT. If you missed Group Stage last weekend and want to get caught up on which team to root for, which teams to watch out for, and which team the other teams better watch out for over Playoffs weekend, here's a YouTube playlist featuring insights into the playoff contenders. If you're a fan of supporting talent and/or spamming their voice lines in every match of Dota you play, weve got good news for you. Some talent missed the initial submission window, but luckily were able to get their content submitted during a new redundant backup emergency submission window we created just for them. This means there are some brand new bundles for talent that were missing from the initial set, and also some new lines for some existing talent. And dont think we forgot about one of The Internationals most popular traditions: Crimson Witness. This years event-exclusive treasure includes updated Immortal items for Dark Seer, Underlord, Templar Assassin, Centaur Warrunner, Enchantress, Nature's Prophet, and Witch Doctor. Youll automatically be granted one Treasure of the Crimson Witness simply by binding your Steam account to your pass for the Main Event at Climate Pledge Arena. By attending either Playoffs this weekend or The International next weekend, youll also have a chance to get a random Crimson Witness treasure drop whenever first blood is drawn in a match. See you this weekend!

[ 2023-10-19 23:24:38 CET ] [ Original post ]

We've fixed a number of issues leading up and during the first day of Group Stage:

• Fixed Earth Spirit being stuck in Rolling Boulder if Centaur Warrunner casts Work Horse while Earth Spirit is transforming
• Fixed a bad interaction between Kunkka X Marks the Spot and Impale
• Fixed some cases where players were unable to watch matches via DotaTV
• Fixed cases where in-game predictions weren't working
• Fixed Bingo square progress not being visible on client
• Fixed visual artifacts on some talent photos and stickers
• Fixed an issue where Roshan could go walkabout again
• Fixed Centaur Hoof Stomp wind-up being dispellable
• Fixed Invoker not restoring his own mana from EMP
• Fixed an issue where Kunkka X Marks the Spot could fail to return a unit with very high Status Resistance
• Fixed Lone Druid Spirit Bear receiving experience when using Midas
• Fixed Marci Sidekick not displaying correctly on client
• Fixed a server crash when using Muerta Parting Shot on a hero that is leashed to Lone Druid Spirit Bear with Grimstroke Soulbind
• Fixed Techies Mines triggering for but not damaging flying units
• Added a filter option for saved sets in the Armory
• Fixed two rare client crashes with dropped items
• Fixed retrieval of neutral items from stash sometimes returning another player's item
• Changed a number of settings including "Use Extra Large Minimap", "Quick Attack", etc. to be saved in Steam Cloud
• Fixed being unable to assign neutral slot and TP quickcast when using Advanced Quickcast Hotkeys
• Fixed "Dynamically Scale Hero Icons" option causing icons to flicker in size
• Fixed an issue where hero icons on the minimap could jitter
• Fixed various Predictions and Fantasy issues

[ 2023-10-13 06:15:17 CET ] [ Original post ]

The Road to The International is literally right around the metaphorical corner, and that means a lot of cool and exciting stuff is revving to life. There are more ways than ever to enjoy the matches, meet new people, and show off your fandom, so we've put it all together in a single post so you don't miss out on any of the fun.

Event Livestreaming

The start of Group Stage will be, let's be honest, barely controlled Dota chaos, with five simultaneous streams during the opening two days of Group Stage weekend to seed the tournament. But, starting this year, by this Saturday we'll be down to a single stream which should make the back half of Group Stage weekend a lot easier to watch online. And if you're planning to watch online, we've got options for you. From Twitch to YouTube to SteamTV, The Road to the International and The International will be streamed on multiple platforms in multiple languages, making it easier than ever to follow the journeys of all your favorite teams as they vie for the Aegis of Champions. English Twitch | YouTube | SteamTV Stream A Stream B Stream C Stream D Stream E Chinese Twitch | Bilibili | SteamTV Stream A Stream B Stream C Stream D Stream E Russian Twitch | YouTube | SteamTV Stream A Stream B Stream C Stream D Stream E Stream F Spanish Twitch | YouTube | Facebook | SteamTV Stream A Stream B Stream C Stream D Stream E Not seeing your language represented? Don't worry! While the above links represent the official broadcasts, we understand Dota is played by folks everywhere around the world, and we've also handed out 15 broadcast licenses for other languages, so check in with your local communities to find out the best way to get online and watch. Lastly, everyone in the Dota community is of course welcome to join in on the streaming fun if you're able and interested. We only ask that you follow our community streaming guidelines.

Viewing Party Signups

From bars, LAN cafes, movie theaters and even private homes, there's gonna be plenty of opportunities to get in on a "pubstomp" viewing party starting with the Playoffs weekend and throughout The International itself. We're even planning to include viewing party footage live during the final weekend of the event, so if you want to connect with other fans, experience amazing matches in a fun group atmosphere, and be momentarily famous, the time to sign up is now. If you're feeling ambitious and want to throw your own viewing party, here's a list of organizer guides from Barcraft on how to host an event:

• English - Viewing Party Organizer's Guide
• Spanish - Gua para organizadores de fiestas de visualizacin
• Russian -
• Polish - Przewodnik Organizatora Pubstompw
• Portuguese - Guia do Organizador de festas de exibio

The Secret Shop is Open for Business

The International 2023 Secret Shop has a little something for everybody interested in showing off their TI fandom. Looking to measure your mouse movement more accurately? We've got mousepads. Feeling cold and thirsty? We've got hoodies and tumblers. In the market for some mousepads, hoodies and tumblers but not sure how to carry it all around? Unfortunately, science has yet to invent a method of no, just kidding. We've even got tote bags. Check out the shop here.

[ 2023-10-12 05:02:56 CET ] [ Original post ]

The Road to The International's Group Stage weekend officially starts this Thursday at 10am PST. Players have been arriving in Seattle all week, preparing themselves for what promises to be an exciting and with Group Stage eliminations now on the table, especially tense round of match-ups. In this year's Group Stage format, four groups of five teams will play round-robin games over two days, with the bottom team in each group getting eliminated. Then, the second half of Group Stage begins, with head-to-head matches between the remaining 16 teams. Victory in these final matches determine placement for Playoffs weekend: The winning teams will enter Playoffs in the Upper Bracket, the losing teams in the Lower Bracket. Here are this year's groups:

[ 2023-10-11 02:28:35 CET ] [ Original post ]

This years talent has officially been announced. Where? In the Talent tab of the Compendium. Are you back? Great. Were assuming you went and stared at the portraits for a while and eventually thought to yourself Staring is great, but I wish there were even more I could do to support the talent. Well, heres more good news: Talent sticker bundles are now available with 50% of the proceeds going directly to the talent. There are 4 types of bundles (which sounds complicated, but really isnt when you take the extra effort to break it all down into bullet points):

• Standard Bundle: Standard Sticker = $0.99
• Glitter Bundle: Glitter Sticker + Voiceline = $4.99
• Holo Bundle: Holo Sticker + Voiceline + Autograph Rune = $9.99
• Gold Bundle: Gold Sticker + Voiceline + Autograph Rune + Voiceline 2 = $19.99

In the past, one complicating factor would be figuring out when the voice lines would go away. The answer this year is simple: Never. Voice lines are now permanent, making them quite possibly the only thing in this fragile, fleeting life that lasts forever.

[ 2023-10-10 03:22:59 CET ] [ Original post ]

Patch 7.34d is out now. You can check the notes here. Over the last few days we've addressed several gameplay issues:

• Fixed an area above the Radiant fountain that heroes could get stuck in
• Fixed Player Perspective not sometimes working correctly when spectating
• Fixed several issues with Illusions and hotkeys and control groups
• Fixed Quick Attack not working correctly when clicking on the top bar of the HUD
• Fixed clicking the Lotus Pool multiple times in quick succession interrupting the channeling of the lotus pool
• Fixed inconsistent channel bar updates when interacting with the Lotus Pool
• Fixed Scan button not showing remaining charges if it is not full
• Fixed the cooldown of duplicate items in inventory like Faerie Fire sometimes getting stuck.
• Fixed Twin Gates particle effects sometimes revealing usage to the enemy by playing a particle on the last known hero position
• Fixed Blade Mail not working correctly on Nyx Assassin
• Fixed Lotus Orb reflect interaction with Channeled spells if it was applied by an ally
• Fixed Specialist Array applying bonus Crackshot damage when there is only one target
• Fixed Giant's Ring effects being visible to enemies when the wearer is invisible. Added a debuff icon when receiving damage from an enemy Giant's Ring
• Fixed using Eul's Scepter on a Debuff Immune unit leading them to get stuck
• Fixed Arc Warden Tempest Double not preserving both charges of Hand of Midas when re-summoned
• Fixed Arc Warden Tempest Double receiving experience from creeps denied by enemies
• Fixed Bounty Hunter Friendly Shadow Shard upgrade costing too much mana
• Fixed Dawnbreaker Starbreaker not putting Harpoon on cooldown whereas it did for Echo Sabre
• Fixed Dawnbreaker Solar Guardian sometimes getting cancelled if the target ally goes out of world
• Fixed Death Prophet fear interrupting channeling spells through Debuff Immunity
• Fixed Ember Spirit only able to cast Sleight of Fist to the right side while traveling in Fire Remnant
• Fixed Enchantress Little Friends not being blocked by Linkens Sphere
• Fixed Invoker's EMP shard effect ignoring collisions and allowing to get units stuck to each other
• Fixed Kunkka Torrent overriding the target's animations, even if they are debuff immune
• Fixed Lich Chain Frost On Death talent display on HUD - the buff icon will now only display when you have the talent, and now has a tooltip
• Fixed Lone Druid Spirit Bear Owner not being able to disassemble items on the Bear
• Fixed the interaction of Luna's Aghanim's Shard with Silver Edge and Shadow Blade.
• Fixed Mars Spear of Mars skewering Lone Druid's Spirit Bear
• Fixed a crash caused by Monkey King mischief which occured when revealing a Monkey King Tree Disguise along with other units at same time
• Fixed Monkey King Level 25 Jingu Mastery required hits talent not applying to summoned soldiers
• Fixed Monkey King Wukong's Command Aghanim's Scepter upgrade not working when Fur Army is off cooldown
• Fixed Muerta Parting Shot's target's physical form being able to act if it receives debuff immunity
• Fixed Puck Dream Coil being affected by Status Resistance
• Fixed Puck Dream Coil effect being removed early if an enemy was affected by two separate dream coils
• Fixed Queen of Pain Sonic Wave damage not being applied fully if cast on a target affected by Pulverize
• Fixed Queen of Pain Sonic Wave sometimes dealing an extra instance of damage, and incorrectly rounding when duration is affected by Status Resistance
• Fixed Sand King Sand Storm Blind/Slow effect staying in the location of the initial cast instead of moving
• Fixed Slark Pounce applying to Lone Druid's Spirit Bear
• Fixed Templar Assassin sometimes getting stuck in Meld invisibility if the attack target was destroyed
• Fixed Treant Protector losing Nature's Guise buff when taking damage while walking on Nature's Grasp. Now has same behavior as when walking in trees
• Fixed Troll Warlord being sometimes being controllable during Battle Trance
• Fixed Vengeful Spirit receiving Fountain Invulnerability if she swaps places with her Aghanim's Scepter illusion outside of the Fountain
• Fixed the interaction of Vengeful Spirit's Magic Missile shard with Refreshing and Reflection
• Fixed Warlock Chaotic Offering Aghanims Scepter upgrade creating golems with non-reduced stats if Warlock moves his scepter into the backpack mid-cast
• Fixed Shard sometimes causing Weaver Shukuchi invisibility to be dispelled, in particular with the Level 25 +1 Geminate Attack talent
• Fixed Windrunner sometimes canceling attacks when casting windrun after Focus Fire with Aghanim's Scepter
• Fixing Wraith King getting bombarded with "Can't Attack" messages if one of his skeletons gets disarmed
• Fixed Zeus Lightning Hands being affected by dispels
• Fixed Mirana Level 25 talent listing incorrect value for Starstorm bonus damage

[ 2023-10-05 23:40:41 CET ] [ Original post ]

We're excited to release the International Compendium for The International 2023. Because this is a new shape to previous years Compendiums, we wanted to walk you through what it is, how it works, and why we built it. As we described a few months back, looking at Dota's history made it clear that Battle Passes had steadily grown to consume all the content in a given year, and were inhibiting our ability to ship creative things throughout the year. We wanted to fix this, and so made a deliberate choice several months ago to ship new things more often in a wider variety of forms. This year has been full of experiments: We released a brand new player behavior system, free items to celebrate the 10th Anniversary, a number of gameplay patches, a collection of community sets, and more. This Compendium is another example of something new.

Event-Focused Features, Event-Focused Rewards

Every Dota update has a variety of goals and part of the work of designing and building an update is choosing where to put the emphasis. An update can be focused on delivering cosmetic content or refining balance. An update can try to generate the largest prize pool possible. Instead of these goals, we chose to focus this update more narrowly: To elevate the players, the teams, and the artistry that is high-level Dota played at The International. We focused entirely on creating a set of activities to make TI more fun while games were going on, and another set of activities to make TI more fun when games weren't going on. And so that's what this year's Compendium is: a collection of challenges that we've built around the pro players and the event itself. We've brought back and improved some old favorites like Fantasy and Predictions. We're also introducing some new activities, ranging from the light-hearted (Bingo) to the seriously formidable (The Road to the International Challenge). Everything you'll accomplish through the Compendium earns you progress towards rewards. Like the Compendium challenges, all the rewards this year are built around the players and the event. There's an International 2023 HUD, permanent chatwheel lines, and a physical collector's Aegis, along with lots of new content for your Profile Showcase (see below), including team and player stickers.

Something For Everyone

In line with the goals we established earlier this year, we've been intentional about ensuring that every update we ship has something for all Dota players, whether that's new gameplay or new features. This update is no different: If, like many, you're a huge fan of watching the spectacle of the International but aren't familiar with the old legends of Arteezy on a cliff, or Emo's research into the deep lore and many varied uses of the question mark, that's alright, too we've got stuff in this update for you as well. This update also includes the Profile Showcase, free and available now to all players. Whether you're proud of your record, your in-game fashion sense, or that one time you won a game on Invoker, we've created a canvas where you can show off the parts of your Dota experience you value the most. We could describe how cool it is all day, but since a picture is worth a thousand words, we've put together a whole update page: go take a look at the pictures.

Onward

We're already working on future updates with different focuses and we know you're excited to learn more about the next big patch, and the next set of arcanas, and everything else we're working on but that's for after the champions claim the Aegis. For now, Seattle welcomes a return of the finest players in the world, and we can't wait. We'll see you on the Road to the International.

[ 2023-09-27 21:15:09 CET ] [ Original post ]

Invitations have been sent, plane tickets have been reserved, and our old friends the soundproof booths are undergoing their final maintenance and inspections: In just a few short weeks the first teams arrive in Seattle for The International. Most of the tickets have been sold: Tickets for the Road to the International (Oct 20-22) are completely sold out, and only about a thousand remain for The International (Oct 27-29). As TI approaches, we have a couple announcements (and reminders of past announcements):

• Pubstomps: For as long as there have been Dota tournaments, there have been Dota pubstomps: opportunities to gather with friends and fans and watch together. This year, for the first time, we're planning on including some of the pubstomps from around the world live in the TI broadcast. We'll be back closer to the event to talk more about how this will work and ask interested pubstomps to register.
• Short Film Contest: We had a record number of entries this year. We've narrowed the ninety submitted films down to about twenty that will be available for viewing and voting in the client from 9/29 through 10/9. The top ten entries selected by the community will be shown during The International, where we'll also announce the overall winners.
• Cosplay Contest: Sign-ups for this year's cosplay contest are open until midnight CST on Sunday, 10/1. SteelSeries is sponsoring this year's contest, so in addition to $20,000 USD of cash prizes, winners also get a variety of SteelSeries gear. (And, as a reminder, you don't need to be a ticket holder to enter: If you're selected as a top-ten finalist, you automatically get three-day passes for yourself and one guest.)

For those of you joining us: We can't wait to welcome you to the Seattle Convention Center's Summit Building and Climate Pledge Arena as we once again follow the best Dota team in the world on their path to the Aegis. For everyone who'll be following along from home, we're looking forward to releasing the new International Compendium next week.

[ 2023-09-23 21:45:33 CET ] [ Original post ]

Between emoji-encoded patch notes, our 10-Year Anniversary celebration, and massive updates to Dota's Armory and behavior system and of course The International rapidly approaching there's a lot happening both in and out of the lanes. Plus, we're already hard at work on more updates to come, which means we're thinking about new community treasures to help fill out that aforementioned Armory. To that end, the Dota team would like to invite all workshop contributors to dream up some new sets for any of your favorite heroes. Submissions are already open, and we're looking forward to seeing your full craft on display. This round of submissions also welcomes designs for Muerta, Crystal Maiden's Conduit of the Blueheart Persona and the Exile Unveiled Phantom Assassin Persona, which are all now included in the workshop. We request that all submissions be on the Dota 2 Workshop by the end of the day on November 26th, 2023 PDT. Please make sure to mark your work with the "Fall 2023" tag when tendering items to the Workshop to ensure they aren't overlooked. Please note that any unreleased "Spring 2023" submissions already on the workshop will also be considered for this round of selections. As always, please avoid concepts involving human skulls, blood, and gore. We'd like to remind all Dota fans to regularly visit the Workshop and vote through the Queue to ensure your voices are heard in the polling process.

[ 2023-09-23 00:24:37 CET ] [ Original post ]

We started the Dota Pro Circuit in 2017 to answer a question that was coming up more and more frequently: How do you earn an invite to The International? Up until then, invitations were driven by a handful of regional qualifiers and golden ticket invites from Valve. Distribution of these invitations created an exciting moment every year for fans, but it was hard for pro players (and their fans) to know the exact path to The International. Understanding that every invitation system has trade-offs, we set out to create a system with more clarity and transparency. When it came to that one limited goal, we succeeded. The DPC demystified the invitation criteria, and made it easier for pros to understand their path to The International. Unfortunately, the DPC brought with it a set of rules and regulations, and those have come with a cost thats become clearer to us over time: The world of competitive Dota has grown less exciting, less varied, and ultimately much less fun. By existing as the only official league, the DPC has a stranglehold on the event calendar for the year and what it's filled with. Event organizers are innovating less, because that's effectively what we've been asking them to do: Instead of competing for viewers and players by producing compelling and inventive tournaments, organizers now compete for compliance with Valves long list of rigid requirements (team count, broadcast languages, event format, and more). Relaxing those requirements doesn't help. No matter how well-intentioned our event specifications, or the actions of the event organizers in meeting them, it distracts from what the goals of these events used to be: showcasing Dota in the most entertaining way possible, enticing players to participate and the audience to watch. The best world is the one where event organizers arent competing for our attention, but for yours. Before we introduced these constraints, the world of competitive Dota was healthier, more robust and more varied than the one we have now. Events used to be less rote and more creative, and there was more room in the calendar for them. Everything was open for exploration: event length and themed venues and team participation and even the basic assumptions of tournament design. There was a beautiful unregulated insanity to it all casual house parties and oyster prize pools coexisted alongside the Dota Asia Championships and one-off invitationals. It would be too simplistic to say that the slow drift of the Dota competitive scene away from this focus on fun and creativity towards the sterile, near-monoculture of today is entirely the fault of the DPC, but the DPC has generated significant pressure and incentives that led us here. The Dota community has decades of grassroots experience coming up with innovative and entertaining events, and right now the DPC is getting in the way. With that in mind, we're ending the Dota Pro Circuit: 2023 will be the final DPC season. Competitive Dota predates the DPC by many years and will continue long after. The International will continue as well we're already working on The International 2024, and next year we'll be talking more about how invitations to that event will work. But for now, we're going to return our focus to this year's event which, unbelievably, is only four short weeks away.

[ 2023-09-14 18:03:45 CET ] [ Original post ]

Welcome back to Between the Lanes, a blog feature where we let members of our development team walk through some of the challenges, bugfixes, and occasional happy accidents we encounter while working on a game as unique as Dota, and an event as unique as The International. The International is an unbelievably huge endeavor, watched by millions of people around the world. Its easy to forget that the first ever TI was a modest, honestly pretty unrecognizable event held at Gamescom 2011 in Cologne, Germany, and took place in a trade show booth. In honor of TIs humble beginnings, we decided to dedicate this installment of Between the Lanes to an often forgotten, rarely celebrated (and occasionally very poorly ventilated) piece of equipment thats been with us since the very beginning, and ever since (except last year): the soundproof booth.
From TI1, we knew wed need booths with sufficient insulation so the players wouldn't overhear anything from the crowd or casters thatd give them an unfair advantage during the match. Back then, that was the only requirement of the soundproof booths: They needed to be soundproof. And because the first TI was so small, there wasnt that much audio slamming the booth at any given time. But those early booths fulfilled their one requirement: none of the pros could hear anything. Of course, they failed utterly in every other area, which meant that, by the time future TIs rolled around, we needed them to do a lot more.
The first TI was a real learning experience in general for us. The desks the pros were playing on ended up being too narrow and too high. So the players had to sit on stools with their elbows hanging off the edge of the desk, which it turns out is just about the worst way to play DOTA. We also had these enormous PCs that Nvidia had lent us, and wed placed them into a series of cabinets under the players. These cabinets, it turned out, were unventilated. The Nvidia PCs ran unventilated for seven days straight. It was so hot in those cabinets, when you opened the doors you could smell the insulation on the wires melting. Amazingly, they never stopped working all week. (It's entirely possible the only reason they didn't overheat was because one of the players accidentally spilled some ice water into the cabinets.)
So now we had a second booth requirement for subsequent TIs: Air conditioning. It turned out that five PCs, five monitors, five humans and various lighting rigs, all sealed in an insulated unventilated box, generates a LOT of heat. Being able to reduce that heat was both essential and non-trivial.
Another new requirement wed never considered: Reflection. The very original booths were rectangular pods that abutted each other, face-to-face. The glass surfaces were flat on the front and the back. So when players were sitting in the playing position, their screens would reflect off of the glass behind them, and the opponent directly opposite them could pretty clearly see the reflection of their screen. We discovered that problem very quickly. Our immediate high tech solution: tape a bunch of promotional T-shirts to the glass between the players to block the reflections.
Going forward into the next decade of TIs, we abandoned the T-Shirt solution and fixed the problem with booth design and positioning. By the time TI5 rolled around, and with no false modesty, wed gotten pretty good at the basics. Sound-dampening: check. Better lighting: check. Ventilation: check. Pink noise in the booth: check. Solving the dozen or so immediate problems that kept cropping up during the first few TIs meant we could finally stop putting out fires and focus on making the booth better. It was finally time to tackle a long-standing problem: the booths were a huge pain in the ass to assemble. The TI2-4 booths took a really long time to put together. They were ungodly heavy and hard to manage. It took a small crane to put the roof on, not to mention 12-15 hours of build time.
TI2
TI3
TI4 For an event as big as TI, with so many moving pieces, that can be a problem. Everythings on a pretty tight schedule. The second the stage is ready for them, those booths need to be moved up onstage and put together, fast. Once theyre assembled, you have to very quickly get the lighting in them, the PCs, the chairs, booth cameras, microphones and team communications set before any testing can begin. The faster you get the booths up and running, the more time you have to test the setup. So the biggest innovation between the TI4 and TI5 booths was how speedily the TI5 version could be assembled onstage with the clock ticking.

Composed of seven sections, each one is mounted on wheels for easy positioning once forklifted onto the stage, attached to the one another via a coffin lock system. With these innovations, the booths were able to be fully assembled in under five hours. As the events got more elaborate, so did the challenges, and that meant more advanced techniques in booth design. The TI2-4 booths only had a single glass wall. But the fifth TI was going to take place in the round, on a circular stage with 360 views; so now the booths needed to be transparent on all sides, so the audience could see the action.
With the audiences getting larger and louder, and the booth walls now being entirely made of glass, sound-proofing became a legitimate challenge. The new walls would now be constructed of multiple layers of glass, with argon gas in between the layers. The glass layers were different thicknesses, and not exactly parallel to each other, which helped dampen the sound waves. (We also upgraded to optically transparent museum quality glass, which is much better for filming through. It has so few imperfections that its essentially transparent to the lens.)
By the time wed perfected the booths for TI5, the total price tag for each one was over $200,000. (All that argon wasnt cheap.) The irony is that, over the course of six Internationals, wed managed to engineer an essentially perfect sound booth which we then had to put in dry dock, because it turns out they couldn't be shipped internationally. How did we learn this? By shipping them internationally to the Frankfurt Major in 2015 and destroying them in the process. We had to repair and rebuild them on-site in Germany. It was a huge hassle. The booths are capable of a lot, but theyre just not designed for long haul travel.
We continued to iterate over the next several years, doing gradual but significant improvements to player comfort, booth lighting and other incremental changes. By the time we arrived at last years TI in Singapore, we had accumulated a decade of experience with sound dampening, and this gave us the confidence to try a new approach. We decided to eliminate the booths entirely, and solve the sound problem with noise-canceling headphones, earbuds, and the acoustic design of the arena. This meant we could maintain the competitive integrity that the booths provided, while optimizing for all the things that the booths historically made difficult. Something a lot of people don't realize is that pro Dota players don't simply wake up and walk onto an event stage. They have to warm up just like any athlete. They also prefer their tools of the trade keyboard, mouse, headset worn out just the way they like them, in just the right spot. With booths, this meant a challenging set of steps where player equipment was constantly being stripped out of the play area so new gear could be carried in and set up at the last second. This made it difficult for players to enjoy a pre-game warm-up with their equipment when a TI event coordinator was trying to pry their keyboards from them to race it over for a booth setup. A boothless set-up with four rotating sets of PCs completely removed these issues, which resulted in a streamlined set-up, takedown and speed of play an improvement appreciated by the pro players.
But sound-dampening is simply too important a trade-off. And despite our efforts put into the acoustic design of the arena, we underestimated the difficulty in bringing the sound-dampening up to our standards. Do we think a boothless event is an experiment worth pursuing again? Absolutely. There were real advantages, for the players and the spectators. But not until we have absolute confidence in our success. What matters is that were heading in the right direction: Towards something better, faster, more enjoyable for the pros competing, and more exciting for us watching. Until then, were happy to bring back the classic TI5 soundproof booths out of storage in Kent, WA, to once again grace the main stage at The International 2023.

[ 2023-09-12 00:12:51 CET ] [ Original post ]

Patch 7.34c is out now. You can check the notes here. Oracle saw too far into the future. That is now fixed. Over the last few days we've addressed several gameplay issues:

• Fixed an issue where using Armlet could lead to double death bounties
• Fixed Soul Ring not removing temporary mana at the end of its buff duration
• Fixed enemy flagbearer creeps sometimes not showing their banners
• Fixed shield rune not being visible on enemy units until they attack or get attacked
• Fixed Ion Shell sometimes not being visible
• Fixed Terrorblade illusions appearing the same as the real Terrorblade
• Fixed buffs like Haste, God's Strength, and Fire Remnant not showing on the status bar of heroes
• Fixed backdoor protection not being shown as a buff on towers nor the shield icon next to their health
• Fixed the invisibility effect not showing on enemy heroes under a friendly Sentry Ward
• Fixed Haste rune not showing as a buff on the status bar or being shown visually on the hero
• Fixed Pudge Rot being invisible
• Fixed an issue where Rubick stole Death Pact for free when stealing Skeleton Walk from Clinkz
• Fixed Lone Druid's Spirit Bear counting towards Monkey King's Jinggu Mastery stacks
• Fixed Lone Druid's Spirit Bear death counting towards permanent stacks for Axe, Necrophos, Slark, Lion, and Tidehunter
• Fixed Desolator gaining damage when killing Spirit Bear
• Fixed Spirit Bear attacks counting as Hero attacks when attacking Clinkz Skeletons, Lich Ice Spire, Phoenix Supernova, Pugna Nether Ward, Tidehunter Dead in the Water anchor, Undying Tombstone, Zeus Nimbus.
• Fixed Spirit Bear death refreshing Axe Culling Blade and lowering Windranger Focus Fire cooldown with Level 25 talent
• Fixed Lone Druid Spirit Bear displayed as the unit name on the Minimap
• Fixed Tormentor not granting Spirit Bear a Shard if Lone Druid already has one, and not allowing allies to get Tormentor gold bounty if all allies already have the Shard
• Fixed Tormentor particles sometimes showing in fog of war
• Fixed a bug where inventory item icons would sometimes disappear when dragging them
• Fixed a number of items' ability effects failing to equip in the Armory/Loadout
• Fixed some free event reward items not showing up in the Armory
• Fixed an issue saving the Taunt slot on custom sets
• Fixed the default global light and shadow colors on the Autumn terrain
• Fixed a display-only bug where certain magic resistance and physical resistance percentage values were being incorrectly rounded down a point below their actual values
• Fixed a display-only bug where units with zero health or mana regeneration values would display as negative zero due to network-encoding quantization effects
• Fixed a crash in Workshop Tools

[ 2023-09-09 01:51:09 CET ] [ Original post ]

We know what youre thinking: Youve only got three treasures remaining to get all the 10th Anniversary Rewards except youve been at three treasures remaining for days now. Theres no end in sight. Youve played core. Youve played support. Youve played mid. (Once you even tried jungling.) Nothing. Three weeks just isnt enough time to get all of those 10th Anniversary Rewards. You know who agrees with you? Gabe Newell. You know whos fired if we dont extend the event so he can get his Ursa set? According to Gabe: us. So were happy and relieved and still employed to announce that the end date of the 10th Anniversary event is now September 18th.

[ 2023-09-07 18:34:29 CET ] [ Original post ]

Since releasing The Summer Client Update we've addressed a number of issues:

• Fixed a bug that would appear to allow you to commend/dislike the same player multiple times in postgame
• Fixed an issue that would sometimes cause behavior score or communication score to get set to 0 incorrectly (the affected accounts have had their appropriate scores restored)
• Re-added the ability to rotate your hero with mousewheel in the Armory and pregame
• Re-added the ability to demo custom terrains
• In games where the majority of connected players have a behavior score too low to allow them to pause the game, those players will now be able to unpause if the game has been paused for at least 5s
• Added persona selector to pregame loadout
• Added slot headings to pregame loadout
• Re-introduced Hero Relics into the shard shop
• Disabled rebundling for items with unlocked styles, or which unpack with dynamic gems
• Owned world items can now be demoed through the item details popup
• Improved the display of chat wheels in the new Armory
• Commending a player no longer prints a chat message every time (to prevent post-game commend sprees from pushing all actual chat offscreen)
• Added a new, distinct sound for disliking a player
• Fixed grouping by item type in the All Items tab in the Armory
• Fixed announcer packs not loading properly when entering pregame
• Fixed places in the new Armory where fonts would sometimes display at an incorrect size
• Fixed an issue that would sometimes cause dead units to not stay dead (Undying, Spirit Bear, Wraith King)
• Fixed multikill banners not being accessible in the new Armory
• Fixed an issue that would cause the game to change monitors when running in fullscreen on multi-monitor displays
• Fixed Dark Seer's "More Than Mental Mass" taunt not playing sounds
• Fixed Phoenix's Crimson Dawn set only changing the appearance of the head instead of the full set
• Fixed server crashes involving abilities from Dark Seer, Razor, and Hoodwink
• Fixed a client crash when displaying certain tooltips (including Tranquil Boots)
• Fixed custom game JavaScript support
• Fixed Hammer crashing on startup
• Fixed a crash when returning to the dashboard after playing a game
• Fixed some over-bright rendering in Vulkan when color-correction post-processing was enabled
• Fixed a crash in the Vulkan renderer on Linux
• Fixed a crash on Linux GPUs with low memory
• Fixed fullscreen flickering on multi-monitor Linux systems
• Fixed a crash on MacOS versions older than 10.15
• Fixed a hang on MacOS when purchasing certain items in the Armory
• Fixed a particle crash on older Windows machines without SSE4.1 support
• Fixed terrain sometimes displaying incorrectly (or being invisible) on low-spec Windows machines
• Fixed a particle rendering error with Phoenix's Solar Gyre
• Fixed display of owned Kill Streak Effect in the Shard Shop
• Fixed incorrect items sometimes appearing under the Tools section in the Shard Shop
• Fixed some cosmetic particle effects not showing properly when previewing items in the Loadout or in the Armory (Void Spirit weapon particles, for example)
• Fixed summons appearing next to heroes in postgame
• Fixed Dota Plus quest to commend players not correctly counting all commends
• Fixed a server crash when players were spectating under certain conditions
• Fixed a rare courier-related server crash in Turbo
• Fixed an issue where using Armlet could cause a unit to behave oddly on death (for example, give death bounty twice, or in Wraith King's case, be teleported to the fountain on Reincarnation)

[ 2023-09-02 04:56:47 CET ] [ Original post ]

Today, we permanently banned 90,000 smurf accounts that have been active over the last few months. Smurf accounts are alternate accounts used by players to avoid playing at the correct MMR, to abandon games, to cheat, to grief, or to otherwise be toxic without consequence. Additionally, we have traced every single one of these smurf accounts back to its main account. Going forward, a main account found associated with a smurf account could result in a wide range of punishments, from temporary adjustments to behavior scores to permanent account bans. As we said earlier this year in our blog post about cheating, and as we said earlier this week in our Summer Client Update, and as we will continue to say: Dota is a game best enjoyed when played on an even field. The quality of the people in a given match are what makes a match good. Were invested in making sure your matches are as good as possible, and smurfing makes matches worse. As always, if you suspect someone of smurfing in your game, use the in-game reporting options to flag them. This will help us continue to track offenders and gather data used to inform our anti-smurf efforts moving forward.

[ 2023-09-01 16:52:43 CET ] [ Original post ]

New Player Behavior System, New Rendering Features, and New Armory

Summer is hurtling toward its inevitable, pumpkin spiced end, and were seeing it off in style with a whole bunch of pretty sweet quality of life improvements. Ill be the judge of that, youre probably saying, eyes squinted in skeptical fashion. Well, how would you like to be the judge of not just blog posts, but real people? Like an actual judge. Because we've built a new player behavior and reporting system from the ground up to enable much better judging, and much better games. Plus, just like in the allegory of Platos cave, you will now be able to see the shadows of clouds as they pass overhead. How is this possible? The copyright on the collected works of Plato has now just lapsed. Weve also included a few other cool new rendering features inspired by, but not directly copied from, other pre-modern thinkers. Lastly, we've torn the armory apart and completely rebuilt it to make it easier for you to do, well, everything with your cosmetic items. Epiloguely, were also shipping a Collectors Cache to show all this new stuff off. Honestly, blog posts were simply not designed to convey this much exciting information, so weve assembled an update page with all the details.

Dota Plus Fall Update

As much as we all love playing Dota in sweaty rooms with sunny glares shining off our screens, the capricious gods of weather (or whoever decides these things) demand that our brief summer respite comes to a sudden but predictable end. Meaning that along with everything else, it's also time for the next seasonal release for Dota Plus the Fall 2023 Dota Plus update for those of you keeping track at home set to begin on September 1st.

Updated Seasonal Quests & Guild Rewards

The update comes with a new set of Dota Plus quests to shore up your shard stash offering up to 115,200 shards over the course of the season. Guild rewards have also been updated, making new emoticons, sprays, and chat wheels available to high-scoring guilds. [table] [tr] [th]Guild Tier[/th] [th]Rewards[/th] [/tr] [tr] [td]Silver[/td] [td]

• Emoticon - cozy_courier
• Emoticon - lancer_sour
• Emoticon - party_phoenix

[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]Gold[/td] [td]

• Spray - Keeper of the Light - Give Mana
• Spray - Shadowfiend - Shrug
• Spray - Arc Warden - Stab

[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]Platinum[/td] [td]

• Chat Wheel - "Holy Moly!"
• Chat Wheel - "? ? ? ."
• Chat Wheel - "3, 2, 1, aaaadios!"

[/td] [/tr] [/table]

The Days Ahead

The International is just around the corner, and the final qualified teams will soon be decided. To kick off the celebration ahead of all the action in Seattle, we've got another update in the works tied closely to the event that we'll release in late September. We can hardly wait to cheer on the epic Dota to come. Finally, to cram a bit more Dota into this blog, we wanted to highlight some of the changes and fixes from the last few weeks that are also shipping today:

• New: Bounty rune spawn locations now show on the minimap before the horn using desaturated icons.
• New: Added an option to rebind the Alternative Cast Ability switch key under the Advanced Hotkeys Interface tab.
• New: Optimized Dota's network traffic. Dota will now use a little less bandwidth all the time, and a lot less bandwidth sometimes (for example, in illusion-heavy gameplay).
• Fixed Invoker Wex sometimes granting the wrong amount of mana regeneration
• Fixed Allied Heroes being able to refresh a Hand of Midas that doesn't belong to them
• Fixed Wraith King skeletons sometimes ignoring Wraithfire Blast when selecting their target
• Fixed Spirit Breaker having an infinite shield when taking the level 25 talent
• Fixed Riki's Level 25 Right Talent not displaying the proper cooldown reduction
• Fixed being able to blink to one specific location off the top left corner of the map
• Fixed various tooltip issues with Invoker's Ghost Walk
• Fixed universal heroes not showing up correctly in Ability draft UI tooltips
• Fixed Overwhelming Blink doing 100 damage over six seconds instead of 100% of the caster's strength over 6 seconds
• Fixed Windranger's Agh's upgrade invisibility effect not visually applying for allies

[ 2023-08-30 21:36:48 CET ] [ Original post ]

The International is fast approaching, and for those of you planning on going, we wanted to give you some important dates so you can start planning your trip. Tickets to join the audience live at The International 2023 in Seattle, WA are going on sale August 25th, 2023. Whether youre planning on attending in person, or hopping on with millions of viewers from around the world to watch our livestream broadcast, join us in cheering on the best Dota teams on the planet as they battle it out for the Aegis. Like we posted earlier this month, The International Dota 2 Championships will be getting split into two distinct phases this year, over the course of three action-packed weekends: The Road to the International, encompassing Group Stage (October 12th-15th) and Playoffs (October 20th-22nd); and The International itself (October 27th-29th). Both the Playoffs and The International will take place in front of a live audience this year. In an effort to minimize confusion due to the new naming scheme, tickets for each of the events will go live on separate dates. Sales are scheduled to go live on Ticketmaster as follows: The International 2023 at Climate Pledge Arena

• Tickets will go on sale August 25th at 10 AM Pacific Time on Ticketmaster
• Tickets will be sold as a three-day pass for the full event, priced at $699 USD + Fees per pass
• Attendees who bind their Steam account to their pass will be granted one Treasure of the Crimson Witness 2023 (and will continue to have chances to win more throughout the event)

The Road to the International - Playoffs at Seattle Convention Center's Summit Building

• Tickets will go on sale on August 28th at 10 AM Pacific Time on Ticketmaster
• Tickets will be sold as individual tickets for each of the three days, priced at $99 USD + Fees per ticket

Tickets for all events can be purchased here: https://www.ticketmaster.com/the-international-dota-2-championship-tickets/artist/1982004 We're excited to welcome the Dota community back to Seattle for the first time in five years, and millions more of you from all over the world on our livestream broadcast. Whether in person or virtually, we hope to see you there. FAQ When is The International 2023? The International will take place across three days (October 27th-29th) at Climate Pledge Arena. The Road to the International - Playoffs will take place across three days (October 20th-22nd) one weekend prior to The International, at the Seattle Convention Center's Summit Building. How can I buy a ticket to The International? What type of tickets are available? The International three-day pass (Friday/Saturday/Sunday) will be available for $699 USD + Fees. Passes will go on sale on August 25th at 10:00 AM PT on Ticketmaster. All tickets are General Admission. How can I buy a ticket to The Road to the International - Playoffs? What type of tickets are available? Playoffs Day 1 (Friday), Day 2 (Saturday) and Day 3 (Sunday) tickets will be available as single-day tickets for $99 USD + Fees. Tickets will go on sale on August 28th at 10:00 AM PT on Ticketmaster. All tickets are General Admission. How many tickets can I buy? Purchases are limited to five tickets per transaction. How do I pick up my tickets? Your Playoffs tickets and The International three-day pass will be available in your Ticketmaster account as Mobile Entry Tickets no pick up needed! Make sure to save your ticket to your phone's wallet ahead of the event for easy access. What happens if there is an issue with my mobile ticket? Please reach out to Ticketmaster support regarding all ticket-related inquiries. There will be a Will Call office to assist you on-site at the event as well. Can I sit anywhere, or will there be preassigned seats? Both Playoffs and The International are General Admission events, and a GA ticket holder can sit in almost any available seat (other than in reserved sections, like for press or pro players). Is re-entry permitted? Yes. Once you have scanned in your ticket for the day, you will be allowed re-entry with a unique wristband which can be picked up once you enter the venue. Can I get a refund on my ticket? Tickets are non-refundable, unless the event itself is cancelled for any reason. Can I transfer or resell my ticket? Yes, tickets can be transferred between accounts and bought/sold on Ticketmaster directly. Instructions on how to transfer tickets can be found here. Instructions on how to buy/sell tickets can be found here. Can I split my three-day pass for The International? The three-day pass for The International comes as a single-entry barcode, meaning that you cannot separate them into individual daily tickets to buy, sell or transfer. However, ticket transfers will be permitted up until the start of the final day of the event. Please note that once a pass has been scanned in at the venue for the day, it will not be eligible for entry for the rest of that day, even after the ticket has been transferred. Will I able to get normal Crimson Witness Treasure drops the same way I did in previous years? Yes, Crimson Witness Treasures will still drop on First Blood of each game at The International, as before.

[ 2023-08-18 23:50:35 CET ] [ Original post ]

There are some elders who whisper that the Ancients have always existed, and always will exist -- unknowable eldritch tentacle-shards of a mad moon, outside of time, doomed to battle forever. Other elders eyeball it at around ten, maybe thirteen years. It really depends what wizard youre listening to in the forest. Either way, we tend to side with the elders who say Look, its got to be something, and tens a nice round number. So put on your party hats and join us, wont you, in celebrating Dota 2s 10-year anniversary, commemorating the various milestones, semi-milestones, and occasional regular-shaped stones found on the path of Dotas decade-long journey. And since it wouldnt be a party without presents, from now until Thursday, September 7, winning a Dota game will grant you a commemorative treasure containing one of thirteen special items tied to each of Dotas storied years. All you need to do is keep winning Dota games until youve collected all thirteen. All jokes aside, were really lucky to have a community as supportive as Dotas. Were happy to have been able to share this journey with you so far. So for the next couple of weeks, jump in a match and help us celebrate the decade behind us. We look forward to all the games to come.

[ 2023-08-17 23:27:42 CET ] [ Original post ]

Patch 7.34b is out now. You can check the notes here. Over the last few days we've addressed several gameplay issues:

• Fixed Arc Warden Magnetic Field granting bonus damage instead of base damage
• Fixed Bane illusion waking up Nightmared Units
• Fixed Brewmaster Level 25 Talent Drunken Brawler Passive on brewlings Primal Companions not getting extra bonuses from getting Cinder Brew on them
• Fixed Brewmaster Level 10 Talent not applying the attack damage to Scepter Primal Companions
• Fixed Crystal Maiden Crystal Clone not mentioning projectile disjointing on cast in tooltip
• Fixed Ember Spirit Flame Guard not updating the first time magic damage was applied
• Fixed "Pierces Debuff Immunity" tooltip for Grimstroke Soulbind
• Fixed tooltip description for Keeper of the Light's Chakra Magic
• Fixed a server crash with Lone Druid and Spirit Bear
• Fixed Break disabling Phantom Assassin Phantom Strike's lifesteal
• Fixed Phantom Assassin Blur dispellable by Lotus Pools and Twin gates
• Fixed showing a HUD error for Templar Assassin shown while pressing Ctrl
• Fixed "Dispellable" tooltip for Terrorblade Demon Zeal
• Fixed Witch Doctor Death Ward unable to target creep-heroes
• Fixed Enchantress Little Friends being only partially undispellable

[ 2023-08-15 00:40:37 CET ] [ Original post ]

Over the last few days we've addressed several gameplay issues:

• Fixed Captain's Mode pick order display
• Fixed some regressions of 7.33e changes
• Removed references in the Glossary to Outposts granting XP
• Fixed the locations mentioned in Outpost Captured messages
• Fixed and clarified various tooltips
• Fixed Alchemist not being able to grant Aghanim's Scepter to Lone Druid's Spirit Bear
• Fixed an issue where Elder Titan Astral Spirit would keep flying without stopping when casting Echo Stomp
• Fixed Lifestealer level 25 talent not granting bonus damage
• Fixed Lone Druid's Spirit Bear not respecting auto-attack settings
• Fixed Lone Druid's Spirit Bear not being able to be switched to with Tab
• Fixed Lone Druid's Spirit Bear not gaining strength from Power Treads
• Fixed Lone Druid's Spirit Bear illusions not gaining bonus attack damage from Lone Druid's level
• Fixed Lone Druid's Spirit Bear Fetch piercing Debuff Immunity when it should not be able to
• Fixed Lone Druid Spirit Link mistakenly healing the Spirit Bear
• Fixed Phantom Assassin level 25 talent +7% Coup de Grace Crit Chance not working
• Fixed Timbersaw level 15 Whirling Death Stat Loss talent having no effect on universal heroes
• Fixed the initial attack from Witch Doctor Death Ward not piercing debuff immunity
• Fixed Zeus shard toggle state being reset on death (but still showing as toggled on)

[ 2023-08-12 03:10:25 CET ] [ Original post ]

Since the release of 7.34 we've addressed several gameplay issues:

• Fixed an issue where issuing an alt-cast order while out of range and then changing alt-cast mode could result in the wrong variant of the ability being cast
• Fixed Holy Locket + Midas not working with Bad Juju
• Fixed Midas cooldowns being independent of each other
• Fixed an issue with Ninja Gear where it could apply smoke to allies while Phase Boots was active
• Fixed Revenant's Brooch not showing passive attack speed bonus in the item description (this was only a display issue, attack speed bonus was always applied)
• Fixed Smoke of Deceit modifier not showing speed bonus and visibility radius on the client.
• Fixed various issues in glossary, tooltip, and patch note text
• Fixed missing description on Alchemist Corrosive Weaponry
• Fixed Anti-Mage Counterspell Ally being castable on enemies
• Fixed Beastmaster level 15 movespeed aura talent not working properly
• Fixed Beastmaster Call Of The Wild Hawk not behaving properly when dominated
• Fixed Brewmaster illusions always being in Earth Stance
• Fixed Centaur Hoof Stomp proccing magic stick on spell cast, rather than stomp being applied
• Fixed Centaur Hoof Stomp not being interrupted when stunned/silenced/hexed/etc.
• Fixed Crystal Maiden Crystal Clone Frostbite not lasting for creep duration on creeps
• Fixed Doom level 25 talent (Doom now mutes) not working
• Fixed an issue where Drow Multishot ceased firing too early
• Fixed Elder Titan not being able to toggle the Alt Cast ability on Echo Stomp after cast
• Fixed Invoker Wex cooldown reduction being multiplicative instead of additive
• Fixed Juggernaut Level 20 talent lifesteal not working properly
• Fixed Spirit Bear illusions triggering backlash damage on Lone Druid
• Fixed missing Spirit Link visuals with Lone Druid Scepter
• Fixed Meepo Earthbind having infinite range
• Fixed Morphling Morph illusion not properly removing abilities at the end of the illusion's lifetime
• Fixed Morphling Morph illusion taking and giving and extra 100% damage
• Fixed Morphling Morph Scepter not properly using Lil' Shredder charges when replicating Snapfire
• Fixed a crash when Morphling replicates Slark
• Fixed Ogre Magi's multicast of Midas consuming multiple charges.
• Fixed Phantom Assassin Deadly Focus buff being purgable
• Fixed Phantom Assassin Deadly Focus buff being sometimes lost on missed or canceled attacks
• Fixed Puck's Aghanims Scepter Dream Coil not hitting units that have invisibility, even if they are visible to Puck
• Fixed Rubick being able to steal Reality and getting Haunt as a result
• Fixed Dark Ascension resetting itself and other ultimate abilities when stolen by Rubick
• Fixed some joint issues with Tidehunter's Dead in the Water chain
• Fixed Tusk still displaying Frozen Sigil in the ability list in some places
• Fixed Warlock imps being spawned inside of each other/impassable terrain
• Fixed Weaver shard Geminate attacks not applying on-attack modifiers
• Fixed Witch Doctor Death Ward Scepter bounce shots not being pure damage

[ 2023-08-10 02:16:03 CET ] [ Original post ]

In the wake of last night's unprecedented, frankly preposterous all-emoji patchnote leak, weve decided to scrap our plans to release 7.34 this coming Thursday, and are shipping it today. As in right now. As in immediately right now. In fact, as you read this sentence specifically, at exactly the moment you read this part of the sentence here. If you missed yesterday's emoji leak, or are one of the few unfortunate people whove never seen The Emoji Movie and thus dont know what emojis are, you're welcome to dig into the full list of 7.34 Gameplay Update notes here. In addition to gameplay changes, we've also reworked Captains Mode, so get ready for a fresh new flow for upcoming tournament drafts. As we mentioned in June, we've been working on some fun stuff to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of Dota 2's official release. The good news? It's almost ready! The bad news? It's not quite ready TODAY. But keep your party hats ready and pitch-forks at half-mast. We're looking to ship it soon. As in very soon. As in -- well, soon. Lastly, over the last few days we've fixed a few additional gameplay issues not covered in the other patchnotes. For completions sake, we present them here:

• Fix Beastmaster Wild Axes providing vision of the center of the map
• Fix another way to cause the Earth Spirit Stone Remnants crash
• Fix Keeper of the Light Illuminate damage being wrong when casting a second Illuminate while the first is still traveling
• Fix Silencer Glaives of Wisdom not stealing temporary Int from Meepo clones or Arc Warden Tempest Double
• Fix an issue where Wards could move after spawning
• Fix Watchers showing as disabled still when they become capturable if that occurs in fog of war
• Fix a number of particle/FX issues, including adding back missing feet FX for Terrorblade arcana, Lina Immortal Laguna Blade FX, etc

[ 2023-08-08 22:45:22 CET ] [ Original post ]

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[ 2023-08-08 11:22:25 CET ] [ Original post ]

The International is fast approaching! After months of competition, twelve teams have secured their invites to TI, with eight more set to join them after the upcoming regional qualifiers. The International is watched by millions, from casual players to seasoned veterans and retired pros. Every year we look for new opportunities to make The International even more exciting, entertaining and accessible than ever before. This year, we've focused on improving the viewing experience for a broader range of fans. While no format can be perfect, we're always trying to strike a balance between things that have worked in the past and things that could work even better in the future. So with TI 2023 on the horizon, we wanted to walk you through every detail of the format changes were trying out this year, and our thought process behind them.

The Schedule

One obvious difference this year is the event schedule. A live competition is always more exciting when people can watch it as its actually happening, not hours or days later, and we wanted to make it easier for more people to do that. To that end, we're scheduling nearly every game over a Friday-through-Sunday weekend break. It'll take three weekends to fit in all the games for a twenty-team tournament a weekend for Group Stage (October 12-15), a weekend for Playoffs (October 20-22), and a weekend for The Finals (October 27-29).

The Road to The International

As a landmark esports event, The International attracts viewers who have never played Dota, or even watched a live gaming event. We hear a consistent message from first-time watchers: that TI is exciting, but can sometimes feel overwhelming. There are so many matches happening, new viewers can find it difficult to understand which to focus on. So, this year we've split "The International" into two distinct phases, with two distinct names: The Road To The International, which includes Group Stage and Playoffs and captures all of the drama of pitting the best 20 Dota teams against each other until only eight remain; and The International itself, where those final eight teams battle to claim the Aegis of Champions. So if you're already invested in Dota (and if you've read this far, thats probably a yes), and want to watch every step of every journey, you'll still start it with The Road to The International you can watch the Group Stage as you usually would, and the Playoffs will still be played live in front of an audience. And if you're new to Dota or The International, and just want to experience the biggest moments of the event, weve made it clearer what they are and when you can see them.

Group Stage

In the old Group Stage format, two groups of ten teams would play Round Robin over the course of four frantic days, usually five games at a time. This meant that each team was playing so many matches that early games just didn't feel meaningful. It also meant that a lot of matches in the final days of Group Stage were literally meaningless, because they wouldnt actually affect the final standings. The challenge, then, was to come up with a Group Stage format that heightened the stakes of each and every game.
In the new Group Stage format, instead of two groups of ten teams playing for four days, four groups of five will now play for two, with the bottom team in each group getting eliminated. This means that every team will now only play four games instead of the previous nine, making every game impactful to a teams final standings in the group. Additionally, the second half of Group Stage is now composed of head-to-head matches between the remaining 16 teams, which will decide which teams enter the Playoffs in the Upper Bracket.

Playoffs

Playoffs kick off on Friday, October 20th at the Seattle Convention Centers Summit, featuring the top eight teams fighting for the four Upper Bracket slots of The International. Saturday and Sunday will consist of a series of elimination matches, with the four survivors making it into TIs Lower Bracket. Unlike previous years, all matches will be played in a best-of-three format.

The International

The International will feature the final eight teams of the event, competing in Climate Pledge Arena October 27th to 29th to determine which team is the best in the world. Friday and Saturday will feature four best-of-three matches each day, and Sunday will feature a battle between the top three teams first in the Lower Bracket Finals, and finally in the best-of-five Grand Finals.

Putting It All Together

Were thrilled to bring you year twelve of The International. Its our goal to make every incarnation as exciting for invested fans as it is welcoming for newer players. Tickets for both The Road To The Internationals Playoff Stage at The Seattle Convention Centers Summit, and The International itself at Climate Pledge Arena, will go on sale in the second half of August. We'll post additional details as soon as we get them.

[ 2023-08-04 22:20:47 CET ] [ Original post ]

Introducing Between the Lanes, a new blog feature where we let members of our development team walk through some of the challenges, bugfixes, and occasional happy accidents we encounter while working on a game as unique as Dota. Every Dota update gives us a chance to introduce new heroes, items, and abilities into the game not to mention tweak countless old ones. This keeps Dota evolving as a game, but it also introduces an incalculable number of potential interactions. While this means theres always something new to experience in every match, it also increases the likelihood that some of our changes introduce the occasional bug or two. Or twenty. Fortunately, the Dota community is constantly experimenting and exploring, and is quick to discover hidden advantages, new meta, and outright game-breaking bugs that catch even us by surprise. The Techies Sticky Bomb bug is a perfect example of this. The roots of the bug were introduced as far back as the Techies update last year, when we unveiled a rework of their abilities and playstyle. This rework created a bug where Techies Sticky Bombs didn't expire, and in some cases became controllable by the casting player. But interestingly, because of the parameters of the game at the time, there were no circumstances where the bug could actually occur in a match. So it laid dormant until the Twin Gates appeared with The New Frontiers 7.33 Update this past spring.
Suddenly, Techies players were able to create guided Sticky Bombs they could move around the map, raining down unlimited lethal explosives on enemy players. This was... a bit of an advantage. So it wasn't long before we started hearing rumblings on our github.
A common pattern in gameplay programming generally, and especially in Dota, is to create something new (that doesnt break the game) by finding something similar that already exists (and works and is not game-breaking) and using it as a starting point to evolve changes. Sticky Bombs were based on the classic Techies Remote Mines. Theyre implemented as a summon of a "npc_dota_techies_remote_mine" the same base NPC type as the old Remote Mine NPC. Techies Sticky Bombs utilize a toss/chase/countdown to explode sequence that is managed by a series of server-side modifiers (buffs) on the NPC to handle the unit motion and behavior of each step in the sequence. The "chase" and "countdown" modifiers prevented player orders via state flags in the modifier itself. The "toss" modifier prevented many types of player commands as a result of being a motion controller, along with the nature of the npc_dota_techies_remote_mine itself (specifically, that the NPC has AttackCapability DOTA_UNIT_CAP_NO_ATTACK).
Because Remote Mines could be manually detonated by Techies using an ability on the mine itself, the Remote Mine NPC was permitted to use abilities. This means it was flagged as both owned by the casting player (for kill credit) and as controllable by the casting player. Right-clicking on a Twin Gate (or any channelable map entity) mechanically functions by converting an attack click into an ability cast on the channel target (you're "casting" on the Twin Gate while channeling). Other map entities require a hero to do the channeling. However, because Roshan can use the Twin Gates, non-hero units are permitted to channel them. Which brings us to the Sticky Bomb bug: during the very short duration that a Sticky Bomb is in the air after being tossed, if a player clicked on a Twin Gate with both Techies and the Bomb selected with unified unit orders, the Bomb would also channel the Twin Gate. This put the Sticky Bomb in a channeling state that ended the toss and broke the sequence of modifiers, resulting in unintended behavior. The solution, once all this was understood, was pretty simple. The Sticky Bomb does not ever need to be controllable by the casting player. Removing this flag from the Bomb meant that the expected sequence of modifiers always executed as they were supposed to, leading to an eventual detonation.
As with so many bugs, 99% of the time spent fixing it is usually in trying to track it down. The actual solution usually boils down to changing a single line of code possibly the same line of code you wrote to fix a previous bug. (This is why its often said that debugging code is like trying to solve a murder where youre both the murderer and the detective.) So: Thats how the Sticky Bomb bug was accidentally brought into existence; the brief chaos it created; and how it was brought to our attention by the community and fixed. What happens next? Well, now we sit and wait to discover whatever new bug we created by deleting that line of code to fix the original bug. If you stumble on it, well see you over on GitHub.

[ 2023-07-26 22:59:53 CET ] [ Original post ]

Patch 7.33e is out now. You can check the notes here. Over the last few days we've addressed several gameplay issues:

• Kobolds that are dug up from Trusty Shovel are now ordered to follow their owner (same behavior as Juggernaut's Healing Ward)
• Fix newly spawned enemy units in Fog of War flashing on the minimap for a frame before becoming hidden
• Fix spells not being able to target invisible units that were revealed by a sentry ward
• Fix an issue where the hero stats tooltip for Evasion was not correctly rounding to the nearest integer value
• Fix Tormentor treating creep heroes as summons that should be killed instantly when no valid hero units are within range
• Fix a bug in the treasure UI causing rarity text to be clipped when an item is hovered
• Fix Lich Sinister Gaze duration ignoring status resistance
• Fix Phantom Lancer's Phantom Rush toggling off after dying
• Fix rare crash when Spirit Breaker's Charge of Darkness is interrupted
• Fix Oracle's "Fate's Edict Magic Damage Prevented" relic to properly count all damage that is prevented with the spell
• Fix hero relics not progressing in Turbo

Patch 7.34 will arrive in August before The International Regional Qualifiers start.

[ 2023-07-13 22:15:20 CET ] [ Original post ]

The International is just a few months away, and we're pleased to announce that submissions are now open for this year's Dota 2 Short Film Contest. Filmmakers have until 3:00pm PDT on September 14, 2023 to submit their short film creations of 90 seconds or less to the Dota 2 Steam Workshop to be eligible for consideration. Dota fans around the world are invited to visit the Workshop to discuss and vote on their favorites to help us select the best entries to be showcased as part of The International 2023 broadcast. Upon review of the Workshop ratings and discussions, Valve will nominate the top entries to be featured in the Dota client for a final voting process by the community to determine the winners. Each finalist that reaches the top ten will be guaranteed to win $500, and the top three selections will score prizes of $25,000, $10,000, and $5,000 in recognition of their contributions to the Dota community. Check out the Dota 2 Short Film Contest site for more information and guidelines on the submission process. And be sure to stop by the Workshop page regularly to help review the submissions you would like to see showcased at The International 2023, coming to you live from Seattle in October.

[ 2023-07-08 01:09:02 CET ] [ Original post ]

The International 2023 will return to a roaring crowd in Seattle this October, and we are now accepting proposals from companies who are interested in partnering with Valve to produce and distribute regional language broadcasts. As in recent years, we are accepting proposals for the Live Event Broadcast Production of The International 2023 in Russian, Chinese, and Spanish language broadcasts. The RFP (Request For Proposal) documentation and instructions for submissions can be found here. New this year, we are also accepting proposals for companies who are interested in bringing small content teams on-site for sideline reporting in additional languages (not English, Russian, Chinese, or Spanish). These teams would have the ability to film on-site, including participating in post-match and crowd interviews, for audiences not served by the languages of the official broadcast. The RFP for Limited Live Event Broadcast Access can be found here. Please reach out to theinternationalrfp@valvesoftware.com with any additional questions regarding this process, or the details of either RFP. Lastly, this year we've streamlined additional license and feed requests:

• Production companies who are simply seeking a commercial license to produce a regional language broadcast of The International 2023 without additional access to the event can fill out this form here.
• Streaming platforms who are only interested in restreaming the official broadcast feeds to their platform can apply to do so here.

We thank everyone for their interest in working with us on The International 2023.

[ 2023-06-27 21:43:10 CET ] [ Original post ]

The International is almost upon us, as the top eighteen teams converge in Indonesia for the third and final showdown of The 2023 Dota Pro Circuit: The Bali Major, presented by IO Esports. Catch the action live online from the Group Stage from June 29th to July 3rd, then tune in for the Playoffs on July 5th to July 9th. As always, keep up to date on all the tournament teams and match standings at www.dota2.com/esports.

Supporters Club Sale

As the final Major approaches, show your fan pride and unlock custom equippables by purchasing your favorite team's Supporters Club, now 75% off until the end of the Summer Tour. As always, 50% of every Supporters Club sale goes directly to the team.

Fantasy & Player Cards

With the conclusion of the regional leagues and the start of the Bali Major, Fantasy has been adjusted for the different format. As with the previous Majors, Player Card packs now contain only players from Major-qualified teams, and Fantasy will run daily instead of weekly. If you're new to Fantasy or just need a refresher, check out this Fantasy rundown from the start of the Tour.

The International Regional Qualifiers

When The Bali Major concludes, the top 12 teams in the DPC will be directly invited to The International. The remaining teams will be competing in 6 regional qualifiers for the final 8 slots throughout the month of August on the following dates:

• North America and China: August 17th-21st (1 slot each)
• South America and Eastern Europe: August 22nd-26th (2 slots for South America, 1 slot for Eastern Europe)
• Southeast Asia and Western Europe: August 27th-31st (2 slots for Western Europe, 1 slot for Southeast Asia)

Stay tuned for more news about The International Qualifiers and The International 2023 in the upcoming weeks. Update: The Regional Qualifier regions and dates were initially in the wrong order. They have since been fixed.

[ 2023-06-22 21:59:08 CET ] [ Original post ]

The ten year anniversary of Dota's public release is coming up (yes, we're working on some fun stuff for it; no, we're definitely not going to hit the July 9th date listed on Steam). As anniversaries go ten years is a big one, and while looking back is important, what's more important is how we approach the ten years to come. So we'd like to take this opportunity to share with you our thoughts on the long history of Dota updates, what we've learned, and how that helps our plans to make Dota even better in the decade ahead.

The Past

Early Dota updates were diverse in form and scale, themed around everything from new heroes to new cosmetics, new gameplay modes to new client features. While details varied, all of these updates shared the same goal: generate a bunch of excitement and entertainment for existing Dota players and bring new players in. Some were successful (Diretide 2012); some were less successful (Diretide 2013). We learned from all of them and continued to experiment. In 2013, two years into running The International, we saw how much fun people were having at the event and had a new idea: What if we could bring some of that fun to anybody who couldn't attend in person? So we created a digital companion to the event and called it The International Interactive Compendium. The Compendium grew in scope over the years, and ultimately transformed into the Battle Pass, acquiring a reward line and spawning a wide variety of content. Features that earlier in Dota's history might have been fun themed updates, minigames and item sets, arcanas and voice lines, gradually got swallowed by the Battle Pass new game modes, new functionality, new cosmetics, anything that could fit. The nature of the Battle Pass is such that it could grow to encompass just about any content we produce for Dota over the year. And, over the last few years, it did Battle Pass season has grown to be a tremendously exciting time in Dota, but it leaves the rest of the year feeling barren by comparison.

The Present

Last year, we started to ask ourselves whether Dota was well-served by having this single focal point around which all content delivery was designed. Each step we had taken made sense when considered independently: any single piece of content would be more valuable when bundled as part of the Battle Pass, so we bundled more and more. This led to a momentous content drop every year, but it also greatly limited our ability to do things that were exciting and valuable for players but didn't fit into the Battle Pass reward line. When we recognized this, we made a deliberate choice earlier this year to run an experiment: to take some of the resources that would normally produce Battle Pass content and instead put them towards more speculative updates, including features and content that couldn't fit into a Battle Pass. While work is still in progress on future updates, the first of these has shipped: New Frontiers and patch 7.33 couldn't have shipped as they did if we were focusing all our efforts on producing Battle Pass content. Most Dota players never buy a Battle Pass and never get any rewards from it. Every Dota player has gotten to explore the new map, play with the new items, and accidentally die to a Tormentor; every Dota player benefits from UI improvements and new client features. Community response to New Frontiers has helped us build confidence that working less on cosmetic content for the Battle Pass and more on a variety of exciting updates is the right long-term path for Dota as both a game and a community.

The Future

We're going to continue on the path that started with New Frontiers. This means we're building a wide variety of features and content for the game, delivered in different ways. We'll still ship a range of cosmetics over the year, but we're also going to ship more diverse updates for all Dota players to enjoy. We recognize this affects The International. We're still huge fans of TI and we're excited for this year's event both as organizers and as attendees ourselves and work is well underway on a TI-themed update to ship in September. The update will still contribute directly to the prize pool, with a focus on the event, the players, and the games, but new cosmetic items won't play a notable part. This is a significant change from the last few years, so to make it clear that we're shifting focus towards the event and away from the giant reward line of cosmetics, we're intentionally not calling this update a Battle Pass. We're excited for the future of Dota and for what these changes allow us to do. We're already working on the next updates, and a host of new cosmetic items and we've already started conversations with venues for TI 2024. By freeing Dota's update and content cycle from the timing and structural constraints of the Battle Pass, we can go back to making content in the way we know best: by coming up with fun ideas of all scales and shapes, and exploring them with you.

[ 2023-06-19 22:01:28 CET ] [ Original post ]

Patch 7.33d is out now. You can check the notes here. Over the last few days we've addressed several gameplay issues:

• Fix the interaction of Phantom Assassin's Stifling Dagger and Dragon Knight's Dragon's Breath
• Fix Phantom Lancer's Phantom Rush not being able to be toggled off while on cooldown
• Fix Rubick's Spell Steal interaction with Multishot and Frost Arrows
• Fix Spirit Breaker's Charge of Darkness going on indefinite cooldown in certain remaining rare circumstances
• Fix Tiny having infinite Tree Tosses when affected by Muerta's Parting Shot
• Fix Tiny's death animation playing on soul unit when affected by Muerta's Parting Shot
• Fix Warlock's Minor Imp imps not exploding when expiring
• Fix Pangolier's Rolling Thunder being blocked by Mars' Arena of Blood
• Fix Arc Warden shard giving some of its bonuses to enemies
• Fix Tormentor Bounty being 5x the value on Meepo when everybody in the team already has a shard

[ 2023-06-16 00:17:35 CET ] [ Original post ]

If youre reading this from one of the parts of the planet lucky enough to get a Vin Diesel movie every two years (Sweden, others), youre probably happy with how fast everything is, but you might be wondering why everyones always so angry about it. Look, its a great point, and were glad you were brave enough to say something: Going fast should never be a cause for fury. We've been reading all your feedback on Turbo Mode, and as part of our More Fast, Less Furious initiative, were rolling out a batch of changes to improve the overall Turbo play experience.

• Wisdom Rune experience amount increased by 100%
• Lotus Pool lotus spawn interval decreased from 3 minutes to 90 seconds
• Aghanim's Shard initial availability time reduced from 9:45 to 7:30
• Infused Raindrop initial availability time reduced from 3:30 to 1:30
• The hero selection interface has been updated to show how many players have selected a hero on each team
• Random hero selection are no longer revealed to the enemy team
• Players who select a random hero no longer receive a free Mango and Faerie Fire
• There is no longer a restriction against selecting a random hero for the last 10 seconds of the picking phase
• Phantom Assassin's Manifold Paradox Arcana will now count wins in Turbo for half credit.
• Pudge's Feast of Abscession Arcana will now count wins against Rubick in Turbo for half credit.

In addition to Turbo updates, the team has also addressed more gameplay issues

• Fixed various interactions with Phylactery when targeting low-health units.
• Fixed Stormcrafter proccing immediately if dropped and picked up again.
• Fixed a bug where issuing an attack order while using quick attack against an invulnerable target would cause the cursor to remain in attack mode after failing to issue the order.
• Hero Relics are now purple for universal heroes.
• Fixed Universal heroes having incorrect attack damage displayed during picking phase.
• Fixed Dota Plus neutral item suggestions showing NaN
• Message displayed when killing tormentor changed to be a combat event message that will display who received the shard or how much gold and experience is awarded to the team in the event all available shard upgrades have already been acquired.
• You can now add and remove 'Pinned Items' when editing them rather than just replacing the existing ones.

[ 2023-06-08 00:12:20 CET ] [ Original post ]

As seasons go, spring doesnt have much going for it. Its wet, theres too many insects, idiots are all over the place skipping through parks and falling in love. Luckily, our global spring nightmare is finally almost over and thats because the Summer 2023 Dota Plus update* is here, dropping from the sky like a meteor on the grateful people below. The update includes refreshed seasonal quests and guild rewards, plus an all-new treasure to explore. * Attention, web designer! Make sure these words are in Impact font! ** ** Not these words.

Dota Plus Seasonal Treasure

The Summer 2023 Seasonal Treasure is here and available for purchase with shards. This treasure features all new sets for Axe, Ember Spirit, Troll Warlord, Zeus, Oracle, Queen of Pain, Sand King, and Treant Protector. There's also a chance to unlock Moil the Fettered courier, who haunts the lanes bearing random prismatic and ethereal gems. We've also taken sets that were available in the Spring Treasure 2022 and made them available for direct purchase for 15,000 shards each as part of the collection of legacy sets in the Shard Shop.

Updated Seasonal Quests & Guild Rewards

Todays update also comes with a new set of Dota Plus quests to shore up your shard stash for new relics and the Seasonal Treasure offering up to 115,200 shards over the course of the season. Guild rewards have also been updated, making new emoticons, sprays, and chat wheels available to high-scoring guilds. [table] [tr] [th]Guild Tier[/th] [th]Rewards[/th] [/tr] [tr] [td]Silver[/td] [td]

• Emoticon - storm_impressed
• Emoticon - void_thumbsdown
• Emoticon - void_unimpressed

[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]Gold[/td] [td]

• Spray - Lichsicle
• Spray - Puck Dagon
• Spray - Sven Strength

[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]Platinum[/td] [td]

• Chat Wheel - "See you later nerds"
• Chat Wheel - "Que Dota esse, cara?"
• Chat Wheel - ""

[/td] [/tr] [/table]

And Lastly

Lets all take a moment to remember Mi "YammerS" Hongwei, a beloved member of the Chinese caster community, who sadly passed away earlier this week. In memory, were including one of his most popular voice lines as a platinum-tier guild reward.

[ 2023-06-02 00:22:06 CET ] [ Original post ]

Over the last few days we've addressed several gameplay issues:

• Watchers are now colored based on whether they are controlled by your team (matching minimap coloration), rather than whether they are controlled by Radiant and Dire.
• Auto-selected summoned units no longer close the shop UI.
• Wisdom Runes no longer consider players who abandoned when finding a second player to grant XP.
• Tormentor no longer considers players who abandoned when finding a player to grant shard.
• Tormentor no longer considers heroes who have no shard upgrades/abilities when finding a player to grant shard.
• Fixed a bug that caused Tormentors to not play their idle or flinch animations.
• Fixed a bug where a hero would have to have a second Dust available in order for the damage or movement speed penalty to apply to enemies encountering the Dust.
• Fixed Alchemist's Unstable Concoction Throw not triggering Phylactery.
• Fixed an inconsistency where Dark Willow's Shadow Realm would not behave as if the unit were invisible for a number of abilities.
• Fixed a crash when Earth Spirit creates many Stone Remnants and then casts Magnetize affecting at least one enemy unit.
• Fixed Earthshaker leap being interrupted if he is debuff immune and gets a stunned applied on him (that does not pierce debuff immunity).
• Fixed Gyrocopter's Flak Cannon modifier not updating its attacks remaining when refreshed.
• Fixed Hoodwink's Acorn Shot, Medusa's Mystic Snake, Tinker's Laser, and Zeus' Arc Lightning not properly applying when casting hero has a Phylactery and a low-health unit is targeted.
• Fixed Legion Commander's Overwhelming Odds radius indicator showing the incorrect radius.
• Fixed Ogre Magi lvl25 talent 17% Chance for Fireblast on Attack no longer applying if the player buys and then sells/unequips Aghanim's Scepter.
• Fixed a bug with Outworld Destroyer's Astral Imprisonment where, when a stack of Astral Imprisonment debuff was removed, mana as well as max mana might be restored.
• Fixed Shadow Fiend's Necromastery tooltip incorrectly stating losing 40% of souls on death, when the real value is 30%.
• Fixed Spirit Breaker Charge of Darkness occasionally continuing past death, leading to the ability being on indefinite cooldown and no longer usable.
• Fixed Eimer Hillburrow courier not being selectable.
• Fixed various tooltip issues.
• Fixed various relics.

[ 2023-05-30 23:51:04 CET ] [ Original post ]

Over the last few days we've addressed several gameplay issues:

• Fixed Universal heroes' damage per level tooltips referencing an incorrect value
• Fixed Tormentor's tooltips to show correct reflection, damage barrier, and regen values
• Fixed Neutral Tokens being inaccessible when sent to stash by hero clones
• Clarified multiple ability and item tooltips and 7.33c patch notes in the client
• Abilities with no legacy hotkeys defined got one auto-assigned
• Fixed Glimmer Cape's barrier to correctly block damage for items and abilities that go on cooldown on damage
• Fixed Eye of the Vizier providing no Mana Regen
• Fixed Specialist's Array providing constant bonus damage for melee heroes
• Fixed Specialist's Array not providing the base bonus damage when ready to proc
• Fixed Dazzle attacking Void Spirit with Poison Touch debuff causing a crash
• Fixed Earthshaker's Fissure Range being incorrect
• Fixed Grimstroke's Dark Portrait illusions not having the correct amount of magic resistance
• Fixed a bug that caused casting certain targeted spells on units affected by Grimtroke's Soulbind to disable portions of that ability's effects (e.g. bonus damage on Clinkz's Tar Bomb)
• Fixed Hoodwink's Bushwhack interrupting debuff immune targets
• Fixed Lone Druid's Summon Spirit Bear to respect damage blocking instead of going on cooldown due to damage
• Fixed Mars' Spear of Mars interrupting debuff immune targets
• Fixed Meepo's clones creating boots when picking up Healing Lotuses
• Fixed Pangolier's Swashbuckle Dash Range being incorrect
• Fixed Spirit Breaker's Charge of Darkness Mana Cost that was incorrectly decreased to 90 instead of 100
• Fixed Weaver's Level 10 Talent +50 Shukuchi Damage applying twice
• Fixed Zeus' Lightning Hands triggering spell absorb/reflection effects

[ 2023-05-16 18:25:01 CET ] [ Original post ]

Patch 7.33c is out now, you can check the notes here Additional Notes: Ranked Matchmaking: * Raised the minimum MMR to be eligible for Immortal Draft from 5620 to 6500. * Modified the MMR gained and lost from matches when teams have varying skill to better approximate the expected chance each team has of winning. Games where the teams aren't equal in rating now credit the lower-rated team with a better chance of victory and the results for players with high rank confidence will be closer to +/-25 MMR.

[ 2023-05-14 02:14:57 CET ] [ Original post ]

The DPC Spring Tour came to an exciting close this past weekend with the Berlin Major, where the Gaimin Gladiators continued the spectacular winning streak they started two months ago at the Lima Major. Dropping only a single game on the main stage, the Gladiators pulled off a resounding win in Berlin, netting them 500 DPC points and getting them even closer to The International. The 2023 DPC Season continues May 15th with the Summer Tour, rolls forward to the end of June with the Bali Major hosted by IO Esports, and culminates at The International this October in Seattle.

Supporters Clubs

Show off your support for your favorite teams by joining their Supporters Club. We'll be rolling out teams' Supporters Clubs gradually as their contents are finalized. Each bundle comes in three tiers, depending on how much support you want to show. As always, teams featured in a Supporters Club bundle will get 50% of all of their bundle sales.

Bronze Tier

• A badge for your favorite team, which will appear in your friends list, player profile, Versus Screen, and in-game scoreboard (swappable if you purchase more than one team's bundle)
• 1 Team Fantasy Player Pack
• 1 Basic Fantasy Player Pack

Silver Tier

• All the perks of the Bronze Club
• Sprays to liven up your map and Loading Screens
• 2 additional Team Player Card Packs
• 6 additional Basic Player Card Packs

Gold Tier

• All of the perks of the Bronze and Silver Clubs
• A special in-game HP-bar badge, as well as Emoticons and Chat Wheel Lines to proclaim your allegiance in-game
• 3 additional Team Player Card Packs
• 7 additional Basic Player Card Packs

Note: Content is subject to availability based on a team's content submission.

DPC Fantasy

If you're new to Fantasy or might like a refresher, peruse this recap before you unpack your cards and play. You can also check the How to Play breakdown in the FANTASY section of the client for full details.

The Basics

For each weeklong period, fans set a Fantasy roster made up of two Core Player Cards, one Mid Player Card, and two Support Player Cards. Player Cards on a roster score Fantasy points based on how well they perform in that period's matches. Silver & Gold Cards have stat bonuses that earn more points.

Player Card Packs

All players have been granted 10 starter packs claimable on the DPC menu under the Watch tab. Additional Player Card Packs can be earned daily by winning a game of Dota. Team Packs will be available for purchase directly from the PLAYER CARDS tab in the WATCH section as teams submit their Supporters Club bundles in the near future. When you open a pack you'll receive player cards from the specific region you have selected.

Regional Fantasy

Each DPC region is its own Fantasy league with its own player cards and unique lineup. You may choose to participate in multiple regional leagues, and you will earn Fantasy Levels based on your best fantasy league performance for the period. For instance, if you place in the top 10% of one league and the top 50% of another, you will receive the points for the top 10% placement. Region rewards do not stack. At the end of each period, you will earn levels based on the Fantasy points for that period. Rewards will be unlocked based on your current overall Fantasy Level.

Scoring Matches

All Division I matches during the Summer 2023 Tour are eligible for Fantasy play. The highest scoring two games of a best-of-three count towards a player's score. If a team plays more than one series during a period, only their highest-scoring series will count. Players that score in the top 100%/50%/25%/10% will earn 1/2/3/4 Fantasy Levels. Each level grants 350 Shards, and every fourth level doubles the prize to 700 Shards. Once your lineups are set, make sure to follow all of the upcoming action in the Watch section of the client or on the DPC homepage.

[ 2023-05-10 21:45:16 CET ] [ Original post ]

[previewyoutube=C_Ci07NwOyc;full][/previewyoutube] Mark your calendars: The International returns to Seattle this October. The world's best Dota teams will once again compete for the Aegis of Champions, this time in Climate Pledge Arena, welcoming the largest audience in the event's history. This year, the group stage kicks off on Saturday, October 14th, with the playoffs to follow. Both of these events will run under one banner, The Road to the International, which we'll be talking more about in the coming weeks. The International itself will commence on Friday, October 27th and run through Sunday, October 29th. We'll be announcing ticketing information and more details on The Road to the International as we get closer to the event.

[ 2023-05-07 13:43:25 CET ] [ Original post ]

The 7.33b Gameplay Patch is now live! Check the latest patchnotes here! Also, throughout the last few days, we addressed some ongoing gameplay-affecting issues:

• Fixed Killing Roshan not giving the team control of enemy Watchers
• Fixed Phylactery not applying damage/slow if a spell is re-applied
• Fixed Phylactery not triggering on spells that would otherwise trigger Spell Absorption
• Fixed Immobile units able to go through Twin Gates
• Fixed Wraith King not applying Aghanim's Scepter buff to allies if he didn't die
• Fixed Invoker Aghanim's shard reducing Meteor cooldown by 15s
• Fixed Fallen Sky counting towards hero Net Worth
• Fixed a crash if a tethered Io enters Undying Tombstone
• Fixed Netherstrike dispelling Spirit Breaker if he has Shard
• Fixed Debuff Immunity negating all damage done to units under False Promise
• Fixed Naga Siren Aghanim's Scepter ensnare not targetting sleeping/invulnerable units
• Fixed Pugna Nether Ward counting for healing if Pugna has shard
• Fixed Templar Assassin autocast Trap behavior triggering the closest point to the map center instead of cursor position
• Fixed Dragon Knight not re-applying corrosive/frost breath if target already has damage reduction debuff
• Fixed Some heroes keeping buffs provided by Aghanim's Scepter when selling the scepter
• Fixed Earth Spirit Level 15 magnetize damage and duration talent not working
• Fixed Riki's shard not allowing allied Area of Effect spells to go through onto units caught in smoke (Stampede, Chronosphere, etc)
• Fixed Wraith King Level 15 Skeleton Damage talent not working
• Fixed Debuff Immunity providing free pathing when hit by forced movement abilities
• Fixed Dawnbreaker Starbreaker stun and slow piercing spell immunity
• Fixed a crash when Grimstroke casts Soulbind and them moves into Fog of War and casts Phantom Embrace
• Fixed Harpoon sharing a cooldown with Forcestaff and Hurricane Pike
• Fixed Dazzle scepter not performing a free attack on the primary target
• Fixed Sand King Level 20 Talent not working
• Fixed Dazzle scepter not being blocked by Linkens Sphere (and not proccing Phylactery)
• Fixed Muerta Gunslinger piercing magic immunity.
• Fixed Riki smoke debuff showing on allies (wasn't affecting XP)
• Fixed Enchantress having extra damage on Impetus
• Fixed Slark gaining permanent Agility stacks if he killed an ally.
• Fixed Brewmaster Fire Brewling having incorrect damage at levels 2 and 3
• Fixed Dandelion Amulet blocking effects that deal less damage than the minimum
• Fixed Dagon heal not being increased by Heal Amplification
• Fixed Overwhelming Odds not working well when in Duel
• Fixed Oracle's False Promise ignoring reductions when counting damage
• Fixed Oracle's Fortune's End dispelling Fate Edict on enemies
• Fixed Arc Warden Flux Tempest Slow not working and Magic Damage talent not working
• Fixed Bounty Hunter Shadow Walk stun not proccing if he was revealed by Dust of Appearance
• Fixed some cases where a spent shield could result in negative absorbed damage dealing extra damage to the owner.
• Fixed Perseverance not being disassembleable
• Fixed Lone Druid Spirit created by Muertas Parting shot summoning a permanent Spirit Bear Spirit when he has scepter
• Fixed Supernova created by Phoenix during Muertas Parting Shot stunning Phoenix when destroyed
• Fixed Megameepo and Fling being stealable by Rubick
• Fixed Glimmer Cape invisibility and move speed being removed when barrier was broken
• Fixed double Harpoon attack speed retaining when selling one of the Harpoons
• Fixed Meepo duplicating runes with bottles in inventory and neutral item slot.
• Fixed crash relating to Necrophos Death Seeker and Lotus Orb and Soulbound enemies
• Fixed Wind Waker active not dispelling the target
• Fixed North Roshan pit not blocking ward placement
• Fixed Universal heroes not appearing in the Unit Specific Hotkeys UI
• Fixed Underlord not starting to channel his Fiends Gate when cast
• Fixed Ward Dispenser numbers misaligned
• Fixed a multitude of tooltips

[ 2023-04-26 00:51:39 CET ] [ Original post ]

Sometimes Dota gameplay patches are small. Sometimes they can get pretty big. This one... is huge. Its got all the things you were probably expecting balance changes, new items, hero reworks, UI improvements. But we also included a few changes you probably weren't expecting, like a new hero attribute type and brace yourself the map is now 40% bigger. But all these new gameplay features wont matter if the match you get into isnt a good one. So were also shipping some much-needed matchmaking improvements. Excited? Confused? Head on over to the New Frontiers update page for all the details. But dont head over just yet, read this sentence first: The Berlin major is on April 26th, and Fantasy/Player Cards are now available. Okay, now go. Heres the link again.

[ 2023-04-20 23:48:15 CET ] [ Original post ]

As a lot of you know, theres a big update coming. As weve been going through the patch notes for it, we figured it might be fun to tease some of them ahead of time, without spoiling the surprise. Weve assembled a handful of genuine notes for the upcoming patch, provided without context, to whet your appetite while we put the finishing touches on the update. Anyway, get ready for your first hint:

• The next big Dota Update is going to release on a date that rhymes with Smaypril Twemmieth and comes between April 19th and April 21st.

OK, that one was advanced level. We should have put that at the end. Heres some easier ones to build up your riddle skills:

• [UNIT] is now controllable by the player that dug it up
• [HERO]: Always has 0 Intelligence. Always.
• [ITEM]: Now has an initial and max stock of 4 and a restock time of 120s
• After this effect the soul is forcefully returned to the body
• [HERO]: Base armor increased by 1
• [UNIT TYPE] now gain 15 movement speed during the night.
• Mana cost reduction effects only apply to mana cost
• [ITEM]: Requires Echo Sabre (2500), Diadem (1000), Recipe (1000). Total cost: 4500
• Any player can use a [NOUN] to [VERB] to the other one after channeling for 3 seconds.

[ 2023-04-19 23:07:06 CET ] [ Original post ]

In the wake of Muerta's arrival with the Dead Reckoning update, it's time to aim our sights at updates to come. To that end, the Dota team would like to invite all workshop contributors to conjure up some new sets for any of your favorite heroes. Submissions are already open, and we're looking forward to seeing your full craft on display. This round of submissions also welcomes designs for the Toy Butcher Pudge Persona and the Disciple's Path Anti-Mage Persona, which have both blinked into the workshop just in time to join the fun. We request that all submissions be on the Dota 2 Workshop by the end of the day on May 29, 2023 PDT. Please make sure to mark your work with the "Spring 2023" tag when tendering items to the Workshop to ensure they aren't overlooked. As always, please avoid concepts involving human skulls, blood, and gore. We'd like to remind all Dota fans to regularly visit the Workshop and vote through the Queue to ensure your voices are heard in the selection process. We'll also be launching a second Workshop Call-to-Arms later this year with a late-August deadline so even if you've got new ideas at the ready, there's plenty of time to brainstorm on your designs.

[ 2023-03-24 22:55:27 CET ] [ Original post ]

Gameplay Update

Muerta:

• Base Attack Time improved from 1.7s to 1.6s
• Dead Shot Ricochet Fear Duration decreased from 1.25/1.5/1.75/2.0s to 1.0/1.2/1.4/1.6s
• Pierce the Veil Duration increased by 0.35s to account for Transform Duration
• Pierce the Veil Bonus Attack Damage increased from 50/75/100 to 50/100/150
• Level 25 Talent +20% Gunslinger Chance replaced with The Calling Summons 2 additional revenants
• Level 20 Talent The Calling Summons 2 additional revenants replaced with Talent +20% Gunslinger Chance
• Level 15 Talent +25 Damage increased to +35 Damage

[ 2023-03-17 22:40:43 CET ] [ Original post ]

• Fixed an issue where some players claimed Fantasy Card Packs but were unable to open them. Because players were unable to participate in Fantasy for a week as a result, we have granted 2 Fantasy Levels to all players that experienced this bug.

[ 2023-03-15 17:58:42 CET ] [ Original post ]

A big congratulations from all of us here at Dota to the Gaimin Gladiators, who outlasted 17 of the best teams in the world to take top prize at The Lima Major this past weekend, earning themselves a cool 400 DPC points and a strong start on this years road to The International. The 2023 DPC Season continues with the Spring Tour, starting March 13th and culminating at the end of April with the Berlin Major, hosted by ESL.

Supporters Clubs

Show off your support for your favorite teams by joining their Supporters Club. Today we're shipping an initial set of supporters clubs, with more to be added in the coming days. Teams who submit content to feature in a Supporters Club bundle receive 50% of all of their team's bundle sales. Fans who choose to support teams will receive increasing amounts of content provided by their favorite team(s), depending on the tier purchased:

Bronze Tier

• A badge for your favorite team, which will appear in your friends list, player profile, Versus Screen, and in-game scoreboard (swappable if you purchase more than one team's bundle)
• 1 Team Fantasy Player Pack
• 1 Basic Fantasy Player Pack

Silver Tier

• All the perks of the Bronze Club
• Sprays to liven up your map and Loading Screens
• 2 additional Team Player Card Packs
• 6 additional Basic Player Card Packs

Gold Tier

• All of the perks of the Bronze and Silver Clubs
• A special in-game HP-bar badge, as well as Emoticons and Chat Wheel Lines to proclaim your allegiance in-game
• 3 additional Team Player Card Packs
• 7 additional Basic Player Card Packs

Note: Content is subject to availability based on a team's content submission.

DPC Fantasy

If you're new to Fantasy or might like a refresher, peruse this recap before you unpack your cards and play. You can also check the How to Play breakdown in the FANTASY section of the client for full details.

The Basics

For each weeklong period, fans set a Fantasy roster made up of two Core Player Cards, one Mid Player Card, and two Support Player Cards. Player Cards on a roster score Fantasy points based on how well they perform in that period's matches. Silver & Gold Cards have stat bonuses that earn more points.

Player Card Packs

All players have been granted 10 starter packs claimable on the DPC menu under the Watch tab. Additional Player Card Packs can be earned daily by winning a game of Dota. Team Packs will be available for purchase directly from the PLAYER CARDS tab in the WATCH section as teams submit their Supporters Club bundles in the near future. When you open a pack you'll receive player cards from the specific region you have selected.

Regional Fantasy

Each DPC region is its own Fantasy league with its own player cards and unique lineup. You may choose to participate in multiple regional leagues, and you will earn Fantasy Levels based on your best fantasy league performance for the period. For instance, if you place in the top 10% of one league and the top 50% of another, you will receive the points for the top 10% placement. Region rewards do not stack. At the end of each period, you will earn levels based on the Fantasy points for that period. Rewards will be unlocked based on your current overall Fantasy Level.

Scoring Matches

All Division I matches during the Spring 2023 Tour are eligible for Fantasy play. The highest scoring two games of a best-of-three count towards a player's score. If a team plays more than one series during a period, only their highest-scoring series will count. Players that score in the top 100%/50%/25%/10% will earn 1/2/3/4 Fantasy Levels. Each level grants 350 Shards, and every fourth level doubles the prize to 700 Shards. Once your lineups are set, make sure to follow all of the upcoming action in the Watch section of the client or on the DPC homepage.

[ 2023-03-10 20:05:29 CET ] [ Original post ]

MUERTA HAS RISEN

Deaths right hand joins the battle of the Ancients with a dead eye, two fists full of iron, and ammo to spare. Help her track down souls and usher them to the afterlife (before they usher you to yours) in the Dead Reckoning Mini-game, and use your bounty to unlock all-new item sets. The Dead Reckoning is at hand, and now available to play. Check out the full update page for details on all the deadly delights in store.

Dota Plus Spring Update

Spring is almost here, and that means it's time for a fresh Dota Plus update, including Advanced Battle Stats, Seasonal Treasure and updated quests and rewards.

Advanced Battle Stats

Elevate and evaluate your game with advanced Battle Stats directly in your profile. Dota Plus members now have access to completely revamped, real-time gameplay analytics. Dig deeper into your play style by sorting your complete Dota history by hero, role, game mode, and more.

Dota Plus Seasonal Treasure

The Spring 2023 Seasonal Treasure sets have been bundled with the Dead Reckoning Chest. Murder your Dead Reckoning mini-game targets for more chances to earn chests, then snag a key in the Shard Shop for 20,000 shards each.

Seasonal Quests and Guild Rewards Refresh

To help in your hunt for Dead Reckoning Keys, a new set of Dota Plus quests have arrived offering up to 115,200 shards over the course of the season. In addition, the rewards for Silver-, Gold-, and Platinum-tier guilds have been updated for this season, featuring new sprays, emoticons, and chat wheels.

Seasonal Sets

Looking for a vintage item set from an older Dota Plus season? Autumnal 2021 and Wintry 2021 treasure content is now available for direct purchase in the Shard Shop for 15,000 Shards each.

Moving Dota Technology Forward

• As we mentioned when we launched Battle Pass: Part II, this update has removed support for OpenGL. For macOS customers, the minimum requirement is now macOS 10.13.6 with a Metal-capable GPU (AMD GCN-based GPU or newer; NVIDIA Kepler-based GPU or newer; or Intel HD 4000 or newer). For Linux customers, AMD GCN+, NVIDIA Kepler+, or Intel HD 5000-series or newer is required.
• In a future update this year, we intend to upgrade our SIMD support from SSE2 to SSE4.1 to allow higher performance in physics, particles, and general gameplay code. Almost all processors released in the past 10 years support SSE4.1, so this should affect a very small portion of Dota players. If you have a computer that does not support SSE4.1, you will need to upgrade to a newer CPU once that update releases.
• We are in the process of updating our models to a newer format known as ModelDoc. After this change is complete, we will be removing several animation-related APIs from our custom game API in favor of ModelDoc's animation support. These deprecated APIs are listed on the Source 2 Developer Community Wiki.

7.33 Coming In April

The Dead Reckoning Update has a lot of features were really proud of a new hero, item sets, a mini-game. But we get it. Many of you were hoping for Patch 7.33. Weve been working on an ambitious gameplay patch for a while, and we were hoping to get it done in time for this update. Were currently aiming to release it in late April. So in the meantime, while we put the finishing touches on it, enjoy the Dead Reckoning Update and Patch 7.32e.

[ 2023-03-06 23:07:06 CET ] [ Original post ]

Disabled some functionality used by third-party tools: - Disabled the "record" command in matchmaking games. This was used to record, in realtime, a local demo that would contain information that wasn't intended to be visible to the client during a game. Demo recording is still enabled for local lobbies to enable SFM and community content creation. - Disabled a large number of console commands during matchmaking games that could be used to introspect client state. For example, "dota_lobby_debug", "cl_dota_ambient_tree_shake_cooldown", and "dev_simulate_gcdown" no longer function in these games, while "ping", "disconnect", and "dota_toggle_autoattack" still do. - Player profiles can no longer be accessed in matchmaking during the pregame phase. They can still be accessed once the picking phase ends.

[ 2023-02-28 01:21:24 CET ] [ Original post ]

Today, we permanently banned over 40,000 accounts that were using third-party software to cheat in Dota over the last few weeks. This software was able to access information used internally by the Dota client that wasn't visible during normal gameplay, giving the cheater an unfair advantage. While fixing the underlying issues that made these cheats possible was a priority, we have also decided to remove these bad actors from the active Dota playerbase. With that goal in mind, we released a patch as soon as we understood the method these cheats were using. This patch created a honeypot: a section of data inside the game client that would never be read during normal gameplay, but that could be read by these exploits. Each of the accounts banned today read from this "secret" area in the client, giving us extremely high confidence that every ban was well-deserved. The prevalence of this family of cheats means that today's ban wave is particularly large, but it's only the latest action in an ongoing campaign. While the battle against cheaters and cheat developers often takes place in the shadows, we wanted to make this example visible, and use it to make our position clear: If you are running any application that reads data from the Dota client as you're playing games, your account can be permanently banned from playing Dota. This includes professional players, who will be banned from all Valve competitive events. Dota is a game best enjoyed when played on an even field, where victories are earned by skill and tenacity. We expect that some players will continue to develop and use new exploits, to continue to try to gain unfair advantages at the expense of other players. As before, we will continue to detect and remove these exploits as they come, and continue to ban users who cheat. Lastly, we'd like to thank those who offered their time and energy to help us resolve this from those who reported a player acting suspiciously in-game, to those who reviewed overwatch cases where this behavior was observed. Thank you for helping to make Dota a better experience for everyone.

[ 2023-02-21 22:35:47 CET ] [ Original post ]

The 2023 DPC Winter Tour regional showdowns have nearly concluded, and soon the top 18 teams in the world will converge on Peru to compete in the culminating event of the first tour: The Lima Major, presented by 4D Esports. As the first-ever South American DPC Major, we are excited to share the excitement of live Dota with an eager audience of long-standing fans. Dota fans everywhere can catch all the action online as the Group Stage runs February 22 - 26, setting the stage for the Playoffs to follow February 28 - March 5. Dive into all of the tournament teams and standings throughout the event at www.dota2.com/esports.

Supporters Club Sale

As the Major approaches, show your fan pride and unlock custom equippables by purchasing your favorite team's Supporters Club, now 75% off until the end of the Winter Tour. As always, 50% of every Supporters Club sale goes directly to the team.

Fantasy & Player Cards

With the conclusion of the regional leagues and the start of the Major, Fantasy has been adjusted for the different format. As with the previous Majors, Player Card packs now contain only players from Major-qualified teams, and Fantasy will run daily instead of weekly. If you're new to Fantasy or just need a refresher, check out this Fantasy rundown from the start of the Tour.

Looking Ahead

Once the Major Champions have been crowned and the Tour comes to a close, we look forward to unveiling our next update on March 6th.

[ 2023-02-20 21:00:47 CET ] [ Original post ]

• Added role filters on the hero selection screen, allowing players to drill down to the heroes that best fit the needs of each game.
• Removed Jungler from the list of hero roles.
• As part of our effort to keep Dota Technology Moving Forward the version of the V8 JavaScript engine included in Dota has been updated, resulting in a new macOS requirement of 10.13+. For the vast majority of Mac players, this requirements change will have no impact.

[ 2023-01-12 01:54:52 CET ] [ Original post ]

As a frosty Diretide draws to a close, we welcome both a new year and the heralded return of competitive Dota. Fans everywhere are invited to tune in as the 2023 DPC Season commences with the Winter Tour. The action kicks off today with the start of regional play in China, and the remaining five regions are set to follow on Sunday, January 8. Track the full schedule and standings throughout the season over at our esports hub. Cheer on your favorite teams around the world as they fight to score crucial DPC points and coveted spots at three Major tournaments that await on the road to The International. Teams that excel in the Winter Tour will advance to the Lima Major, hosted by 4D Esports. The Spring Tour will provide further opportunity with the Berlin Major, hosted by ESL, and the Summer Tour will wrap play with the Bali Major, hosted by IO Esports. While history has shown that unforeseen underdogs can certainly vie for the Aegis at The International, these DPC Tours offer the most reliable path for consistent teams to secure invitations to this year's crowning event.

Winter Tour Fandom

To celebrate the fervor of fandom, today's update includes a fresh season of Supporters Club Bundles and Fantasy play for the Winter Tour.

Supporters Clubs

Teams who submit content to feature in a Supporters Club bundle receive 50% of all of their team's bundle sales. Fans who choose to support teams will receive increasing amounts of content provided by their favorite team(s), depending on the tier purchased: Bronze Tier - A badge for your favorite team, which will appear in your friends list, player profile, Versus Screen, and in-game scoreboard (swappable if you purchase more than one team's bundle) - 1 Team Fantasy Player Pack - 1 Basic Fantasy Player Pack Silver Tier - All the perks of the Bronze Club - Sprays to liven up your map and Loading Screens - 2 additional Team Player Card Packs - 6 additional Basic Player Card Packs Gold Tier - All of the perks of the Bronze and Silver Clubs - A special in-game HP-bar badge, as well as Emoticons and Chat Wheel Lines to proclaim your allegiance in-game - 3 additional Team Player Card Packs - 7 additional Basic Player Card Packs Note: Content is subject to availability based on a team's content submission.

Fantasy Rules Recap

If you're new to Fantasy or might like a refresher, peruse this recap before you unpack your cards and play. You can also check the How to Play breakdown in the FANTASY section of the client for full details. The Basics For each weeklong period, fans set a Fantasy roster made up of two Core Player Cards, one Mid Player Card, and two Support Player Cards. Player Cards on a roster score Fantasy points based on how well they perform in that period's matches. Silver & Gold Cards have stat bonuses that earn more points. Player Card Packs All players have been granted 10 starter packs claimable on the DPC menu under the Watch tab. Additional Player Card Packs can be earned daily by winning a game of Dota. Team Packs will be available for purchase directly from the PLAYER CARDS tab in the WATCH section as teams submit their Supporters Club bundles in the near future. When you open a pack you'll receive player cards from the specific region you have selected. Regional Fantasy Each DPC region is its own Fantasy league with its own player cards and unique lineup. You may choose to participate in multiple regional leagues, and you will earn Fantasy Levels based on your best fantasy league performance for the period. For instance, if you place in the top 10% of one league and the top 50% of another, you will receive the points for the top 10% placement. Region rewards do not stack. At the end of each period, you will earn levels based on the Fantasy points for that period. Rewards will be unlocked based on your current overall Fantasy Level. Scoring Matches All Division I matches during the Winter 2023 Tour are eligible for Fantasy play. The highest scoring two games of a best-of-three count towards a player's score. If a team plays more than one series during a period, only their highest-scoring series will count. Players that score in the top 100%/50%/25%/10% will earn 1/2/3/4 Fantasy Levels. Each level grants 350 Shards, and every fourth level doubles the prize to 700 Shards. Once your lineups are set, make sure to follow all of the upcoming action in the Watch section of the client or on the DPC homepage.

[ 2023-01-06 00:05:12 CET ] [ Original post ]

General

• Fixed Black King Bar and other instant spells being castable using shift queue when doomed after returning from being hidden (e.g. Astral Imprisonment or Disruption)
• Fixed Techies Sticky Bomb sometimes getting stuck and never exploding if the target teleported away
• Fixed Dark Willow projectiles not being visible when targeting runes or items while in Shadow Realm
• Fixed Rubick unable to eject allies with Shard Upgraded Dismember if the owner of the stolen spell did not have a Shard.
• Fixed Templar Assassin Meld Strike debuff applying to the wrong target if there was an attack already in flight
• Fixed Dawnbreaker losing Luminosity attack buff if the attack was evaded
• Fixed Lion Finger Of Death Scepter interaction with Meepo clones and illusions
• Fixed Treant turning around when double-tapping Living Armor with the AoE talent
• Fixed Witch Doctor Aghanims Scepter Ward attack bounce interaction with enemies that have invisibility but are affected by true sight
• Fixed Bounty Hunter Shadow Walk Shard Upgrade not being castable while teleporting
• Fixed Shadow Demon gaining an extra ability point in Demonic Purge if he buys the Shard before upgrading the ability
• Fixed Razor Storm Surge Shard upgrade always activating from Outworld Devourer's Arcane Orb
• Fixed Outworld Destroyer Astral Imprisonment sometimes dealing damage to magic immune units

[ 2022-12-22 22:44:47 CET ] [ Original post ]

The abundance of talent in the Dota 2 Workshop continues to prove far too vast to fit within a single offering of the Collector's Cache, so this frosty Diretide season welcomes a second round of treasure to keep your heroes bundled up tight. The Diretide 2022 Collector's Caches I & II are available for $2.49 each, and both will remain on sale until January 12, 2023. All items in the Caches are untradeable and unmarketable, except for the ultra rare Tiny and Chaos Knight sets. Unboxing 14 of these treasures will automatically grant you 36 Battle Levels, and the odds of receiving a bonus rare item will increase with each one you open. You can also recycle any unwanted items for 2 Battle Levels. Thank you to all of the artists that dedicate their talents to each Workshop Call to Arms, as well as the entire Dota 2 community that embraces these creative efforts. We wish all of you a very merry Diretide, and a happy new year!

[ 2022-12-22 22:14:12 CET ] [ Original post ]

The Diretide 2022 Battle Level Bundle

Today's update offers a second Battle Level Bundle sale The Diretide 2022 Battle Level Bundle available now through January 12th for $29.99 per bundle. Check it out in-game now! Packed with 120 Battle Levels, 9x Immortal Treasure I, 6x Immortal Treasure II, 6x Ageless Heirlooms Treasures, and 6x Battle Pass Collection Treasures, this bundle is the perfect way to push further into your rewards line during the final stretch of the Battle Pass season. Reach the Conduit of the Blueheart Crystal Maiden Persona at level 148, Stoneclaw Scavenger custom towers at level 176, Age of Attrition Primal Beast Prestige set at level 223, Exile Unveiled Phantom Assassin Persona at level 296, Voidstorm Asylum Arcana for Razor at level 383, and Claszian Apostasy Faceless Void Arcana at level 495, and much more along the way. This bundle offers 75% savings on the combined value of the levels and treasures. Customers can purchase a maximum of two bundles this season, cumulative with The International 2022 Battle Level Bundle.

[ 2022-12-15 22:53:32 CET ] [ Original post ]

General

• Fixed Hoodwink Decoy not casting Sharpshooter due to insufficient mana
• Fixed Io's tethered movespeed able to go below minimum movement speed
• Fixed Monkey King's Tree Dance sometimes not correctly highlighting all trees in jump range
• Fixed Batrider's Sticky Napalm cast range being 550 instead of 600
• Fixed Razor's Damage Stolen Static Link talent giving extra damage stolen

[ 2022-12-10 00:06:25 CET ] [ Original post ]

The recently released Wintry Treasure 2022 unintentionally reused two already shipped sets. As a result, we're making a few fixes:

• The Lifestealer Cold Rage set is now a second style on the Obsidian Atrocity set. That set can be received either from the Wintry Treasure 2022 or The Battle Pass Collection 2022, and both the red and blue styles are unlocked no matter where the set was received from.
• The Night Stalker Harvest Night set has been replaced with the existing Frightful Revelries set from the Hallowed Chest of the Diretide. We've also created a new style that is unlocked on that set no matter where the set was received from.

[ 2022-12-06 22:51:13 CET ] [ Original post ]

The winter breeze may have stripped the trees of their leaves but a select group of heroes are bundled up more snugly than ever as the time comes for the seasonal Dota Plus update to appear, filled with a new seasonal treasure, plus refreshed Seasonal Quests and Rewards for you to explore during the grey days and gloomy nights ahead.

Dota Plus Seasonal Treasure

The Winter 2022 Seasonal Treasure is here, available for purchase with shards. Exclusive to Dota Plus members, this treasure features all new sets for Lifestealer, Storm Spirit, Vengeful Spirit, Spirit Breaker, Oracle, Night Stalker, Elder Titan, and Sven. There's also a chance to unlock Frosty the Seadragon, a courier preloaded with random ethereal and prismatic gems.

Updated Seasonal Quests & Guild Rewards

Todays update also comes with a new set of Dota Plus quests to help lay away some extra shards for new relics and the Seasonal Treasure offering up to 115,200 shards over the course of the season. And as always, in addition to the changes above, the guild rewards for Silver-, Gold-, and Platinum-tier guilds have all been switched for the winter season. [table] [tr] [th]Guild Tier[/th] [th]Rewards[/th] [/tr] [tr] [td]Silver[/td] [td]

• Emoticon - wait_for_it
• Emoticon - furious
• Emoticon - closecall

[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]Gold[/td] [td]

• Spray - Tusk Fight Me
• Spray - Visage Hmm
• Spray - Void Spirit Reading

[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]Platinum[/td] [td]

• Chat Wheel - "That's playing to win, baby!"
• Chat Wheel - ", , !"
• Chat Wheel - ""

[/td] [/tr] [/table]

Seasonal Sets

Missed your chance on some of the sets from older Dota Plus treasures? The sets from the Spring 2021 and Summer 2021 are now available for direct purchase in the Shard Shop for 15,000 Shards each.

[ 2022-12-01 22:52:28 CET ] [ Original post ]

The 7.32d Gameplay Patch is now live! Check the latest patchnotes here!

[ 2022-11-29 21:26:43 CET ] [ Original post ]

The ballots have been tallied and the community's favor shines brightly on a wide array of special submissions, meaning the Diretide 2022 Collector's Cache is now available loaded with the top 18 eligible item sets as voted on by the Dota 2 community. Unboxing 14 of these treasures will automatically grant you 36 Battle Levels, and the odds of receiving a bonus rare item will increase with each one you open. You can also recycle any unwanted items for 2 Battle Levels. The Diretide 2022 Collector's Cache is available for $2.49 and will remain on sale until December 18. All items in the Cache are untradeable and unmarketable, except for the ultra rare Tiny set. We once again thank the community artists who tendered submissions for this year's treasure, as well as the entire Battle Pass community for casting votes in support of their favorite item sets. We look forward to seeing your top selections mixing it up in the lanes.

[ 2022-11-23 00:19:22 CET ] [ Original post ]

Razor reclaims the secrets of his true origins with the help of a void-touched power sent to shatter the mystic bonds between the lightning revenant and the hidden masters of the Narrow Maze and unleash a rage that only retribution will set to rights. Electrify your battles with the Voidstorm Asylum Razor Arcana, featuring an all-new model with an unlockable second style, custom animations and effects, custom hero assets, 600+ new voice lines, and custom kill and deny effects. Voidstorm Asylum is available to all players who reach level 383 in the Battle Pass.

[ 2022-11-17 20:03:47 CET ] [ Original post ]

Diretide

Penguin

• Max Speed: 700 -> 750
• Turn Rate Max: 120 -> 130
• Post Crash Speed: 100 -> half of pre-crash speed, min 100
• Post Crash Turn Rate: x1.5 normal turn rate for 2s

Ogre Seal

• Impact Radius: 200 -> 250
• Damage Per Level: 15 -> 25
• Hops 2 more times after dismount

Snowball

• Acceleration: 150 -> 200
• Post Crash Speed: 100 -> half of pre-crash speed, min 100
• Post Crash Turn Rate: x1.5 for 2s

Frosted Toad

• Hop Time: 0.55s -> O.45s
• Hop Pause Time: 0.5s -> 0.85s
• Turn Rate: 230 -> 150
• Impact Radius: 300 -> 175
• Damage Per Level: 12 -> 8
• Knockback Distance: 125 -> 75
• Knockback Duration: 0.3s -> 0.2s

[ 2022-11-16 01:46:29 CET ] [ Original post ]

From now until Monday, November 14th, the final candidates for the Collector's Cache will be featured for preview in the Dota 2 client, where all players can see a lineup of the item sets for easy comparison. Battle Pass owners can give a thumbs up or down to each set under consideration, and sets with the highest scores will be included as the main items of the Cache. We would like to thank all of the workshop artists who have submitted items, and we look forward to revealing the collection that best represents the community's interests.

[ 2022-11-08 22:03:46 CET ] [ Original post ]

The Battle Pass: Part II Diretide

The Aegis has been claimed, and the new champions bask in the glow of well-earned victory. But outside of that triumphant light, as the heroics and heartbreaks of The International fade into blissful memory, the Dota season grows dark and the lava fields turn to ice meaning it's time now for Part II of the 2022 Battle Pass. Namely, it's time for Diretide! Roshan has awakened from his candy coma, spurred on by [strike]righteous[/strike] thieving greevils, and now all Dota players are invited to join in on the Hallo-wintery fun. Part II of the Battle Pass features the Candyworks, the new Diretide game mode, a second Cavern Crawl map, and the release of another round of rewards like the Conduit of the Blueheart Crystal Maiden Persona, Immortal Treasure II, custom Versus screens, a Cave Johnson announcer pack, fresh taunts, and more. Don't miss Sithil and Quirt's Candyworks & Treasure Emporium, where you can trade in candy you've gained from the Battle Pass, or any you gain from playing games and recycling treasures, to claim all manner of goodies from items, couriers, and wards all the way up to Arcana even a custom Roshan skin. Queue up for Diretide: Season's Greevilings, where players harness Roshan's strength to destroy the enemy team's Taffy Wells. Recover Taffy from greevilous taffy thieves, score it at enemy Wells, and watch Roshan rip those buildings to pieces all while riding a trusty mount of your choosing. Explore the 2022 Battle Pass web page for more details, and if you haven't already purchased or unlocked a Battle Pass, you can score one for free thanks to The International 2022 Swag Bag.

Moving Dota Technology Forward

• This update adds support for NVIDIA Reflex on GTX 900 series and above. Reflex decreases click-to-display latency, particularly in situations where performance is limited by the GPU.
• On September 16, 2021 we announced our intent to remove support for OpenGL. This is the last major update for Dota that will support OpenGL. For the vast majority of players, nothing will change when OpenGL is removed, as they have already switched to a newer, higher-fidelity renderer. We encourage players to switch now if they haven't already, and let us know if problems arise.

[ 2022-11-03 20:51:35 CET ] [ Original post ]

The Road to the Aegis Congratulations to Tundra Esports, Grand Champions at The International 2022. They delivered a dominating performance dropping only a single game during the entire Main Stage before taking the Grand Finals 3-0 to emerge victorious on the quest for the Aegis. Tundra started their journey with an impressive 14-4 run through the Group Stage that earned no worse than series splits, and then simply took their play to another level at the Main Event. Their first foes in the Upper Bracket were OG. They shelved the two-time TI champion club in two games. This started a pattern for Tundra, broken only once. Their next foes were Team Aster, fresh from their own 2-0 victory. But the veterans of Tundra were not deterred. They won that series, as well, in only two games. Tundra then prepared for the Upper Bracket Finals, where they would face Team Secret. The first game was a 67-minute slugfest. Secret pushed hard early in the game, but the tide turned as the game went on and Tundra pushed back. Harder. Secret were forced to defend their base for the final twenty minutes before succumbing to an unrelenting onslaught. Game two was Tundra's only loss of the Finals, where they went down under the weight of Resolut1on's Dawnbreaker, but they bounced back in game three. Fifteen minutes in, Tundra scored a team wipe. Secret came back for more and, despite having key abilities on cooldown, Tundra again emerged victorious, securing a strong advantage in the midgame. Secret fell faster to the push this time, into the Lower Bracket Finals, and Tundra advanced to the Grand Finals riding the highs of a convincing win. After Secret won a close 2-1 series to earn a rematch, the two squads faced off again this time in the best-of-five Grand Finals with the Aegis of Champions at stake. Here, they left no doubt: Tundra dominated their final series with Secret, winning 3-0. In the first game, Tundra brought back skiter's fearsome Naga Siren and eventually built an untouchable lead. Game two brought a first Tundra drafted Arc Warden for Nine, the hero's first appearance in a TI final. Secret looked very strong early on, but Tundra's cores came online and the soon-to-be-champions pulled ahead to end game two without even losing any barracks. Game three presented a chance to forge a new legacy, and Tundra's players answered the call in spades. An out-of-nowhere pick of Medusa for skiter drew gasps, but Tundra's dominance came from all corners of the team. With that pick, plus 33's Beastmaster and Nine's Pangolier heavily bolstered by Saksa's favored Tiny and Sneyking's Mirana, Tundra was able to weather Secret's attacks before pulling away. They leveraged a near-teamwipe to push all the way to the Ancient for the victory and the sweep, securing the Aegis and their place in history. As bearers of the ultimate symbol of victory, these names shall forever be inscribed upon the Aegis of Champions: 2022 - Tundra Esports

• Oliver "skiter" Lepko
• Leon "Nine" Kirilin
• Neta "33" Shapira
• Martin "Saksa" Sazdov
• Wu "Sneyking" Jingjun

Looking Back If you missed any of the tournament, or just want to relive the incredible moments and plays, head over to the Dota 2 YouTube channel, where you can find replays of the entire tournament, including broadcast content from between the games. You can also find a stash of photos from the event over on the Dota 2 Instagram and Dota 2 flickr. We would like to thank all of the players, talent, and everyone in the Dota community for helping bring this celebration to life. The International is the crowning moment of the competitive season, and without everyones support, none of this would be possible. We hope you enjoyed this years tournament as much as we did. Celebrate the Champions Special Champion edition stickers are now available for Tundra Esports and for skiter, Nine, 33, Saksa, and Sneyking. Check them out in the in-game Sticker Store.

[ 2022-10-31 18:59:07 CET ] [ Original post ]

The new year welcomes new terrors, as an enduring revenant reveals herself with promises of a ruinous reckoning to follow. [previewyoutube=Xx0YUuvW4wA;full][/previewyoutube] Pierce the veil between the living and the damned as a new hero Muerta arrives to haunt the lanes in early 2023.

[ 2022-10-30 08:53:39 CET ] [ Original post ]

International 2022 Finals Weekend

After a grueling Group Stage and four days of action-packed Playoffs, only four teams remain to compete for the Aegis of Champions this weekend at the Finals of The International 2022. Learn more about how these select few players are getting ready for the final competition with our Preparing for the Finals video. The Dota action begins with the Lower Bracket Semifinals, in which Team Aster and Team Liquid will square off to see who can secure a spot into the Lower Bracket Finals on Sunday. Both teams met earlier in the playoffs resulting in Team Aster winning 2-0, so Team Liquid will be hungry to get their revenge. The day then continues with the Upper Bracket Finals, where Team Secret and Tundra Esports battle to secure the first spot in the Grand Finals. Neither team has dropped a game in the Playoffs, so we'll see if either of them can maintain that record. Join thousands of fans at Singapore Indoor Stadium and millions around the world this weekend to witness the stunning conclusion to The International. The broadcast kicks off with the Opening Ceremony on October 29th at 12:00SGT.

The Secret Shop

If you'd like to purchase any Dota merchandise, check out the Secret Shop online or in person to peruse and procure this year's collection.

The International Swag Bag Update

We're overwhelmed by the interest of Dota customers old and new coming out of the woodwork to join in the fun and collect their swag! The popularity is so overwhelming, however, that while we've made adjustments to ensure everyone can easily claim their free Arcana we need to temporarily limit granting Dota Plus months and Battle Passes while we upgrade our capacity. These gifts will still be available once we complete the upgrade, so please stay tuned!

[ 2022-10-28 18:55:30 CET ] [ Original post ]

The International playoffs are in the books, and four standout teams have survived with dreams of claiming the Aegis still intact. As we all catch our breaths during this interlude between the nail-biting action, we'd like to take a moment to focus our attention towards Dota players all around the world, not just those competing on stage in Singapore. As we announced in June with the Battle Report update, our goal is to harness the excitement of The International Grand Finals and ensure that the days and weeks following the event's conclusion offer fans the very best time to play Dota. To that end, today we're unveiling The International 2022 Swag Bag, a free giveaway for all Dota players. Log in now or anytime before the Battle Pass ends to claim your three rewards:

• One month of Dota Plus.
• A Level 1 Battle Pass, redeemable for 24 Battle Levels if you already own a Battle Pass.
• Your choice of one Arcana from any available on the Dota 2 store.

Starting today these rewards are available to all Dota players that play (or have played) at least 10 matches during the Battle Pass season, and will continue to be available to claim until the end of the season in January. Like everyone in the community, we can't wait to watch the best Dota players in the world compete for the Aegis of Champions this weekend, October 28-29. Plug in over at dota2.com/esports to follow the final push. Then, once the champions have earned their crowns, make sure to stay tuned for the release of Part II of the Battle Pass arriving November 3rd to introduce a new Diretide event mode, the Candyworks, new 'Conduit of the Blueheart' Crystal Maiden persona, and more.

[ 2022-10-26 17:30:28 CET ] [ Original post ]

The International 2022 Playoffs are now complete, and of the sixteen teams that started in the quest for the Aegis of Champions, only four contenders remain. Congratulations to Team Secret, Tundra Esports, Team Aster, and Team Liquid, who all now prepare to face each other in the Finals. Catch the highlights of each team's run through the brackets as well as some key moments from the playoffs with our Top Plays recap video. The storyline of the tournament so far has been one of upsets and new blood. Evil Geniuses, so dominant in the Group Stage, went winless on the main stage against a surging Thunder Awaken and then Beastcoast marking a clear rise in the stature of South American Dota. The defending champions Team Spirit lost to upstarts BOOM Esports. Perennial powerhouses PSG.LGD fell to the lower bracket against an impressive Team Secret, and were eventually knocked out by their regional rival Team Aster. RNG and Entity made history with the longest Main Stage match ever at The International with an intense 107-minute slugfest featuring a position-five Ancient Apparition packing two Divine Rapiers. The past week has seen far too many amazing Dota moments to sufficiently summarize in a few short paragraphs, so we invite everyone to relive all the ups and downs of the tourney so far ready and waiting with all of the VODs uploaded to the Dota 2 Youtube, or accessible directly from the Dota Esports portal.

The International 2022 Finals Weekend

With the Playoffs complete, our attention shifts eagerly to Singapore Indoor Stadium, where in a few short days the four remaining squads will compete for the Aegis and ultimate glory. The International 2022 Finals broadcast begins on Saturday, October 29th at 12:00pm and Sunday, October 30th at 11:30am, with venue doors opening at 10:00am on both days. Join together with fans from around the world to witness the stunning conclusion to this year's journey to The International.

[ 2022-10-24 16:08:24 CET ] [ Original post ]

The International Group Stage Concludes

The International Group Stage has come to a close, and sixteen teams have battled their way into the Main Event. Congratulations to Evil Geniuses, Tundra Esports, Team Liquid, Team Secret, PSG.LGD, Thunder Awaken, OG, Team Aster for earning Upper Bracket placements in the Main Event. Following close behind are Hokori, Fnatic, Royal Never Give Up, defending champions Team Spirit, Gaimin Gladiators, Beastcoast, Entity, and BOOM Esports who all face the daunting challenges of the Lower Bracket, but still contend for the Aegis all the same. We would also like to thank Talon Esports, Soniqs, TSM, and BetBoom Team for their valiant efforts throughout year and during Group Stage play. Each proved to be worthy adversaries, battling to the very last to earn advancement, but in the end only one team will hoist the Aegis, and these elite contenders are the first squads to miss the cut.

The International Main Event

Now that the final field is set, it's time to turn our sights to the next stage as the first match of the Upper Bracket kicks off at 10:00am on October 20th in Singapore featuring a best-of-three battle between Evil Geniuses and Thunder Awaken. The winner will secure a top-six finish and the loser will face the dangers of the Lower Bracket. Stay tuned afterwards for even more matchups to follow. The Playoffs will run through October 23rd to determine which four teams will proceed to the final stage at Singapore Indoor Stadium in the days that follow. Make sure to follow along with all of the matches over at dota2.com/esports

The Secret Shop is Now Open

As a reminder, the doors to the Secret Shop are now open! For those watching the action online this year, weve teamed up with multiple merchandise partners to ensure the latest lineup of Dota 2 merchandise is accessible in more regions than ever before. Africa, Americas, Europe, Middle East & Oceania - https://dota2shop.wearenations.com China - https://wmsjdj.tmall.com If you'll be joining us in Singapore you have the option to order through https://secretshop.eclubstore.com then conveniently pick up your order at the Secret Shop in Singapore Indoor Stadium. All you need is your event badge to execute an order for the on-site pickup.

[ 2022-10-19 23:11:24 CET ] [ Original post ]

The International 2022 Battle Level Bundle

Today's update ushers in the first of this year's bundle sales The International 2022 Battle Level Bundle available now through October 30th for $29.99. Packed with 120 Battle Levels, 9x Immortal Treasure I, 6x Immortal Treasure II (unlocking with Part II on November 3), 6x Ageless Heirlooms Treasures, and 6x Battle Pass Collection Treasures, this bundle is the perfect way to push further into your rewards line during the height of The International. Reach the Conduit of the Blueheart Crystal Maiden Persona at level 148 (arriving in Part II), Stoneclaw Scavenger custom towers at level 176, Age of Attrition Primal Beast Prestige set at level 223, Exile Unveiled Phantom Assassin Persona at level 296, Voidstorm Asylum Arcana for Razor at level 383 (arriving in Part II), and Claszian Apostasy Faceless Void Arcana at level 495, and much more along the way. This bundle offers 75% savings on the combined value of the levels and treasures, and will contribute 25% of each sale directly to The International 2022 prize pool. Each customer can purchase one bundle.

Fantasy Kick-off

The final teams have qualified in Singapore and Group Stage play for The International can now commence which means it's time to set your Fantasy lineups before the action begins. Dig into your card collection to make your picks. Don't forget to study the matchups for each day and set your rosters accordingly. Find more info in the Fantasy section of the Battle Pass.

[ 2022-10-13 00:11:31 CET ] [ Original post ]

The doors to the Secret Shop are now open helping celebrate the majesty of The International and a global community of passionate fans with limited edition swag from this year's event. For those watching the action online this year, weve teamed up with multiple merchandise partners to ensure the latest lineup of Dota 2 merchandise is accessible in more regions than ever before. Asia (for non-ticket holders) Africa, Americas, Europe, Middle East & Oceania China Fans that are making the journey to join us in Singapore later this month also have the option to order through https://secretshop.eclubstore.com then conveniently pick up your order at the Secret Shop in Singapore Indoor Stadium. All you need is your event badge to execute an order for the on-site pickup. Similar to last year, we've teamed up with Secretlab to create a brand new chair embodying the molten aesthetic of this year. The chairs will be officially revealed just before the group stage on the 14th of October, and can be found on their landing page here.

[ 2022-10-12 18:43:55 CET ] [ Original post ]

Throughout the ages, there have been countless attempts to control the Primal Beast and one of the most devastating plans only made the creature more fearsome than ever before. Stomp into the lanes in forged finery with the all-new Age of Attrition Prestige bundle featuring custom animations and effects available now to all Battle Pass owners who trample over level 223.

Last Chance Qualifiers

Tune in for the final action before we arrive at The International as the twelve Last Chance Qualifier teams square off this weekend to battle for just two remaining spots in the tournament field. Action kicks off on Saturday, October 8 at 10:00am Singapore time and will conclude Wednesday, October 12, when the full complement of twenty teams battling for the Aegis will at last be set. Keep track of the full schedule here.

[ 2022-10-06 23:36:15 CET ] [ Original post ]

General

• Fixed Beastmaster Hawk Dive Bomb being able to target couriers
• Fixed Drow Ranger's Multishot not displaying radius preview
• Fixed Clinkz's Searing Arrows multishot talent hitting Outposts
• Fixed Shadow Demon's Shadow Poison Level 2 value being lower than intended
• Fixed Lycan's Wolf Bite interaction with Refresher
• Fixed Lycan's Howl sound during night time
• Fixed Drums of Endurance range display

[ 2022-10-06 02:13:06 CET ] [ Original post ]

General

• Added an in-game model for Tome of Knowledge
• Fixed the motion correction buffering on attacking and casting sometimes increasing the effective distance. This fixes the issue with towers sometimes briefly stopping attacking
• Fixed a number of cases where the AoE radius preview wasn't displayed correctly
• Fixed a number of spell range preview not interacting correctly with Cast Range bonuses
• Puck's Waning Rift and Necrophos' Death Pulse now both have range indicators on mouse-over.
• Fixed Primal Beast Uproar incorrectly having decreased Attack Damage Bonus per stack
• Fixed Primal Beast Pulverize interaction with some movement-based damaging spells if the enemy died during the grab (e.g. Lion's Earth Spike)
• Fixed Refresher Orb and Shard cooldowns incorrectly ticking down in some cases where the items were not in the hero's main inventory
• Fixed Meepo's shard damage value being decreased
• Fixed Boots of Travel not showing cooldown in inventory and when Alt is held under the player on the top bar and improved the HUD teleport indicator appearance
• Fixed issue that sometimes allowed using abilities when in a stunned state

Rubick

• Fixed Telekinesis interaction with allies in free spells mode.
• Fixed Telekinesis landing marker fx not appearing
• Fixed illusion display interactions with some stolen abilities
• Fixed Spell Steal interaction with Undying's Decay and Flesh Golem.
• Fixed Spell Steal interaction with Queen of Pain's Shadow Strike scepter version
• Fixed Spell Steal interaction with Enigma's Malefice shard version
• Fixed Arcane Supremacy incorrectly adjusting some range indicators
• Fixed the +40% stolen spell talent to display additional damage in tooltips when Alt is held.
• Fixed Astral Spirit stolen sometimes providing a permanent spirit buff on Rubick.

[ 2022-10-03 22:33:16 CET ] [ Original post ]

Yesterday we shipped an update which added a capsule containing Talent Stickers that unlocked talent voice lines. Upon doing so, fans and talent alike reached out expressing unhappiness with the product. Our intention was to create a compelling system that allowed fans to connect with their favorite talent in a different way than in previous years, and we fell short of that goal. We are sorry for that and we intend to correct it. In order to address these issues, and after talking to some of the talent that reached out with concerns and proposals, we are adding the option to directly purchase a talent's voice line with 50% of the revenue going exclusively to that talent. Players can purchase these voice lines directly from the Talent page in the Battle Pass. For players that have already purchased and opened talent sticker capsules, those stickers will continue to function as before. As with voice lines unlocked via stickers, directly purchased voice lines are also usable permanently.

[ 2022-10-01 02:35:47 CET ] [ Original post ]

The Last Chance Qualifiers (LCQ) are less than two weeks away and with it the final teams will qualify to The International 2022. Today's update brings us the Team and Player Stickers for all 6 Regional Qualifier winners as well as the 12 teams that will be competing in the LCQ. Find your favorite players and team stickers in four different qualities (Basic, Glitter, Holo, Gold) by opening Sticker Capsules or searching the Marketplace for the ones you need, and stick them to your heroes to show them off during your games or your sticker collection to display in your profile and earn some Battle Points. For those of you that want to support your favorite team, The Supporter's Club Fan Bundles are also available now. Get your favorite team's Sprays, Voice Lines, Emoticons and Wallpapers by purchasing their Bronze, Silver and Gold packs. Finally, the update introduces the list of talent participating in The International 2022. With well over 150 talent across the English, Chinese, Russian, Spanish and Portuguese languages, we hope you'll be watching the best teams in the world commentated by the best analysts and casters, no matter which language you choose. Each of the five primary languages will also feature a Talent capsule featuring a limited collection of talent stickers. Just like Player and Team sticker, you can place these on your Collection or a Hero, but additionally, if you place a Holo or Gold sticker of your favorite caster, you will permanently gain access to their unique TI2022 voice line. Find more information on Talent and their stickers in the Talent Page of The International 2022 Battle Pass. As with previous stickers and fan bundles, 50% of the revenue from stickers will go distributed among the teams or talent involved in each Capsule or Bundle.

[ 2022-09-29 18:13:13 CET ] [ Original post ]

We hope you enjoyed the updated True Sight Insights and of course the world premiere of True Sight for The International 10 taking you inside the player booths for Team Spirit's battle to overcome PSG.LGD and claim the Aegis of Champions. If you missed it live or just want to revisit any of the action, check out the full videos at: https://www.youtube.com/user/dota2/videos. To celebrate the premiere, today's release includes 12 new chat wheel lines taken from this True Sight for Battle Pass owners to claim and use in your own games.

The International 2022 Cosplay Competition

There are still a few days available to join The International 2022 Cosplay Competition and possibly show off your crafted creations on Dota's biggest stage. Entries will be accepted until October 1st. See https://cosplay.pglesports.com/ for the full rules and entry form.

[ 2022-09-28 04:02:26 CET ] [ Original post ]

The 7.32c Gameplay Patch is now live! Check the latest patchnotes here!

[ 2022-09-27 20:16:08 CET ] [ Original post ]

After 20 days of hard-fought battles, the six winners of the Regional Qualifiers will join the 12 DPC qualified teams in the fight for the Aegis during The International 2022. Congratulations to Hokori, BetBoom Team, Soniqs, Royal Never Give Up, Talon Esports and Entity on their well-earned victories. The Second and Third place teams from each Regional Qualifier will face each other for the two final slots during the Last Chance Qualifiers. This nailbiter tournament will run from October 8th to the 12th, just a few days before The International officially begins. Today we are releasing a new feature of the 2022 Battle Pass to celebrate and support the teams: Team and Player Autograph Sticker Capsules. Featuring all teams and players participating in The International 2022 and the Last Chance Qualifiers in Basic, Glitter, Holo and Gold versions, Stickers are permanent collectibles that commemorate this year's tournament and allow you to display your fandom in multiple ways. Today's update introduces the top 12 DPC teams, with the other 18 teams coming next week. You can build Team Collections by pasting your stickers in the Sticker Collection pages and redeem up to 16 Battle Pass levels for completing 1, 5, 10 or all 30 teams. You can also favorite a Team Row and display all of its related stickers in your profile page for everyone to see, or put a sticker from your armory in your profile card. Additionally, if you want to display your fandom while you're playing or to boast that you're as good as a pro player when playing your favorite hero, you can stick stickers to specific heroes and have them displayed in the Versus and MVP Screens. Show everyone that your Enigma is like DJ's, your Earth Spirit is as good as BoBoKa's, your micro with Chen is akin to Puppey's, or that your teamfight positioning with Terrorblade is as good as Arteezy's by sticking your favorite player or team stickers in each hero's respective Hero Page. Sticker Capsules can be purchased in the all-new Sticker Store and 50% of the revenue will go to support the teams included in the capsule. Stickers purchased this way are tradeable and marketable. Sticker Capsules are also granted to everyone in the Battle Pass at level 1, 150 and 300. Jump into the client now and find your favorite team and player stickers waiting for you.

[ 2022-09-20 18:52:56 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hunted from birth, a figure who has lived in shadow chooses to hide no longer. Available now to all Battle Pass owners who reach level 296, the new Exile Unveiled Hero Persona for Phantom Assassin features an all-new model, animations, ability effects, and voice performance to fully realize his deadly destiny in the midst of battle. Raised in secret by outcast sisters of the Veiled Order, Asan the exile has spent a lifetime in pursuit of a single purpose: to destroy the false prophet that his teachers blamed for the corruption of their once-sacred faith. And while his guardians have been taken from him one-by-one by the blades of the veiled assassins, Asan is at last ready to step from the shadows to realize the dark dreams of his masters and ensure the tainted oracle's most-feared prophecies come to deadly fruition. Dive into the Exile Unveiled section of the Battle Pass to learn more, and then strike out into the lanes to visit suffering upon all enemies that stand in your way.

[ 2022-09-15 20:55:33 CET ] [ Original post ]

On release of the Battle Pass, one theme we've noticed in community feedback is that players don't feel like they're making progress commensurate with the amount of matches that they have been playing. With that in mind, we looked at the data for the 2022 Battle Pass compared to The International 10 Battle Pass to see if the data matched this perception. What we found is that even though the amount of points players can potentially earn is similar between the two Battle Passes, the median amount that has been earned is lower in the 2022 Battle Pass. As a result, a hardcore player will have a similar amount of points, but a more casual player is likely to have fewer points than before. With this data in hand, we have decided to make some changes to help achieve our goal of making participating in the Battle Pass feel rewarding for all players.

Weekly Bonus Feature

We're adding a new Weekly Bonus feature that simply grants Battle Points whenever you complete a match. Winning a match earns 200 Battle Points, and losing a match grants 100 Battle Points up to a cap of 2000 Battle Points per week. Turbo matches also earn Battle Points, but at half of the normal rate.

Weekly Quests Update

Starting with Week 2, we've made changes to the rewards for Weekly Quests:

• For non-Bonus weeks, instead of rewarding 500/1000/1500 Battle Points at 4/9/15 stars, we will now reward 1000/1000/1000 Battle Points at 2/8/15 stars.
• For Bonus weeks, the first Bonus Week Battle Chest is now available at 2 stars instead of 3 stars.

The net result of these changes is that these rewards will be accessible for more casual players. We also recommend that players prioritize completing the Bonus Weeks, as the Bonus Week Battle Chests are potentially worth a large amount of points.

Dota Plus Outage

We apologize to all Dota Plus customers that Dota Plus item suggestions have not been working for the past week. We believe that it should be working now, and we're sorry for the delay. In compensation, we're going to grant every player who has played a match since the release of the Battle Pass a free week of Dota Plus.

[ 2022-09-13 23:33:46 CET ] [ Original post ]

The 2022 Battle Pass has arrived to fill the rest of the year with epic amounts of Dota fun. Featuring two parts that span the next four months with Part I celebrating the majesty of The International and Part II arriving after the tournament to usher in a frosty twist on Diretide this Battle Pass offers a host of special features and legendary rewards. In addition to multiple Mythical and Immortal treasures, you can find new Arcana items for Faceless Void and Razor; Personas for Phantom Assassin and Crystal Maiden; a Prestige set for Primal Beast; an evolving courier; a special Mystery Announcer Pack and so much more. Some are already available (or coming soon), and others will arrive in Part II. Explore the 2022 Battle Pass web page for more details, and stay tuned for more updates on features for The International which will be added soon like the new Sticker Capsules, an all-new way to support your favorite players, teams, and talent while creating a record of Dota's crowning event.

Introducing Regional Pricing

Dota is a global passion, and increasing the ability for fans around the world to participate in the ultimate celebration of Dota's community and professional talent is an important goal. To help, this year's Battle Pass features regional pricing for the level 1 Battle Pass, which will increase the affordability of this year's offerings in many parts of the world.

The International Regional Qualifiers

The top twelve teams in the DPC standings have already qualified for The International. Now we move on to the next stage: the Regional Qualifiers. The action begins on September 3rd and continues through September 18th. Watch teams from all six regions compete in their own regional tournaments, with the winners of each securing invitations to The International in Singapore, where the true challenge awaits. Make sure to enter your predictions in the Battle Pass today for a chance to win bonus Battle Points if you can guess the results of the Regional Qualifiers correctly.

Dota Plus Update - Fall 2022

Not to be lost amongst all of the excitement, today's update also features a seasonal refresh for Dota Plus including this year's Autumnal Treasure, available for purchase with shards. Exclusive to Dota Plus members, this treasure features all new sets for Razor, Naga Siren, Monkey King, Disruptor, Outworld Destroyer, Medusa, Phantom Lancer, and Skywrath Mage. There's also a chance to unlock the Eager Drocsnozzle courier, who trots in bearing random prismatic and kinetic gems.

Battle Report Updates

A new Battle Report will be available for Dota Plus subscribers to check out their highlights from the previous season. This update includes some new additions for Battle Reports going forward, such as Turbo games included in the reports games, a calendar view to see when you played, and some analysis filters for comparing Aghanims Shard and Scepter purchase stats across games.

Updated Seasonal Quests & Guild Rewards

Today also unveils a new set of Dota Plus quests to shore up your shard stash for new relics and the Seasonal Treasure offering up to 115,200 shards over the course of the season. Guild rewards have also been updated, making new emoticons, sprays, and chat wheels available to high-scoring guilds. [table] [tr] [th]Guild Tier[/th] [th]Rewards[/th] [/tr] [tr] [td]Silver[/td] [td]

• Emoticon - slardar_sleepy
• Emoticon - storm_clap
• Emoticon - tb_laugh

[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]Gold[/td] [td]

• Spray - Slark Love
• Spray - Bear Cry
• Spray - Tusk Snowball

[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]Platinum[/td] [td]

• Chat Wheel - "This guy has no chill"
• Chat Wheel - "!"
• Chat Wheel - ""

[/td] [/tr] [/table]

[ 2022-09-01 20:41:04 CET ] [ Original post ]

• Fixed model replacements for other cosmetic items (e.g. Queen of Pain Arcana replacing her boots) not working correctly
• Made a number of fixes to Single Target spells being cast with a longer cast range if they were interrupted during the initial cast
• Fixed Batrider's Flamebreak visual effects not following correct Fog of War rules
• Fixed Beastmaster's Drums of Slom being dispellable
• Fixed Brewmaster's Primal Companion being able to summon several Brewlings if they were dispelled
• Fixed Brewmaster's Primal Companion not going on the correct cooldown if Brewmaster drops his Aghanim's Scepter
• Fixed Brewmaster's Cinder Brew visual effects not following correct Fog of War rules
• Fixed Dark Seer's Normal Punch not gaining the benefit of the Wall of Replica Illusion Damage talent
• Fixed Dawnbreaker's Celestial Hammer having incorrect impact damage
• Fixed Doom's Doom not displaying time remaining
• Fixed Gyrocopter's 30 Movement Speed during Rocket Barrage talent also increasing Flak Cannon range
• Fixed Hoodwink's Hunter's Boomerang visual effects not following correct Fog of War rules
• Fixed Lone Druid's Bear's Savage Roar duration not being updated
• Fixed Lycan's Howl Reduces Total Attack Damage talent also increasing Shapeshift Critical Chance
• Fixed Marci's Dispose going on cooldown if her teammate being disposed is magic immune. Now will correctly affect the magic immune ally. Does not work on magic immune enemies.
• Fixed Marci's Dispose and Grapple dispel tooltips
• Fixed Meepo having incorrect Magic Resistance values on leveling up Divided We Stand
• Fixed Primal Beast's Pulverize interaction with some spells like Pudge's Dismember
• Fixed some issues with Mars Spear shard performance
• Fixed Sticky Napalm on Rubick occupying two slots when he has Aghanim's Scepter
• Fixed Sniper's Concussive Grenade visual effects not following correct Fog of War rules
• Fixed Snapfire's +2 Lil Shredder Attacks talent also increasing Scatterblast Slow Duration
• Fixed Ursa's Enrage Status Resistance talent granting extra Status Resistance
• Fixed Zeus's Lightning Bolt visual effects not following correct Fog of War rules
• Fixed the Courier's deliver button animating while the game is paused

[ 2022-08-31 23:49:08 CET ] [ Original post ]

The 7.32b Gameplay Patch is now live! Check the latest patchnotes here!

[ 2022-08-30 22:33:15 CET ] [ Original post ]

Today's patch unveils the 7.32 gameplay update, including economy changes, map tweaks, new and reworked hero abilities, updated talents, shards, scepters and neutral items as we head into The International Regional Qualifiers, which will run from September 3rd until September 18th. Jump into a game and Hitch a Ride with Centaur, call for the help of your Little Friends as Enchantress, take a Nosedive with Viper, or head over to the 7.32 Update Page for a comprehensive list of all the changes this patch brings. As The International fast approaches, so does one of Dota's most awaited features. Mark your calendars because The 2022 Battle Pass will release on September 1st.

[ 2022-08-23 22:44:05 CET ] [ Original post ]

Image from PGL After two weeks of furious competition from the best teams in the world, Team Spirit have outlasted all challengers to claim the title of Arlington Major Champions securing a Grand Finals victory in a thrilling rematch with a powerful rival. Congratulations to Yatoro, TORONTOTOKYO, Collapse, Mira, and Miposhka! In a turn of events reminiscent of The International in Bucharest, Team Spirit's road to victory offered no choice but to defeat a legendary foe. PSG.LGD were dominant throughout the tournament and looked unbeatable in both the Group Stage and the Playoffs. They even defeated Team Spirit 2-0 in the Upper Bracket Finals, sending the squad into the Lower Bracket where a very strong Team Aster were waiting. Team Spirit fought hard to bounce back and earned the right for a fitting rematch with PSG.LGD in the Grand Finals. After an exciting series including a nail-biting 75-minute Game 2 Team Spirit closed out the tournament with a convincing 3-1 victory to the delight of their fans worldwide.

The International Awaits

With the final Major of the season concluded, the first 12 teams to officially qualify to The International have been decided:

• PSG.LGD
• OG
• Team Spirit
• beastcoast
• Team Aster
• Thunder Awaken
• BOOM Esports
• TSM
• Tundra Esports
• Gaimin Gladiators
• Evil Geniuses
• Fnatic

We look forward to seeing all of these worthy competitors in Singapore this October vying for the Aegis of Champions. There are still spots up for grabs at The International, and the next opportunity in that journey arrives in the Regional Qualifiers. These qualifiers will run September 3 - 18, and the winners from each of the six regions will secure themselves invites to The International. The second and third place teams in each Regional Qualifier will have one last shot to earn the ultimate invite with the Last Chance Qualifier tournament, running October 8 - 12. The top two teams from that tournament will round out the final field of teams invited to The International.

Gameplay Patch 7.32

As mentioned previously, Gameplay Patch 7.32 will arrive sometime before The International Regional Qualifiers.

[ 2022-08-16 03:46:08 CET ] [ Original post ]

As the Arlington Major approaches its conclusion, more and more teams have now officially qualified to The International in Singapore this October. See them live and in person as they compete for the Aegis of Champions by purchasing tickets this Saturday. Tickets will be sold in a single wave starting at 10am SGT (2am GMT) on August 13th, with a limit of 5 tickets per customer for each date. Purchasers residing within Singapore will have the option for courier delivery or will-call pickup. All others must pick up their tickets at will-call only. The event itself has been split into two separate sections: The Playoffs (October 20 - 23) and the Finals Weekend (October 29-30). The Playoffs will feature the top sixteen teams in Dota 2 as they battle for a spot in the Finals. This part of the competition will be held at the Suntec Convention Center in Singapore, and tickets will be sold for the four days separately for a price of $88 SGD each. The Finals Weekend will be the culmination of the event, where the four remaining teams compete to prove themselves worthy of claiming the Aegis of Champions. The Finals Weekend will be held at Singapore Indoor Stadium, and tickets will be available for $498 SGDa single ticket allows entrance for both days. Tickets will be sold by Ticketmaster at https://ticketmaster.sg/activity/detail/22_intldota2sg. We recommend setting up an account ahead of time so that there are no delays when sales start.

[ 2022-08-11 17:10:45 CET ] [ Original post ]

Witness the thrilling conclusion to the battle for the Dota universe in the third season of DOTA: Dragon's Blood, now streaming on Netflix. Join in as Davion, Mirana, and Luna combine forces with the Invoker to take on Terrorblade and stop the demon from unmaking reality in a season filled with old friends, new allies, and unexpected turns brought to life with masterful animation from Studio Mir (The Legend of Korra, The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf, Voltron: Legendary Defender). For those who haven't started the DOTA: Dragon's Blood journey, catch up now with Season 1 & 2 and see the world of Dota 2 come to life like never before. Experience the story of Davion, a renowned Dragon Knight devoted to wiping the scourge from the face of the world. Following encounters with a powerful, ancient eldwurm, as well as Princess Mirana and her faithful companion Marci, on a secret mission of their own, Davion becomes embroiled in events much larger than he could have ever imagined.

[ 2022-08-11 07:00:07 CET ] [ Original post ]

• Queen of Pain's boots are now an independent item slot in-game and on the workshop. The Form of the Abyssal Kin item that included both shoulders and boots is now split into two separate items, and customers that already have the Form of the Abyssal Kin will receive a copy of Abyssal Kin Legs.
• Marci is now available for Workshop Contributors
• Primal Beast is now available for Workshop Contributors

[ 2022-08-03 23:05:06 CET ] [ Original post ]

The Arlington Major

The Summer Tour of the DPC draws to a close, and The Arlington Major offers the best teams in the world a final chance at DPC points before the competitive road reaches The International. Catch all the action as it unfolds from August 4 - 14 in Arlington, Texas, USA.

DPC Fantasy

Fantasy is now available for play during the Major. Collect cards from all teams heading to battle in Arlington, and study the schedules and matchups to craft your own perfect lineups for each day. Score enough points and you'll earn Summer Lineage Treasures in reward.

Supporters Club Sale

It's never too late to show your support for the teams heading to The Arlington Major, and with the final battles approaching, all Supporters Club bundles are now on sale for 50% off. As always, half of the proceeds go directly to the teams.

Tickets for The International

The International is drawing near, and tickets will be released for sale on August 13th. All tickets will be sold in a single wave starting at 10am SGT (2am GMT), with a limit of 5 tickets per customer for each date. Purchasers residing within Singapore will have the option for courier delivery or will-call pickup. All others must pick up their tickets at will-call only. The event itself has been split into two separate sections. The Playoffs will run from October 20 - 23 and feature the top sixteen teams in Dota as they compete for a spot in the Finals. This part of the competition will be held at the Suntec convention center in Singapore, and tickets will be sold for the four days separately for a price of $88 SGD each. The Finals will be the culmination of the event, where the four remaining teams compete to prove themselves worthy of claiming the Aegis of Champions. The Finals will be held October 29 - 30 at the Singapore Indoor Stadium, and tickets will be available for $498 SGDa single ticket allows entrance for both days.

Gameplay Patch 7.32

Patch 7.32 will arrive before The International Regional Qualifiers, which take place September 3 - 18.

[ 2022-08-03 23:04:28 CET ] [ Original post ]

- Adjusted matchmaking to be faster for lower population game modes. - Fixed a bug with matchmaking region selection where the UI would incorrectly prevent you from selecting both low ping and higher ping regions together. - The Kinetic Gem "Wraith Spin" will now apply correctly when Wraith King's Arcana is equipped. - Added a sound effect when allies share an item with your hero.

[ 2022-07-18 23:02:42 CET ] [ Original post ]

- Fixed a bug that caused Razor's Static Link to only be applied to the secondary target when cast on two heroes affected by Grimstroke's Soul Bind.

[ 2022-07-13 00:01:55 CET ] [ Original post ]

We think Dota is best played as a group with friends. To encourage this style of play we're introducing a few experimental changes with the patch today to improve overall match quality for these kinds of games: - Full parties are now permitted to match against any valid opposing team, and are no longer required to match against a full party in ranked. - Adjusted matchmaking tuning to make finding a game as a full party faster. - Full parties may now all chat "gg" to surrender a match after 30 minutes of game time with the same 10 second countdown and cancel UI as in pro games. This is scored as a loss.

[ 2022-07-06 18:53:52 CET ] [ Original post ]

- Activated the Jungle Colosseum weekend spotlight mode.

[ 2022-06-30 21:41:21 CET ] [ Original post ]

- During Windranger's Focus Fire, the focus fired unit is prioritized for target selection in all cases, even when illusions are created. - During Windranger's Focus Fire, after stopping / holding, it is possible to target a different target than the focus fired unit if directly clicked on. - Fixed a networking issue when relaying popular matches to many spectators.

[ 2022-06-29 20:43:13 CET ] [ Original post ]

- Changed Focus Fire auto-target logic so that when illusions are spawned, the auto-target of focus fire is disabled. Attacking the focus fire target once again will restart the auto-target and fire while moving logic. - Fixed the interaction of Arc Warden's Clone and Helm of the Dominator, to require the Arc Warden original to own a Helm for the active to work. - Crimson Gates of Nothl item for Dazzle can now be equipped correctly for effects. - The Darkclaw Emissary item for Dazzle has had an animation fix applied.

[ 2022-06-28 23:32:57 CET ] [ Original post ]

We're happy to announce that submissions are now open for this year's Dota 2 Short Film Contest. Filmmakers have until 3:00pm PDT on September 4, 2022 to submit their short film creations of 90 seconds or less to the Dota 2 Steam Workshop to be eligible for consideration. Dota fans around the world are invited to visit the Workshop to discuss and vote on their favorites to help us select the best entries to be showcased as part of The International 2022 broadcast. Upon review of the Workshop ratings and discussions, Valve will nominate the top entries to be featured in the Dota client for a final voting process by the community to determine the winners. Each finalist that reaches the top ten will be guaranteed to win $500, and the top three selections will score prizes of $25,000, $10,000, and $5,000 in recognition of their contributions to the Dota community. Check out the Dota 2 Short Film Contest site for more information and guidelines on the submission process. And be sure to stop by the Workshop page regularly to help review the submissions you would like to see showcased at The International 2022, live from Singapore in October.

[ 2022-06-24 22:18:15 CET ] [ Original post ]

Today's update introduces a treasure drop that features thirteen all-new item sets the Chest of Endless Days. Each treasure opened will grant a set for Luna, Templar Assassin, Weaver, Nature's Prophet, Viper, Drow Ranger, Wraith King, Pangolier, Winter Wyvern, or Lycan. You'll also have a chance to unwrap a Rare Witch Doctor set, Very Rare Hoodwink set, or Ultra Rare Kid Invoker set, which includes the base Kid Invoker persona if not already owned. These treasures are not available directly for purchase. Instead, they will drop randomly to players as they compete in Matchmaking. A key is required to open this chest purchase one to unlock the treasure for $2.49, or sell the treasure on the market.

[ 2022-06-21 22:59:30 CET ] [ Original post ]

Summer is just around the corner and now that the Battle Report Update is live, we're setting our sights on future releases. To that end, the Dota team would like to invite all workshop contributors to whip up some new sets for any of your favorite heroes. We're already officially accepting new submissions, and we're very excited to see your full creativity on display. Joining this round of submissions, we're happy to announce that Marci and Primal Beast will also soon be added to the workshop for you to throw into the mix. We request that all submissions be on the Dota 2 Workshop by the end of the day on October 23rd, 2022 PDT. Please make sure to mark your work with the "Summer 2022" tag when tendering items to the Workshop to ensure they aren't overlooked. As always, please avoid concepts involving human skulls, blood, and gore. We'd like to remind all Dota fans to regularly visit the Workshop and vote through the Queue to ensure your voices are heard in the selection process.

[ 2022-06-21 19:10:03 CET ] [ Original post ]

Preparations are well underway for The International 2022, which will take place live in Singapore in October. For the Playoffs (October 20-23) and Finals (October 29-30), We are now accepting proposals for companies who are interested in the Live Event Broadcast Production of The International 2022's Russian, Chinese, Portuguese (Brazil), and Spanish (Latin America) language broadcasts. The RFP (Request For Proposal) documentation can be found here, and the form for proposals can be found here. Requests for Broadcast Licenses are also available now for respondents of all languages not included in The International 2022's Primary Broadcast Languages (English, Russian, Chinese, Portuguese (Brazil), and Spanish). Please use this form to submit a Broadcast License Request. We thank everyone for their interest in working with us on The International 2022.

[ 2022-06-11 01:31:47 CET ] [ Original post ]

Today's update brings a host of new and improved features in addition to the seasonal Dota Plus refresh. Dive deep into your match performance with the Battle Report, enjoy a variety of different game modes with Weekend Spotlight, and customize your hero loadout even further with Unlocked Immortal Spell Effects. Then check out 8 all-new sets found in the Summer Seasonal Treasure. Or skip that stuff for now and start right away with the 7.31d Gameplay Update to learn about changes to your favorite heroes. Head over to the full update website for all the details. Battle Reports are customized for each Dota Plus member, but the rest of the fun like earning Shards and unlocking Relics and other rewards is now available to everyone. Vulkan Performance Improvements This update also includes a significant performance improvement aimed at removing hitching when playing with the Vulkan renderer. Dota now supports the VK_EXT_graphics_pipeline_library extension which eliminates draw time hitching due to shader compilation. This feature is currently supported only in the NVIDIA Vulkan Beta driver available https://developer.nvidia.com/vulkan-driver, with future support expected in mainline drivers by NVIDIA, AMD, and Intel. If you'd like to learn the finer details, you can read more at https://www.khronos.org/blog/reducing-draw-time-hitching-with-vk-ext-graphics-pipeline-library. Upcoming Plans Every year, fans gather from around the globe to watch the best players in the world compete for the Aegis of Champions at The International. As fans ourselves, we know that after the confetti finishes falling and the fireworks fade away, we want nothing more than to go and play more Dota after all, why can't we play Magnus like Collapse, or every carry hero like Yatoro? To capture this excitement from current and returning players, we're structuring the Battle Pass a little differently this year: we want to make the time right after The International concludes the best time to play Dota. To do this, we're going to adjust the timing of the Battle Pass release to be later in the year than in previous years that way the Battle Pass will run both throughout the event, and for a significant amount of time afterwards.

[ 2022-06-09 00:09:48 CET ] [ Original post ]

At the Stockholm Major, we were pleased to unveil that The International will be hosted in Singapore, bringing the crowning event in esports to SEA for the first time. Featuring four consecutive weekends of Dota action, and a total of 30 teams from all over the world, this will be the largest Dota event to date. In our constant efforts to make the event and its broadcast as exciting and accessible as possible, were experimenting with a slightly different schedule that includes more breaks and a greater build to Finals. Heres how were structuring it this year for the biggest celebration of Dota 2 yet: The Last Chance Qualifiers will run from October 8-12, followed by the Group Stage on October 15-18 featuring 20 teams battling to make the Main Event. The qualifying teams will then battle through the Playoffs at SunTec Singapore October 20-23, where the field will narrow even further. The survivors will advance to the Finals at Singapore Indoor Stadium October 29-30 where the Aegis of Champions will hang in the balance. Stay tuned for ticket information for the Playoffs at SunTec Singapore and the Finals at Singapore Indoor Stadium, each of which will be announced later. Looking Forward The Dota team is hard at work on the upcoming Dota Plus June update which includes not only the traditional seasonal refresh, but also several exciting new features and the 7.31d Gameplay Update. Because this update is a larger than normal, it's going to ship a bit later than normal on June 8th.

[ 2022-06-01 18:39:54 CET ] [ Original post ]

Photo by ESL The Stockholm Major has finished, and after ten days of intense Dota, OG have emerged victorious. Congratulations to Ammar, Ceb, bzm, Yuragi, and Taiga on their impressive performance. OG started the tournament with a strong showing during the group stage, but in the first round of the playoff bracket they lost 2-0 to TSM FTX, dropping to the lower bracket. With their backs against the wall, they rallied and secured wins against Fnatic, Thunder Awaken, Gaimin Gladiators, and Tundra Esports to reach the Grand Finals, where a rematch with TSM FTX was waiting. TSM FTX took Game 1 in convincing fashion and hoped to close out the rest of the series just as they did in the first round; however, OG showed their resilience once again, securing the next three wins in a row to crown themselves the Major champions. Wed like to thank the teams that battled their way through the Spring Tour all the way to Stockholm, and all the fans who watched and supported them it was truly exciting to feel the energy of a live audience again. We look forward to seeing what happens in the upcoming Summer Tour, featuring Regional League play from June 6 - July 17 and The Arlington Major August 4 - August 14. Time is running short for teams to prove they belong amongst the best in the world those who deserve a place at The International fighting for the Aegis that awaits in Singapore this October.

[ 2022-05-24 17:22:27 CET ] [ Original post ]

The Eastern Europe Qualifier tournament is now complete after 5 days of intense Dota. Congratulations to BetBoom, Team Spirit, and Mind Games who will now join teams from the around the world at the Stockholm Major. The Major kicks off on May 12th, and tickets are still available to see the teams live at Hovet Arena from May 20-22 at www.esl-one.com/dpc.

Fantasy for the Major

Be a part of the action by playing Fantasy Dota during the Major. Fantasy will work largely the same as during the Spring Tour league with the biggest difference being that there is a period every day of the Major instead of every week. As a refresher, here's how to participate: [olist]

Earn Card Packs

• Earn one card pack for each first win of the day.
• Buy card packs for your favorite teams.
• Join Supporters Clubs to get bonus packs.

Open Card Packs

• Basic packs now contain players only from teams qualified to the major.
• Team card packs for teams that didn't qualify will still grant you the gold or silver card for that team, but all other cards will be for major qualified players.

Choose your Daily Lineup

• For each day in the major, choose a team of player cards that you think will perform the best.
• The daily schedule will be available at www.dota2.com/esports once groups have been determined.

Reap the Rewards

• Earn 4/3/2/1 Fantasy Levels for being in the top 10%/25%/50%/100% of all participants.
• Earn shards for every 1st, 2nd, and 3rd fantasy level, plus a Lineage Treasure for every 4th.

[/olist]

Gameplay Update 7.31c

Just in time for the Major, this patch also includes Gameplay Update 7.31c. Check out all the changes at www.dota2.com/patches/7.31c.

[ 2022-05-04 21:28:58 CET ] [ Original post ]

Another action-packed tour of the Dota Pro Circuit is drawing to a close. Now the top teams in Division I will gather in Stockholm to square off against fellow competitors from around the world. Congratulations to the teams that have earned the right to attend: [table] [tr] [th]Region[/th] [th]Teams[/th] [/tr] [tr] [td]Western Europe[/td] [td]OG, Gaimin Gladiators, Team Liquid, Tundra Esports[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]China[/td] [td]PSG.LGD, Xtreme Gaming, Team Aster, Royal Never Give Up[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]Southeast Asia[/td] [td]Fnatic, BOOM Esports, T1[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]North America[/td] [td]Evil Geniuses, TSM FTX[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]South America[/td] [td]Thunder Awaken, beastcoast[/td] [/tr] [/table] The end of the tour also features a shift in divisional power, as the two lowest Division I teams in each region are relegated to Division II, and the two strongest teams in the lower ranks are invited to join the Division I contenders for the upcoming summer tour. [table] [tr] [th]Region[/th] [th]Teams Promoted[/th] [th]Teams Relegated[/th] [/tr] [tr] [td]Western Europe[/td] [td]goonsquad, Alliance[/td] [td]Brame, Nigma Galaxy[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]China[/td] [td]Dandelion Esport Club, Aster.Aries[/td] [td]Team MagMa, LBZS[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]Southeast Asia[/td] [td]RSG, Talon Esports[/td] [td]Neon Esports, Execration[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]North America[/td] [td]5RATFORCESTAFF, felt[/td] [td]Team DogChamp, simply TOOBASED[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]South America[/td] [td]SG Esports, Wolf Team[/td] [td]APU King of Kings, Balrogs[/td] [/tr] [/table] The Stockholm Major hosted by ESL One kicks off on May 12, and tickets for the Main Event May 20 - May 22 are still available at www.esl-one.com/dpc join the crowd and reserve yours today.

Eastern Europe Qualifier Tournament

Due to the terrible events of the war in Ukraine, we were forced to postpone the EEU DPC tour. Throughout this time, we've been talking directly with the affected teams to see if we can find a safe and fair way to resume DPC play for the EEU region. As the result of these discussions, we've determined that we can run an EEU qualifier tournament, and the winners will be able to join their peers in Stockholm for the Major. The tournament will begin on Wednesday, April 27th, using a double-elimination bracket, and DPC points will be distributed in a similar way to what would have come from the league.

Supporters Club Sale

The challenges of the season have revealed the top contenders, and the Major that awaits them is nearly set to begin. Show support for all your favorite teams by joining their Supporters Clubs now on sale for 50% off through the remainder of the tour. As always, 50% of every Supporters Club sale goes directly to the team. Supporters Clubs are also a great way to load up on Fantasy player card packs so you can ensure extra depth for your rosters before Fantasy unlocks for the Major.

Fantasy Preparation

During the League portion of the DPC Spring Tour, Fantasy was divided per-region so that players could primarily follow their favorite region to earn rewards. In the upcoming Major, teams from all regions will be coming together for international play, which may put participants that only have cards for a single region at a disadvantage. To help avoid this, we've temporarily disabled opening card packs until the EEU tournament finishes and we know all teams slated to play at the Major. After that, any card packs opened will contain cards from all teams qualified to the Major instead of only a specific region. Full details about Fantasy for the Major will be revealed after the EEU tournament is complete.

[ 2022-04-26 23:13:39 CET ] [ Original post ]

There's nothing creeps enjoy more than swapping out swords for brooms and sweeping up the barracks. Fortunately for us, that means it's time to enjoy the fruits of their janitorial efforts as today's patch opens the windows and doors of Dota for the Spring Cleaning Update for 2022 focused on bug fixes and a passel of quality-of-life improvements. You can head over to the Spring Cleaning Update page to peruse some featured highlights like improvements to Aghanim's tooltips, Muting Controls, Shop Searches, and Demo Hero mode or dig into the full list of changes. Plus, don't miss all the other springtime action unfolding as the DPC Tour continues the march towards the next Major. Tune in daily for high-level Dota that showcases established powerhouses along with future stars competing around the globe.

[ 2022-03-24 23:01:52 CET ] [ Original post ]

- Game State Integration now requires the command-line option "-gamestateintegration" to function. This is because there can be a per-frame performance impact to using game state integration.

[ 2022-03-12 04:26:27 CET ] [ Original post ]

The brief interlude following last season's Regional Finals introduced both Primal Beast and the 7.31 Gameplay update to the world, and while players are still exploring the new-meta landscape, it's time for Dota's top talent to face off and show the rest of us how it's truly done. Tune in as the DPC Spring Tour kicks off on March 14, sparking action across the globe as teams battle through Regional Leagues to earn their spot in the Spring Major. All are eager to reach the next leg of the Tour on a high note, with budding dreams of qualifying for The International, which looms further beyond.

Spring Tour Fantasy Lineups

Fantasy for the DPC Spring Tour is now available, ready to help plug you directly into the pro scene from the Spring Tour's very first game. Featuring a new distribution of rewards, this season guarantees youll haul something home just by playing so open your first card packs today and set to planning your preferred regional rosters in preparation for next week's start of play.

Fantasy Reward Changes

Instead of 1/2/3 Fantasy Levels going to the top 50%/25%/10% percent in each period, now players will earn 1/2/3/4 Fantasy Levels if they're in the top 100%/50%/25%/10%. Every 4th Fantasy Level will earn you a new DPC Lineage treasure (coming soon), and all other levels reward you with shards. Make sure to set your roster each week for guaranteed rewards.

Fantasy Rules Recap

If you're new to Fantasy or just need a refresher, here's a recap before you unpack your cards and play. You can also check the How to Play breakdown in the FANTASY section of the client for full details. The Basics For each weeklong period, fans set a Fantasy roster made up of two Core Player Cards, one Mid Player Card, and two Support Player Cards. Player Cards on a roster score Fantasy points based on how well they perform in that period's matches. Silver & Gold Cards have stat bonuses that earn more points. Player Card Packs All players have been granted 10 starter packs claimable on the DPC menu under the Watch tab. Additional Player Card Packs can be earned daily by winning a game of Dota. Team Packs will be available for purchase directly from the PLAYER CARDS tab in the WATCH section as teams submit their Supporters Club bundles in the near future. When you open a pack you'll receive player cards from the specific region you have selected. Regional Fantasy Each DPC region is its own Fantasy league with its own player cards and unique lineup. You may choose to participate in multiple regional leagues, and you will earn Fantasy Levels based on your best fantasy league performance for the period. For instance, if you place in the top 10% of one league and the top 50% of another, you will receive the points for the top 10% placement. Region rewards do not stack. At the end of each period, you will earn levels based on the Fantasy points for that period. Rewards will be unlocked based on your current overall Fantasy Level. Scoring Matches All Division I matches during the Spring 2022 Tour are eligible for Fantasy play. The highest scoring two games of a best-of-three count towards a player's score. If a team plays more than one series during a period, only their highest-scoring series will count.

EEU Regional Tour Postponement

As the terrible suffering caused by the war in Ukraine unfolds, we do not see a way that the Eastern European DPC league can happen as envisioned for the foreseeable future, and it was with much regret that we recently had to postpone the Spring Tour in one of the community's most vibrant and storied regions. Given these circumstances, Epic Esports Events proactively reached out to us to give up their rights to the EEU DPC so that players, teams, and the community can focus on safety and security. Some EEU players have also recently contacted us asking for the league to continue. At this time, we don't believe that is possible; however, we are engaging directly with all of the teams and players in the league to see what their individual situations are and whether there might be ways that we could proceed. Dota is inextricably a global game. The very name of The International itself is testament to a shared celebration of sport that connects people of every nation into a singular community of passionate fans. Our goals with the tournament and the DPC as a whole have always been focused on showcasing the enormous power of this human connection that thrives on participation from all parts of Dota fandom. We sincerely hope that we will be able to go back to bringing an international audience together again in the future and more than all we wish for our friends in the affected regions to be safe.

[ 2022-03-12 01:42:59 CET ] [ Original post ]

As spring winds arrive to help break winter's final grip, it's time to welcome a new seasonal Dota Plus update ushering with it new Plus features arriving from the latest Battle Pass, updated seasonal quests and guild rewards, and an all-new treasure to explore.

Assistant Features

Joining stack and pull timers, Dota Plus now includes a Rune Spawn Indicator, which you can see when pressing Alt. In addition, the Plus Neutral Item Upgrade Recommendations have also been promoted to a core Plus feature, helping you keep track of neutral items in your team's stash that might better fit your hero than your current choice.

Dota Plus Seasonal Treasure

The Spring 2022 Seasonal Treasure is here and available for purchase with shards. Exclusive to Dota Plus members, this treasure features all new sets for Axe, Omniknight, Lion, Anti-Mage, Grimstroke, Kunkka, Death Prophet, and Winter Wyvern. There's also a chance to unlock Leafy the Seadragon courier, who swims in bearing random prismatic and kinetic gems.

Updated Seasonal Quests & Guild Rewards

Todays update also comes with a new set of Dota Plus quests to shore up your shard stash for new relics and the Seasonal Treasure offering up to 115,200 shards over the course of the season. Guild rewards have also been updated, making new emoticons, sprays, and chat wheels available to high-scoring guilds. [table] [tr] [th]Guild Tier[/th] [th]Rewards[/th] [/tr] [tr] [td]Silver[/td] [td]

• Emoticon - rapier
• Emoticon - spin
• Emoticon - whoahahah

[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]Gold[/td] [td]

• Spray - Legion Commander Winner
• Spray - Mireska Wow
• Spray - Tidehunter Thumbs Up

[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]Platinum[/td] [td]

• Chat Wheel - "There is nothing that can stop this man!"
• Chat Wheel - " - - . . ."
• Chat Wheel - ""

[/td] [/tr] [/table]

[ 2022-03-02 00:12:18 CET ] [ Original post ]

GENERAL

• Mana cost reduction now stacks diminishingly

NEUTRAL ITEMS

• Brigand's Blade: Bonus Damage per missing HP is now physical instead of magical

ITEMS

• Boots of Bearing: Endurance unslowable duration reduced from 2s to 1.5s
• Orchid Malevolence: Now requires a 300 gold recipe (Bloodthorn total cost also increased by 300)

HEROES

• Batrider: Sticky Napalm Shard now has a 50% chance of applying Sticky Napalm on attack
• Batrider: Flaming Lasso Mana Cost decreased from 175/200/225 to 150/175/200
• Batrider: Movement Speed increased from 300 to 310
• Batrider: Level 15 talent +25 Movement Speed reduced to +20
• Huskar: Agility reduced from 13 + 1.6 to 10 + 1.5
• Huskar: Inner Fire Cooldown increased from 14/13/12/11 to 17/15/13/11
• Huskar: Level 15 Talent +5 Burning Spears DPS reduced to +4
• Lina: Agility Growth increased from 2.1 to 2.4
• Lina: Intelligence Growth increased from 3.7 to 3.8
• Lina: Light Strike Array Damage increased from 80/130/180/230 to 100/150/200/250
• Lina: Laguna blade manacost reduced from 250/400/550 to 150/300/450
• Lone Druid: Spirit Link attack speed bonus decreased from 16/34/52/70 to 16/32/48/64
• Lone Druid: Spirit Link Shared Armor reduced from 10/15/20/25% to 8/12/16/20%
• Lone Druid: Level 15 talent -10s Savage Roar Cooldown decreased to -8s
• Lycan: Summon Wolves damage reduced from 24-28/32-36/40-44/48-52 to 17-20/23-26/29-32/35-38
• Lycan: Summon Wolves Shard wolf damage reduced from 48-52 to 35-38
• Meepo: Agility Growth decreased from 2.4 to 2.2
• Meepo: Level 10 Talent +6 Strength no longer applies twice to Clones
• Morphling: Base Move Speed increased from 280 to 285
• Morphling: Turn Rate improved from 0.6 to 0.7
• Naga Siren: Rip Tide hit threshold increased from 5 to 6
• Naga Siren: Rip Tide now triggers on Naga and all of her illusions every 6 attacks from Naga and her illusions combined (enemies hit by multiple rip tides only receive 1 instance of damage)
• Naga Siren: Rip Tide Damage decreased from 40/50/60/70 to 40/45/50/55
• Naga Siren: Level 10 Talent +20 Rip Tide Damage increased to +30
• Puck: Base Mana Regen increased from 0 to 0.5
• Puck: Turn Rate increased from 0.8 to 0.9
• Puck: Waning Rift Max Distance increased from 300 to 400
• Pudge: Flesh Heap is no longer Dispellable
• Pudge: Flesh Heap cooldown decreased from 30/25/20/15 to 20/18/16/14
• Pudge: Flesh Heap duration rescaled from 7 to 5/6/7/8
• Pudge: Flesh Heap mana cost decreased from 50 to 35/40/45/50
• Pudge: Level 25 Talent +1.5 Flesh Heap Stack Str replaced with 1.6x Flesh Heap Stack Str and Damage Block bonuses
• Riki: Blink Strike mana cost increased from 50 to 50/55/60/65
• Riki: Base Move Speed reduced from 320 to 315
• Riki: Sleeping Dart Shard Sleep duration reduced from 4s to 3s
• Storm Spirit: Electric Vortex Cooldown reduced from 22/20/18/16s to 20/18/16/14s
• Terrorblade: Metamorphosis cooldown reduced from 155s to 150s
• Terrorblade: Reflection radius increased from 475 to 500
• Terrorblade: Conjure Image Illusion Damage taken reduced from 320% to 300%
• Tiny: Grow bonus armor reduced from 12/18/24 to 10/15/20
• Tiny: Grow Tree Bonus Damage decreased from 50% to 40/45/50%
• Tiny: Level 15 talent decreased from +50% Grow Bonus Damage With Tree to +40%
• Undying: Tombstone Zombie Damage reduced from 44-48 to 33-36
• Techies: Blast Off! now deals self damage based on Techies' current HP, rather than max HP
• Techies: Blast Off! self damage decreased from 50/45/40/35% to 35/30/25/20%
• Techies: Blast Off! enemy damage decreased from 275/350/425/500 to 200/300/400/500
• Techies: Blast Off! cooldown decreased from 45/40/35/30 to 39/36/33/30
• Techies: Sticky Bomb explosion now slows enemies within the explosion radius by 15/25/35/45% for 2 seconds
• Techies: Level 20 talent +100 Sticky Bomb Damage replaced with +125 Sticky Bomb Latch/Explosion Radius
• Techies: Reactive Tazer Disarm duration rescaled from 3 to 2.4/2.7/3.0/3.3s
• Zeus: Heavenly Jump now deals 20/50/75/100 damage
• Zeus: Heavenly Jump now grants vision before applying the slow/damage

[ 2022-03-01 00:46:32 CET ] [ Original post ]

• Primal Beast turn rate increased from 0.5 to 0.6
• Onslaught run speed increased from 1150 to 1200
• Trample mana cost decreased from 90/95/100/105 to 90/85/80/75
• Trample cooldown decreased from 30/28/26/24 to 30/27/24/21
• Trample based damage increased from 20/30/40/50 to 20/35/50/65
• Trample now has correct dispel rules
• Uproar stack duration increased from 15s to 20s
• Pulverize now works with items that increase cast range
• Primal Beast Level 20 Trample damage talent increased from +20% to +30%

[ 2022-02-25 03:46:21 CET ] [ Original post ]

Freed from captivity by the unknowable machinations of the Continuum Device, an ageless hunger now stalks the lanes as the new hero Primal Beast stomps his way into action along with the 7.31 Gameplay patch in today's update. Following on the Beasts savage trail, the jungle has awoken. A horde of new and updated creeps are ready to inflict retribution on heroes that have terrorized them for so long. To meet these upstart dangers, new items of power have been discovered, and others have been reworked. The multiverse ripples from within the Continuum Vault have wrought shocking changes to Techies and ample alterations to other heroes. With so much made anew, there are powder kegs full of things to investigate and explore. Get started by smashing the list of changes directly into your brain over at The Primal Beast Update page. From there, it's just a short tromp into battle to discover all the possible things you can now pulverize with joy.

[ 2022-02-23 22:35:24 CET ] [ Original post ]

Today's update features the new Winter Lineage Fantasy Treasure, here to recognize strategic excellence in Fantasy play for the DPC 2021-2022 Winter Tour. Filled with a special selection of sets re-themed for the DPC season, players will receive one of these treasures for every 3 Fantasy Levels they've earned. To cap off the season, Regional Finals will take place in Western Europe, Southeast Asia, & South America on February 11-13, and in China, Eastern Europe, and North America on February 18-20, offering one last chance to earn Fantasy Levels. In addition, we've boosted the rewards for the upcoming period to a whopping 12 Fantasy Levels for the top 10% of performers, 9 Fantasy Levels for the top 25%, and 6 Fantasy Levels for the top 50%. Prove your Fantasy prowess, and scoop up a handful of treasures. The schedule for matches is now available on the Dota esports portal, and the deadline to lock in your lineups is fast approaching: Thursday, February 10th 4:00pm PST. Make sure to finalize your selections now.

[ 2022-02-09 22:07:58 CET ] [ Original post ]

To aid the community's relentless quest of restoring order to the multiverse, Aghanim the magnanimous would like to present his very own Battle Level Bundle available this weekend only and packed with a hefty level boost and treasure rewards. Each bundle purchase contains 60 levels, 3 Immortal Treasures, 3 Continuum Collection Treasures, and 3 Ageless Heirloom Treasures. At $14.99 each, they offer 70% savings on the combined value of levels and treasures, and each Battle Pass owner is able to buy up to two bundles. Aghanim's Battle Level Bundle is a great way to push you over the line on a host of Battle Pass rewards like the custom lane and siege creeps at level 94; Mirana Persona at level 135; custom towers at level 200; Hoodwink Prestige set at level 277; Drow Ranger Arcana at level 333, and even more. With the bundle only available for a limited time sales end on Wednesday, February 9th there's no better time to multiply your rewards from the multiverse. Looking further ahead, Gameplay Patch 7.31 is slated to arrive on February 23, 2022, once the effects of Aghanim's adventures have been mitigated and the Battle Pass has come to an end.

[ 2022-02-03 23:21:42 CET ] [ Original post ]

Heroes

Clinkz

• Melter, Ignite: Fixed attacks from skeletons not taking minor shards into account

Dawnbreaker

• Solar Flare: Fixed fire not dealing damage

Kunkka

• Torrent: Fixed bug where Torrent could increase enemy speed

Lich

• Friendship Chain: Decreased bounce range bonus when bouncing to or from allies from 600 to 300
• Frost Shield: Fixed damage reduction not applying to all auto attack sources
• Sinister Spire: Fixed a bug where it did not slow movement speed

Lina

• Long Blade: Fixed secondary blades not dealing damage
• Share the Burn: Fixed it being castable on enemy units

Magnus

• Too Many Waves: Fixed it not proccing on allies

Omniknight

• Absolution: Fixed it failing to restore mana
• Purification: Fixed secondary sources not dealing full damage
• Stalwart: Fixed it not properly reducing cooldown and not reducing by correct stated value

Sand King

• Pancenter: Fixed it reducing the damage of the primary Epicenter

Slark

• Deep Six: Fixed not applying correct amount of Essence Shift stacks
• Fish Food: Fixed inconsistency in applying attack speed
• Pounce: Fixed units previously affected by Pounce Leash not being able to be affected again for the duration

Undying

• Bring Out the Dead: Fixed Decay not doing damage if Tombstone ability was not skilled

Witch Doctor

• Mumbo Jumbo: Fixed it not healing correctly
• Voodoo Restoration: Fixed minor mana cost reduction shards increasing rather than decreasing mana cost

[ 2022-01-29 00:06:47 CET ] [ Original post ]

DPC Supporters Club Sale Ready to make your Dota allegiances known? The homestretch of the season is here and it's the perfect time to show your support. To make it even easier, from today until the conclusion of the DPC Winter Tour Regional Finals on February 20th, the Winter Tour Supporters Clubs are all on sale for half price. Make sure to support your favorite teams and help represent in force as you cheer for victory during the final fights. DPC Fantasy Update The DPC Winter Tour Fantasy Dota has been updated to include an extra two-week-long period for the Regional Finals. Check out the new quick-access menu under the Watch Tab to see a summary of how you can interact with the DPC. Plus, for any players who have already participated in Fantasy, stay tuned for treasure rewards arriving before the start of the Regional Finals. Changes to Co-Op Bots Matchmaking Mode Today's update also includes some modifications to Co-Op Bots Matchmaking to help improve behavior around disconnecting and queuing in general. You can check out the changes below:

• Leaver penalties no longer apply in this mode.
• If a player disconnects, a bot will control their hero while they are absent.
• Players can now queue for multiple selected difficulties and supported bot scripts simultaneously, instead of only individual selections for each.
• If a player has been in the queue for Co-Op bots for more than 2 minutes, a match will immediately be made including any players that are in the queue. Empty player slots will be filled with allied bots.

Aghanim's Labyrinth Update We've also included a small update with a number of bug fixes for the Aghanim's Labyrinth game mode. Check out the patch notes for all the details. Linux Runtime Update As part of our continuing efforts to move Dota's technology forward, we have upgraded the Linux client to use the container version of the Steam runtime. This ensures better compatibility across distributions and prepares for future improvements.

[ 2022-01-29 00:05:57 CET ] [ Original post ]

A little over a week ago, we announced the cancellation of the first Major of the DPC 2021-2022 Season. When we did so, we didn't present an alternative solution that would address the absence of prize pool and DPC points. When it became clear that scheduling a LAN with the proper requirements wouldn't be possible within schedule, we didn't feel confident that any alternative would have a positive outcome: Delaying the major to a much later date would make it unfair for players from teams who change rosters between now and then. Running a global online tournament would result in matches where the high latency among far-away regions would have a substantial impact on the quality of the matches, affecting the competitive integrity of those games. Replacing it with Regional or Bi-regional Tournaments would eliminate the cross-regional play that lets teams from deeper regions earn more points towards International qualification. In particular, Bi-regional tournaments can result in situations where an above average region is punished because they were paired with another strong region, and a weak region is benefited by being paired with another weak region. We quickly realized though listening to feedback from teams and fans that our priorities were wrong and we were not successful at being mindful of players participating in the DPC. This was a big mistake on our part. We are sorry and we are set on making it right. We held multiple discussions with Teams and Tournament Organizers, to understand what was possible to execute and what made the most sense for everyone. While it became clear to everyone involved that there was no perfect solution that would address every issue, we decided to move forward with running six Regional Finals tournaments. The DPC 2021-2022 Regional Finals will take place over two weekends, with three regions playing on February 11-13, and the other three playing on February 18-20. The top 4 from each region will compete in a double elimination tournament with a $100,000 USD prize pool. The regional schedule is as follows:

• Feb 11-13, 2022: WEU, SEA, SA
• Feb 18-20, 2022: CN, EEU, NA

Each Regional Finals placement will be awarded the following:

• 1st place: $50,000 USD + 250 DPC points
• 2nd place $25,000 USD + 130 DPC points
• 3rd place: $15,000 USD
• 4th place: $10,000 USD

More details will be made available through each Region's Tournament Organizer. Since this would still create a situation where each region earned the same number of points towards TI qualification, we're revisiting The International 11 Qualifiers format to offset that bias as follows:

• The TI Qualifiers will be played as originally planned, with the top team from each region qualifying to TI
• Second and third place from each region's qualifiers will then compete in a LAN event shortly afterward, prior to The International
• Out of those 12 teams, first and second place will qualify to The International 11.

As there are more teams qualifying for The International this season, The International 11 will feature 20 teams (two groups of 10) during group stage. Four teams will be eliminated, and Main event will carry on as it has in past Internationals. These changes, which will be unique to the 2021-2022 season, will help to balance out the qualification in light of the potential DPC point discrepancy created by the absence of the first Major. We expect the rest of the year to go as planned, and will be announcing information on the second and third Major in a few weeks. Additionally, Patch 7.31 will be released soon after the Regional Finals end.

[ 2022-01-21 23:04:12 CET ] [ Original post ]

General

• A new set of legacy combat encounters have been added for Act 1 at Magician and higher difficulties
• Surge ascension modifier move speed increase reduced from 50% to 40%, and the enemies can now be slowed
• Reduced base armor on many bosses and captains
• Reduced health and damage sensitivity of Toothy Toothums
• Reduced health regeneration of enemy Alchemist Chemical Rage
• Reduced damage of Brain Sap and Fiend's Grip in Demonic Woods
• Glarf's Bloodlust option has been improved from 2 encounters, 50 bonus attack speed, 12% bonus movement speed to 3 encounters, 60 bonus attack speed, and 15% bonus movement speed
• Fixed Carrie not leveling up with Ascension in Bug Bait
• Fixed Bogdugg's Cudgel and Femur not working
• Fixed cases of patrolling units being exploitable via attacks outside their aggro radius
• Bosses will now only begin their fights once they've seen the player
• Fixed being able to drop movement speed items to circumvent movement speed cap for trap rooms
• Trap Room base movement speed increased from 350 to 360
• The following items are no longer purchasable from the main shop: Creature Blade Mail Outworld Meteorologist Meteor Hammer Continuum Key
• Fixed Pudge Encounter map on west side having too a narrow channel for Pudge to get through

Heroes

Bane

• Enfeeble: Cast reduction minor shard increased from 3 to 4%
• Fiend's Grip: Mana drain minor shard combined with damage per second minor shard

Clinkz

• Singe: Knockback distance increased from 50 to 72
• Singe: Knockback duration increased from 0.1 to 0.2
• Singe: Slow duration increased from 1 to 2

Dawnbreaker

• Solar Guardian: Cooldown reduced from 120/110/100 to 100
• Lightbringer: Mana cost reduced from 100 to 75
• Lightbringer: Duration increased from 5 to 6
• Lightbringer: Cooldown decreased from 60 to 45
• Sun Sentinel: Duration increased from 3 to 5 seconds
• Death of a Star: Fixed some cases where the cast would not start
• Death of a Star: Now increases base heal by 75

Disruptor

• Glimpse: Bonus damage minor shard increased from 40 to 50
• Static Storm: Cooldown reduced from 90/80/70 to 60/55/50
• Shocking Travel: Increased damage from intelligence from 70% to 100%
• Pacific Storm: Damage reduction increased from 30 to 50%, and also slows movement speed by 50%.

Drow Ranger

• Gust: Bonus blind percent minor shard increased from 5 to 7
• Marksmanship: Active cooldown reduced from 70 to 60
• Silent Echo: Now also grants Drow 2 agility for every enemy hit and 4 agility for every captain hit for 12s.
• Fleet-Footed: Now applies a basic dispell on allies.

Gyrocopter

• Missile Ride: Area of effect increased from 90 to 120
• Missile Ride: Now deals 2x damage
• First Strike: Fixed it having no effect if cast again while already having Flak Cannon active

Juggernaut

• Blade Fury: Duration minor shard decreased from 1.0 to 0.75
• Detonate Ward: Now increases Healing Ward radius by 150.
• White-Hot Katana: Ignite duration increased from 5 to 10
• White-Hot Katana: Ignite damage increased from 25% to 50%

Kunkka

• Torrent: Damage shard increased from 50 to 75
• Tidebringer: Damage increased from 15/30/45/60 to 20/40/60/80
• Tidebringer: Damage shard increased from 15 to 20
• Ghostship: Cooldown reduced from 80/70/60 to 60
• Ghostship: Removed rum absorb minor shard
• Ghostship: Added 150 damage minor shard
• Tsunami: Now fires a single wave forward that deals 250% of Tidebringer's damage as magic.

Lich

• Frost Shield: Damage reduction increased from 5/10/15/20 to 7/14/21/28
• Chain Frost: Cooldown reduced from 100/80/60 to 60/55/50
• Anti-Magic Shield: Duration is now 50% of Frost Shield's duration

Lina

• Fiery Soul: Removed stack duration minor shard
• Fiery Soul: Removed mana cost / cooldown minor shard
• Fiery Soul: Attack and movement speed shards combined into one upgrade
• Dragon Trail: Now creates a Light Strike Array for every 250 distance rather than a fixed 4 (base power unchanged)
• Ignition: Now uses Laguna Blade's damage instead of Dragon Slave's

Luna

• Eclipse: Cooldown reduced from 140/130/120 to 90
• Lunatic Frenzy: Lifesteal increased from 20 to 25%
• Lunatic Frenzy: Duration multiplier increased from 3 to 4

Magnus

• Empower: Removed cooldown/mana cost shard
• Reverse Polarity: Cooldown reduced from 90 to 75
• Over-Empower: Now triggers a 50% strength Reverse Polarity at the target when cast instead of granting full bonuses.
• Shock and Awe: Now stuns instead of slows targets. Damage reduction changed from 75% for 2.5 seconds to 50% for 2.5 + stun duration seconds.
• Too Many Waves: Internal cooldown decreased from 4 to 3.

Mars

• Arena of Blood: Cooldown reduced from 90 to 75
• Anyway, Here's Spearwall: Now causes soldiers to attack twice as fast and knock enemies back half the amount
• Stunning Rebuke: Now grants 2 charges of God's Rebuke. The stun duration is now 50% of the knockback slow duration.

Omniknight

• Guardian Angel: Cooldown reduced from 160/140/120 to 120
• Guardian Angel: HP Regen minor shard increased from 8 to 12
• Heal Life Angel: Purification Trigger chance from 20 to 25%

Queen of Pain

• Sonic Wave: Cooldown reduced from 125 to 100
• Fervent Assault: Buff duration increased from 4 to 10. Effect can now stack multiple times.
• Hall of Pain: Area of effect increased from 80 to 125
• Discordant Force: Attack damage increased from 10 to 15, and now gives 1% spell amplification per hit instead of attack speed.
• Haunting Echoes: No longer creates a scream at the start location

Sand King

• Base armor increased by 1
• Burrowstrike: Damage upgrade from 60 -> 75
• Burrowstrike: 0.75 stun duration minor shard has been added
• Sandstorm: Blind and Slow have been combined into one upgrade
• Caustic Finale: Explode damage minor shard from 40 to 50
• Caustic Finale: Damage over time minor shard from 7 to 8
• Caustic Finale: Slow minor shard has been removed
• Epicenter: Attack Speed slow minor shard has been removed
• Epicenter: Cooldown reduced from 120/110/100 to 100
• Transport Burrow: Now creates an Epicenter at the arrival destination that pulses once for each second of Burrowstrike Stun duration.
• Independent Sandstorm: Now also gives Sand King bonus movement speed equal to the slow

Slark

• Pounce: Damage shard increased from 50 to 75
• Pounce: Distance shard now also increases speed
• Brackish Bath: Now always also affects Slark when another unit is targeted
• Gone Fishing: Now also grants 2 charges of Pounce.
• Lucky Catch: Proc chance increased from 15% to 20%.

Snapfire

• Mortimer Kisses: Cooldown reduced from 120/110/100 to 90
• Lil Friendly Shredder: Now also grants 3 additional attacks

Tusk

• Ice Shards: Base duration from 3.0 to 3.0/3.5/4.0/4.5
• Ice Shards: Duration minor shard from 0.5 to 0.75
• Ice Shard Extension: Now also grants 2 charges of Ice Shards
• Snow Fort: Now also grants Snowball 20% spell lifesteal that is shared with teammates in the snowball
• Cool Party: Lifesteal increased from 8% to 12%
• And Another Punch!: Now also refunds 50% of the Walrus Punch mana cost, and can occur if the death occurs during the slow debuff rather than only on a direct kill.

Ursa

• Earthshock: Removed Earthshock slow minor shard
• Ferocity: Now grants allies the current level of Overpower instead of bonus attack speed.
• Cannonball: Now also increases Earthshock damage by 25%.
• Ursa Minor: Swipes modifier increased from 25% to 35%

Viper

• Shedding Skin: Aura radius increased from 900 to 1600
• Shedding Skin: Damage increased by 50%

Void Spirit

• Resonant Pulse: Absorb Per Unit minor shard increased from 15 to 20
• Phantom Attack: Critical strike damage increased from 200% to 300%

Weaver

• Time Lapse: Cooldown reduced from 70/55/40 to 60/50/40
• Back To Basics: Now also casts Shukuchi on the ally afterwards.
• Explosive Reality: Now triggers explosions all along the path rather than only the start and end positions.

Winter Wyvern

• Ice Cold Killing: Now emanates the current level of Splinter Blast every second with 50% damage

Witch Doctor

• Death Ward: Cooldown reduced from 80 to 60/55/50
• Invigorating Charm: Now also grants 8% spell lifesteal
• Bewitched: No channel Death Ward duration from 50 to 100%
• Spirit Balm: Removed
• Strange Boon: Removed

[ 2022-01-18 22:32:59 CET ] [ Original post ]

Today's update brings the all-new Aghanim's Collector's Cache featuring 18 sets voted for by the community, plus an Aghanim's Labyrinth Update filled with new rewards and gameplay. Also, continue following the story in DOTA: Dragon's Blood Season 2, now available on Netflix.

Aghanim's Collector's Cache

The votes have been tallied and the official grand magus seal of approval has been obtained, meaning Aghanim's 2021 Collector's Cache is now available loaded with the top 18 eligible item sets as voted on by the Dota 2 community. Unboxing 15 of these treasures will automatically grant you 36 Battle Levels, and the odds of receiving a bonus rare item will increase with each one you open. You can also recycle any unwanted items for 2 Battle Levels. Aghanim's 2021 Collector's Cache is available for $2.49 and will only remain on sale until the end of the battle pass. All items in the Cache are untradeable and unmarketable, except for the ultra rare Phantom Assassin item. The final vote tally is listed below, with the exception of a second Chaos Knight set at rank 5 which will be released at some point in the future. [table] [tr] [th]Rank[/th] [th]Hero[/th] [th]Votes[/th] [/tr] [tr] [td]1[/td] [td]Chaos Knight[/td] [td]366,364[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]2[/td] [td]Ogre Magi[/td] [td]362,974[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]3[/td] [td]Dragon Knight[/td] [td]309,696[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]4[/td] [td]Phantom Lancer[/td] [td]308,474[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]5[/td] [td]Dawnbreaker[/td] [td]299,750[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]6[/td] [td]Clockwerk[/td] [td]287,363[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]7[/td] [td]Phantom Assassin[/td] [td]284,424[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]8[/td] [td]Razor[/td] [td]270,227[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]9[/td] [td]Ancient Apparition[/td] [td]256,453[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]10[/td] [td]Chen[/td] [td]246,221[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]11[/td] [td]Grimstroke[/td] [td]242,631[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]12[/td] [td]Broodmother[/td] [td]240,884[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]13[/td] [td]Mars[/td] [td]235,436[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]14[/td] [td]Rubick[/td] [td]233,860[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]15[/td] [td]Drow Ranger[/td] [td]224,878[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]16[/td] [td]Alchemist[/td] [td]217,552[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]17[/td] [td]Axe[/td] [td]215,059[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]18[/td] [td]Abaddon[/td] [td]209,704[/td] [/tr] [/table] We once again thank the community artists who tendered submissions for this year's treasure, as well as the entire Battle Pass community for casting votes in support of their favorite item sets. We look forward to seeing your top selections mixing it up in the lanes.

Aghanim's Labyrinth Update

Today's patch also features a substantial update for Aghanim's Labyrinth brimming with new rewards and gameplay. Earn the exclusive "Aghanim the Wisest" courier by saving each of the different multiverse mages, and show off your prowess with custom emoticons awarded for completing each difficulty level from Apprentice to Apex Mage. Aghanim the Magnanimous has even kept track of who already helped out, so rewards for past success are already waiting. Head over to the patch notes page to read all about a host of balance changes, adjustments to aggro mechanics, new encounters, and more.

DOTA: Dragon's Blood Season 2 - Watch Now

Continue your anime adventure into the world of Dota with the exclusive premiere of a new season of DOTA: Dragon's Blood, arriving today on Netflix. And if you by chance missed the start of this journey, don't worry no matter whether you binge or watch one at a time, it's never too late to catch up. [previewyoutube=ZAKsU-U5SE8;full][/previewyoutube]

[ 2022-01-18 21:42:50 CET ] [ Original post ]

As the Winter Tour of the Dota Pro Circuit 2021-2022 season draws to a close, we've made the difficult decision to cancel the first Major. While hopes were high that we could host an international LAN event, the discovery and spread of new strains of COVID-19 and the resulting increase of travel restrictions has made it unfeasible for all qualified teams to gather for a LAN tournament. As there will be no major, Tour 1 will conclude after all of the regional league tournaments have ended. Players who have participated in Fantasy will receive their rewards before the start of Tour 2. Teams participating in the DPC earn points by playing in their respective Regional Leagues as well as through international competition at the Majors. Since the first Major is no longer happening, we have decided to redistribute its points to the second and third Major. This way, the balance of points between regional and cross-region play remains the same. The points will be distributed as follows: Major 2: 1st Place - 680 Points 2nd Place - 610 Points 3rd Place - 530 Points 4th Place - 460 Points 5th/6th Place - 385 Points 7th/8th Place - 240 Points Major 3: 1st Place - 820 Points 2nd Place - 740 Points 3rd Place - 670 Points 4th Place - 590 Points 5th/6th Place - 515 Points 7th/8th Place - 360 Points We will continue to evaluate the situation regarding international travel for future Majors as we progress through the second Tour. 1/12 Update: Fixed incorrect Point distribution

[ 2022-01-12 05:40:33 CET ] [ Original post ]

Thanks to the high-quality submissions tendered to the Dota 2 Workshop, there's a breadth of offerings ready to celebrate Aghanim's return with an all-new Collector's Cache. Though Aghanim himself preferred presenting his own results as a fait accompli, the rest of us convinced his magnificence to invite all Battle Pass owners to weigh in on the proceedings and help make the final selection. From now until Tuesday, January 4, the final candidates for the Collectors Cache will be featured for preview in the Dota 2 client, where all players can see a lineup of the item sets for easy comparison. Battle Pass owners can give a thumbs up or down to each set under consideration, and sets with the highest scores will be included as the main items of the Cache. We would like to thank all of the workshop artists who have submitted items, and we look forward to revealing the collection that best represents [strike]Aghanim's[/strike] the community's favor.

[ 2021-12-22 01:24:36 CET ] [ Original post ]

General

• Ascension Scaling: creature bonus hp per ascension reduced from -5/20/40/60/80/100% to -5/18/36/54/72/90%
• Ascension Scaling: creature bonus damage per ascension reduced from -5/20/40/60/80/100% to -5/18/36/54/72/90%
• All melee heroes' base armor increased by 1
• Fixed several exploits used to skip trap rooms
• Fixed certain creatures not reacting when damaged from far away
• Fixed Ash's Pulse triggering while silenced or muted
• Panda Potion Pub and Arcane Archives events can now appear at depth 1

HEROES Bane

• Dark Symbiosis: When an ally is Enfeebled, it now lasts 2x the duration
• Dark Tendrils: Fiend's Grip Percent increased from 35% to 50%
• Dark Tendrils: Latch Range increased from 90 to 100
• Dark Tendrils: Creation interval improved from 2.5 to 2.0
• Cloud of Frailty: Now also grants 2 charges of Brain Sap
• Black Ichor: Channeling no longer ends if the primary target dies after taking Black Ichor
• Driven to Delirium: Now also grants 200 Fiend's Grip cast range
• Mind Fracture: Radius increased from 250 to 275
• Mind Fracture: Heal Percent increased from 25% to 35%
• Mind Fracture: Movement Slow increased from 40% to 50%
• Shared Torment: Spill Width increased from 175 to 200
• Shared Torment: Non-captains targeted with Enfeeble after taking Shared Torment are 20% larger
• (Minor Shard) Brain Sap Cast Range increased from 150 to 175
• (Minor Shard) Nightmare Invulnerability Duration increased from 0.4 to 0.5
• (Minor Shard) Nightmare Tick Damage increased from 15 to 20

Clinkz

• Strafe: percent of Skeleton Walk movespeed used for attack speed buff increased from 300% to 400%
• Strafe: duration increased from 6s to 7s
• Burning Barrage: fixed arrow damage display value appearing as 40% instead of 65%
• Burning Barrage: fixed damage percent minor upgrades not working
• Splitshot: now also increases Burning Barrage's arrow damage by 10%

Dawnbreaker

• Hammer Time: Celestial Hammer charges increased from 2 to 3
• Sunforge: Celestial Hammer bonus time in world increased from 2 to 3
• (Minor Shard) Celestial Hammer Damage and Burn Damage are now combined in the same upgrade
• (Minor Shard) Celestial Hammer Range increased from 200 to 250
• (Minor Shard) Celestial Hammer Fire Trail Duration increased from 0.8 to 1.0

Disruptor

• Glimpse bonus damage upgrade increased from 30 to 40
• Loaded weapon Thunder Strike chance increased from 50% to 60%

Drow

• Crosswind: magic damage increased from 500% to 600% of Frost Arrows Bonus Damage
• Shifting Shots: movespeed reduction reduced from 20% to 10%
• Marked Reflexes: time required to fire reduced from 7 seconds to 5 seconds

Kunkka

• Tidebringer damage changed from 20/30/40/50 to 15/30/45/60
• Dread Pirate: Now also triggers a Tidebringer attack on X gained and lost on the enemy
• No Quarter: Now also grants Tidebringer 2 charges

Lich

• Death Dealer's Discount: Cooldown reduction increased from 75% to 100%
• Death Dealer's Discount: Now also increases area and primary target damage to the initial target by 50%
• Sinister Spire: Move slow increased from 30% to 50%
• Sinister Spire: Duration increased from 15 to 18 seconds.
• Life Leech: Mana stolen as life increased from 100% to 150%
• Skeletal Summoning: Skeleton Duration increased from 7 to 10 seconds
• (Minor Shard) Frost Nova damage increased from 70 to 80
• (Minor Shard) Frost Shield damage increased from 15 to 20
• (Minor Shard) Sinister Gaze mana steal percent increased from 5 to 7%
• (Minor Shard) Added Chain Frost Jumps 2(4)

Luna

• Over the Moon: Damage multiplier increased from 2 to 3
• Over the Moon: Leap range reduced from 1000 to 750

Magnus

• Over-Empower: Allies also receive Magnus's self damage and cleave multiplier

Phoenix

• Blast Wave: impact damage from Icarus Burn dps increased from 300% to 400%
• Flame Revenant: percent of Fire Spirits' damage as flame revenant damage reduced from 100% to 75%
• Focus Point: the tip of Sun Ray's beam now also heals 150% more
• Savior: multiplier of Sun Ray's base heal as heal increased from 8x to 10x
• Spirit Balm: now also increases Fire Spirits' travel speed by 450
• fixed Supernova DPS talent not updating tooltip

Queen of Pain

• Discordant Force duration increased from 7s to 15s
• Fervent Assault duration increased from 2s to 4s

Slark

• Leash duration upgrade increased from 0.5s to 1s
• Death Pact with Brackish Bath upgrade now deals 150% damage
• Fish Food attack bonus increased from 50 to 60

Tusk

• Local Cooling cooldown reduction increased from 0.5s to 1s

Undying

• Flesh Golem base damage amplification reduced from 25/30/35% to 15/20/25%
• Rotting Mitts: Chance to trigger decay increased from 20% to 22%
• (Minor Shard) Soul Rip max units increased from 2 to 3
• (Minor Shard) Tombstone zombie base damage increased from 4 to 5
• (Minor Shard) Flesh Golem duration reduced from 8 seconds to 5 seconds
• (Minor Shard) Flesh Golem Bonus Strength reduced from 5% to 4%

Ursa

• Relentless: Overpower stack generation increased from 2 to 3
• Relentless: Now causes Earthshock to slow for an additional 2 seconds
• (Minor Shard) Earthshock damage increased from 75 to 90
• (Minor Shard) Earthshock radius / distance increased from 50 to 75
• (Minor Shard) Earthshock movement slow increased from 12% to 16%

Void Spirit

• Resonant Pulse: base shield absorb increased from 60/120/180/240 to 80/140/200/260
• Translocate: Dissimilate damage per translocated ally increased from 50% to 75%
• Expanse: now also reduces Dissimilate cooldown by 2s
• Inverted Force: Aether Remnant damage dealt to collided enemies increased from 150% to 200%
• Inverted Force: push distance increased from 500 to 550
• Triad Echo: now also increases Aether Remnant pull duration by 0.7s

Winter Wyvern

• Diamondize: Units can no longer attack and cast spells while embraced
• Diamondize: movement speed while embraced increased from 150 to 225

Witch Doctor

• Strange Boon Heal percentage increased from 50% to 60%

ENCOUNTERS Magma Mines

• Magma Golem Projectile: impact damage reduced from 300 to 250
• Magma Golem Projectile: slowed cast point from 0.25s to 0.3s

Chippy Conifers Reconvene

• Pinecone Sniper: Acorn Shot: projectile speed reduced from 1400 to 1100

Gelatinous Bastille

• Acid Blob Jump: land damage reduced from 350 to 300
• Acid Blob Jump: stun duration reduced from 1.25s to 1.1s

Multiplicity

• Phantom Lancer Illusion: health reduced from 1200 to 1000

Mole Cave

• Eimermole Burrow: aura dps reduced from 75 to 40
• Eimermole Emerge: stun duration reduced from 1s to 0.9s

Eldwurm Aerie

• Shatter Blast (Ground): reduced projectile start radius from 150 to 120 and end radius from 200 to 180
• Shatter Blast (Ground): reduced shatter damage from 350/425/500/575/650 to 300/370/440/510/580

Ridges of Nishai

• Elder Tremor Smash: cast point rescaled from 1.212 to 1.299/1.237/1.178/1.122/1.011
• Elder Tremor Smash: radius reduced from 265/275/285/295/305 to 265/270/275/280/285
• Elder Tremor Fissure: cooldown increased from 8/7.6/7.2/6.8/6.4 to 8.3/8/7.7/7.4/7.1/6.8

Rizzrick the Razorsaw

• increased armor from 12 to 15

Gate of the Dead

• Crypt Gate: max skeletons reduced from 45 to 40

Round-Up Canyon

• Batrider: health reduced from 4000 to 3000, magic resistance reduced from 33 to 15

Wriggling Wreef

• Giant Amoeboid Jump: stun duration reduced from 3 to 2.5
• Large Amoeboid Jump: stun duration reduced from 2.5 to 2.1
• Medium Amoeboid Jump: stun duration reduced from 2 to 1.7
• Small Amoeboid Jump: stun duration reduced from 1.5 to 1.3
• Large Amoeboid: health reduced from 10800 to 9500
• Medium Amoeboid: health reduced from 6480 to 5700
• Small Amoeboid: health reduced from 3888 to 3420
• Large, Medium, and Small Amoeboids: armor reduced by 3

Keen Commander

• Tinkwerk Polymorph: projectile speed reduced from 820/840/860/880/900 to 820/830/840/850/860
• Tinkwerk Polymorph: transform duration reduced from 3.5/3.8/4.1/4.4/4.7 to 3.5/3.7/3.9/4.1/4.3
• Tinkwerk March: machine movement speed reduced from 400/415/430/445/460 to 400/410/420/430/440
• Fixed Keen Minions being spawned after Tinkwerk was dead, and all existing Keen Minions are removed when Tinkwerk dies

Nemestice Crater

• Wraith Warden: health increased from 55,000 to 60,000

Storegga the Ample Claps Back

• Storegga: increased hp from 50,000 to 60,000
• Storegga: increased armor from 32 to 37

Thunder Mountain

• Thunder Squire smash damage increased from 1750 to 2000
• Thunder Knight smash damage increased from 3500 to 4000
• Zoos lightning bolt damage increased from 1400 to 1750

Demonic Woods

• Camp Bully (small Nightstalker) HP reduced from 9000 to 7500
• Camp Assistant (Bane) HP reduced from 15000 to 12000

The Bomb Squad Goes Boom

• Walrus Pudge: armor increased from 0 to 10
• Land Mine Detonate: damage increased from 1200 to 1400

Smashy and Bashy

• Smashy Slithereen Crush Cast point reduced from 1.6 to 1.5
• Smashy Slithereen Crush damage increased from 6000 to 7500
• Smashy armor increased from 15 to 25
• Smashy movement speed increased from 375 to 400
• Smashy HP increased from 40000 to 50000
• Bashy damage increased from 225 to 275
• Bashy attack point improved from 0.55 to 0.5
• Bashy HP increased from 30000 to 35000
• Crabby damage increased from 550 to 775
• Crabby HP increased from 1800 to 2500
• Crabby movement speed increased from 350 to 375
• Crabbies now spawn on a cycle related to the health of Smashy and Bashy

[ 2021-12-22 01:24:08 CET ] [ Original post ]

• Fixed a Linux crash on CPUs without AVX support.

Experimental Controller Support Bugfixes and Changes

• L1 + D Pad will inspect and move the camera to allied heroes.
• Pressing in the left stick will now inspect your target. If you can control the target, it will select it like a normal left click with the mouse.
• Fixed a bug with double-press orders on some spells not working, notably Invoker's Aghanim's Scepter Sunstrike and Underlord's Aghanim's Shard Firestorm.
• Locking onto runes or dropped items will show the tooltip for the item or rune in the world, similar to a mouse hover.
• Targeting a creep with L1/L2 + X Button will now select the lowest-health creep first.
• Fixed target selection of breakables in Aghanim's Labyrinth to not select through the fog.

[ 2021-12-20 23:59:50 CET ] [ Original post ]

New Event Mode + Battle Pass Aghanim the all-powerful returns, bringing an all-new Battle Pass and event mode in tow and this time he needs your help! Thanks to a mishap with the Continuum Device, Aghanim's magical prowess is now spread dangerously thin amongst a gang of alter egos that have materialized on our world from elsewhere in the multiverse. Without the ability to foray into the Continuum Vault himself to fish them out and restore the balance of his power, Aghanim must rely upon four brave heroes to rescue his doppelgangers and put this entire Continuum mess to rest. Prepare yourself for the mind-bending journey over at the Aghanim's Labyrinth Battle Pass page, where you can check out more about the free event game and all the rewards in store for those who participate in the Battle Pass like an all-new Mirana Persona, Drow Ranger Arcana, Hoodwink Prestige Bundle, Immortal Treasures, and an entire vault filled with more. Dota with a Controller - Experimental Feature As the realities of the Continuum meld in mysterious ways, today's update also introduces a world in which Dota can optionally be played using a controller instead of the standard mouse+keyboard setup, giving players a new way to interface with their favorite fight. From choosing your hero to smashing an Ancient, you can battle your way to victory in Dota by plugging in any PC controller that allows Steam Input (including PS/XBOX/Switch Pro Controllers and more) and steering your hero into the fray. There's a lot in the game to account for, so like all things Dota, some practice will be useful, but every hero from Wraith King to Meepo can be gamepad-powered into the lanes. This is an experimental feature that is still evolving, so we'd love to hear your feedback to help inform the changes we make. For any moments where you want the familiarity of your classic ways, don't worry you can always swap between controller and mouse+keyboard on the fly as you play. Read more about this experimental feature on the Controller FAQ. Dota Pro Circuit Winter Tour The year may be winding down, but the Dota Pro Circuit matches are as hot as ever. Make sure to check out the Winter Tour progress over at the DPC headquarters to stay on top of who's who in each region heading into the new year.

[ 2021-12-15 01:44:32 CET ] [ Original post ]

The DPC is now in full swing, and with it comes the return of Supporters Clubs. Introduced earlier this year for the 2021 season, Supporters Clubs are a way for fans to support their favorite teams and proudly display their allegiance. New this tour, in order to better support the economies of countries that make up Dota's fanbase, Supporters Club prices will differ by region, to make it more accessible for fans all over the world to support their favorite teams. Teams who submit content to feature in a Supporters Club bundle receive 50% of all of their team's bundle sales. Fans who choose to support teams will receive increasing amounts of content provided by their favorite team(s), depending on the tier purchased: Bronze Tier - A badge for your favorite team, which will appear in your friends list, player profile, Versus Screen, and in-game scoreboard (swappable if you purchase more than one team's bundle) - 1 Team Fantasy Player Pack - 1 Basic Fantasy Player Pack Silver Tier - All the perks of the Bronze Club - Sprays to liven up your map and chat, and Loading Screens - 2 additional Team Player Card Packs - 6 additional Basic Player Card Packs Gold Tier - All of the perks of the Bronze and Silver Clubs - A special in-game HP-bar badge, as well as Emoticons and Chat Wheel Lines to proclaim your allegiance in-game - 3 additional Team Player Card Packs - 7 additional Basic Player Card Packs Note: Content is subject to availability based on a team's content submission. As mentioned in our blog about the DPC's Regional Fantasy leagues, we are also launching Player Card Packs. Fans can create a Fantasy roster featuring two Core Player Cards, one Mid Player Card, and two Support Player cards, which will score points based on their performance in a weekly time period (except over the holiday season). Silver and Gold cards, which are a higher tier of cards, have extra stat bonuses that can grant extra points. Opening a pack for a specific team will grant you player cards from the region your team is representing. The card of the highest rarity in the pack is guaranteed to be from the team whose pack you chose, and the team of choice will receive 50% of the card pack's revenue. Check out Team Profiles in the DPC tab to view Supporters Clubs, and head to the Player Cards tab in the Watch section to pick up Player Card Packs!

[ 2021-12-06 20:37:17 CET ] [ Original post ]

The days are short and the winds grow cold, but the action in the lanes never stops meaning it's time for another seasonal Dota Plus update to help power through those blustery nights. Loaded with a new seasonal treasure, and refreshed Guild Quests and Rewards, this update also includes a new heavy metal music pack that will shred the winter blues away.

New Metal Music Pack

Composed by Humanity's Last Breath, the new Void music pack brings a brutal edge to the soundscape of battle. Available now in the store for $4.99.

Dota Plus Seasonal Treasure

The Winter 2021 Seasonal Treasure is here, available for purchase with shards. Exclusive to Dota Plus members, this treasure features all new sets for Spirit Breaker, Chaos Knight, Riki, Treant Protector, Arc Warden, Undying, and Lina. There's also a chance to unlock Bionic Birdie, a courier loaded with random prismatic and kinetic gems.

Updated Seasonal Quests & Guild Rewards

As always, todays update also comes with a new set of Dota Plus quests to help haul in some extra shards for new relics and the Seasonal Treasure offering up to 115,200 shards over the course of the season. Joining today's update along with the changes above, the guild rewards for silver, gold, and platinum tier guilds have all been switched for the winter season. [table] [tr] [th]Guild Tier[/th] [th]Rewards[/th] [/tr] [tr] [td]Silver[/td] [td]

• Emoticon - invoker_dry
• Emoticon - luna_rage
• Emoticon - manta

[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]Gold[/td] [td]

• Spray - Spirit Breaker Choo Choo
• Spray - Lion Laugh
• Spray - Undying RIP

[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]Platinum[/td] [td]

• Chat Wheel - "Absolutely Perfect"
• Chat Wheel - " , !"
• Chat Wheel - "~ "

[/td] [/tr] [/table]

Upcoming Battle Pass

As mentioned last week, we have one last pressing order of business before the end of the year the Battle Pass, which will arrive in the next few weeks filled with holiday levels of hijinks and rewards.

[ 2021-12-01 22:19:07 CET ] [ Original post ]

• Added a command line option -sdlaudiodriver to manually set the audio API SDL Audio will use. If you're having a problem where Dota is playing no sound, please try adding "-sdlaudiodriver directsound" or "-sdlaudiodriver winmm" to the command line.

[ 2021-11-24 00:06:51 CET ] [ Original post ]

Over a month has passed since new defending champions were crowned, and it's time to look toward the next spectacles that await us. The first Tour of the next Dota Pro Circuit season kicks off next week. Comprised of Regional Leagues culminating in the Winter Major tournament, this Tour will be the first of three that lead up to The International 2022. With DPC points on the line, these Tours offer the most reliable path for consistent teams to secure invitations to next year's crowning event. To help the Dota community get into the spirit of the global competition right out the gate, we've brought Fantasy play out of the Compendium and into the wider DPC season, letting you play for the duration of each Tour. Fantasy play during the DPC works similar to each year during The International, with the main difference being fans now compete within specific regions, and scoring is calculated by period (generally a week) rather than daily. Read a bit more on how to play below. The Basics For each period, fans set a Fantasy roster made up of two Core Player Cards, one Mid Player Card, and two Support Player Cards. Player Cards on a roster score Fantasy points based on how well they perform in that period's matches. Silver & Gold Cards have stat bonuses that earn more points. Periods generally consist of a single week, except over the holiday season at the end of the year. Player Card Packs All players have been granted 10 starter packs. Additional Player Card Packs can be earned daily by winning a game of Dota. Team Packs will be available for purchase directly from the PLAYER CARDS tab in the WATCH section as teams submit their Supporters Club bundles in the near future. When you open a pack you'll receive player cards from the specific region you have selected. Regional Fantasy Each DPC region is its own Fantasy league with its own player cards and unique lineup. You may choose to participate in multiple regional leagues, and you will earn Fantasy Levels based on your best fantasy league performance for the period. For instance, if you place in the top 10% of one league and the top 50% of another, you will receive the points for the top 10% placement. Region rewards do not stack. At the end of each period, you will earn levels based on the Fantasy points for that period. Rewards will be unlocked based on your current overall Fantasy Level. Scoring Matches The scoring for seasonal Fantasy is slightly different than in the past. All Division I matches during the Winter 2022 Tour are eligible for Fantasy play. The highest scoring two games of a best-of-three count towards a player's score. If a team plays more than one series during a period, only their highest-scoring series will count. Due to scheduling conflicts with teams quarantining after TI, the Chinese Division I will be starting later in the season. We are looking at ways to ensure that fans participating in the Chinese Fantasy League get the same amount of potential rewards regardless. Rewards The top 10% scoring Fantasy Teams for the period receive 3 Fantasy Levels. The top 25% scoring Fantasy Teams for the period receive 2 Fantasy Levels. The top 50% scoring Fantasy Teams for the period receive 1 Fantasy Levels. Every third fantasy level, players will receive one DPC Winter 2022 Tour treasure (to be granted later). At every other level, players receive 500 shards. Make sure to follow all of the upcoming action in the Watch section of the client or on the DPC homepage. In the meantime, we're also putting the finishing touches on the next Battle Pass, which is due out in the next few weeks. We've got a special conundrum cooking and we can't wait to share it.

[ 2021-11-24 00:05:16 CET ] [ Original post ]

The year 2021 is winding down, but the next DPC season is just getting started. The Dota Pro Circuit 2021-2022 Season will officially kick off on November 29th, but the Division II Open Qualifiers will take place beforehand to complete the team lineup for the Winter Tour. You can register for and watch the qualifiers at the links below:

Southeast Asia (SEA):

League/Tournament Organizer: Beyond The Summit For SEAs two open qualifier slots, Beyond The Summit will have two single-elimination Open Qualifier tournaments, with first place in each tournament claiming a spot in the DPC SEAs Division II. Schedule and Registration Links for Qualifiers:

• Open Qualifiers #1 (November 20-21) - https://epulze.com/dota2/tournaments/73934
• Open Qualifiers #2 (November 23-24) - https://epulze.com/dota2/tournaments/73935

Broadcast Links: EN:

• https://www.twitch.tv/beyondthesummit
• https://www.twitch.tv/beyondthesummit2

RU:

• https://www.twitch.tv/dota2ruhub2

CN:

• https://www.huya.com/g/dota2

PT:

• https://www.twitch.tv/btsbrasiltv
• https://www.twitch.tv/btsbrasilgames
• https://www.twitch.tv/btsbrasilesports

ES:

• TBD

Western Europe (WEU):

League/Tournament Organizer: DreamHack Teams hoping to join the DPC for the Winter Tour will join an Open Qualifier Tournament. First through third place will then play in a Closed Qualifier, with first and second place earning a spot in Division II for WEU. Schedule and Registration Links for Qualifiers:

• Open Qualifiers #1 (single-elimination, November 19) - https://play.eslgaming.com/dota2/europe/dota2/major/dreamleague-season16-dpc-eu-open-qualifier-1/
• Open Qualifiers #2 (double-elimination, November 20) - https://play.eslgaming.com/dota2/europe/dota2/major/dreamleague-season16-dpc-eu-open-qualifier-2/
• Closed Qualifier: November 22

Broadcast Links: EN:

• https://www.twitch.tv/dreamleague

Eastern Europe (EEU):

League/Tournament Organizer: Epic Esports Events With the departure of EXTREMUM from Division II, there are three slots up for the taking in EEU. To select the three teams entering the DPC, Epic Esports Events will be hosting a double-elimination tournament, with first and second place taking a slot each, and a single elimination tournament giving the final slot to first place. Schedule and Registration Links for Qualifiers:

• Open Qualifiers #1 (single-elimination, 1 slot; November 26) - https://epulze.com/dota2/tournaments/73901
• Open Qualifiers #2 (double-elimination, 2 slots; November 27-28) - https://epulze.com/dota2/tournaments/73902

Broadcast Links: EN:

• https://www.twitch.tv/beyondthesummit

RU:

• https://www.twitch.tv/dota2ruhub

CN:

• https://www.douyu.com/3811559

PT:

• https://www.twitch.tv/btsbrasiltv

ES:

• https://www.twitch.tv/4desports

North America (NA):

League/Tournament Organizer: ESL North American teams will participate in an Open Qualifier Tournament, where the top 4 finishers will then play in a Closed Qualifier. First and second place in the Closed Qualifier will join the Division II ranks of the DPC NA Winter Tour for the 2021-2022 season. Schedule and Registration Links for Qualifiers:

• Open Qualifiers #1 (single-elimination, November 19) - https://play.eslgaming.com/dota2/north-america/dota2/challenger/esl-one-dpc-na-2021-open-qualifier-1/
• Open Qualifiers #2 (double-elimination, November 20) - https://play.eslgaming.com/dota2/north-america/dota2/challenger/esl-one-dpc-na-2021-open-qualifier-2/
• Closed Qualifiers: November 22

Broadcast Links: EN:

• https://www.twitch.tv/esl_dota2

South America (SA):

League/Tournament Organizer: 4D Esports Teams in the SA region will battle in two Open Qualifier Tournaments to qualify for the Closed Qualifier Tournament, where first and second place will claim one of the two spots available in Division II. Schedule and Registration Links for Qualifiers:

• Open Qualifiers #1 (November 21-22) - https://epulze.com/dota2/tournaments/73670
• Open Qualifiers #2 (November 23-24) - https://epulze.com/dota2/tournaments/73671
• Closed Qualifiers (November 25-26)

Broadcast Links: EN:

• https://www.twitch.tv/epulzegaming
• https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy7O1t8ZD5qe77sdkfBJ76A
• https://www.facebook.com/epulzegaming
• https://trovo.live/Epulze

RU:

• https://www.twitch.tv/dota2ruhub3

CN:

• TBD

PT:

• https://twitch.tv/btsbrasiltv
• https://twitch.tv/btsbrasilgames
• https://twitch.tv/btsbrasilesports

ES:

• https://www.twitch.tv/4desports
• https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_lx376NxdZ4htVRX4xiVpA
• https://trovo.live/4DEsports
• https://www.facebook.com/4DEsports

China (CN):

League/Tournament Organizer: Perfect World As we await the return of teams from Romania post-TI, both the Regional League and Division II Qualifiers for the CN region are pending further updates. Information on Qualifiers:

• Updates: https://dpc.pwesports.cn/openqualifiers
• Registration: https://pvp.wanmei.com/

Broadcast Links: All Languages (TBD):

• https://dpc.pwesports.cn/live

Stay tuned for more news on the Winter Tour of the 2021-2022 DPC season next week, including the return of Team Support bundles, Player Cards and Fantasy League.

[ 2021-11-20 01:39:32 CET ] [ Original post ]

Monkey King Mischief

• Monkey King can now turn into nearby lane or neutral creeps.
• Added healthbar when Monkey King transforms into courier, Roshan or creeps.
• Fixed a bug where a small percentage of the time Monkey King would transform into an invisible model.

Ability Draft

• Drafting Wukong's Command grants Mischief. (Only Monkey King can turn into trees.)
• Call of the Wild default changed to Hawk. Boar can still be accessed by toggling auto-cast.
• A number of previously unavailable Scepter/Shard abilities are now granted when drafting base abilities, abilities are accessed by toggling auto-cast on the base spell:
  Tree Volley granted with Tree Grab Torrent Storm granted with Torrent Terror Wave granted with Metamorphosis Death Seeker granted with Death Pulse Cold Blooded granted with Mystic Snake (Cold Blooded passive ability is hidden) Hairball granted with Quill Spray (Nasal Goo required for Goo in Hairball)
• Shuffling player slots is now a lobby option for Ability Draft lobbies and works on hosted servers. Default is on.
• Fixed Talent bug with Winter Wyvern and Wind Ranger.

Moving Dota Technology Forward

Following up on our previous announcement about the future of Dota's technology, with this update we have:

• Removed support for native XAudio support the default audio system is now SDL.
• Deprecated DirectX 9 support as the penultimate step toward removing support for this render system, users who have been using DirectX 9 have been switched to DirectX 11. To facilitate reporting problems with DirectX 11, we've added a temporary command-line flag -deprecated_dx9 (which itself will be removed in the coming weeks).
• Removed support for OpenGL on Windows. The optional DLC that previously contained the data required for OpenGL on Windows has been emptied and will be removed soon. Deprecation of OpenGL on macOS and Linux will be coming with a separate update.
• Removed support for Dota on 32-bit systems.

[ 2021-11-16 00:49:00 CET ] [ Original post ]

• Fixed a bug with tower target selection when the tower's current target is very near the limit of a tower's attack range.

[ 2021-11-03 21:15:37 CET ] [ Original post ]

- Fixed a bug with tower target selection when the tower's current target is very near the limit of a tower's attack range.

[ 2021-11-03 20:30:00 CET ] [ Original post ]

• Dispose damage reduced from 70/130/190/250 to 70/120/170/220
• Dispose stun duration reduced from 1.2/1.5/1.8/2.1 to 0.9/1.3/1.7/2.1
• Level 15 Talent reduced from +0.75s Dispose Stun Duration to +0.5s
• Rebound cooldown increased from 15/13/11/9 to 17/15/13/11
• Unleash cooldown increased from 90/75/60 to 110/90/70
• Unleash time between Fury combos increased from 1.5s to 1.75s
• Level 20 Talent 1.5s Sidekick Spell Immunity moved to Level 25, and it now applies a basic dispel
• Level 25 Talent +50% Sidekick Lifesteal moved to Level 20 and reduced to +25%

[ 2021-11-01 23:45:21 CET ] [ Original post ]

Marci
* Base mana regen reduced from 0.5 to 0
* Dispose: Damage reduced from 70/140/210/280 to 70/130/190/250
* Rebound: Cast/jump range reduced from 850 to 800
* Unleash: Duration reduced from 18 to 16
* Unleash: Pulse damage reduced from 80/150/220 to 60/130/200
* Level 15 Talent reduced from +250 Rebound Cast/Jump Range to +200
* Level 20 Talent reduced from 1.75s Sidekick Spell Immunity to 1.5s

[ 2021-10-29 22:26:00 CET ] [ Original post ]

Today Marci powers her way from DOTA: Dragon's Blood into the battle of the Ancients as the newest hero to join the fight, proving that undying loyalty yields unrivaled power. Marci marches into battle ready to raise fists in defense of her companions. Head over to the Marci update page to learn about her abilities and more.

Gameplay Update 7.30e

Also included in todays update is gameplay update 7.30e. Check out all the details on the update page.

Treasure of the Wordless Trek

The Treasure of the Wordless Trek is now for sale for $2.49. This all-new treasure features sets for Zeus, Sven, Puck, Lina, Brewmaster, Clockwerk, Lich, Pangolier, Templar Assassin, and Ancient Apparation, as well as a chance at a Very Rare Spectre set, and Extremely Rare Razor set.

The International Grand Champions

From Eastern Europe Qualifiers to The International Champions, we'd like to officially congratulate Team Spirit on their monumental accomplishment. In one of the greatest Finals ever witnessed, Team Spirit triumphed in a winner-take-all game five against arguably the most feared Dota team in the world, PSG.LGD. Fittingly, the lineups for the deciding game set two dominant strategies of the tournament against each other, and in the end Team Spirit's Magnus-first draft was too much for PSG.LGD's vaunted Tiny/Lycan pair. They claimed the final game on the main stage and with it the Aegis just as they had won the first game of the Main Event, with an aggressive and exciting style of play that improved each day and thrilled Dota fans worldwide along the way. As bearers of the ultimate symbol of victory, these names shall forever be inscribed upon the Aegis of Champions: 2021 - Team Spirit

• Illya "Yatoro" Mulyarchuk
• Alexander "TORONTOTOKYO" Khertek
• Magomed "Collapse" Khalilov
• Miroslaw "Mira" Kolpakov
• Yaroslav "Miposhka" Naidenov

Looking Back

If you missed any of the tournament, or just want to rewatch some of the incredible moments and dazzling plays, head over to The International website, where you can find replays for every match. There are photos and videos from the event over on our Youtube Main Event and Event Entertainment playlists, Dota 2 Instagram, and the Dota 2 Flickr which also features content stretching back to the earliest incarnations of TI. We would like to thank all of the players, talent, and everyone in the Dota community for once again helping bring this celebration to life. The road to The International was not straightforward this time around, but we hope you enjoyed the world-class Dota and all of the broadcast content from this year's tournament as much as we did.

[ 2021-10-28 23:12:44 CET ] [ Original post ]

For fans of DOTA: Dragon's Blood, the next hero joining the battle of the Ancients is already a familiar face. [previewyoutube=CJuoqAi9ugA;full][/previewyoutube] This fall, unleash the dauntless strength of Marci as she proves some loyalties transcend barriers and takes her place amongst the most stalwart heroes in Dota 2. Her journey begins above with help from 2D animation by Studio Mir and she'll enter the mix in a new Dota 2 update coming soon.

[ 2021-10-16 12:29:46 CET ] [ Original post ]

The International Main Event kicks off at National Arena in Bucharest in less than twelve hours. Tune in from 10 am EEST via the DPC website, the Dota client, or over on Twitch to catch all of the main stage action as the final 16 teams face off for the Aegis. Team Standings After a hard-fought Group Stage, group leaders PSG.LGD and Invictus Gaming will be joined in the Upper Bracket by Virtus Pro, OG, T1, Team Secret, Vici Gaming, and Team Spirit. In the Lower Bracket, Team Undying, Evil Geniuses, Beastcoast, Quincy Crew, Fnatic, Elephant, Team Aster, and Alliance will all need to battle out of a best-of-one elimination match with their tournament hopes on the line. As those squads move to the main stage, SG esports and Thunder Predator exit the tournament as the first teams to fall. We salute their accomplishments in earning a place amongst the finest teams in the world and wish them luck in their efforts to return next year. Crimson Witness Treasures Watching matches live at National Arena isn't an option for fans this year, but that doesn't mean ticket-holders have to miss out on one of the traditional perks of attending the event. To help celebrate first blood in each match, fans who purchased tickets to attend The International still have a chance to snag this year's Crimson Witness treasures. You won't need to sign in or out for each game, just make sure to register your account once over on the Crimson Witness page to ensure your eligibility. The Secret Shop Fans looking to raid this year's Secret Shop can head over to The International's official online store, brought to you by our merchandise partners at We Are Nations. In addition to the tournament-themed items, they've worked together with members of the Dota Community to develop new offerings in a Fan Art Collection. Official Tournament Chair For those Dota diehards looking for one more piece of The International to add to their home collections, our partners at Secret Lab invite you to check out this year's official tournament chair. Designed for use in the player booths on the main stage and themed to match this year's event, it's the perfect peripheral to pair with your own Dota games. Follow #TI10 Be sure to follow us on all of our channels for the latest news and updates from The International #TI10. Twitter: @dota2ti Instagram: dota2 Facebook: dota2 Flickr: dota2ti YouTube: dota2 Twitch: dota2ti

[ 2021-10-11 23:44:47 CET ] [ Original post ]

Giving third party studios and individual casters a place to connect with their specific audiences is great for everyone who loves Dota and The International. Our rules didn't carefully consider how TI is unique among the Dota events throughout the year, how rebroadcasting affects different communities around the world, and given the feedback we've received, we'd like to fix that. We agree that these communities thriving is great for everyone. We are going to remove the 15 minute delay requirement on third party streams for the remainder of the event, and then reevaluate the approach overall after The International.

[ 2021-10-09 08:31:43 CET ] [ Original post ]

We are seeing some confusion around the requirements that apply to community casts of TI10. As in previous years, anyone can do a community broadcast if (1) they base it only on DOTATV and their own self-made content and (2) they are strictly non-commercial in nature. Nothing is new about this and Valve has imposed no broadcast delay on these non-commercial community casts. These rules apply worldwide without distinction. What is new this year is that Valve has also allowed a limited number of video platforms to create custom casts through casters who are under agreement with the video platforms. These are commercial casts and therefore not permitted under Valve's community stream policy. For these commercial casts a 15 minute streaming delay is being imposed. The video platforms who employ commercial casters all agreed to this delay in their license agreements, and it should not have come as a surprise to them.

[ 2021-10-07 17:37:32 CET ] [ Original post ]

Celebrate the return of The International by loading up on this year's latest Dota gear. Snag your own limited edition TI track jacket, event jersey, hoodie, hat, and a variety of new offerings over at the tournament's official store, brought to you by our merchandise partners at We Are Nations. In addition to the TI10-themed selections, don't miss the newest contributions from the Dota 2 community featured in the Fan Art Collection.

[ 2021-10-07 09:25:58 CET ] [ Original post ]

The groups are set, the teams and talent are ready, and millions of fans around the world know the long wait is over. After an unsought silence of two years, the ultimate battle will at last commence. Don't miss a moment of the action as the 18 qualified teams fight to claim the Aegis of Champions and the winner's share of the $40 million dollar prize. With broadcasts in five languages, an all-new cheering system, and improved Twitch integration, it has never been easier for Dota's global audience to engage with the year's crowning event.

How to Watch

The International section of the new DPC website is the place to go for all live streams and spoiler-free replays across the various broadcast languages. As always, matches and replays can be watched in-client as well. During the Group Stages, multiple games will be in progress at once, so the main stream will feature the Multicast, which follows the most exciting matches of the day. To watch individual games, tune into one of the sub-streams for each language (e.g. dota2ti_2 - dota2ti_5).

Spectator Cheering

While we are all disappointed that we'll be unable to welcome a live audience to Bucharest, we're sure that the online audience will be as strong as ever. So we've designed a brand new cheering feature that allows fans watching online to still make their voices heard. When watching a match in-client, and soon via Twitch, simply click on the team logos at the top of the screen to send a cheer for your team. We take all of the cheers from the entire audience and sum them up, then represent them visually on screen as well as with the roar of the crowd. So while we can't hear you in person, your passion and voices will still have an impact on the event. If you are a Supporter's Club member, then your cheers will not only join the roar of the crowd, they will also be represented visually as Bronze/Silver/Gold team logos showing as part of the cheering stream.

Twitch Integration

New for this year, we've partnered with bukka and SUNSfan, the creators of the Dota 2 Tooltips Twitch Extension, to enhance the spectator experience while watching on Twitch:

• Looking to clarify how an ability or item works? Simply mouse over it to see the full in-game tooltip information.
• Complete in-game predictions, the same as in the Dota 2 client. At the beginning of the match, you will be presented with 4 questions to predict the outcome toget them right and earn Compendium Points to further your progress along the Compendium Reward Line.
• Cheer for your favorite teams by clicking their logos at the top of the screen.
• And finally, we're also bringing back Twitch Dropssimply watch 1 hour of any of the matches throughout the tournament on Twitch and you will receive a free drop of The International 2021 Lineage Treasure.

Make sure to log into your Twitch account, navigate to the Connections section of Twitch Settings, and bind your Steam ID in order to access these features.

[ 2021-10-06 22:17:10 CET ] [ Original post ]

The Group Stage for The International 2021 starts in less than 24 hours when 18 teams face off for 16 spots at the Main Event. Two groups of nine teams each will play in a full round robintwo games against each opponent in the groupwith a trip to the main stage hanging in the balance. The top four teams in each group advance directly to the winner's bracket in the Main Event. The next four must battle through the loser's bracket. And the lowest placed team in each group will be eliminated from the event. All teams deserve the recognition of earning their place in this fight, and we wish each of the competitors the best of luck. Group A

• Alliance
• Team Aster
• Evil Geniuses
• Invictus Gaming
• OG
• T1
• Thunder Predator
• Undying
• Virtus.Pro

Group B

• Beastcoast
• Elephant
• Fnatic
• PSG.LGD
• Quincy Crew
• SG Esports
• Team Secret
• Team Spirit
• Vici Gaming

See www.dota2.com/esports/ti10/schedule for the full schedule.

[ 2021-10-06 06:32:16 CET ] [ Original post ]

We have been carefully evaluating the continued rise of Covid rates in Romania, as well as the resulting introduction of new local restrictions in Bucharest. To ensure the safety of all players, talent, and production staff participating in the event, we have decided to refund all ticket sales for The International 2021. We wanted nothing more than to welcome fans live to the event, but we can no longer do so in a way that allows us to prioritize the health and well-being of both audience members and participants. Those who purchased tickets will be issued a full refund automatically. The International 2021 will begin as planned on October 7, and we look forward to welcoming the best Dota teams in the world to the stage and sharing the experience online with millions of fans around the world.

[ 2021-10-03 00:23:07 CET ] [ Original post ]

Once again the Aegis of Champions hangs in the balance The International Dota 2 Championships kick off in less than one week's time. To help set the stage, today's update introduces new ways to get involved with Dota's crowning event. Join the fun by choosing your favorite players and teams, supporting the casters and talent by purchasing autographs, voting for the community's award-worthy short films, and much more.

The Compendium Reward Line

The International Compendium is your interactive guide to this year's tournament, and it's loaded with new and returning features that are free to all players. Advance along a brand-new reward line featuring The International 2021 Lineage Treasure, which includes nine previously-released hero sets reworked into this year's distinctive black and gold. Claim a commemorative emoticon immediately at Level 1, and earn more levels to access a new custom HUD skin, loading screens, and teleport effects for your favorite team. Earn Compendium Points to move along the reward line in many different ways:

• Make your Tournament Predictions - who will be the most played heroes? Which player will have the highest number of kills? Earn points by simply filling out each category, and even more for each prediction you get correct.
• Fill out your Player Card rosters. Earn points for having 1/8/18 full teams,
• Choose your Fantasy lineups for each day. At the end of each day, players in the top 10%/25%/50% of total fantasy points earned for that day will earn Compendium Points, and those who land top 10%/25%/50% overall will score another big bonus bundle of points at the end of the event.
• Once the Group Stage has ended, fill in your Bracket Predictions for the Main Event. It's a battle of who can guess best, and you'll earn Compendium Points based on how many you predict correctly.
• While watching matches during the Group Stage and Main Event, try your luck at In-Game Predictions and earn 100 Compendium Points per correct prediction, up to six per day.
• Join a Supporter's Club - all club members will automatically receive 200 Compendium Points whenever their team wins a match, up to a max of 10,000 points.

This reward line is only available until the tournament is over, so make sure to submit all your predictions and check in frequently to make the most of it.

2021 Talent Autographs

New for this year, support your favorite casters and talent by purchasing their Talent Autographs. A base-level autograph costs $0.99, and features the talent's picture and signature on an item that you can feature on your profile for others to see. You can also level up the autograph for $0.99 per level to unlock additional rewards. Reaching level 5 unlocks a custom chat wheel line directly from the talent, and levels 10/20/50 unlock bronze, silver, and gold borders that allow you to show off your fandom in style. The autograph is permanent, the chat wheel line is usable until The International 2022. 50% of all Talent Autograph sales go directly to the talent.

The International Website

This update features the unveiling of the all-new website for The International, located at dota2.com/esports/ti10. Watch live matches and VODs, check out tournament standings and upcoming matches, and view team details and stats all in one spot. Missed something while it was live? Log in to the site and enable Spoiler Block to enable a spoiler-free experience where you can enjoy the tournament at your own pace. While today's focus is squarely on the upcoming tournament, The International section is only one part of the new Dota 2 esports website at dota2.com/esports. This site will be the source for all DPC action including the regional qualifiers, Majors, and The International itself. You can already check out the results and information from the past 2021 Spring events.

Short Film Contest

The International is not just a tournament featuring the best Dota players in the world it's also a celebration of the Dota community as a whole. And nothing exemplifies this community more than the talented filmmakers who create entries for the annual Short Film Contest and the enjoyment of fellow fans. The finalists have been selected, and these top submissions are now available for voting within the Dota client. The winning entries will be showcased on the big screen at The International meaning your votes will decide who deserves the top prize of $25,000.

Now Broadcasting in Spanish and Portuguese

We're excited to announce the addition of official Spanish and Portuguese broadcasts to the event. As the name 'The International' implies, Dota is a game that brings people together from all backgrounds, cultures, and languages and we want players to have the opportunity to enjoy watching the game they love in the language that speaks to them. Check out the Talent page in the Compendium to see the full lineup of who's involved.

[ 2021-10-01 19:39:59 CET ] [ Original post ]

The International 2021 Ticket Sales

We are pleased to announce that after careful consideration, tickets to join the audience live at the Main Event for The International 2021 in Bucharest, Romania will go on sale September 22, 2021. Please note that our efforts to keep this event safe for all involved include some additional requirementswhich are outlined belowfor those who choose to attend, as we aim to bring the community together both in person and virtually to finally watch the best teams in the world battle it out for the Aegis of Champions. The International Dota 2 Championships begin with Group Stage October 7 - 10, followed by the Main Event at National Arena October 12 - 17. Tickets to attend the Main Event will be sold in three separate two-day bundles:

• Midweek 1 (October 12 and 13): 249 Lei
• Midweek 2: (October 14 and 15) 249 Lei
• Finals: (October 16 and 17) 999 Lei

Tickets will go on sale September 22, 2021 at 12:00 EEST. All tickets can be purchased here: theinternational2021.entertix.ro We're looking forward to welcoming members of the Dota community in person at the arena, and millions more around the world on our livestream broadcast throughout the event. ****All attendees of the live event must be fully vaccinated and masked. If you intend to travel, please check for any rules and restrictions specific to your city/country of origin. Additional protocols will be in place in an effort to keep everyone at the event as safe as possible. Click HERE to read more in our FAQ.****

The International Compendium

The field of teams is set, the tickets are prepared, and The International is almost upon us. To help everyone keep pace with the upcoming action, today's update includes free access for all Dota players to The International 2021 Compendium. Start collecting Player Cards and check out the Talent roster today--the rest of the Compendium will unlock as the event approaches including predictions, fantasy, and a set of rewards featuring legacy items themed to the black and gold styling of this year's event. Have a favorite team heading to The International? All Supporters Clubs are now half price, so take advantage of this opportunity to show off your allegiances in your own games.

Player Cards

Start planning your fantasy lineups, because Player Cards are dropping today. Claim your 10 free packs now, and earn another pack each day by winning a single match. You can also purchase team packs for $0.49, with 50% of each purchase going to the team. Team packs guarantee that the best card in the pack (guaranteed gold or silver) is from that team. In recognition of exemplary fandom, Supporters Clubs members also earn card packs:

• Bronze: 1 basic pack, 1 team pack
• Silver: 6 basic packs, 2 team packs (for a total of 7 basic and 3 team packs)
• Gold: 7 basic packs, 3 team packs (for a total of 14 basic and 6 team packs)

Spectator HUD Updates

There's a lot to keep track of when watching Dota. To improve your experience watching live games, replays, and overwatch cases, we've given the spectator HUD a timely refresh that touches on Status Indicators, Info Graphs, Camera Options, and Playback Controls.

Status Indicators

• Top bar now shows smoked heroes and if heroes have Aegis or Cheese.
• BKB duration, Aegis timer, and shared Tango timer now show in the inventory. This has been added for both spectators and players.
  
• Roshan timer now shows a countdown.
• Players can now ping Aegis to broadcast time remaining to allies.
  
• Added a Power Rune spawn top/bottom indicator.
  
• Buyback status indicator now shows in the stats dropdown.
• Items panel now includes neutral items and which players have Aghanim's Scepter / Aghanim's Shard.
• Added a combat log entry for when players deny runes.
• Item quantities for sentries / observer wards / smokes now show for spectators when they open a team's shop.

Graph Improvements

• Combo graph shows win probability, gold, and XP all at once, as well as deltas, without needing to select separate graphs.
• Added momentum indicator, pointing out which team's performance is increasing more within the last 2 minutes.

Camera

• Override Cam allows you to move the camera in non-free camera modes when you want to inspect other areas of the map, returning you to your selected camera mode after a short delay.
• Directed Cam lets you click on heroes to temporarily select them as the subject of your focus.
• Fixed directed camera jumping to origins at times.

Playback

• Improved 'Next Highlight' feature lets you easily skip to the action (fixed old version).
• Added the ability to skip to the match instead of waiting for draft phase to end.

Moving Dota Technology Forward

As Dota has grown and expanded over the years, so has the technology that powers itboth hardware and software. In order to keep the game and the Source 2 engine fresh, we're planning on removing support for some older systems and configurations. Nothing is changing today, but in the coming months we'll implement the following changes:

• Remove support for Dota on 32-bit systems. You will need to have a 64-bit machine and OS to run Dota.
• Remove support for macOS versions below 10.14.
• Remove support for DirectX 9. Customers using DirectX 9 will instead switch to DirectX 11.
• Remove support for OpenGL. Customers using OpenGL will instead switch to Vulkan.
• Remove support for XAudio (-xaudio) and switch to using SDL Audio (-sdlaudio).

For the vast majority of players, nothing will change when these changes are implemented. Most machines already support any of the newer technologies necessary. In fact, most players are already benefiting from the newer technologies, whether it's via larger content sizes, higher frame rates, better graphical fidelity, or cleaner sounding audio. Removing these older technologies will let us streamline our development efforts as well as use the newer features of these APIs to provide an even better Dota experience. If you have concerns, your chosen graphics API can be adjusted on the settings panel and the audio system can be changed by the command line options above. We encourage players to switch to the newer APIs if they haven't already, and let us know if problems come up.

[ 2021-09-16 21:13:07 CET ] [ Original post ]

- Fixed Nightstalker Hunter in the Night Shard not being able to target dominated ancients. - Added two missing lines to the 7.30c changelog. * Broodmother: Spin Web's movement speed bonus rescaled from 0% at 20%HP -> 100% at 100% Health to 0% at 1HP -> 100% at 100% Health * Broodmother: Silken Bola bonus attack damage increased from 5/6/7/8 to 6/7/8/9 - Fixed multiple ability tooltips. For the full 7.30c Changelog check the Patch 7.30c page

[ 2021-09-12 05:05:19 CET ] [ Original post ]

At long last, the top Dota teams in the world will gather this October to wage the tenth battle to claim the Aegis of Champions. We had hoped to release ticket information by now, but the Delta variant has been an added challenge as we work to navigate hosting a live event as safely as possible. With circumstances constantly changing, we want to be careful to make a well-informed and safe decision regarding ticket sales closer to the event. We understand this makes planning difficult for fans hoping to travel to Romania. We will continue to evaluate the situation and announce ticket information as soon as we are able. No matter what is decided, we are looking forward to welcoming the best Dota teams in the world to the National Arena in Bucharest for The International 2021, and millions more from the global Dota community on our livestream broadcast. Group Stage runs October 7 - 10, and Main Stage begins October 12. The top two teams will face off in the Grand Finals October 17, with only one earning the right to claim the Aegis of Champions.

[ 2021-09-03 19:37:53 CET ] [ Original post ]

Summer cedes soon to autumn, sending signals to the smeevils that the time for another seasonal Dota Plus update has now arrived. The autumn-ready additions that await include several features from the Nemestice Battle Pass transitioning into Dota Plus's core, as well as a new seasonal treasure and refreshed guild quests & rewards.

Nemestice Features

As part of the Nemestice Battle Pass, we improved the Dota Plus Item Assistant with Neutral Item Suggestions and enhanced Quick Buy Recommendations. Though the Nemestice storms have passed, both of these features have now been transferred to Dota Plus core and are available to all Plus members. For Plus members interested in expanding their in-lane audio libraries, the Chat Wheel sound effects from the Nemestice Battle Pass are now available for purchase via shards in the Dota Plus Shard Store.

Dota Plus Seasonal Treasure

The Fall 2021 Seasonal Treasure is here, available for purchase with shards. Exclusive to Dota Plus members, this treasure features all new sets for Vengeful Spirit, Abaddon, Nature's Prophet, Witch Doctor, Disruptor, Shadow Demon, Tusk, Legion Commander, and Dark Seer. There's also a chance to unlock Ol' Joe the koala courier, a chill little guy preloaded with random prismatic and kinetic gems.

Updated Seasonal Quests & Guild Rewards

Todays update also comes with a new set of Dota Plus quests to help harvest some extra shards for new relics and the Seasonal Treasure offering up to 115,200 shards over the course of the season. Rounding out today's update in addition to the changes above, the guild rewards for silver, gold, and platinum tier guilds have all been switched for the fall season. We were saddened to hear recently of the passing of Aldrin Paulo "Dunoo" Pangan, an icon of the Filipino casting community. As a tribute, for the next season, the selected chat wheels feature some of his most iconic lines. [table] [tr] [th]Guild Tier[/th] [th]Rewards[/th] [/tr] [tr] [td]Silver[/td] [td]

• Emoticon - euls
• Emoticon - fasta
• Emoticon - hoodwink_sad

[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]Gold[/td] [td]

• Spray - Lion Zap
• Spray - Morphling Bucket
• Spray - Furbolg High Five

[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]Platinum[/td] [td]

• Chat Wheel - "Easiest money of my life!"
• Chat Wheel - "Lakad Matataaaag! Normalin Normalin."
• Chat Wheel - "The next level play!"

[/td] [/tr] [/table]

[ 2021-09-01 20:50:46 CET ] [ Original post ]

Today's patch unveils the 7.30 gameplay update, complete with new and reworked hero abilities; updated talents, shards, and scepters; and a new batch of neutral items for everyone to explore as we barrel through the final weeks before The International kicks off in Bucharest in October. With tweaks and changes across the board, there's a lot of fun stuff to absorb. Head over to the 7.30 Update page for a fresh list of all that the update has in store. This patch also marks the end of the Nemestice event. Thank you to all players who participated in the event, and make sure to claim any of your final rewards.

[ 2021-08-18 01:23:22 CET ] [ Original post ]

The Nemestice 2021 Battle Level Bundle has arrived, bringing with it the opportunity for Battle Pass customers to advance further along the rewards line at a steep discount. Each bundle purchase contains 60 Battle Levels, 6 Nemestice Immortal Treasures, and 3 Nemestice Themed Treasures, all for $14.99 each--a 70% savings on the combined value of the levels and treasures. Each Battle Pass owner is able to buy up to two bundles. This bundle is a great chance to earn many of the rewards within the Battle Pass, including the Davion Dragon Knight persona at Level 195, the Kid Invoker Dark Artistry set at Level 275, and the Phantom Advent Spectre Arcana at level 330. Now is the time to boost your Battle Level, as this bundle will only be available through the weekend, ending Monday, August 9th. In other news, Gameplay Patch 7.30 will be arriving after the Battle Pass ends. [spoiler]We're working on it.[/spoiler]

[ 2021-08-05 22:25:05 CET ] [ Original post ]

Each year, The International is not just a tournament of the best professional Dota teams on the planet, but also a place to celebrate the Dota community as a whole. Nowhere is this more evident than with the Short Film Contest, where the community's creators get a chance to showcase their talents on the big screen. With The International moving to October in Bucharest, there is more time available than originally expected, so we've decided to re-open submissions for the Short Film Contest until September 12th. Creators can continue to perfect their current submissions or even submit new ones. Head on over to the Short Film Contest website for all of the details.

[ 2021-07-28 20:51:07 CET ] [ Original post ]

The Nemestice 2021 Collector's Cache has arrived, featuring a new round of selections from the Dota 2 Workshop. Available until the end of the Nemestice Battle Pass for $2.49, each cache offers one of thirteen item sets for a wide range of heroes -- in addition to the chance to unbox a Rare Sven set, Very Rare Witch Doctor set, or Ultra Rare Morphling set. To help unlock even more rewards, Battle Pass owners can earn up to 32 levels by opening these treasures. Your first treasure will grant 2,000 Battle Points, with 6,000 more points coming after a sixth treasure and 24,000 arriving after the thirteenth. If you unbox a set you don't plan to use, unopened item bundles from this treasure can be recycled for two Battle Levels each. The Ultra Rare Morphling set will be marketable, but the remainder of the contents are untradeable and unmarketable. We'd like to thank the community artists who submitted sets for consideration, as well as the fans who visited the Workshop to help with the voting. We look forward to seeing all of these new additions out in the lanes.

[ 2021-07-22 23:09:50 CET ] [ Original post ]

We are thrilled to announce The International 10 - Dota 2 Championships will be held this October in Bucharest, Romania, and the epic battle for the Aegis of Champions will fittingly unfold inside the country's largest stadium Arena Nationala. Group Stage will run October 7 - 10, with Main Stage play kicking off on October 12. Then on October 17, the two finest Dota 2 teams in the world will face off for the Aegis and their shares of the $40,018,195 prize pool that awaits. Additional information on ticket sales will come shortly. We are grateful for the partnership we have formed with Romania and the city of Bucharest, and very much look forward to gathering with the global Dota 2 community, both in-person and virtually, to celebrate the elite players and amazing fandom at The International. Prepare yourselves. At long last, the battle begins.

[ 2021-07-07 20:32:27 CET ] [ Original post ]

• Client performance improvements
• Team Mystery now has silver and gold content in the Supporters Club.
• Team Unknown has been added to the Supporters Club.

[ 2021-07-06 17:42:57 CET ] [ Original post ]

• Fixed a pathfinding issue with stationary units and body blocking.
• New teams have been added to the Supporters Club.

[ 2021-06-29 16:42:41 CET ] [ Original post ]

New Event Mode & Battle Pass In the wake of the Mad Moon's destruction, willful fragments of Radiant Ore and Direstone crashed upon our world. But a third type of stoneNemesticewas left drifting behind. Now, a prophesied Nemestice Storm strikes the heart of the battlefield, and the clash of the Ancients has been forgotten. For Nemestice offers power over both Ancients, and in this land, there is no greater prize. Prepare for impact over at the Nemestice Battle Pass page, where you can learn more about the free event game and all the rewards in store for those who participate in the Battle Passlike an all-new Dragon Knight Persona, Spectre Arcana, Young Invoker Dark Artistry Bundle, Immortal Treasure, and heaps more. And this is just the first offering in this years cadence of eventswere planning a second Battle Pass later this year. AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution This update also adds support for AMD's FidelityFX Super Resolution. This technique allows the game to render at a lower resolution and then upscale the results with improved image quality. The result is high quality rendering at a lower performance cost than full resolution rendering, which allows for higher framerates even on less powerful graphics cards. Players can enable this setting in the Video options by turning the "Game Screen Render Quality" to less than 100%, and then turning on the "FidelityFX Super Resolution" checkbox. FidelityFX Super Resolution works on any GPU compatible with DirectX 11 or Vulkan. The International Regional 10 Qualifiers Regional Qualifiers for The International will begin as scheduled on June 23 and run through July 10. View the brackets for each region and make predictions in the watch tab of the Dota 2 client. More information on The International event itself will be available soon.

[ 2021-06-23 22:51:45 CET ] [ Original post ]

We started working with Sweden back in 2019 to get everything in place to hold TI10 there in 2020. When the global pandemic necessitated a postponement, we doubled our efforts to work in tandem with officials there to make sure we provided them with everything they needed to make this a safe and successful event for everyone. Over the course of the past year, Stockholm Live and Visit Stockholm continued to reassure us in our regular and constant communications with them that The International - Dota 2 Championships qualified for the same exemptions other elite sporting events there received. However, despite previous reassurances, we were informed two weeks ago that the Swedish Sports Federation had just voted not to accept esports into the sports federation. In subsequent (and immediate) meetings with the Swedish Esports Federation (SESF) and Visit Stockholm we discovered our only remaining option was to ask Sweden's Minister of the Interior to reclassify The International - Dota 2 Championships as an elite sporting event. Our request was immediately denied. With the Minister of the Interior failing to recognize The International - Dota 2 Championships as an elite sporting event, anyone attempting to procure a visa for travel into Sweden for TI10 (including players, talent, and staff) would be denied. The absence of this official recognition also means individual border agents would be making decisions about entry for those traveling to the event from countries outside the EU who do not typically need a visa to enter Sweden. We filed an appeal directly with the Swedish government on June 9, but they were unable to provide assistance. On June 14 we followed up asking them to reconsider, and they have so far been unable to offer a resolution. As a result, and in light of the current political situation in Sweden, we have started looking for possible alternatives elsewhere in Europe to host the event this year, in case the Swedish government is unable to accommodate The International - Dota 2 Championships as planned. We feel confident that in either instance we will have a solution that allows us to hold TI10 in Europe this year, and that we will be able to announce an updated plan in the very near future. We remain committed to hosting The International this year in a way that is both safe for all involved, and properly celebrates the players and fans of Dota 2. We will be communicating what we find out as soon as we are able. In the meantime, TI qualifiers will still be happening on the originally scheduled dates starting June 23. And later this week, the all-new summer event Nemestice will arrive.

[ 2021-06-21 22:28:28 CET ] [ Original post ]

As the blossoms of spring fade in the face of the onset of summer, today's patch welcomes an accompanying seasonal update for Dota Plus, featuring the return of High Fives and Guild Banners for everyone, along with a new seasonal treasure and refreshed guild quests & rewards.

High Five & Guild Banners

Back again, and available to all players, the High Five ability is here to help everyone celebrate the joys of Dota with both friends and foes. Because nothing accentuates the highs of a good play or immortalizes a silly one like a timely hand-to-hand salutation. We've also granted the Guild Banner ability to all members of a guild, allowing them to show off the guild's status and logo wherever they want during a game.

Dota Plus Seasonal Treasure

The Summer 2021 Seasonal Treasure is here, available for purchase with shards. Exclusive to Dota Plus members, this treasure features all new sets for Chaos Knight, Phantom Assassin, Outworld Destroyer, Wraith King, Sven, Treant Protector, Huskar, Brewmaster, Storm Spirit, and Naga Siren. There's also a chance to unlock the Trod & Cheddar courier, which comes preloaded with random prismatic and kinetic gems.

Updated Seasonal Quests & Guild Rewards

Todays update also comes with a new set of Dota Plus quests to help reel in some extra shards for new relics and the Seasonal Treasure offering up to 115,200 shards over the course of the season. Not to be forgotten, in addition to the rest of today's changes, the guild rewards for silver, gold, and platinum tier guilds have been switched for summer. [table] [tr] [th]Guild Tier[/th] [th]Rewards[/th] [/tr] [tr] [td]Silver[/td] [td]

• Emoticon - mango
• Emoticon - earth_perfect
• Emoticon - earth_grin

[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]Gold[/td] [td]

• Spray - Ancient Apparition Ice Cream
• Spray - Sad Tree
• Spray - Skywrath Dunno

[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]Platinum[/td] [td]

• Chat Wheel - "What Just Happened?"
• Chat Wheel - " !"
• Chat Wheel - "?"

[/td] [/tr] [/table]

The WePlay AniMajor & the Road to the International

There's only one Major left standing between the top teams in the world and the ultimate showdown at The International. Tune in June 2 - 13 to catch all the action in Kyiv, available to watch and follow in the Dota client. Witness the final clash on the way to Stockholm that will decide the 12 invited teams. The remaining 6 teams will be, as usual, determined by the Regional Qualifiers, where each region will compete for one final slot. The Regional qualifiers will be distributed over a longer period of time to allow for teams competing in the major to respect their respective countries' quarantine processes. The dates for each qualifier are as follows: EEU and SA: June 23-26 NA and SEA: June: June 30-July 3 CN and EU: July 7-10 More information on how to watch the qualifiers will be available after the WePlay AniMajor concludes. The International Main Event itself returns August 10 - 15, live from Avicii Arena.

[ 2021-06-01 23:45:55 CET ] [ Original post ]

Added Elephant, AS Monaco Gambit, Motivate.Trust Gaming, Galaxy Racer Esports, T1, OB.Neon, Team SMG, Army Geniuses, Puckchamp, Binomistas, Royal Never Give Up, CDEC, 496 Gaming and TNC Predator content to the Supporter's Club.

[ 2021-05-26 06:15:35 CET ] [ Original post ]

Added PSG.LGD, EHOME, VG, Thunder Predator, Vikin.GG, Infinity Esports, Sparking Arrow Gaming, BOOM Esports, SG Esports and Crewmates content to the Supporter's Club

[ 2021-05-20 03:43:33 CET ] [ Original post ]

• Fixed a hang when backgrounding Dota with Alt+Tab during startup when using the DX11 rendering system.
• Team supporter health bar logos will now appear in all languages.
• Fixed a bug where seeking to a time in replays would cause bursts of noise.
• Medusa's Stone Gaze no longer plays a sound effect when applied to non-heroes.

[ 2021-05-18 18:16:28 CET ] [ Original post ]

- Fixed a hang when backgrounding Dota with Alt+Tab during startup when using the DX11 rendering system.
- Team supporter health bar logos will now appear in all languages.
- Fixed a bug where seeking to a time in replays would cause bursts of noise.
- Medusa's Stone Gaze no longer plays a sound effect when applied to non-heroes.

[ 2021-05-18 18:03:00 CET ] [ Original post ]

[previewyoutube=1CkxxwQS8xg;full][/previewyoutube] After an unexpected hiatus, we are pleased to announce the return of the Dota 2 Short Film Contest -- and that we're now accepting submissions for this year's event. Filmmakers have until 3:00pm PDT on July 25, 2021 to submit their short film creations of 90 seconds or less to the Dota 2 Steam Workshop to be eligible for consideration. As before, we invite all fans to visit the Workshop to participate in the voting and discussion process to help us select the best entries to be showcased as part of The International 10 broadcast. Upon review of the Workshop ratings and discussions, Valve will nominate the top entries to be featured in the Dota client for a final voting process by the community to determine the winners. Each finalist that places in the top ten will be guaranteed to win $500, and the top three selections will reap prizes of $25,000, $10,000, and $5,000 in recognition of their contributions to the Dota community. Check out the Dota 2 Short Film Contest site for more information and guidelines on the submission process. And be sure to stop by the Workshop page regularly to help review the submissions you would like to see showcased at The International 10, live from Stockholm in August.

[ 2021-05-14 21:36:43 CET ] [ Original post ]

• Added OG, NoPing Esports, Fnatic, Na'vi, 4 Zoomers, Infamous Gaming, B8, The Cut and Extremum content to the Supporter's Club

[ 2021-05-13 22:16:18 CET ] [ Original post ]

Supporters Clubs Today's update introduces Supporters Clubs, a new way for fans to support their favorite teams by purchasing bundles of badges and seasonal equippables -- perfect for showing off allegiance in and out of the lanes. Content in Supporters Clubs is provided by the teams themselves, and 50% of all sales goes to the teams you choose. This content will last until The International commences. In future seasons, it will last through each respective Major. Each team has three bundles to choose from, with an increasing amount of content inside. The Bronze Club includes a badge for your favorite team, the Silver Club includes sprays and emoticons, and the Gold Club includes a special in-game HP-bar badge, loading screens, and voice lines. Badges will appear in multiple places throughout the game, including your friends list, player profiles, the Versus Screen, and the in-game scoreboard. Today we are adding content from 17 teams. As more content from other teams is submitted and approved, they will be added to this list regularly. Teams that aren't able to submit high tier content might be added as well without Silver Club and/or Gold Club enabled. Visit Team Profiles in the DPC tab to join your favorite team's Supporters Club. The International Returns Let it be known -- the Aegis of Champions is in play once more. After a break necessitated by world events, we're happy to officially announce that The International 10 will take place this August in Stockholm, Sweden. It all starts with Group Stage, running August 5 - 8 and setting the field for what's to come. The Main Event kicks off August 10 and continues through August 15, when the final teams battle in the Grand Finals to be crowned TI10 champions and claim their share of the $40,018,195 prize pool that awaits. As we continue to plan the event around the shifting landscape presented by the ongoing global pandemic, our focus remains on finding ways to hold a high quality tournament in the safest way possible. This means we're waiting to release additional details on attendance options as we gather more information on developments heading into summer. We expect to be able to share more with the community during the month of June. Upcoming Game Events We've previously mentioned our aim to deliver content on a more regular schedule throughout the year rather than drop everything during one period for the traditional Battle Pass. We've experimented with this style for Diretide, the New Player Update, and our continued seasonal Dota Plus updates. With that in mind, this year's slate will continue to look a bit different than in the past. To start, we'll be shipping two separate events over the coming months instead of one overarching summer event. The first will arrive in mid-to-late June, and another will follow sometime after The International ends. Neither of these events will fund The International prize pool, as the TI10 Battle Pass prize pool still remains to be claimed. For fans that want to support players and organizations, the new Supporters Club provides a more flexible and direct way to contribute to your favorite teams. As The International approaches, there will be more ways for fans to engage with the tournament itself. We'll post updates here as we have them, so stay tuned for everything summer has in store.

[ 2021-05-11 23:46:37 CET ] [ Original post ]

The Fall Season is upon us and we're excited to announce updates to Dota Plus and Guilds. The Season begins today and it will run through the beginning of December, 2020. Autumnal Treasure 2020
Dota Plus members can now purchase a new treasure with shards. This treasure features 12 community-created sets for Nyx Assassin, Leshrac, Medusa, Vengeful Spirit, Weaver, Clockwerk, Faceless Void, Doom, Sven, Axe, Crystal Maiden, and Tusk. It also includes the re-introduction of Ethereal and Prismatic gems, with the very rare Blazing Hatchling courier coming pre-equipped with a random one of each. Our plan right now is to have a new seasonal treasure available for purchase with shards every 3 months. The next treasure will be available on Dec 1st, and then again every 3 months after that. This will also align with seasonal quests and seasonal terrains. Updates to Dota Plus In addition to the existing ways to earn shards, Dota Plus members can also earn up to 57,850 shards from a new season of quests for Fall 2020. These extra shards will give the currency you need to take advantage of the Seasonal Treasure.
Dota Plus members can now use the new Role Assistant hero grid arrangement. As the Dota community finds new and different ways for heroes to be played, the new Role Assistant automatically records the picks of every hero in Ranked Roles matchmaking and displays heroes in their most picked roles. This data is updated automatically to highlight the latest trends and is filterable by MMR rank. Several features from the Battle Pass have also moved into Dota Plus:

• The Chat Wheel sound effects (e.g. Moo, Orchestra Hit) are now available by redeeming shards.
• The pull timers when holding ALT are now available to Dota Plus members.
• The post-game healing and gold breakdowns have now merged with the existing Dota Plus damage tab.
• The Battle Pass MVP feature is now available for all players, but Dota Plus customers can earn extra shards with a new Seasonal quest.

We've also bumped up the number of players allowed to be on the Avoid Players list from 16 to 25. Shards for Everyone We want all players to enjoy earning and spending Shards, so we have changed the currency to be available to all players rather than being Dota Plus exclusive. While the most effective way to earn shards is to have Dota Plus, we've enabled the following subset of features to be available for all players:

• All players can now reach up to Hero Level 5 without a Dota Plus subscription. Only subscribers can reach Silver tier and above.
• All players can now use tipping for shards.
• All players can now earn the weekly shard reward for winning 3 matches. Non-subscribers earn 500 shards per week, while Dota Plus members earn 1000.
• The Dota Plus Rewards store has been renamed to the "Shard Shop", and the premium hero sets, legacy hero sets, and tools are now purchasable by everyone. The Seasonal treasure, Chat Wheel sound effects and Hero Relics remain Dota Plus exclusive.

Guild Updates We reintroduced Guilds during the Battle Pass, and we were happy to see how many players participated in Guilds and shared their feedback with us. We are keeping the existing Guilds, but many of the rewards received only worked in the context of the Battle Pass. We've redesigned those features so that you can enjoy playing with your guild all the time. Guilds no longer have a Guild Level - instead there is now a weekly leaderboard of guild points earned in a given region. Once a week, guild members will receive their new guild rank and can claim a reward of shards; Dota Plus members earn double the amount of shards. A Guild's weekly leaderboard position also determines access to special perks that may change over time. The current set of perks is: [table] [tr] [th]Leaderboard Position[/th] [th]Perks[/th] [/tr] [tr] [td]0-24th Percentile[/td] [td]Bronze Tier[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]25th-49th Percentile[/td] [td] Silver Tier 250 Shards per week (500 for Dota Plus) 3 Guild Emoticons [/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]50th-74th Percentile[/td] [td] Gold Tier 500 Shards per week (1000 for Dota Plus) 3 Guild Sprays Includes Silver Tier Emoticons [/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]75th Percentile or higher[/td] [td] Platinum Tier 750 Shards per week (1500 for Dota Plus) 3 Caster Chat Wheels Includes Silver Tier Emoticons and Gold Tier Sprays [/td] [/tr][/table] At the end of the week, all existing guild points will decay by a percentage. This is so that new guilds have a chance to catch up to existing guilds; however, they'll naturally have to work hard to catch up to the leaders! We want this feature to reward active and engaged guilds working together week-by-week to gain points so with that in mind we'll be monitoring and adjusting the weekly decay to achieve that goal. Guild contracts now earn both guild points and shards. All players have access to one contract slot per day, and Dota Plus members have access to a second slot. Guild challenges are still completed in parties of 3+ guild members, and they earn guild points for leaderboard position. Playing a match while in a guild earns guild points, with bonuses for being in parties with your guildmates. All players can participate in a guild, but only Dota Plus members can create them. Ranked Season In the past we've seen a bunch of negative aspects to forcing everyone to reset their MMR at the same time. That has been part of our reluctance to continue with resetting every 6 months. However after we've expressed this reluctance recently, we've gotten a lot of feedback about how valuable they felt this functionality was to them, along with various suggestions to handling this topic. For this season, we are going to try a new approach to MMR resets. We are making the MMR reset optional, and for those who want to participate, we instead spread it out so it doesn't create too much volatility at the same time (ontop of the volatility that already exists when you enter calibration). We hope this will remove most of the downsides of MMR resets, and let the people that really want to do it be able to do so in a little bit more of a stable environment. Upon logging in, you can go to Settings, and under the Account tab there is a new MMR Recalibration section. To prevent everyone from recalibrating at once, start-times will be spaced out evenly between October 22, 2020 and November 22, 2020 and can be activated anytime until the Season is over. Feel free to press the button the moment it's available to you, never press it, or warm back up to competitive play before activating it. Communication The community has been wanting us to talk a bit more about things we are working on. There are a variety of reasons we don't tend to get into those things until something is ready to release, because sometimes plans change, or an idea doesn't develop into something solid, etc. Sometimes we also aren't sure about dates yet, and don't want to set up false expectations for either the scope for an update or to create disappointment if estimations are wrong. That being said, we recognize that sometimes we need to balance that approach with the desire for some information to the community. So we'll share more information on a few topics below. First is with regards to new heroes. We know the community tends to expect new heroes in the fall each year (usually released around November sometime). We are currently aiming for end of November for a new hero release, followed by more that are spread throughout next year with the next one in the first quarter next year. Recently we've been thinking about trying an overall development approach of spreading out updates during the year, rather than only having most content and updates centered around The International. We are hoping a steady state of content will prove to be more engaging to users than the previous approaches. Another area we've been doing work on recently is player behavior and toxicity. Some of that has been work we've been doing recently in public without patch notes, while some is upcoming stuff that is still in development. We've made improvements to our smurf detection systems, and as a result we've started separating new accounts from entering the pool of normal and new players. Smurf accounts are now much more likely to play with other smurfs only, this includes parties where only one player is a smurf. They are also likely to inherit any negative behavior scores of their alternate accounts, to limit their negative impact when playing. We've also done a few more improvements on making new accounts converge to their correct MMR faster, however there is still more to be done on that front. We have a couple of approaches to solve that which we are working on but they are in the research/experimental stage at this point. We've also been ramping up our banning of booster accounts, as we've improved detections systems in recent months and gained more confidence in the ability to ban for it. In the past 30 days we've banned over 14000 accounts, and have set up systems to continually ban for boosting moving forward. This is an area however that needs constant work and improvements to not stagnate, and some of this will benefit from more advanced detection methods that are also in early research/experimental stages. In terms of toxicity and game ruining behaviors from players, we are working on a new Overwatch style system, similar in some ways to that of CS:GO. We aren't ready to share more information about this yet, but we will as soon as we are able. We are hoping to get this in the game as soon as possible. Lastly, we've done some engine development that results in moderate performance improvements on multi-core CPU's and will be bringing those to Dota. There's still a bit of testing to do as it may result in some bugs, but we are aiming towards the next week or so for it. As you can expect, given the code changes required, the release could be a little bit spooky.

[ 2021-05-11 20:05:56 CET ] [ Original post ]

Season 2 of this year's DPC slate is up and running, and today's update includes new Team Profiles, the next piece in an evolving platform of features designed to help you track all the action in Dota competitive play.
You can check out profiles for all Division I and Division II teams by heading to the Watch section of the game. Click on any team to visit their hub which contains team and player stats plus top heroes. You'll also find each team's season schedule which provides an easy way to view upcoming opponents or watch past replays. Stay tuned for more updates as we move through the season of play. We've also added a spoiler-free mode for all DPC content in the client. To use it, just click the Live option in the upper-right of the Watch section and youll be opted out of live updates. In this mode you'll have manual controls for revealing match results and current standings. Team profiles will not only provide a way for you to stay connected to your favorite teams, but they will also be an integral part of the upcoming fan content system thats currently in the works.

[ 2021-04-27 22:27:10 CET ] [ Original post ]

Book 2 is coming! The second season of DOTA: Dragon's Blood is currently in production. Join Davion, Mirana, Invoker and others in Book 1 streaming now as the Dota universe is brought to life with amazing animation and a thrilling story.
(That's not who you think it is...) [hr][/hr] While you wait, revisit the story of the tournament that started it all FREE TO PLAY is now available on Netflix with an updated end credit sequence.
FREE TO PLAY is a feature-length documentary that follows three professional gamers as they compete in the first million dollar tournament in esports: The International Dota 2 Championships. In recent years, esports have surged in popularity to become one of the most widely-practiced forms of competitive sport today. A million dollar tournament changed the landscape of the gaming world and the lives of those elite players at the top of their craft forever.

[ 2021-04-20 00:10:44 CET ] [ Original post ]

With spring finally arrived and the community set on course for the heart of the Dota competitive season, it's a good time to replenish some of the treasure stock that was nibbled away during the long year behind us. To that end, we're now officially accepting new submissions for item sets that help fill out the available battle attires for all your favorite heroes, themed around whatever your best ideas might be. Please make sure to mark your submissions with the "Summer 2021" tag when tendering items to the Workshop to ensure they aren't overlooked. We request that all submissions be on the Dota 2 Workshop by the morning of Tuesday, July 6th, 2021. As always, please avoid concepts involving human skulls, blood, and gore. We'd like to remind all Dota fans to regularly visit the Workshop and vote through the Queue to ensure your voices are heard in the selection process.

[ 2021-04-16 00:39:02 CET ] [ Original post ]

• Dawnbreaker: Strength gain decreased from 3.8 to 3.6
• Dawnbreaker: Base damage decreased by 5
• Dawnbreaker: Movement speed decreased from 315 to 310

[ 2021-04-15 18:24:05 CET ] [ Original post ]

• Activating Water and Bounty Runes no longer removes a charge from a full Bottle.
• The Right-Click to Force Attack option no longer applies to allied Wards.

[ 2021-04-14 21:05:00 CET ] [ Original post ]

• Dawnbreaker Solar Guardian pulse damage now affects Ancient Creeps
• Dawnbreaker Solar Guardian land damage/stun are no longer interrupted by stuns
• Dawnbreaker Starbreaker cannot be cast while rooted (fixed being casted and going on cooldown immediately)
• Dawnbreaker Converge now cannot be cast while rooted
• Dawnbreaker Converge no longer procs Magic Stick

[ 2021-04-13 21:30:02 CET ] [ Original post ]

• Bottle now only refills 2 charges when capturing Water or Bounty Runes

[ 2021-04-13 00:21:32 CET ] [ Original post ]

• Adjusted small lane camp spawn boxes
• Dying to Neutrals/Roshan, similar to increasing respawn times, does not grant TP scrolls

• Dawnbreaker: Strength gain increased from 3.2 to 3.8
• Dawnbreaker: Base armor increased by 2
• Dawnbreaker: Starbreaker self stun at the end reduced from 0.3 to 0.2
• Dawnbreaker: Celestial Hammer Trail burn damage increased from 20 to 20/30/40/50
• Dawnbreaker: Luminosity healing from heroes increased from 25/30/35/40% to 30/40/50/60%
• Dawnbreaker: Solar Guardian heal per pulse increased from 40/55/70 to 45/70/95
• Dawnbreaker: Solar Guardian radius increased from 400 to 500
• Dawnbreaker: Solar Guardian stun duration increased from 1.1/1.3/1.5 to 1.5/1.75/2

[ 2021-04-10 23:22:22 CET ] [ Original post ]

The dark days of winter are finally behind us as today's update heralds the break of radiant dawn. Jump into The Dawnbreaker Update page for the full lowdown on an all-new cosmic hero and the complete list of changes in the 7.29 gameplay patchincluding map updates, a new Power Rune, Hoodwink's debut in Captains Mode, and more.

[ 2021-04-09 19:01:55 CET ] [ Original post ]

Tomorrow marks the launch of DOTA: Dragons Blood on Netflix. With the surrounding excitement, its a good time to introduce a comprehensive update to the new player experience to help guide any potential newcomers as they join up to play. As the community knows, depth and discovery are hallmarks of Dota. They're why we play. However, that depth also brings a vast number of new things to process and absorb, and the first steps of Dota discovery sometimes feel overwhelming. It's true that the highs of Dota are surprising and joyous, but for new players it's often difficult to sift through all the information and find clear paths to positive results. Today's update aims to help with that. Because the roads to victory in Dota are many, there are tons of different ways to learn and play. Some players benefit from learning the ropes with friends from the start, while others love to absorb as much information on their own before joining the multiplayer fray. Overall, different players have different needs, and we've found that linear tutorials alone aren't effective at helping people learn the game. Instead, we think a mixture of diverse tools and resources have the greatest potential at helping new players learn based on their specific needs. With this approach, we can offer a system of steady engagement that provides gradual learning opportunities rather than relying on a single dump of complex information. This includes a variety of changes to help both new players and returning players alike. It's a lot to unpack, so let's dive in below. STREAMLINED SHOP
No matter how long they spend in a tutorial, browsing all the choices in the shop is one of the most daunting aspects of Dota for a new player. So we decided to not make them do that. Instead, new players will now see a streamlined version of the shop that limits the complexity of choices presented and helps avoid information overload. The shop will display a guided experience on exactly what to build, and once a player builds each item shown, it will unveil new choices, guiding them step-by-step along the way. With a curated shop telling new players exactly what to buy, they can focus on impacting the game with their hero instead of losing time shopping. This update also includes new default guides for all heroes, with an eye specifically towards helping new players more easily execute an effective game plan for the hero they want to play. Players can opt to use the normal shop whenever they feel comfortable with choosing items, but until then, they can trust that the items shown are the most appropriate for a new player to execute, and spend time focused on mastering other elements of play. NEW PLAYER OBJECTIVES
Everyone learns at their own pace, and the tools at a new players disposal need to have the flexibility to match their individual needs. Players benefit from a variety of options and will learn the game more effectively in the long run if they can choose and focus on the areas they want to improve. To provide a resource for them to lean on whenever they feel the need, we've implemented a new quest-like system of objectives that let players explore aspects of the game in a controlled, scripted environment. Featuring four tiers of progression, it contains a mixture of tutorial-like scenarios for specific elements of the game, how-tos on features of the client, and different tasks to help you learn the ins-and-outs. Some objectives focus on a concept like warding, teleporting, or courier control. Others touch on teamfights, lockdown, or initiation. And some introduce you to things like Demo Hero, playing with friends, or spectating. The first one is a crash course video on the basics of Dota, and you can choose where you want to go from there. We've also been encouraged by the community's own efforts and progress in this area and will be including a section in the objectives for the new community tutorial spearheaded by SirActionSlacks. If we see other similar activity in this space from the community, we'll look into adding it in the future as well. NEW PLAYER REWARDS
Nothing pairs better with accomplishment than reward, so to go along with the new player objectives, weve compiled a rewards line that players will earn as they complete tasks in each of the four tiers. If they stick with their studies, they'll be kitted out and looking good for the lanes in no time. GLOSSARY
Dota features a ton of mechanics and details that are impossible to impart or absorb all at once. The good news is that you don't need to learn everything right away, because your Dota knowledge will grow as you play. With the help of the new Glossary and aforementioned player objectives, you'll always have a resource available to help fill any gaps that open along the way. Filled with information about the game, the Glossary breaks down different aspects of Dota into digestible chunks. You can learn about the basics of heroes and items or towers and creeps, or dig into mechanics ranging from leveling and experience to abilities and status effects. There are also sections covering all the units and items in the game, important features of the battlefield, a crash course on Dota-specific teamwork, and a rundown of some more advanced topics. There's a lot to take in, but you can go at your own pace. NEW PLAYER MODE
It's helpful to limit the amount of information a player has to absorb while first learning a game. In a normal game of Dota that's a difficult task. So we've created a New Player Mode based on the concept of our old Limited Mode, featuring a small and stable hero pool that will let players learn the basics without encountering new heroes and abilities in each game. To give new players flexibility while they learn, this mode will allow them to leave a match at any time without penalty. We want new players to feel safe sampling different heroes or trying to learn a few things in free moments even when pressed for time. To support this, if a player in New Player Mode does leave the game, a bot will immediately take their place. To keep an even field, solo-queue new players will always play with and against other solo new players when queuing in this mode. They won't meet any parties or Dota veterans. Because fast matchmaking time is very important to new players, we've implemented a max queue time for New Player Mode to ensure a quick start while protecting the player pool meaning the match will begin even without a full lobby, using bots to fill any empty spots. We do recognize that some players will want to play with friends before they're ready for normal matchmaking, so if you queue in this mode with a party, you'll instantly be placed into a match with bots. This will allow new users to play with friends of all skill levels while still ensuring a safe and controlled environment for others to learn without the presence of a veteran player dominating the game. Bots in this mode utilize a more forgiving behavior, and rules for the match are based upon the Turbo Mode modifications, which should provide space for players to get an understanding of the basics while encountering fewer sharp curves along the way. UPDATED AND IMPROVED BOTS The ability to play Dota in a stress-free environment on your own schedule and more importantly, at your own pace is one of the best ways to overcome early barriers in learning the game. Bot games are ideal for this, offering a stable platform on which to build game knowledge and apply the things you're learning. To make sure Dota's bots are up to the task, we've implemented various improvements to the default set. We've updated these bots to support gameplay changes like outposts, neutral items, and new abilities; improved their behavior for things like laning, farming, rune pickup, ability use, and item use; rebalanced their strategy; added a new bot difficulty level custom-built for players learning the game; and with a tear shed for a decade of nostalgia given the bots some fresh names. The default bots are tuned with newer players in mind, so players will encounter them in solo games as they start learning and continue on their way. Needs change with experience, however, and we've found community bots to be a more appropriate fit for players on steady footing. Once someone feels comfortable queuing for co-op mode, they'll face off against the top-rated community bots to ensure their Dota curriculum evolves in line with their skill level. IN-GAME WIZARD TIPS
Some players famously love to play against bots, but many are eager to jump into live matches against human players for the true Dota experience. To help those who feel ready to match into real opponents, we've crafted a volume of helpful suggestions to guide them through common pain points faced by the uninitiated. Whenever the game detects a new player doing something in a match that may not be wise, a helpful wizard will appear to impart some timely life-saving advice. So when someone spends too long hovering at low health, goes for a stroll under an enemy tower, or thinks they can 1v1 Roshan right out of the gate, the wizard will be there to help steer them back to safety. Ready to inform and warn players about things like tower damage, crossing the river, ability counters, backdoor protection, vision, wards, dust, and loads more, the wizards advice will offer reliable support as people transition into real matches and expand the skills they learned in their games against bots. NEW PLAYER CHAT To help newcomers dip their toes into the resources offered by the Dota community, we've added a dedicated chat channel for new players that can be accessed upon completion of the first set of new player tasks. To foster a welcome environment, the channel admins consist of trusted community leaders from around the world who will help us select moderators. We'll extend access to the channel to experienced players with high behavior scores to help answer any questions newcomers have and encourage their progress in the community. Moderators will be tasked with making sure experienced players in this channel are helpful and well behaved. Experienced players will only have access to this channel with a high behavior score and long history with many games played. Bans from this chat are final, so keep it friendly. FLEXIBLE COACHING
The best way to learn is to play, but sometimes you're in the middle of a game when you realize you need help. As part of the wider set of tools in this update, we're introducing new ways for players to request that help and for experienced players to offer it with a flexible coaching system that can be called on even in the middle of a match. Players that need help can now request a coach to join them either in-game or from the dashboard. On the flipside, experienced players can see a list of folks seeking coaching and choose to help those in need. Coaches are limited to interacting with specific players, so coaches can text chat, voice chat, ping, and draw for students all without disturbing others in the game. Coaches who feel particularly skilled with a specific hero can filter the lists of potential students to find players who are learning that hero.
Just like friend coaching, these coaching sessions are private, and they can be as short or as long as both sides want. Once complete, both the coach and players rate the session. Coaches will gain and lose rating based on how their players rated them, and both players and coaches may lose the ability to interact with the system if they get too many bad ratings. HERO BRIEFS
Not sure who any of those 100+ hero pictures in the roster even are? Much less what they do or what the ramifications of choosing them might be? Fear not. Each hero now has a focused overview breaking down core aspects of how they play and you can browse these rundowns at your leisure by checking the bottom-left of each heros loadout page. These easy-to-parse descriptions will come in handy when youre pressed for time, so weve also included them on the bottom of the hero info pane during the pick phase. You can also see examples of similar heroes here to help find other fun choices based on what you like to play. This should help you build out an understanding of the strengths and roles of different heroes, naturally expanding your hero pool as your experience grows. DASHBOARD ASSISTANCE The Dota dashboard is filled with useful tools and information for the trained eye, but it's a lot to process for a newcomer launching the game for the first time. So it's important to help familiarize them with the core elements without raising any barriers to play. When the client detects a new player, they'll be shown a slightly-tailored version of the menu, with different default tabs and contextual tips intended to help navigate everything on display. This should help guide them to the tools they need to hero-up and get out into the lanes. DOTA PLUS FOR EXTRA HELP Dota Plus is filled with great tools that enhance the daily Dota experience. To help new players better acclimate to the game, they'll now receive two free months of Dota Plus when they start playing, giving them access to Plus Assistant, Hero Progress, Chat Wheel shenanigans, and all the rest. BANNING SMURFS Even the most fairly-matched games of Dota can spiral out of control. And no one wants the extra burden of playing against smurfs. In the past, we leaned heavily on attempting to detect smurf accounts and move them to their correct MMR more quickly, which has helped somewhat but still causes damage along the way in cases of extreme smurfing. Starting today, smurfing will be a bannable offense. We will primarily focus on new accounts created after today for which we have high confidence in their smurfing and game-ruining behavior. Moreover, we will also occasionally manually ban old pre-existing accounts that are clearly game-ruining. Furthermore, if you are found to be selling accounts, boosting or engaged in similar game ruining behaviors, your primary account may also be subject to a ban. To go along with this, we've recently increased our ban rate for boosters and purchased accounts. For cases where we dont have extremely high confidence, but do have cause for smurf suspicion, those accounts are more likely to play with other suspected smurfs until we gain confidence to judge one way or the other. If you do suspect someone of smurfing in your game, use the new post-game report option included in this update to flag them. This will help us track legit offenders and gather data used to inform our anti-smurf efforts moving forward. RETURNING PLAYERS With Dota's constant evolution, you don't have to be new to feel new. Sometimes players have to step away from the game for months or even years, and there will be a bunch of new things to catch up on that require an adaptation period upon return. To help, when you return to Dota after not playing for a while, your account will be placed into a special new calibration mode that takes into account how long you've been gone when analyzing your games. It will be more sensitive to monitoring how your skill compares to when you last played, placing you into good games so you can have fun catching up on everything that changed while you were away. Because past accomplishments shouldn't feel like a punishment to returning players or worse, a barrier to returning at all. UPDATED DOTA WEBSITE
The Dota 2 website is happy to announce that it's finally leaving beta! With today's update, we've begun our revamp of the site. This includes a rework of the Heropedia and the blog to better steer players towards the info they want. The hero pages have been redesigned to present a clearer understanding of a hero's playstyle and mechanics at a quick glance, while offering more comprehensive information for those who dive beneath the surface. Featuring new videos for all the hero abilities, the updated layout makes it easier than ever to gain a fast understanding of how a hero looks and functions in a game. COMING UP This update covers a wide array of tools all focused on a specific task to make playing Dota more approachable to new and returning players. We hope everyone will find these tools useful in both the short and long term. We expect to be addressing bugs associated with this update and fine tuning in the coming days, and we look forward to hearing continued feedback on what we can improve to help you learn and have fun as you play. Dont forget to check out the premiere of DOTA: Dragons Blood on Netflix tomorrow. Were excited to share in the journeys of Dragon Knight and Mirana as they explore this all-new vision of the Dota universe crafted for fans and newcomers alike. After that, were aiming for the Friday following the Singapore Major as the day the next update ships. The 7.29 update will include the next hero as well as a balance-focused gameplay update.

[ 2021-03-25 00:13:32 CET ] [ Original post ]

Discover a world of Dragon Knights, gods, and demons as Davion and Mirana leap into action in DOTA: Dragon's Blood premiering on Netflix March 25th. Check out the newly released main trailer below and tune in later this month on Netflix when the adventure begins. [previewyoutube=F0evM-hBlcI;full][/previewyoutube]

[ 2021-03-02 00:00:42 CET ] [ Original post ]

With spring just around the corner, it's time to help cast off the mantle of winter with a refreshing influx of new features and content for Dota Plus. Featuring updates to Hero Relics, added Turbo functionality, a seasonal treasure, and refreshed guild quests and rewards, there's ample for Dota Plus members to explore. Hero Relics Update Dota Plus Hero Relics now let you earn bonus Hero XP by increasing their stat values. Each Hero Relic gains a level whenever you reach a certain value for that specific stat. For example, Axe's "Enemies Culled" Relic will level up every 50 times you kill an enemy with Culling Blade. When a Relic levels up, you will see an in-game overhead toast showing off the stat, and you will also gain Hero XP. Common Relics grant 5 Hero XP per level up, and Rare Relics grant 30 Hero XP per level up. We've also revamped Hero Relic purchasing. You now have the choice to buy random Common Relics for 1,600 Shards or random Rare Relics for 8,000 shards. Regardless of type, you will no longer receive duplicates while purchasing. Lastly, we've done a pass to fix up or swap out Relics that were not functioning correctly due to gameplay changes. Turbo Update We know that some players prefer the faster pace of Turbo matches, so we've enabled both Hero Relics and Hero Challenges in that mode. Hero Relics will gain progress during Turbo matches at half the rate of normal Dota matches, and players can earn up to 1 star for Hero Challenges. Dota Plus Seasonal Treasure The Spring 2021 Seasonal Treasure is here, available for purchase with shards. Exclusive to Dota Plus members, this treasure features all new sets for Bloodseeker, Windranger, Clockwerk, Slark, Lich, Broodmother, Sand King, Drow Ranger, Pugna, Juggernaut, and Magnus. There's also a chance to unlock the Mango the Newt courier, which comes preloaded with random prismatic and kinetic gems. Updated Seasonal Quests & Guild Rewards Todays update also comes with a new set of Dota Plus quests to help haul in some extra shards for new relics and the Seasonal Treasure offering up to 115,200 shards over the course of the season. Rounding out today's changes, the guild rewards for silver, gold, and platinum tier guilds have been switched for the season. Dota Dragon's Blood Keep an eye out for the main trailer for Dota Dragon's Blood releasing later today at 4:00pm PST. We're excited to share another glance into the Dota universe before the series premieres on Netflix March 25th.

[ 2021-03-01 19:08:22 CET ] [ Original post ]

- Fixed the interaction of Earthshaker's Aghanim's Shard and a few other hero spells that blocked pathing (notably Nature's Prophet's Sprout). Earthshaker cannot walk through other blockers when he has a Shard, he can only walk through Fissure blockers.

[ 2021-02-19 21:18:00 CET ] [ Original post ]

The latest teaser for DOTA: Dragons Blood is here! The all-new anime series premieres on Netflix March 25th. Featuring stunning animation from Studio Mir (The Legend of Korra / Netflix's Voltron: Legendary Defender) and an epic story from Ashley Edward Miller (X-Men: First Class / Thor), DOTA: Dragon's Blood offers a new vision of the Dota universe for fans around the world to experience and discover. Were looking forward to sharing this journey with you! [previewyoutube=wWoW9-HBIwI;full][/previewyoutube]

[ 2021-02-19 18:00:22 CET ] [ Original post ]

We are excited to share an all-new anime series exploring the Dota universe like youve never seen before premiering on Netflix March 25th. Catch the announcement video below and check out the Dragon's Blood section of the client as we reveal more updates in the weeks to come. [previewyoutube=JM-NqFX2jU8;full][/previewyoutube]

[ 2021-02-17 00:05:03 CET ] [ Original post ]

Todays update introduces a powerful tool to help the community regulate negative behavior amongst its ranks Overwatch. THE BASICS Much like in CS:GO, Overwatch for Dota 2 provides a system that allows good-standing members of the community to verify the validity of reports flagging disruptive actions within games. If a player chooses to review a case, theyll watch a replay with pre-marked sections indicating possible negative behavior by a specific player. After reviewing the replay, they can choose: guilty, not guilty, or insufficient evidence for either. Eligible players will occasionally be notified below their profile pictures that they have the option to review a case. Reviewers will earn an accuracy score for their efforts, and those who falsely convict will receive a lower score, eventually losing the ability to participate in Overwatch at all. To gather a pool of reliable reviewers, well be enabling a growing number of accounts for participation over the next week or so. REPORTING Reports can now be made directly in a match via the scoreboard, or by selecting a player and clicking the flag on their hero portrait. Placing markers in the match will indicate to future reviewers where to look for negative behavior, and you can report the same player as many times as needed meaning the more reports you file that are accurate, the more evidence the reviewers will have to make a case. To accommodate the new system, players now have a distinct pool of reports for Overwatch separate from communication reports. Reporting a player for Overwatch consumes one Overwatch report regardless of how many times you report that player in the game. As before, communication reports are still issued at the end of the game. COMMUNICATION BANS As noted above, communication reports are distinct from Overwatch reports and are still issued in the post-game screen. However, instead of preventing users from typing or using voice chat during a match, communication bans will now mute deserving players by default. As a result, other players can choose for themselves whether to unmute a chat-banned teammate or not. When a chat-banned player uses communications during a match, theyll receive a reminder of their status in the chat window.

[ 2021-01-27 18:59:40 CET ] [ Original post ]

- Fixed Psychic Headband destroying Homing Missile
- Fixed Flaming Lasso doing more damage than intended
- Fixed Level 25 Nature's Prophet talent not giving enough health
- Fixed Stone Remnant duration being higher than intended

[ 2021-01-27 02:22:00 CET ] [ Original post ]

This week begins the Winter 2021 season of the Dota Pro Circuit and with it kicks off six straight weeks of daily pro Dota action; all day, every day. In preparation for this season weve revamped the in-client watching experience and youll find a ton of new ways to watch and follow along with the scene. The Watch tab now has a comprehensive schedule and shows you the the current team standings. Youll quickly get a snapshot of where things stand and what games are happening in the moment and where to watch. Youll also be able to follow your favorite teams to make sure you never miss one of their matches. Weve also updated the DPC app (iOS and Android) so you can follow along and track the new leagues and teams there as well. If youve been following professional Dota for a while youll know weve explored a few ways for you to cheer on your favorite teams. In the coming weeks youll be able to back your favorites by purchasing content packages featuring in-game effects, sprays, emotes, loading screens and (of course) chat-wheel lines from your favorite teams. This content is coming straight from the teams themselves and they are submitting some great stuff for you to equip across your account. Were excited for the next two months of competitive Dota and we know you are too. The games are live and you can jump in and watch right now right here: Southeast Asia

• EN: https://www.twitch.tv/pgl_dota2
• CN: https://www.douyu.com/19002
• RU: https://www.twitch.tv/dota2mc_ru
• PT: https://www.twitch.tv/dpclive_pt
• ES: https://www.twitch.tv/dpclive_es

West Europe

• EN: https://www.twitch.tv/dreamleague
• CN: https://www.huya.com/660118
• RU: https://www.twitch.tv/dota2mc_ru
• PT: https://twitch.tv/btsbrasiltv
• ES: https://www.twitch.tv/esblatam

East Europe

• EN: https://www.twitch.tv/esl_dota2
• CN: https://www.huya.com/476318
• RU: https://www.twitch.tv/dota2mc_ru
• PT: https://twitch.tv/btsbrasiltv
• ES: https://www.twitch.tv/esblatam

North America

• EN: https://twitch.tv/beyondthesummit
• CN: https://douyu.com/1701512
• RU: https://twitch.tv/dota2ruhub
• PT: https://www.twitch.tv/btsbrasiltv
• ES: https://www.facebook.com/4DEsports

South America

• EN: https://www.twitch.tv/ogadotapit
• CN: https://www.douyu.com/3987014
• RU: https://www.twitch.tv/dota2ruhub2
• PT: https://www.twitch.tv/btsbrasiltv
• ES: https://www.facebook.com/liveesports.gg

China

• EN: https://www.twitch.tv/pwrdesports1
• CN: https://dpc.pwesports.cn/
• RU: https://www.twitch.tv/dota2mc_ru
• PT: https://www.twitch.tv/pwrdesports4
• ES: https://www.twitch.tv/pwrdesports3

[ 2021-01-21 19:11:27 CET ] [ Original post ]

This patch updates the Ability Draft game mode:

• Fixed Greater Bash not working when drafted.
• Fixed Io Spirits In/Out ability replacing other drafted abilities. This should fix any 0 second cool-down exploits with other abilities.
• Fixed Fire Spirits not working with Shard.
• Fixed being unable to cast Reverse Timewalk with Timewalk Shard.
• Fixed Holy Persuasion not converting ancient creeps with Scepter.
• Fixed Grave Keeper's Cloak not working with Shard.
• Fixed Epicenter not getting the Shard upgrade.
• Fixed Fissure Shard upgrade not working.
• Pulse Nova Scepter upgrade now grants Nihilism.
• Mana Void Scepter upgrade now grants Blink Fragment.
• Macropyre Shard upgrade now grants Liquid Ice.
• Fixed Spirit Form not granting Recall and Blinding Light when active.
• Fixed heroes getting Spirit Form if Illuminate was drafted and a Scepter was gained.
• Fixed Ransack not getting the Geostrike upgrade with Shard.
• Summon Familiars Scepter upgrade now grants Silent as the Grave.
• Skeleton archers now have a minimum attack range of 500 even when Burning Army is cast by melee heroes.
• Take Aim and the Shadow Realm active now provide bonus range to melee heroes.
• Spirit Bear now displays on the left side of the screen as an owned unit as well as in the post-game scoreboard. It's inventory will also be included in the net worth calculations of the owner hero.
• Swashbuckle now splinters the attacks if Marksmanship is drafted and Scepter is active.
• Poison Sting now only applies to the primary target when used with multi-target attacks.
• Poison Sting no longer applies to attacks coming from any wards other than Plague Wards (Serpent Wards, Death Ward)
• Fixed Infernal Blade applying damage and burn to buildings if you switch targets before the projectile lands.
• Stifling Dagger now applies Infernal Blade if it is set to auto-cast.
• Fixed Bash of the Deep triggering multiple times when ranged units had high attack speed.
• Fixed Sacred Arrow launching from different positions depending on the hero. Will now always launch from center point of the hero.
• Fixed Acorn Shot missing bounce targets for melee heroes.
• Fixed Echo Stomp doing double the damage if Astral Spirit was also drafted. Note: Echo Stomp will still do both physical and magical damage values regardless of Astral Spirit being drafted.
• Fixed some heroes getting stuck in looping animations (Ember Spirit, Magnus, Pangolier, Void Spirit).
• Fixed giving Scepters to teammates (with Greevil's greed) removing your Shard granted ability.
• Fixed attack abilities with a cost, spending that cost on multi-target attacks that don't proc modifiers (Split Shot, Flak Cannon).
• Fixed Lil' Shredder stacks being consumed too quickly when using Medusa's Split Shot.
• Fixed Bash of the Deep counting up from Marksmanship Splintered attacks.
• Fixed Walrus Punch FX sometimes getting stuck on targets for the duration of the game.
• Fixed Duel ending early if Berserker's Call was on the target.
• Fixed Invoker & Hoodwink not getting access to the talents when they drafted their own spells.
• Fixed talents missing from Wraith King, Omniknight & Beastmaster.
• Fixed being unable to click anything for the first few seconds of the game.
• Fixed Coaches crashing during drafting stage.
• Fixed private lobbies crashing after the draft if there wasn't 10 players.
• Fixed various inaccurate scepter/shard markers on draft screen as well as missing or wrong Aghanim's tooltips.

[ 2021-01-08 02:44:55 CET ] [ Original post ]

ABILITY DRAFT CHANGES:
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Fixed Greater Bash not working when drafted.
Fixed Io Spirits In/Out ability replacing other drafted abilities. This should fix any 0 second cool-down exploits with other abilities.
Fixed Fire Spirits not working with Shard.
Fixed being unable to cast Reverse Timewalk with Timewalk Shard.
Fixed Holy Persuasion not converting ancient creeps with Scepter.
Fixed Grave Keeper's Cloak not working with Shard.
Fixed Epicenter not getting the Shard upgrade.
Fixed Fissure Shard upgrade not working.
Pulse Nova Scepter upgrade now grants Nihilism.
Mana Void Scepter upgrade now grants Blink Fragment.
Macropyre Shard upgrade now grants Liquid Ice.
Fixed Spirit Form not granting Recall and Blinding Light when active.
Fixed heroes getting Spirit Form if Illuminate was drafted and a Scepter was gained.
Fixed Ransack not getting the Geostrike upgrade with Shard.
Summon Familiars Scepter upgrade now grants Silent as the Grave.
Skeleton archers now have a minimum attack range of 500 even when Burning Army is cast by melee heroes.
Take Aim and the Shadow Realm active now provide bonus range to melee heroes.
Spirit Bear now displays on the left side of the screen as an owned unit as well as in the post-game scoreboard. It's inventory will also be included in the net worth calculations of the owner hero.
Swashbuckle now splinters the attacks if Marksmanship is drafted and Scepter is active.
Poison Sting now only applies to the primary target when used with multi-target attacks.
Poison Sting no longer applies to attacks coming from any wards other than Plague Wards (Serpent Wards, Death Ward)
Fixed Infernal Blade applying damage and burn to buildings if you switch targets before the projectile lands.
Stifling Dagger now applies Infernal Blade if it is set to auto-cast.
Fixed Bash of the Deep triggering multiple times when ranged units had high attack speed.
Fixed Sacred Arrow launching from different positions depending on the hero. Will now always launch from center point of the hero.
Fixed Acorn Shot missing bounce targets for melee heroes.
Fixed Echo Stomp doing double the damage if Astral Spirit was also drafted. Note: Echo Stomp will still do both physical and magical damage values regardless of Astral Spirit being drafted.
Fixed some heroes getting stuck in looping animations (Ember Spirit, Magnus, Pangolier, Void Spirit).
Fixed giving Scepters to teammates (with Greevil's greed) removing your Shard granted ability.
Fixed attack abilities with a cost, spending that cost on multi-target attacks that don't proc modifiers (Split Shot, Flak Cannon).
Fixed Lil' Shredder stacks being consumed too quickly when using Medusa's Split Shot.
Fixed Bash of the Deep counting up from Marksmanship Splintered attacks.
Fixed Walrus Punch FX sometimes getting stuck on targets for the duration of the game.
Fixed Duel ending early if Berserker's Call was on the target.
Fixed Invoker & Hoodwink not getting access to the talents when they drafted their own spells.
Fixed talents missing from Wraith King, Omniknight & Beastmaster.
Fixed being unable to click anything for the first few seconds of the game.
Fixed Coaches crashing during drafting stage.
Fixed private lobbies crashing after the draft if there wasn't 10 players.
Fixed various inaccurate scepter/shard markers on draft screen as well as missing or wrong Aghanim's tooltips.

[ 2021-01-07 21:32:00 CET ] [ Original post ]

- Updated the overhead heal display values to show the amplified values rather than just the base values.

[ 2020-12-23 03:49:00 CET ] [ Original post ]

- Diretide has ended. Diretide Point rewards will no longer be available.
- There will be opportunities to obtain The Hallowed Chest of the Diretide through playtime starting sometime in January.
- Fixed Orb of Venom slow stacking with Orb of Corrosion
- Fixed Cloak of Flames not doing less damage when carried by Illusions (now does 30)

[ 2020-12-22 22:45:00 CET ] [ Original post ]

- Fixed an unintended inclusion of damage reduction on Wrath of Nature

[ 2020-12-19 03:39:00 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hoodwink
- Base Agility reduced by 4.
- Acorn Shot: Bonus damage reduced from 25/50/75/100 to 20/40/60/80.
- Acorn Shot: Bounce count reduced from 3/4/5/6 to 2/3/4/5
- Bushwhack: Cast range reduced from 1200 to 1000.
- Bushwhack: Radius reduced from 325 to 275.
- Level 20 talent changed from -5 Armor Corruption to -3 Armor Corruption.

[ 2020-12-19 01:38:00 CET ] [ Original post ]

Deep in the outlands, beyond the deserts of Nanarak and north of the coal fires of Krimwohl, a treacherous expanse of woodland awaits -- where a stash of precious Aghanim's shards has been discovered and a cunning new hero runs wild. Head over to The Mistwoods Update page to learn all about this new warrior in the battle for the Ancients and the trove of all-new powers that Aghanim's magnanimity has bestowed upon us all.

[ 2020-12-17 21:42:20 CET ] [ Original post ]

Winter gloom may shadow the lands, but for those battling over mastery of the lanes and destruction of an Ancient, nothing stops the action. And for the most dedicated, whose mastery is no longer in question, todays update unveils a new level of greatness Grandmaster along with other seasonal updates for Dota Plus. Dota Plus Grandmaster Tier Dota Plus members can now level up heroes to a brand-new Grandmaster tier at level 30. In addition to the inherent intimidation factor, players who earn the title of Grandmaster have access to a new chat wheel voice line for that hero. Any hero challenges completed as a Grandmaster will also grant shards as a reward instead of hero XP. Dota Plus Seasonal Treasure To accompany the debut of Grandmaster, the Winter 2020 Seasonal Treasure is now available for purchase with shards. Exclusive to Dota Plus members, this treasure features all new sets for Dragon Knight, Puck, Spirit Breaker, Templar Assassin, Earth Spirit, Vengeful Spirit, Luna, Necrophos, Undying, Ember Spirit, and Centaur Warrunner. Theres also a chance to receive the Very Rare Hermid the Crab courier, which comes preloaded with random prismatic and kinetic gems. Updated Seasonal Quests & Guild Rewards Todays update also comes with a new set of Dota Plus quests to haul in some extra shards for the Seasonal Treasure, helping you earn up to 115,200 shards over the course of the season. Not to be left out, the guild rewards for silver, gold, and platinum tier guilds have been switched out for the season. [table] [tr] [th]GuildTier[/th] [th]Rewards[/th] [/tr] [tr] [td]Silver[/td] [td]

• : guildbanner : emoticon
• : dazzle_shrug : emoticon
• : pump_glad : emoticon

[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]Gold[/td] [td]

• "Happy Tree" spray
• "Earthshaker Dunk" spray
• "Chicken" spray

[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]Platinum[/td] [td]

• "The next level play!" chat wheel
• " " chat wheel
• "----, " chat wheel

[/td] [/tr][/table]

[ 2020-12-01 21:59:31 CET ] [ Original post ]

General

• True Sight Radius on Home Buckets and Taffy Wells increased from 1000 to 1200.
• Scarecrow Stashes now have True Sight in a 1000 radius that reveals all heroes on both teams.
• Player owned non-hero units deal only 25% of their normal damage to the home bucket for purposes of stealing candy.
• Taffy Guardians take 50% damage from player owned, non-hero units.

Items

• Reduced sentry ward stock time from 85 to 60.
• Reduced sentry ward cost from 75 to 50.
• Reduced dust gold cost from 80 to 50.
• Reduced TP scroll cooldown from 80 to 45.

Heroes

• Clinkz Death Pact benefit from Rotting Hulks and Festering Hulks (Round 3) reduced from 40% to 25%.
• Clinkz Death Pact benefit from Volatile Arachnids (Round 5) reduced from 25% to 10%.

[ 2020-11-03 01:15:40 CET ] [ Original post ]

Slivers of the Mad Moon cast their waning light across the land. A dormant beast stirs in his cave, a powerful hunger overcoming the arcane tendrils that bind him in his hibernation. We once celebrated his taste for sweets and the blood spilled in his honor by both Radiant and Dire. But that was quite long ago. Yet he stirs. Could it be? Yes! Now comes the season of Roshan! And with him comes an all-new Halloween game mode, rewards upon rewards, gobs of candy to steal and a heaping new treasure for one and all. Lo, its Diretide. Featuring a new version of the Diretide game mode, collect and steal candy from your enemies, while keeping Roshan at bay. The best-of-5 fast-paced brawl will be available for everyone to play until December 22nd. For the duration of the event, Diretide and Dota games you play will reward you with Diretide Points. Every 100 Diretide Points collected, youll receive one of over 75 unique rewards including exclusive sets, couriers, wards, a Chest of the Diretide, a Pumpkin Head equippable by any hero, ghostly costumes for your heroes and your courier, an alternate in-game art style global item, chat wheel lines, sprays, MMR Double down tokens and more! Diretide is not the only thing that is back from the past this year: The Hallowed Chest of the Diretide, with more than 60 items among 5 tiers, including Immortals and Emblems, reintroduces the Chest and Key system. Similar to Dota chests from 2013 and CSGO, the Chest of the Diretide drops as a reward for playing and is opened with a key purchasable on the store. Both the Chest and its contents are immediately marketable and can be purchased and sold on the Marketplace directly from inside the client. Additionally, we are introducing a Trade Up system that allows you to turn 10 items of a tier into a random item of a tier higher. Dont have 10 items of the same tier? We will help you automatically fill the empty slots with the cheapest items from the marketplace so you can find the best bargains and turn them into more valuable items. Like CSGO crates as well, the odds of tier 1 to tier 4 are 1:5 compared to the tier immediately below. The odds for the cosmically rare emblems are 1:100000, like previous emblems. Find more details on the Diretide Website

[ 2020-10-29 19:15:16 CET ] [ Original post ]

- Fixed some notifications appearing on top of the in-game item shop
- Added 15 min delay option for DotaTV for tournament games so community streams can broadcast without delay on their end.

[ 2020-10-15 00:34:00 CET ] [ Original post ]

- Fixed a bug that could cause cast-attack spells to malfunction (like Silencer’s Glaives of Wisdom)
- Fixed the limit behavior of Templar Assassin’s traps. There was a short period where a triggered trap continued to count against the trap limit.

[ 2020-10-13 18:32:00 CET ] [ Original post ]

- Fixed a bug with Wukong's Command against invisible heroes

[ 2020-09-23 22:57:00 CET ] [ Original post ]

The original deadline for this year's Collector's Cache Call to Arms is drawing near. Considering some contributor reports about the workshop importer that had to be addressed, we've decided to extend the submission period for several more days. Please make sure to submit your entries to the Workshop by the end of Monday, September 28th, and mark your submissions with the "Fall 2020" tag when tendering items to the Workshop.

[ 2020-09-22 19:16:58 CET ] [ Original post ]

Not even Lyralei herself understood the true extent of her connection with the guardian wind. With no knowledge of her forebears, or memory of her first days, she could but listen for the truth in the whispers of sun-dappled trees around her, or the howling storms that keep even daylight at bay. But as she grew, and her strange connection with the guardian wind became ever stronger, an unease about her origins began to take hold. Unleash the power of the wind with the all-new Compass of the Rising Gale Arcana bundle, available now in The International 10 Battle Pass. This Arcana bundle includes a new model and base items, new animations, a custom channel bar and Focus Fire damage counter, ambient wind effects for both styles, additions to base and Immortal effects for her abilities, new death effects for both Windranger and enemy heroes she takes down, and over 500 new Arcana-exclusive voice lines. Rack up damage on targets you kill using Focus Fire to unlock the Reflections of the Gale alternate style. Learn more at the Compass of the Rising Gale update page.

[ 2020-09-04 18:42:40 CET ] [ Original post ]

General
- Added three new playable heroes: Queen of Pain, Slark, and Templar Assassin
- Added a fifth ascension level: Apex Mage
- Added four new ascension modifiers: Glutton, Clumsy, Glimmer, Meteoric
- Bristleback now sells a variety of minor upgrade shards for the chosen heroes in the game
- The rate of earning Battle Points during the game has been increased

Aghanim's Trials
- The next Trial will be on the Grand Magus ascension level

[ 2020-08-28 02:10:00 CET ] [ Original post ]

From deep inside the toy box, a frightening plaything joins the fray. Available now to all Battle Pass owners who reach level 255, the new Toy Butcher Persona for Pudge features an all-new model, animations, and voice performance. Feared amongst the fluff-stuffed denizens of the toy box, The Toy Butcher stalks the corners and shadows of the bin, always on the hunt for his next kill. Every toy knows that once the butcher gets his hook in you, your stuffing and your life are forfeit - like as not to be left strewn about the lanes as the plushy monster jaunts happily away from your lonely, ragged remains. Claim the new persona now in your Battle Pass and don't forget to pick up the Voice of The International Announcer Pack on your way, available to all Battle Pass Owners at level 75 and above, to herald your next victory.

[ 2020-08-21 01:08:08 CET ] [ Original post ]

Aghanim's Trials
- For this week's Trial the ascension level will be Sorcerer, and the monsters from beyond dimensions are extra resistant to physical attacks, including bosses.

General
- Fixed a bug that could cause Kinetic Field's Formation Time to become negative.
- Fixed Static Storm's cooldown reduction upgrade applying as a flat value instead of a percentage reduction.
- Fixed some cases where ability values would not update after taking a shard.
- Fixed Rend lifestealing from reflected damage.

[ 2020-08-15 01:37:00 CET ] [ Original post ]

The International 10 Collector's Cache is back with a second helping of items from the Dota 2 workshop, featuring full sets for a wide variety of favorite heroesincluding a Rare set for Templar Assassin, a Very Rare set for Faceless Void, and an Ultra Rare set for Legion Commander. Available now for $2.49, unboxing 14 of these treasures will automatically grant you 34 Battle Levels, and the odds of receiving a bonus rare item increase with each one you open. You can also recycle any unwanted sets for two Battle Levels. Volume II of the Collectors Cache will only be available for the next thirty days and is the only way to receive these exclusive item sets, apart from the Ultra Rare Legion Commander set which will be marketable sometime after The International 11 concludes. As before, 25% of each sale contributes directly to The International 10 prize pool. Once again, wed like to thank all of the community artists who tendered submissions to the Dota 2 Workshop, as well as the entire Battle Pass community for your support.

[ 2020-08-14 23:52:57 CET ] [ Original post ]

As we move into the later days of summer, it's time now to also start thinking about the approaching fall season and new possibilities for treasure to come. To help prepare, we're inviting all Dota 2 Workshop creators to dream up the latest in Dota 2 fashion and other combat accoutrements. We're now officially accepting submissionsthemed around autumn, Halloween, or perhaps some other innovations of your ownand we're interested in putting a larger quantity of items to use than in the past. Over the next week or two, we'll be increasing the budgets for workshop items to give you more to work with. If you discover certain slots haven't been improved sufficiently, please send us your feedback so we can make any appropriate adjustments. Please make sure to mark your submissions with the "Fall 2020" tag when tendering items to the Workshop. We request that all submissions be on the Dota 2 Workshop by the morning of Thursday, September 24th, 2020. As usual, we would like to ask artists to avoid the use of any concepts that involve human skulls, blood, and gore. Additionally, all Dota fans should remember to regularly visit the Workshop and vote through the Queue to ensure your voices are heard in the selection process.

[ 2020-07-31 00:35:42 CET ] [ Original post ]

General
- The next of Aghanim's Trials will be set to Grand Magus ascension level
- Fixed a bug where passives would sometimes not update their values from upgrades immediately

Ursa
- Earthshock bonus damage upgrade increased from 75 to 100
- Fixed Relentless stacks getting wiped by re-casting Overpower
- Relentless: stacks gained increased from 1 to 2
- Ursa Minor: Cubs' Fury Swipes damage increased from 20% to 25%
- Fixed Ursa being able to get permanent Concealed

Weaver
- Fixed Weaver being able to reduce Swarm's attack interval to near zero

Several Encounters have had their difficulty adjusted down
- The Malorkian Hammers
- An Unwinnable Standoff
- The Soothing Sounds of Sirens

Several Encounters have had their difficulty adjusted up
- The Beastly Babies
- Rizzrick the Razorsaw
- A Bad Trading Post

[ 2020-07-30 23:16:00 CET ] [ Original post ]

Immortal Treasure II is now available, featuring all-new items for Magnus, Slardar, Troll Warlord, Sven, Silencer, and Witch Doctor. In addition to these items, each of these treasures you open also offers increasing odds of receiving a rare set of wings for Jakiro, a very rare Golden version of the Slardar or Witch Doctor items, or an ultra rare Ursa cub carrier. Theres even a cosmically rare chance youll discover a Divine Emblem. All Battle Pass owners can find an Immortal Treasure II ready to unbox in the Armory, and you can earn more treasures by increasing your Battle Level. In the meantime, head over to the Battle Pass page for a preview of the new items and custom effects featured in the treasure.

[ 2020-07-24 23:49:55 CET ] [ Original post ]

General
- The next of Aghanim's Trials will take place on Sorcerer.
- The damage and health of enemies in Sorcerer and Grand Magus Act 1 / 2 now ramp up more slowly, better matching the curve in Apprentice and Magician (Act 3 unchanged).
- Many common and elite shards with low selection or efficacy rates have had their values increased or been removed (i.e. Witch Doctor 5% evasion, many mana cost shards)
- Fixed a bug where Viper and Magnus could get multiple ultimate ability upgrade options in the starting room
- Trap room treasure chests and the items they drop are removed if they are not picked up when the encounter completes
- Improved behavior when units like grumpy ogre seals bounce out of the level
- Boots of Travel: increased bonus move speed 32 -> 90
- Fixed several cases where enemies would not aggro on damage.
- Gary's armor now increases per ascension level.
- Time before creatures detect invisible players increased from 2.5 to 5 minutes
- Time before providing vision of remaining creatures to players increased from 4 to 5 minutes

Several Encounters have had their difficulty adjusted down
- Splitsville
- The Silent Killer
- Jungle Hijinx
- Blind Bombardiers and their Brethren
- A Strange Morphology
- Al, the Chemist
- The Last of the Corpulent Killers
- Toothy Toothums
- The Malorkian Hammers
- An Unwinnable Standoff
- A Mind-Tingling Offer
- Mister Cleaver
- A Bad Trading Post
- The Soothing Sound of Sirens

Several Encounters have had their difficulty adjusted up
- Hoppy Bats
- The Beastly Babies
- The Scarabs of Scuttletown
- Urn Your Keep

Ursa
- Fury Swipes are no longer affected by creature status resistance.
- Base max Fury Swipes stack count from 5 -> 6
- Added two new Earthshock Legendary Shards: Digging In and Relentless
- Digging In: Earthshock applies and has its damage increased by Fury Swipes.
- Relentless: Enemies that die under Earthshock's debuff give Ursa 1 stack of Overpower.
- Added two new Fury Swipes Legendary Shards: Rend and Ursa Minor
- Rend: Each stack of Fury Swipes grants Ursa 3% lifesteal/spell lifesteal.
- Ursa Minor: Fury Swipes gains an active component that summons 3 invulnerable, uncontrollable Ursa Cubs. The cubs deal 0 base damage, but randomly attack and apply Fury Swipes to nearby enemies, dealing 20% of the Fury Swipes bonus damage.
- Added a new Enrage Legendary Shard: Rampage
- Rampage: An Earthshock is triggered at Ursa's position every second while Enrage is active.
- Removed Blunt Their Claws Legendary Shard
- Removed Anger Legendary Shard
- Removed Tough Skin Legendary Shard

Snapfire
- Raisin Firesnaps now create the current level of Mortimer Kisses blob impact at the end position.
- When taking the "Lil' Shredder Uses Your Attack" talent, the fixed damage from Lil' Shredder is now applied to those attacks as bonus damage (such that taking bonus Lil' Shredder damage is no longer wasted)
- Stopping Power now additionally has the effect of Longer Barrels (deals the point blank damage to all targets) in addition to its knockback, and Longer Barrels has been removed.
- Autocannon shotgun interval shortened from 2.0 to 1.0
- Explosive Shells now also applies the Lil' Shredder debuff in the area instead of just the damage.
- Fixed Raisin Firesnaps not being targetable on enemy channeling targets.

Magnus
- Blast Off has been reworked. It now deals an attack on each Skewered enemy as it is passed through.
- Fixed Reverse Polarity and Reverse Reverse Polarity instantly killing Aghanim's Spell Shards.

Mars
- Added new Bulwark Legendary Scepter Shard: Retort
- Retort: During Active Bulwark, Mars has a 17% chance to counter attack with God's Rebuke if attacked from the front

Sniper
- Assassinate: cast point reduced from 2.0 to 1.5
- Added a common / elite shard to reduce Assassinate aim duration
- Hipshot now reduces aim duration by 50% rather than to a fixed duration
- Big Game Hunter: no longer provides bonus agility per Captain kill
- Big Game Hunter: provides +100 Assassinate damage per Captain kill, once per encounter
- Buckshot: fixed it failing to chain Assassinate projectiles to units that were beyond a certain range from the caster

Weaver
- Give Some, Take Some now additionally has the effect of Stay Back (knocking back the target of geminate attack hit), and Stay Back has been removed.
- Changed beetle attack rate reduction upgrade from -0.15 to -15%

Winter Wyvern
- Cool and Collected now also applies your current level of Arctic Burn debuff to the vacuumed targets.
- Arctic Burn: cooldown rescaled from 20/18/16/14 to 19/18/17/16
- Arctic Burn: duration reduced from 8 to 7
- Winter's Breath: number of additional attacks reduced from 4 to 3, damage to secondary targets reduced from 65% to 50%

Echo Slam Potion
- Initial damage increased 180 -> 300
- Echo damage increased 110 -> 130
- Cost reduced 750 -> 650

Ravage Potion
- Damage increased 600 -> 800

Explosive Barrel
- Now also applies 0.75 second stun

Map Changes:
- Nav fixes for The Long And Winding Path, The Hallway of Pain, The Cliffs of Sacrifice, Corridors of Chaos, No Time To Brood, Badland Bandits, The Bomb Squad, Battle Squawks, The King Returns and The Apex Mage.
- Added trees to the west entrance of Rizzrick the Razorsaw.

[ 2020-07-24 23:31:00 CET ] [ Original post ]

Bug Fixes:
- Fixed being able to use abilities and items in the Rolling In Riches Bonus Room.
- Flight is now disabled upon entering Trap rooms.
- Fixed Voodoo Restoration's Mana Cost upgrade increasing the mana cost.
- Fixed a case where players could die to Astral Step after The Shadow of Inai was defeated.
- Fixed players being able to die in the Aghanim victory sequence by dodging the invulnerability period with Eul's Scepter.
- The Tusk Walrus Wallop upgrade can no longer move Rizzrick.
- Fixed Witch Doctor's Death Ward being killable in some cases.
- Fixed Witch Doctor's Max Health Voodoo Restoration talent affecting Aghanim with Hocus Pocus.
- Fixed a case where Aghanim could be instantly killed by Winter's Curse.
- Fixed a server crash with Raisin Firesnaps.

Map Changes:
- Nav fixes for A Mind-Tingling Offer, Arrows Of The Moon, The Pugilist Pixies of Plague Wood, Manipulators of Time and Space, Mister Cleaver, The Soothing Sound of Sirens, They Speak in Spectral Tongues, Bogdugg the Bad-Bringer, The Fowl Feast, Al, the Chemist, My Rock Collection, Storegga The Ample, and Angry stuff with wings.

[ 2020-07-21 01:17:00 CET ] [ Original post ]

General

• Damage and Health scaling of enemies in Apprentice and Magician has been adjusted down.
• Gold per gold bag increased by 25% in the Penguin, Morty, and Pangolier bonus rooms.
• All Trap Rooms now provide Elite Rewards (2x)
• Increased the rate at which players earn Battle Points by 30%
• The following encounters have had their difficulty adjusted down: - Blind Bombardiers and their Brethren - The Demonic Dozens - A Strange Morphology - The Silent Killer - Al, The Chemist - The Apex Mage

Map Changes

Fixed issues with players getting stuck in The Tomato Men from an Alternate Dimension, Some Grouchy Dogs, Blind Bombardiers and their Brethren, Jungle Hijinx, The Scarabs of Scuttletown, The Beastly Babies, A Strange Morphology, Hoppy Bats, The Demonic Dozens, The Malorkian Hammers

[ 2020-07-18 01:00:39 CET ] [ Original post ]

General

• Fixed a number of places where players could get stuck in terrain
• Fixed an exploit with Aghanim and summoned units
• Chance to randomly drop a mana potion from an enemy reduced from 3% to 2%

Encounters

• Fixed issues with players getting stuck in Your Friend Grunch, Urn Your Keep, Jungle Hijinx, Chippy Conifers, Rizzrick the Razorsaw, A Bad Trading Post and The Briney Boys encounters
• Added lower level arena to Rizzrick the Razorsaw Encounter
• Fixed a case where Storegga would not throw the last remaining player
• Fixed a case where Badland Bandits encounter did not spawn the last two portals
• Fixed issues of multiple splits with ascension modifiers in Splitsville
• Fixed an issue with Doom not casting Doom in Urn Your Keep

Items

• Bogdugg's Lucky Femur - When Lucky Femur procs, it is placed on cooldown for the duration of the refreshed ability's cooldown.
• Heart of Tarrasque - Recipe cost increased from 650 to 1400 - Cooldown increased 5 to 10 - Now has a max item stock of 4 that does not replenish
• Black King Bar - Cooldown decreased from 70 to 60
• Bottle - Mana Restore per charge decreased from 12 to 8
• Stonework Pendant - Health Spell Cost multiplier increased from 2x to 3x
• Bloodthorn - Recipe cost increased from 1000 to 2000 - Cooldown increased from 15s to 30s - Debuff duration increased from 5s to 3s - Debuff damage increased from 30% to 15%
• Orchid Malevolence - Cooldown increased from 15s to 30s - Debuff duration decreased from 5s to 3s - Debuff damage decreased from 30% to 15%
• Force Boots - Gold Cost / Reward Value increased from 4500 to 5500
• Slippers of the Abyss - Gold cost / Reward Value increased from 5000 to 5500

Heroes

Tusk

• Ice Shards - Cooldown decreased from 20/18/14/12 to 18/16/14/12 - Manacost increased 100/105/110/115 to 100/110/120/130 - Damage increased from 80/160/240/320 to 100/160/240/300 - Duration decreased from 4/4.5/5/5.5 to 3 - Decreased duration from common upgrade from 1s to 0.5s - Icebreaker damage percentage increased from 15% to 30%
• Tag Team - Cool Party lifesteal decreased from 10% to 8%
• Walrus Punch - Walrus Punch can no longer be used on Aghanim's Spell Swap crystals - Walrus Punch Crit Multiplier upgrade decreased from +100 to +75

Omniknight

• Guardian Angel - Base Duration decreased from 4/5.5/7 to 4/5/6 - Base Mana cost increased from 125/175/250 to 150/200/250 - Base Health Regen increased from 8/12/16 to 10/14/18 - Angelic Flight now grants 30% magic resistance instead of magic immunity - Heal Life Angel trigger chance reduced from 25% to 12% - Heal Life Angel cooldown increased from 0.75 to 1.25 - Guardian angel duration upgrade decreased from 1.5s to 0.75s
• Purification - Added Purification cast range upgrade +100 - Stalwart reduction upgrade increased from 0.3s to 0.4s
• Degen Aura - Righteous Path affect allies for 50% of attack and movement speed values - Absolution restoration increased from 3% to 3.5%
• Heavenly Grace - Judgement damage increased from 100% of Omniknights attack to 150%

Disruptor

• Kinetic Field - Base duration rescaled from 2.6/3.2/3.8/4.4 to 2.8/3.2/3.6/4 - Base mana cost increased from 70 to 70/80/90/100 - Base cooldown rescaled from 20/17/14/11 to 18/16/14/12 - Area of Bliss reworked from healing 4% of max HP to 50% of Disruptor's Intelligence
• Glimpse - Blast In The Past reworked damage from Base attack damage to 150% of Disruptor's Intelligence - Shocking Travel reworked from 30% Base Attack damage to 50% of Disruptor's Intelligence - Glimpse Bonus Damage minor upgrade 20->30
• Static Storm - Field of Dreams reworked from 100% chance to do a 140% critical strike to 30% chance to do a 150% critical strike - Pacific Storm damage reduction decreased from 50% to 30%

Viper

• Level 10 talent decreased 8% spell lifesteal to 6% spell lifesteal
• Corrosive skin - +8% magic resist minor upgrade reduced to +5%

Weaver

• Shukuchi - Removed Greater Shukuchi upgrade

Witch Doctor

• Death Ward - Death Ward's primary attack can now damage Aghanim's Spell Swap crystals - Death Ward attacks no longer bounces to Aghanim's Spell Swap crystals
• Maledict - Blighted Area of effect increased from 250 to 300 - Mumbo Jumbo Heal of Damage Dealt increased from 50% to 60%

Winter Wyvern

• Arctic Burn - Base attack range bonus decreased from 350/425/500/575 to 300/350/400/450 - Split shot no longer affects Aghanim's Crystals - Split shot secondary target damage decreased from -25% to -35% - Minor Duration upgrade decreased from +4s to +1s - Second Degree Burn cooldown increased from 2 to 3.5 - Arctic Splash radius decreased from 200 to 175
• Cold embrace - Base Heal percentage decreased from 2.5/3.75/5/6.25 to 2.5/3.5/4.5/5.5

Mars

• Spear - Shish Kebab upgrade increased from 5 enemies to 7 enemies
• Bulwark - Bulwark Return upgrade increased from 25% attack damage to 35% attack damage
• Arena of Blood - Coliseum attack speed decreased from 50 Damage, 50 attack speed to 25 damage, 35 attack speed

Ursa

• Earthshock - Cannonball now stuns enemies for 1.5 seconds - Cannonball decreased knockback distance to 125 - Earthshock movement slow upgrade increased from 15% to 20% - Blunt Their Claws miss chance increased from 30% to 40%
• Enrage - Protect the Cubs now provides allies with all the benefits of Enrage, instead of magic immunity

Sniper

• Take Aim - Range upgrade decreased from 75 to 50
• Headshot - Decreased headshot damage upgrade from 35 to 30

Magnus

• Empower - Damage upgrade decreased from 10% to 5% - Cleave upgrade reduced from 15% to 10%
• Skewer - Fixed level 2 skewer having 9000 range - Skewer Slow Minor upgrade increased from 20% to 25% - Spit Take heal percentage increased from 50% to 60%

Snapfire

• Firesnaps - Raisin Cookies deals 2x damage to cookie eater - Baker's Dozen radius increased from 250 to 300 - Impact radius upgrade increased from +75 to +85 - Freshly Baked duration increased from 5 to 6.5
• Mortimer Kisses - Movement slow upgrade increased from +15% to +20%

[ 2020-07-17 01:18:16 CET ] [ Original post ]

- Fixed a bug with Bloodrage that caused it to do more damage to yourself than intended

[ 2020-07-16 11:19:00 CET ] [ Original post ]

After being lost across multiple dimensions, Aghanim the Mighty, Aghanim the All-Knowing, Aghanim the Absolutely-Yoked-and-Handsome, has found his way back to the realm and he doesnt arrive alone. Available to everyone and completely free-to-play, Aghanims Labyrinth is a four-player, cooperative roguelike that pits your party against Aghanims curated collection of interdimensional monsters. No Battle Pass required (although owners of the Battle Pass can earn points by playing). [previewyoutube=4QxqctzXQqc;full][/previewyoutube] Lost far beyond the astral plane for what felt to him like millennia, Aghanim tumbled hither and yon through the mists of creation, enriching his mind with magic from across the void. Aghanim became impossibly rich with unknowable insights save for the simple knowledge of how to return. It was only before a chorus of faint voices broke through the din that he believed hope was lost. There, through darkness intertwined with ribbons of horror, could he hear hero after hero building HIS scepter. Gather your party and check out the Aghanims Labyrinth for a full overview of the mode. Hurry, Aghanim awaits!

[ 2020-07-14 22:46:40 CET ] [ Original post ]

From the ashes of a fallen faith, a young warrior joins the fight against the perversions of the arcane. Available now to all Battle Pass owners who reach level 305, the new Disciple's Path Hero Persona for Anti-Mage features an all-new model, animations, and voice performance to ensure she can carry on the lost traditions resurrected by the Anti-Mage. Rescued at a young age by the Anti-Mage, and fostered by his allies, the disciple Wei began her training as soon as her mentor would allow. Now, after years of study and meditation, Wei is called upon to journey into the world and wage battle by the tenets of a new orderto tear down the pillars of magic and bring the wizards of these realms to their vile knees. Head over to The Disciple's Path update page to learn more, and then blink into the lanes to farm up and lay waste to your enemies.

[ 2020-07-11 00:41:21 CET ] [ Original post ]

The final votes have been tallied and The International 10 Collector's Cache is now available, loaded with the top 18 eligible item sets as voted on by the Dota 2 community. Unboxing 15 treasures will automatically grant you 36 Battle Levels, and the odds of receiving a bonus rare item will increase with each treasure you open. You can also recycle any unwanted items for 2 Battle Levels. The International 10 Collector's Cache is available for $2.49 and will only be on sale for 30 days. This will be the only way to acquire these exclusive items, except for the ultra rare Mirana item, which will be marketable sometime after The International 11 concludes. Each purchase of this treasure contributes 25% of sales directly to The International 10 prize pool. The final vote tally is listed below, with the exception of a second Grimstroke set at rank 17 that set will be released at some point in the future. [table] [tr] [th]Rank[/th] [th]Hero[/th] [th]Votes[/th] [/tr][tr] [td]1[/td] [td]Tiny[/td] [td]533,094[/td] [/tr][tr] [td]2[/td] [td]Night Stalker[/td] [td]513,300[/td] [/tr][tr] [td]3[/td] [td]Underlord[/td] [td]462,155[/td] [/tr][tr] [td]4[/td] [td]Mars[/td] [td]461,980[/td] [/tr][tr] [td]5[/td] [td]Ancient Apparition[/td] [td]445,540[/td] [/tr][tr] [td]6[/td] [td]Warlock[/td] [td]434,483[/td] [/tr][tr] [td]7[/td] [td]Juggernaut[/td] [td]424,958[/td] [/tr][tr] [td]8[/td] [td]Disruptor[/td] [td]416,678[/td] [/tr][tr] [td]9[/td] [td]Silencer[/td] [td]410,484[/td] [/tr][tr] [td]10[/td] [td]Mirana[/td] [td]405,545[/td] [/tr][tr] [td]11[/td] [td]Pudge[/td] [td]400,718[/td] [/tr][tr] [td]12[/td] [td]Bounty Hunter[/td] [td]393,102[/td] [/tr][tr] [td]13[/td] [td]Huskar[/td] [td]390,656[/td] [/tr][tr] [td]14[/td] [td]Jakiro[/td] [td]390,030[/td] [/tr][tr] [td]15[/td] [td]Grimstroke[/td] [td]388,186[/td] [/tr][tr] [td]16[/td] [td]Nature's Prophet[/td] [td]379,109[/td] [/tr][tr] [td]17[/td] [td]Lina[/td] [td]367,285[/td] [/tr][tr] [td]18[/td] [td]Enchantress[/td] [td]363,905[/td] [/tr] [/table] We once again thank the community artists who tendered submissions for this year's treasure, as well as the entire Battle Pass community for casting votes in support of their favorite item sets. We look forward to seeing your top selections in the lanes.

[ 2020-07-03 00:16:34 CET ] [ Original post ]

The Dota 7.27 update is out with a lot of general changes, item balance changes and two all-new items. Check the patchnotes here.

[ 2020-06-30 01:28:02 CET ] [ Original post ]

Explore ever deeper into the reaches of the Battle Pass rewards line with the Battle Level Bundle, available for a limited time only. Battle Pass customers can purchase this discounted bundle from now until the morning of Monday, June 29 to unlock 120 Battle Levels, 9x Immortal Treasure I, 6x Immortal Treasure II, and 3x Immortal Treasure III for only $29.99. This bundle offers 75% savings on the combined value of the levels and treasures, and will contribute 25% of each sale directly to The International 10 prize pool. Each customer can buy up to two bundles. The International 10 Battle Pass is jam packed with amazing rewards: the Sanctums of the Divine Terrain at level 160, the Toy Butcher Pudge Persona at level 255, the Disciples Path Anti-Mage Persona at level 305, the One True King Wraith King Arcana at level 375, the Eminence of Ristul Queen of Pain Arcana at level 445, the Compass of the Rising Gale Windranger Arcana at level 575, and the Collectors Aegis at level 1000 to name just a few. The Battle Level Bundle is just the tool needed to unearth the full potential of this years Battle Pass.

[ 2020-06-24 21:08:38 CET ] [ Original post ]

- Turbo: instant banning is back
- Turbo: neutral item times reflected in HUD

[ 2020-06-22 22:26:00 CET ] [ Original post ]

- Fixed flying vision not applying to some heroes with stolen spells. (i.e. Morphling with Tree Dance, all relevant spells in Ability Draft)
- Fixed Morphling, Rubick, and all heroes in Ability Draft being visible to enemies when using Tree Dance.
- Ability Draft: Tinker's Rearm now restores a single charge on abilities with charges when cast.
- Ability Draft: After Tree Dance is cast, the ability is replaced with Primal Spring while the hero is in a tree.

[ 2020-06-19 23:35:00 CET ] [ Original post ]

We've received messages from workshop artists concerned about fairness in the upcoming Collectors Cache, specifically that some item sets were over the polygon limits allotted by our workshop tools. We agree that this provides an unfair advantage and have removed them from the selection pool. Periodically we contract workshop artists that we've had a good experience with to create customized content. As part of that process, we need to tag their accounts so they can submit the raw files for a variety of types of content, privately, through the workshop. This system was intended to be used only for contract work, and not as a way to gain an advantage in general workshop submissions, which have their own guidelines, such as for the Collectors Cache. We should have been more vigilant in monitoring submissions, as weve discovered several artists have submitted over-budget content in the past as well. We will be changing the submission process for contract work to prevent this from happening in the future. Upon reviewing the community's top selections to construct the treasure list, we found two of the selections to be over the stated budgets. They will be replaced by the next two most highly-voted sets. There was also a question as to why some sets had references to particles prior to the voting. This is a regular development process that we have for workshop items in general. If a Valve artist wants to do something different in between tasks, or has some availability and an idea to enhance a specific item from the workshop, they are encouraged to explore it. The reason for that is because it can be released at a later date in another treasure if it doesn't make it in the community-driven portion of the Collector's Cache. A similar scenario happened last year, where we had enough extra resources to be able to create a second Cache using some older popular items and some newer ones. For this year we aren't sure if we will release a second Cache, or instead use items we found interesting for a future treasure. That depends entirely on how the production schedule plays out, and if some things take longer or shorter than expected. A couple notes for clarity: 1) polygon limits are the limits for what contributors should submit, and not the limit for what content is in the game necessarily, as there are often adjustments and changes that are done after a set is accepted. 2) None of the internal particles were part of the in-game display for voting Finally, per feedback we've gotten from workshop artists, we will be reviewing the existing polygon limits for workshop submissions and evaluate doing an across-the-board increase to the limits.

[ 2020-06-17 01:04:54 CET ] [ Original post ]

- Turbo: MVP enabled
- Turbo: Couriers are invulnerable

[ 2020-06-16 23:16:00 CET ] [ Original post ]

- Added a new game communication setting “Text Filtering” which is enabled by default and blocks profane words used in text chat.

[ 2020-06-12 20:39:00 CET ] [ Original post ]

After so long exploring the playground of the mortal realm, Akasha returns now to the dangerous Court of Ristul, where fiendish new plans are set to begin. Celebrate her rise to power with the all-new Eminence of Ristul Arcana bundle, available now in The International Battle Pass. This Arcana bundle includes a new model and base items, new animations, custom Sonic Wave and Blink, custom deny effect, ambient effects, a special whip melee attack animation for targets in close range, a Sonic Wave pain meter, and over 500 new Arcana-exclusive voice lines. Torment 1000 heroes with Sonic Wave in your victories to unlock the Royal Decree alternate style. Make way for your queen over at the Eminence of Ristul update page.

[ 2020-06-12 03:34:29 CET ] [ Original post ]

This update adds an option to allow players who preferred using the Sideshop to continue doing so. With the new option enabled, you will be able to use recycling to earn gold instead of the current mechanic. The option can be toggled on and off depending on your recycling preference at any time. Furthermore, gold will be provided once again through Guilds and Gauntlets.

We recognize that some players may have already spent their gold and consumed their gems since our update Thursday. We will be restoring everyone's gold to the value it was before the update. We will also restore any spent gems since then. Any items redeemed through the store will still remain in player's inventories.

Regarding the state of the bench, we know some players would want it reverted while others wouldn’t so we added a new button in the Sideshop to let you choose before taking any actions.

[ 2020-06-06 19:16:00 CET ] [ Original post ]

The Dota 2 Workshop has seen an amazing amount of high-quality submissions for this year's Collector's Cache. As is custom, we'd like to invite all Battle Pass owners to weigh in on the process and help make the final selection. From now until Friday, June 12, the final candidates for the Collectors Cache will be featured for preview in the Dota 2 client, where all players can see a lineup of the item sets for easy comparison. Battle Pass owners can give a thumbs up or down to each set under consideration, and sets with the highest scores will be included as the main items of the Cache. We'd like to thank all of the workshop artists who have submitted items, and we look forward to unveiling the collection that best represents the community's favor.

[ 2020-06-06 03:36:15 CET ] [ Original post ]

In this update we are rolling back two features to be like they were last year: Weekly Wagering & Recycling/Sideshop.

The amount of weekly battle points available from wagering is now the same as last year.

Sithil and Quirt’s reimagined Sideshop has been shut down. Immortals can now be recycled using the same system as last year. For players that have already recycled immortals, the system will automatically back fill your progress on this replaced system and grant you additional immortal treasures as appropriate. Any rewards previously earned through the Sideshop will remain in player inventories, and if you still have gold and wish to continue rolling in the Sideshop, you can use the dota_show_sideshop command.

As part of this update we are also removing ticketing requirements for the Gauntlet.

[ 2020-06-04 22:47:00 CET ] [ Original post ]

We've read feedback from the community that leveling feels harder this year. We looked into how things compare so far to last year. For battle pass players of all levels, on average players have earned 1.95% more free levels than last year. If we consider only players who after a week were below level 200, on average they have earned 7.91% more free levels than last year. However, we recognize that players still feel that they wish playing granted more, so we have a few changes included in this update:

- Wagering battle point rewards are now increased by 50%
- Guild contract battle point rewards are now increased by 100%
- Sideshop gold for Recycling is increased by 65%
- Sideshop gold for Guild contracts and upgrades are increased by 100%

All these changes are effective as of this update. For sideshop gold earned through previous recycles, we will be granting the extra gold over the next few hours.

[ 2020-06-02 03:05:00 CET ] [ Original post ]

The International Battle Pass has arrived, ready to fill your summer with the epic trappings of Dota and unveil an overflowing vault of seasonal features, effects, and extraordinary rewards. Check out the full Battle Pass website to dive into everything in store. You'll be able to create Guilds and undertake group assignments; face a new daily dose of competitive Dota in the Battle Gauntlet; and eliminate specific enemy heroes for special Bounty Killing bonuses. With prizes awaiting you on the rewards line like a custom terrain; two hero-bending Pudge and Anti-Mage Personas; three new Arcana items for Wraith King, Queen of Pain, and Windranger; and so much more, the most-anticipated season in Dota has now begun. Please note that Immortal items from The International 10 Battle Passincluding Ultra Rarescannot be traded or marketed until The International 11 Battle Pass concludes. Until then, each item can be gifted once. As for The International itself, we will continue to monitor the global situation and will announce new dates when we can be confident in our ability to deliver a safe and uncompromised tournament for the players and fans. As always, 25% of all Battle Pass sales will go directly to the prize pool of this event.

[ 2020-05-25 18:59:58 CET ] [ Original post ]

Custom Games: Declining to accept a match for a custom game now applies a custom game cooldown.

[ 2020-05-18 19:57:00 CET ] [ Original post ]

After extensive consideration of the global health emergency stemming from COVID-19, we have made the difficult choice to delay The International. We have been exploring various date possibilities, but it is likely that the event will need to happen in 2021. Given the highly volatile landscape for local gathering restrictions, virus trajectory, and global travel policies, we don't expect to have enough confidence to communicate firm dates in the near future. In the meantime, we are working on restructuring the DPC season for the fall, and will be providing more information as soon as we have it. The 10th International prize pool will be funded by 25% of sales of the next Battle Pass, which we are planning to release soon instead of closer to the event itself. However, with our team working from home and things taking longer to complete, the release date of the Battle Pass will be at least a couple of weeks later than usual. We hope everyone in the Dota community is staying as safe as possible, and look forward to a time when we can once again welcome everyone to enjoy the spectacle of The International.

[ 2020-04-30 22:48:54 CET ] [ Original post ]

While the original deadline for this year's Collector's Cache Call to Arms has already arrived, we've decided to extend the submission period for one more week. Please make sure to submit your entries to the Workshop by the end of Sunday, May 3rd, and mark your submissions with the "Collectors Cache 2020" tag. This extension also means there is still time for fans to visit the Workshop and vote through the Queue to take part in the selection process. Vote now to ensure your voice is heard.

[ 2020-04-28 10:38:26 CET ] [ Original post ]

- Fixed some bugs with lifesteal amplification (caused things like heart and divine favor to affect it)

[ 2020-04-22 16:44:00 CET ] [ Original post ]

- Fixed an exploit which duplicated neutral items.
- Fixed Primal Split immolation dealing too much damage.

[ 2020-04-02 20:25:00 CET ] [ Original post ]

- Further minor camera adjustments following the previous iteration

[ 2020-04-02 00:49:00 CET ] [ Original post ]

- Fixed an XP bug that was recently introduced that caused streaks to give much more XP than intended

[ 2020-03-26 22:01:00 CET ] [ Original post ]

Dota Gameplay 7.25 is out now! Changelog can be viewed here.

[ 2020-03-19 00:07:59 CET ] [ Original post ]

In this update we are introducing a new system for gathering data on the type of changes that are harder to evaluate or predict without very large number of games, such as gold bounty formula changes.

We expect the number of times that we actually do this during the year to be very low, however when we do it it'll be during weekdays only at the lowest point of user activity, between 4 and 6PM Seattle time. In addition, we are adding a convar "dota_disable_experimental_gameplay" that can be used by players to disable it. Any gameplay changes will only be active in matchmaking games where no players have the convar set. The changes will never be active in lobby and league games.

We recognize that in some cases players will back solve what changes were done, however we won't announce changes ourselves in part because we don't want players to overcompensate with knowledge of them and because generally we prefer to not reveal potential upcoming changes.

Although the type of changes we are thinking about, like gold distribution, take much more than a game or two to show their full impact, we will still be able to get meaningful data and analysis on the direction and scale of changes.

[ 2020-03-05 23:57:00 CET ] [ Original post ]

- The rarity of “Very Rare” treasure items has changed to be closer to the halfway point between “Rare” and “Ultra Rare” items.

[ 2020-03-02 20:50:00 CET ] [ Original post ]

- Fixed a bug with combining Bloodstone or Rapier when some components were in your backpack.
- Fixed the interaction of backdoor protection and Lone Druid's Bear and Brewmaster's Primal Split.
- When selling stacked wards both sentry and observer wards now restock correctly.
- Fixed a bug where a gem stolen from the enemy team would credit the wrong player with bounty for wards killed.
- Fixed a bug where a creep killing a ward did not award bounty gold to the player who placed the detection.
- Fixed the interaction of Lone Druid's Spirit Bear and Magic Lamp.
- Dark Seer's Surge and Legion Commander's Press the Attack with the AoE talents will no longer cause the caster to pivot when self-casting.

[ 2020-02-27 01:05:00 CET ] [ Original post ]

We're six months away from The International 2020 in Stockholm, but it's never too early to start dreaming up new treasure ideas for this year's event meaning that it's time once again to invite all Dota 2 Workshop creators to plumb the depths of their imaginations for new designs to include in the next Collector's Cache. Similar to last year, we're not looking for sets confined within a specific theme. We encourage artists to explore any ideas they think will be compelling additions to their favorite hero's item collection. We would, however, still like to ask artists to avoid the use of any concepts that involve human skulls, blood, and gore. Make sure to mark your submissions with the "Collectors Cache 2020" tag when tendering items to the Workshop. All submissions must be on the Dota 2 Workshop by Monday, April 27th. We encourage all Dota fans to regularly visit the Workshop and vote through the Queue to ensure your voices are heard in the selection process. Our merchandise partners are also ready to create some new designs for this year's Dota 2 merchandise release. If you've got a concept you think will resonate with fans, submit your design to the Workshop with the "Merchandise" tag and see how much community support it garners.

[ 2020-02-13 01:56:49 CET ] [ Original post ]

We are making our smurf detection system more sensitive in this update. This change will much more proactively target potential smurf accounts, but may on rare occasion give a normal player extra MMR.

[ 2020-02-11 17:46:00 CET ] [ Original post ]

- Neutral items held by Lone Druid's Spirit Bear now show as held by Lone Duid in the neutral items tab.
- Neutral items that have been consumed now show as "Consumed" in the neutral items tab.
- Neutral items that have been dropped on the ground outside the fountain, or are otherwise unaccounted for, are shown as "Unknown" in the neutral items tab.
- When you open the shop, if you had the neutral items tab open last, open the basic tab instead.
- The "Show Popular Items" button (star icon) in the shop is now a saved preference, and will not default to enabled when you start a new match.
- Toggling the "lock combining" option on items carried by the courier will no longer cause the courier to return to base.

[ 2020-02-06 22:55:00 CET ] [ Original post ]

* Fix quickcast bindings both neutral items and TP

[ 2020-01-28 03:12:00 CET ] [ Original post ]

Join the pros who battled in The International Grand Finals World Champions OG and runners-up Team Liquid (now the newly-dubbed Nigma) alongside a live theater audience in Berlin, Germany on January 28th for the world premiere of True Sight: The International 2019. OG made history in Shanghai last August by successfully defending their hold on the Aegis of Champions, becoming not only the first team to win The International in back-to-back years, but the first ever to carve their names into the Aegis for a second time. Now, fans from around the globe can tune in live right here on Steam or on Twitch on Tuesday, January 28th at 7:00 p.m. CET to see exactly how the story unfolded, as the teams themselves relive the epic journey at the world premiere event hosted by Grand Finals casters ODPixel and Fogged and joined by The International broadcast stalwarts Kaci and Slacks.

[ 2020-01-27 08:28:44 CET ] [ Original post ]

* As a result of the experimental dota_camera_alternative option that has been in testing since summer, we’ve adjusted the default camera position. The console command “dota_camera_legacy 1” will adjust your settings to match the old camera if you prefer it.

[ 2020-01-25 00:26:00 CET ] [ Original post ]

Just in time for Lunar New Year and the Rat's time in the cyclical place of honor, the Treasure of Unbound Majesty is now available. Packed full of sets for Drow Ranger, Visage, Undying, Storm Spirit, Dazzle, Kunkka, Arc Warden, Dark Willow, and Rubick, this treasure also includes the chance to unbox a rare Puck set, very rare Legion Commander set, or an extremely rare Templar Assassin set. Available for $2.49 in the Dota 2 store, you can claim one of these treasures as a gift for completing the New Bloom rewards linewhich also unlocks this year's seasonal New Bloom Celebrations and giftable spins on the rewards wheel.

[ 2020-01-24 02:22:48 CET ] [ Original post ]

- We’ve removed variability in the amount of MMR you gain or lose from a match. This means that there will no longer be matches that give results like +10/-40.

- Instead of matches giving 25 MMR, solo games will now give 30 MMR and party games will now give 20 MMR. We have more confidence in the impact of a player on the game when they are solo compared to in a party, and thus we are willing to move a player’s MMR faster/slower depending on that.

- We have removed the Fast/Slow queue and replaced it with Ranked Roles and Ranked Classic. To play in Ranked Roles you need to earn Role Queue games by playing matches while selecting all roles--this is unchanged from before. Ranked Classic has replaced the Slow Queue, and it does not let you select roles. We are making this change because the slow/fast queue concept has not been successful in producing good quality games. The end result was slow queue waiting a little bit longer, and then forcing very bad quality matches on the entire player pool. We think it’s a fair requirement to enforce that if you want to have the advantage of playing a specific role, you have to contribute to the matchmaking system by sometimes playing other roles, or just queue role-less as in previous years.

[ 2020-01-16 23:10:00 CET ] [ Original post ]

As another year creeps up on the heroes of the Dota universe, and yesterday's wardrobe begins to look slightly more threadbare, we'd like to invite all Dota 2 Workshop creators to dream up some new fashions and assorted finery to help your favorite heroes look their best as they head into battle in the new year. To that end, we are now officially accepting any and all submissions that you feel inspired to create -- without any seasonal or thematic restrictions. Make sure to mark your submissions with the "Spring 2020" tag when tendering items to the Workshop. We request that all submissions be on the Dota 2 Workshop by Monday, March 2, 2020. As usual, we would like to ask artists to avoid the use of any concepts that involve human skulls, blood, and gore. Additionally, all Dota fans should remember to regularly visit the Workshop and vote through the Queue to ensure your voices are heard in the selection process.

[ 2020-01-10 05:41:56 CET ] [ Original post ]

* Fixed Mango Tree being placeable in areas like the Roshan walls

[ 2020-01-07 18:28:00 CET ] [ Original post ]

- Fixed a bug that caused Frostivus chat wheels and consumable items to not be usable.
- Fixed a bug where some neutral creeps would not correctly de-aggro.
- Fixed a bug where the armory UI would not scroll to a typed hero name.
- Mouse clicks are now lower priority on friendly wards than enemy wards.
- Labels for items on the ground now appear after a short delay when holding Alt.
- Add an alias “Inai” for Void Spirit so that you can search for that on the hero grid.
- Turbo: The neutral item drop schedule is now 7 minutes earlier in Turbo games.

[ 2020-01-03 22:08:00 CET ] [ Original post ]

* Visage: Restored previous Stone Form helper ability
* Fixed Sange and upgrades amps stacking with themselves
* Fixed Holy Locket stacking with itself

[ 2019-12-27 01:21:00 CET ] [ Original post ]

- Role selection has been disabled for very high-rank games, to improve match quality and matchmaking time.

[ 2019-12-19 19:49:00 CET ] [ Original post ]

In today's update, two heads are better than one, and three heads are better than that, as the all-new Flockheart's Gamble Arcana item for Ogre Magi makes its grand debut. Featuring all-new custom animations and effectsincluding a new Firelark mount, Multicast streak counter, enhanced ability effects, and morethe Flockheart's Gamble Arcana ushers in a new era of Ogre supremacy and bestows even more blessings from the Goddess of Luck. With three heads available to plan cunning new battle tactics, Ogre Magi might just be the most advanced hero Dota has ever seen. Not content to arrive without fanfare, Flockheart's Gamble also brings with it a special Frostivus rewards line, filled with a hoard of seasonal delights like gifts, penguin-inclusive celebrations, chat wheel soundsand even a Winter Treasure. Win normal matchmaking games to progress along the rewards line and collect your haul. Additional Winter Treasures are available for $2.49, and feature new item sets for Ancient Apparition, Death Prophet, Treant Protector, Alchemist, Bane, Leshrac, Sven, Dark Willow, and Miranaas well as a very rare Ursa set and extremely rare Tiny set.

[ 2019-12-18 22:41:19 CET ] [ Original post ]

* Added the Strict Solo Matchmaking option back for fast queue games
* For players with large spreads between their core and support MMRs, there is now a one medal (5 stars) max delta clamp. When the ranks for these players are maximally apart, the two ranks will fall and rise together.
* Increased the variety of party combinations that are valid, to help improve matchmaking quality and queue times in some cases, in part as a result of the strict solo queue addition (for example this means that makeups like 2-2-1 will valid)

[ 2019-12-17 21:45:00 CET ] [ Original post ]

* Bounty Runes are now locked to 5 minute intervals in terms of their gold values (so getting a 6 minute bounty isn't higher than a 5 minute one).

[ 2019-12-09 21:59:00 CET ] [ Original post ]

Void Spirit
* Aether Remnant damage reduced from 90/150/210/270 to 80/130/180/230
* Dissimilate damage reduced from 120/200/280/360 to 100/180/260/340
* Resonant Pulse base shield absorption reduced from 50/100/150/200 to 40/80/120/160
* Resonant Pulse damage reduced from 70/130/190/250 to 70/120/170/220

Snapfire
* Firesnap Cookie now works on rooted targets

[ 2019-12-06 11:01:00 CET ] [ Original post ]

Snapfire
- Lil' Shredder mana cost increased from 75 to 90
- Lil' Shredder damage reduced from 45/60/75/90 to 40/55/70/85
- Lil' Shredder attack speed slow per stack reduced from 20/25/30/35 to 15/20/25/30
- Firesnap Cookie cooldown reduced from 24/22/20/18 to 24/21/18/15
- Firesnap Cookie projectile speed increased from 800 to 1000
- Firesnap Cookie cast point reduced when used on self from 0.4 to 0.3

- fixed Rubick Arcana cape not changing color when stealing spells from Void Spirit or Snapfire

[ 2019-12-04 05:05:00 CET ] [ Original post ]

Void Spirit
* Dissimilate damage reduced from 140/220/300/380 to 120/200/280/360
* Resonant Pulse cooldown increased from 14 to 16
* Resonant Pulse mana cost increased from 90/100/110/120 to 100/110/120/130
* Level 15 Talent reduced from +150 Resonant Pulse Damage to +100 Resonant Pulse Damage

Snapfire
* Fixed Lil' Shredder charges not being consumed when Snapfire's passives were disabled

[ 2019-12-03 02:49:00 CET ] [ Original post ]

* Fixed various cases where Cooldown Reduction was not stacking multiplicatively
* Fixed a case where Outposts could give XP to a team twice

[ 2019-11-29 16:28:00 CET ] [ Original post ]

* Fixed couriers giving xp (was supposed to be reverted before)

[ 2019-11-27 00:58:00 CET ] [ Original post ]

- Fixed XPM display being incorrect

[ 2019-11-26 23:44:00 CET ] [ Original post ]

Today's update unleashes two new heroes Snapfire and Void Spirit and unveils the 7.23 Gameplay Update, featuring a host of changes, all-new features, and multiple reworked items and abilities. Head over to The Outlanders update page for a full list of all the changes now available.

[ 2019-11-26 19:23:33 CET ] [ Original post ]

* Fixed an issue that allowed players to have more available reports than intended. This also had the unintended side effect of some people getting low priority more easily than intended. We have adjusted some players low priority penalties and behavior scores.
* Removed "Intentional Feeding" and "Ability Abuse" report types
* Added "Disruptive Gameplay" report type – for reporting players who ability abuse, intentional feed, go AFK, or similar.
* Added “Cheating or MMR Abuse” report type – for reporting players who are manipulating matchmaking, scripting, hacking or similar.
* Fixed issue that was preventing people from reporting players they had avoided and vice versa
* Added Communication reports to Conduct Summary UI
* Users are now required to choose only one report category when submitting a report
* Enemy Communication reports will no longer be accepted for enemies who did not communicate via all chat
* Ally Communication reports will no longer be accepted if the ally did not use any form of communication during the game.
* Enemies can now be reported for "Cheating or MMR Abuse". This report will be used in our existing boosting and cheating detection algorithms.
* Updated behavior score adjustments for each report type

[ 2019-11-14 22:32:00 CET ] [ Original post ]

Matchmaking Update:
* As a result of the recent changes to legal party combinations, we sometimes have scenarios where three person parties have a lot of trouble finding compatible players. This is because 3 person parties have recently been disallowed from matching against 5 stacks or solos. Matching against solos in particular had allowed for a much bigger spectrum of compatible matches, but we know that that is undesirable to some players. So with this update, we are allowing 2s and 3s to on occasion match with a 5 stack when the need is high.

[ 2019-11-12 00:59:00 CET ] [ Original post ]

Matchmaking Update:
* Solo players or parties who queue for both Support and Hard Support will join the Fast Queue but not earn extra Fast Queue games.

[ 2019-11-06 02:43:00 CET ] [ Original post ]

We know that queue times have increased across the board recently, and the most significant factor contributing to this has been the stricter requirements that Ranked Roles imposes on the formation of matches. Prior to the introduction of Ranked Roles, the matchmaker had a wider pool of people to draw upon because of the few restrictions. In the past, when one or more players desired the same role, this conflict was resolved during the game itself, often with unpleasant results. This conflict is now resolved at queue time, but a price of this is that the matchmaker is often starved for players in the least-queued roles. The matchmaker must wait for players in the desired roles to enter the queue, or form sub-optimal matches with the players currently in queue to satisfy all role requirements. Usually the role most in demand by the matchmaker is Hard Support, but this is not always the case, and historically this has varied based on time of day, skill bracket, region, etc. To address role imbalance more generally, todays update introduces Fast Queue for Ranked matchmaking. Players in the Fast Queue are given priority by the matchmaker, and will find matches much more quickly. In order to earn games for Fast Queue, you must elect to play with all roles selected. Playing with all roles selected will also automatically place you in Fast Queue for free. When playing solo with all roles selected, you will earn four more games for future use in the Fast Queue. When grouped as a party, players can also earn Fast Queue games if the party fulfills all roles between its players. Two-player parties earn 2 games each, three-player parties earn 1 game each. You can earn and store up to 60 Fast Queue games. For example, if you are in a party of two where one player marks the three Core roles and the other marks the two Support roles, they will enter the Fast Queue for free, and will each be awarded two additional Fast Queue games. Parties of 5 will always enter the Fast Queue for free, but do not earn Fast Queue games. We've added new UI to make it easy to see to understand when you or your party is eligible for Fast Queue. Our data clearly showed that players choosing roles without any additional constraints simply doesn't result in enough role diversity for the matchmaking population to be healthy, negatively affecting both queue times and match quality. The motivation of the Fast Queue is to solve the "roll for mid" problem in a structured way that prevents in-game conflicts, while also providing enough role diversity to enable reasonable queue times. Going forward, our immediate focus will be validating that Fast Queue is doing enough to improve health of the matchmaking pool, and tweaking as necessary. We'll also be rolling out a small incremental update to the behavior and report system in the coming weeks. As always, please continue to give us feedback. We appreciate your patience thus far as we iterate on matchmaking.

[ 2019-11-02 06:23:29 CET ] [ Original post ]

Matchmaking Update:
==
- Immortal players can now only party with Immortal or Divine players in Ranked.
- Immortal players will only ever be matched with other Immortal or Divine players in Ranked. This means, for example, that if there is a Divine player in a party with players below Divine, that divine player will as a result never end up in a match with other Immortal players.

[ 2019-10-18 20:14:00 CET ] [ Original post ]

- The match quality survey we mentioned in our recent blog post is now enabled. Let's hear your feedback!

- On Friday we reverted the change that reduced the hard limit for MMR party spread in ranked matchmaking. We will be thinking about that change a little more and revisiting it when we are more confident in the change and the alternatives that exist. In the mean time we’ve added a UI indicator when large MMR spreads exist in parties to let players know that being in such parties will negatively impact match quality and queue times.

[ 2019-10-17 00:15:00 CET ] [ Original post ]

Today's update is once again centered on improving our Matchmaking system, focusing primarily on fixing issues that arose from our previous update. We understand that some players, especially at the high end, have experienced a significant drop in matchmaking quality as a result of our recent iterations. We appreciate all of the feedback and match IDs that we've been receivingyour input has been very helpful and we hope you'll continue to give us feedback after this update as well. We are committed to making matchmaking as good as it can be. Please check out some more detailed information on the different aspects of today's update below. High MMR Partying ==== Due to the unusually high frequency of matchmaking abuses found in party games in high level matcheswe're adding a new rule to party matchmaking for Immortal ranks to help reduce some of the negative behaviors that have become common at these ranks and to help make solo queuing more viable. For any party that includes an Immortal player, every player in that party will be considered the same rank as the highest player in that party. While this will significantly reduce some of the more common abuse scenarios, the trade-off is that it will also affect "normal" parties with large MMR disparities. We think this trade-off is worthwhile at this high level, however, because matches are unlikely to be of high quality anyways with extremely disparate skill levels within a party given the shallow pool available. Such disparity has often made the games less fun for most players involved. We expect that this will have the net effect of reducing the number of party games at the highest skill levels by some amount, but compared to how infrequent high-MMR party games were in the past, the number of party games should still be higher than the historical average. Matchup Combinations ==== We are making changes regarding what solo and party matchups are allowed. For any five-player party, they will now only be matched against other five-player parties, regardless of any other matchmaking consideration. We are unsure if an absolute requirement like this will result in net higher quality matchmaking due to the more limited opponent spectrum available in that case, but we know this is an aspect the community talks about often and we are going to do our best to work within those constraints. Similarly, any solo player will now only ever be considered for matches against at most one party of two. This means that from a solo player's perspective, matches will always be either against a team of all five solo players or against three solo players and one party of two. This will be a hard requirement for the matchmaker instead of a situational consideration. Match Quality and Role Symmetry ==== As a result of some of the new features we added recently, we found numerous bugs in the matchmaker's evaluation that caused it to incorrectly rank various considerations. We've fixed those bugs and are expecting them to have a notable improvement in matchmaking. We will be monitoring the system after release to make sure the fixes have the intended effect. It is possible that there will be more issues to work out, so if you notice anything too far off please let us know. We've also done various tuning to make Role Symmetry perform better, as there have been a few cases at certain brackets where it did not do a good job at all. Finally, we are putting a bigger emphasis on having supports not be the highest MMR players in a game, to the extent that it's possible within parties. We've heard feedback from both core and support players that they would prefer the intra-match rank allocation to be that way. Medal Rework ==== We are back to 5 stars per medal now, 7 stars didn't add enough upside compared to the visual noise and confusion. In previous ranked seasons we've had a mechanism that caused the rank ranges that a given medal represents to shift over the season. While this gave some loose sense of progression, it made comprehension of what medals represent more difficult. It especially caused confusion after calibration where most players dropped medals despite winning most of their games. As a result of removing this mechanism, and the star count re-scale, we are rebalancing what MMR range each medal represents. The distribution model we are using for this is the curve we had in the final months of the previous season (and what we've had historically). This will help ensure that medals long term represent the same skill level at the beginning of the season as they do at the end. We are expecting there to be some confusion as a result of this rebalancing, since most players' medals will be adjusted upwards somewhat to be more in tune with what the medals meant at the end of last season, but there is no actual change to anyone's MMR number. High-Water Mark ==== In the past, once a player reached a certain rank medal, they would retain that medal for the remainder of the ranked season, even if their actual MMR fell dramatically below that medal's threshold. With today's update, your medal will no longer represent a strict high-water mark. Instead, if you are ever more than one star away from your actual current rank, your medal will be adjusted to reflect that. We originally added the high water mark because we thought it helped with player anxiety in ranked games. We think that is still true to some degree, however our data suggests that a one-star buffer captures most of that benefit for the majority of players. There are multiple downsides with having too broad of a spectrum on the high-water mark. First, it makes match fairness really hard to evaluate, because we always match based on MMR and not medals, and thus sometimes a game can appear to be good or bad as a result of the medals not representing reality. As it relates to the above goal in making it easier to evaluate matches, we think a one-star buffer helps balance both goals. The second benefit is that it makes account buying indirectly less valuable. A player can no longer be on another account and keep a high medal for an entire season. Moreover, this change will also work in conjunction with the smurf detection system we've been working on. We are currently only using smurf detection to increase ranks upwards to the correct levels, but soon we plan to have it work in the reverse direction as well. With high-water marks only holding onto one star's worth of a buffer, boosted or purchased accounts will now fall faster and lose the medal along with them. Post-Game Match Evaluation ==== We're very thankful for the feedback we've received in the last few weeks. We think the feedback people had was well rooted in real issues. In our eyes, creating high quality matches is the most important thing we can do to help players enjoy the game, and we're committed to improving our matchmaking system to achieve that goal. In an effort to help facilitate the discussions on matchmaking, we've made a couple small changes to the post-game screen. The post-game screen will now show the average and max queue times for players in the match to help you determine if we formed a bad match too quickly or not. A summarized behavior category of the match will also be displayed, to help players understand if the reason for the lack of a better match was a shallower pool as a result of poor behavior or if it was because of the matchmaker doing a bad job. Finally, we are sorting the list of players in the post game screen from left to right with position 1 through 5 (parties will have a new type of indicator on them still so you can still see what the allocations were). We are hoping this makes it easier for you to evaluate if Role Symmetry is working as expected or not. We recognize that adding more information here may cause a short-term increase in complaints rather than a decrease, but our long-term goal is to create the highest quality matches, and having more information exposed to players will ultimately lead to that end. Post-Game Survey ==== We've added a new post-game survey that is similar to ones we had a long time ago. Once a match has concluded, players will sometimes be surveyed to rate the experience in a match. This will allow us to gather more player sentiments on match quality to help find common patterns to what makes matches enjoyable vs what makes them unenjoyable. It'll also help us find bugs or mistakes in our decisions sooner than later. Of course it's natural that players will be more likely to equate winning a match to having a good match and losing a match to having a bad match, so we'll normalize the data for those obvious scenarios to help filter through the background noise and bubble up useful signals. We'll hold off on enabling this survey for a few days, to work through some bugs and update-related issues first. Communication with Low Behavior Score ==== Our last update included a wave of bans on users that were at the very extreme edge of the player population in terms of toxicity and negative behavior. However, those bans affected only a very small percentage of all players, and we also wanted a more gradual system to address players that are not at the furthest extreme but are still big outliers from the general player population. To that end, players that have a behavior score below 3000 are no longer able to use chat or voice until their score rises above the acceptable threshold. We believe this more gradual user-facing reinforcement mechanism will be valuable for both protecting the larger population from outliers and as a warning system for players who are moving in the wrong direction that might encourage them to improve. We set the threshold score at 3000 due to the low probability that anyone would be that low without having had a consistently negative impact on the experiences of many different teammates. Party Spread ==== As we've mentioned, extremely large MMR spreads within a party makes it hard for the matchmaker to find compatible opponents, and even in cases where it can, the matches are not necessarily enjoyable for the players involved due to some players having low impact/agency in the game while others have an outsized one. We recognize, however, that players still want to play with friends, so this aspect is not without trade-offs. To help address that, we're reducing the acceptable MMR spread within a party from 2800 to 2000. We'll consider further reductions to this spread over time, as the current value is still quite large, but we'd like to find the correct balance incrementally. This limitation only applies to ranked matchmaking. Core Matchmaking Code ==== We've made a significant revision to how the heart of the matchmaker iterates through the many players that are queuing at any given time. This revision restructures the matchmaker's search process to have more flexibility with how considers the increasing number of requirements. Because the matchmaker must segment the large number of players into smaller combinations to consider, it was possible that the list of evaluable matches weren't the highest quality in cases where the matchmaker excluded players due to soft considerations early in the process. Previously it was not very efficient if there were too many considerations within a team and against a team. Because of the nature of this rewrite, we are expecting there to be bugs for the next few days that may cause matchmaking to be sub-optimal, but are hopeful that this investment will allow us to more easily increase matchmaking quality in the long run. Reports and Player Bans ==== This update will remove some methods of reporting that were not rate limited in order to improve the signal-to-noise ratio, especially at the conclusion of a game. We have also been refining our booster and exploiter detection algorithms and have been doing regular ban waves in the background. We will continue refining these systems over the coming weeks. Banned players will also no longer show up or consume rank spots on the leaderboard. This fix was implemented a few days ago, as some of you may have noticed due to leaderboard ranking shifts. Going Forward ==== We are expecting the next day or two to be a little unstable as we iron out issues with the update, but after that we'd appreciate continuing with the feedback on your match experiences. Please make sure to always include a matchid with your feedback, as we often find them missing that crucial data needed to follow up. Our focus going into the next few weeks will be on monitoring and measuring the results of this update and following up as needed based on what we learn. The other big category we are going to be focusing on soon is revamping the new player experience for an update in the future. In addition, a lot of the ongoing work we are doing on smurf detection will indirectly help us in the future with placing new players into more ideal matches once they've completed their initial new player experience phase. We are hoping that after we get matchmaking into a better spot, it'll be an ideal time for brand new players to join in as well as for existing players to invite their friends into the game with the help of a better new player ramp.

[ 2019-10-10 20:52:43 CET ] [ Original post ]

Today's patch brings a few features to Dota Plus in the wake of the Battle Pass season, as well as the addition of all-new item sets for Lion, Slardar, and Crystal Maiden to the Dota Plus Rewards section. Plus subscribers can now use the Avoid Player feature to exclude unwanted players from their matchmaking pool, get precise stacking info with the Creep Pull Timers, ward more effectively with the Ward Suggestions, and see your total incoming damage breakdown by type. This update also replaces the old machine learning hero suggestions with the Friends and Foes feature from the Battle Pass, transfers some new Chat Wheel Sounds into your Dota Plus reward options, and adds the ability to customize your Chat Wheel phrases with emoticons. To top it off, we've also introduced the Season 4 Matchmaking Quests and some new hero quests to add some more ways to bump up the number of shards in your stash, and players who queue into the Hard Support role in Ranked Matchmaking can even earn bonus shards. Lastly, this year's Trove Carafe will only be available for two more weeks, so players still interested in purchasing should make sure to snag some treasure before it's gone.

[ 2019-09-26 19:31:29 CET ] [ Original post ]

* Fixed Night Stalker's scepter hitting invisible units and units in FoW
* Fixed Heavenly Grace removing some debuffs it shouldn't

[ 2019-09-14 15:18:00 CET ] [ Original post ]

* Reduced the TI Battle Pass Shovel cooldown from 60 to 20 seconds

[ 2019-09-07 00:12:00 CET ] [ Original post ]

Over the next few weeks we'll be experimenting with toggling strict solo queue on and off, to see the impact it can have on match quality and matchmaking times. The primary reason we initially added this feature was because there was a much larger discrepancy in motivation between players competing for solo MMR and players competing for party MMR, resulting in a poor experience overall. This discrepancy is not as pronounced now as before, and each option that does a hard split of the matchmaking pools has to be considered carefully as it has a direct influence on the matchmaker's ability to find the best matches available.

[ 2019-09-05 19:43:00 CET ] [ Original post ]

Today's update rolls out the exclusive 'Majesty of the Colossus' prestige item set for Tiny at Battle Level 255along with the 'Reptilian Refuge' custom Radiant and Dire creeps at level 182to fill out the Battle Pass rewards line as we approach The International. Featuring completely new models for each of his Grow states, plus custom animations and effects for Avalanche and Tree Grab, the 'Majesty of the Colossus' can only be earned by increasing your Battle Level to 255 before the conclusion of The International 2019 Battle Pass. Players who've already grown to level 255 can claim this item set from the rewards line and roll into the lanes in splendor and style. To accommodate the release of this new item set, Tiny's item slots have also been updated and simplified to correspond to his four levels of Grow, and his materials have been optimized to allow for more robust content creation. This means he will soon become available on the workshop, and that artists will only need to focus on making items to fit four base slots and one weapon slot on any future Tiny designs. The International Group Stage The first Group Stage action of The International kicks off at 9:00 am on Thursday, August 15 in Shanghai. With seeding in the Main Event at stake right from the start, make sure to tune in to the main stream to see the first stage of the tournament unfold.

[ 2019-08-13 20:46:19 CET ] [ Original post ]

* Fixed Morphling's Morph resetting charge counts for Astral Imprisonment, Stone Remnants and Windrun when switching to and from the Morphed hero

[ 2019-08-10 00:46:00 CET ] [ Original post ]

Today's update delivers the second half of the Summer Scrub, focused on bug fixes and some quality of life improvements just in time for The International. One of the first changes you're likely to notice is the implementation of a new version of the customizable hero grid. Players can now create multiple grid presets, each with their own unique layouts and categories. You can drag and drop heroes around the grid and rename or resize different buckets to suit your needs for any situation. We've also added a new alternate layout for the in-game item shop that allows you to toggle the classic column view to a new grid-style layout that retains the Basic and Upgrade sections while adding multiple grouped sub-categories for ease of use. On the game side, we decided to do a little house cleaning related to players exploiting matchmaking, botting or transferring accounts, resulting in a fresh ban wave for cheaters today. We've also made multiple performance improvements focused on minimizing hitches during teamfights. There's also a whole host of bug fixes that you can read about over on the update page here. Thanks to everyone in the Dota community who helped us identify which things were most in need of a good scrub.

[ 2019-08-09 03:01:37 CET ] [ Original post ]

The International Group Stage is almost upon us. As the teams, fans, and broadcast crews make their final preparations for the crowning esports event of the year, it's time to unveil some of the final details for everyone watching. Tournament News Head over to the in-game Compendium for a complete list of Casters and Talent for this years event. Dont forget to fill out your predictions for hero picks, team results, player performance, and tournament meta. Predictions lock before the start of Group Stage play. Weve also launched the official tournament website for The International 2019 as a hub for keeping up with the daily tournament proceedings. As the Group Stage and Main Event progress, youll be able to see updated standings and new social media content posted each day from Shanghai.

• Group Stage: August 15th August 18th, 2019 As before, two best-of-two groups of nine teams. Top four teams in each group advance to Upper Bracket, five eight advance to Lower Bracket, bottom in each group is eliminated.
• Main Event: August 20th August 25th, 2019 The tradition continues as 16 teams battle through a best-of-three double elimination playoff. Lower bracket first round is best-of-one, Grand Finals are best-of-five.

Media The top eighteen Dota teams in the world have earned the right to join the final test of the Dota competitive season. As the tournament progresses, check out the main stage and behind-the-scenes action on our media page, which features all content from our YouTube Channel, event-specific Twitter feed, and Instagram. Pubstomps Whether you're playing or watching, Dota is best enjoyed with friends. To help people around the world connect with each other for their own celebratory Dota events, weve once again partnered with Barcraft United to facilitate Pubstomp administration. Their official landing page will launch later this week to help find a Pubstomp in your area.

[ 2019-08-08 02:35:22 CET ] [ Original post ]

- Added a one time popup describing Ranked Roles before queuing for Ranked.
- Removed random hero selection from Ranked Roles matches
- Added The International Talent section to the Compendium

[ 2019-08-08 02:05:00 CET ] [ Original post ]

- The optional unit query panel has been removed. We started fixing a couple bugs with it and felt that the feature needed large design changes to be usable by a bigger portion of players, as less than 1% of players have used it after we added the option for it.

[ 2019-08-01 18:32:00 CET ] [ Original post ]

Introducing the first-ever Hero Personaa completely different visual and thematic take on a classic heroavailable now to Battle Pass owners who invoke level 305 or beyond. Featuring all-new models, animations, voice performance, and item slots for future customization, this first persona sends the ageless Invoker back to his earliest days studying the wizarding arts. Every legend has a beginning, and the Arsenal Magus is no exception. Aeons before he was recognized as the most dangerous magician alivein days even he no longer remembersthe Invoker was the adolescent star pupil at an ancient wizard's academy. Now, harnessing dangerous magics purloined from his headmaster's secret archives, young Carl has discovered the means to journey forward and join the battle of the Ancients well before his time. Head over to the Acolyte of the Lost Arts update page to learn more, and then head into the lanes spry in step and brimming with powerful magics.

[ 2019-07-20 01:15:52 CET ] [ Original post ]

Congratulations to the six teams that have earned the right to join the twelve DPC standouts in battling for the Aegis of Champions. Mineski, Royal Never Give Up, Natus Vincere, Chaos Esports Club, Infamous, and Forward Gaming have all emerged from the Regional Qualifiers as worthy additions to the field of the world's finest Dota teams. Now that the final list of eighteen teams is set and preparations in Shanghai are well underway, it's time to explore The International 2019 Compendium. To get started, Battle Pass owners are invited to unwrap Player Card Packs and begin assembling the perfect rosters for this year's Fantasy Challenge. You can also select your Favorite Team to unlock customized emoticons, effigy banners, team sprays, team balloons in place of your sky snakes, and special Teleport effects. The Teleport effects even have upgraded versions for players who collect a full set of a team's silver or gold cards. The International Compendium also includes Hero, Team, Player, and Tournament Predictions. Test your knowledge of the professional scene by correctly predicting the meta of the tournament before the first draft begins. The more results you correctly predict, the more Battle Points that await. All you need to do is choose.

[ 2019-07-17 22:12:53 CET ] [ Original post ]

The International 2019 Collector's Cache returns for another round, featuring multiple items from this year's Call to Arms as well as some hidden workshop gems for a span of favorite heroesincluding a Rare set for Necrophos, a Very Rare set for Ember Spirit, and an Ultra Rare set for Juggernaut. Available now for $2.49, unboxing thirteen of these treasures will automatically grant you thirty-two Battle Levels, and the odds of receiving a bonus rare item increase with each one you open. You can also recycle any unwanted sets for two Battle Levels. Volume II of the Collector's Cache will only be available for the next thirty days and is the only way to receive these exclusive item sets, apart from the Ultra Rare Juggernaut set which will be marketable near the end of 2020 after next year's tournament concludes. As is tradition, 25% of each sale contributes directly to The International prize pool. Once again, we'd like to thank all of the community artists who tendered submissions to the Dota 2 Workshop, as well as the entire Battle Pass community for your support.

[ 2019-07-13 03:42:25 CET ] [ Original post ]

The sun is shining, the creeps are marching, and it's the perfect time to open up the proverbial windows and give the Dota world a healthy scrub. To that effect, we'll be working on an update focused on bug fixes that should help get the lanes in good shape as we head into the final stretch before The International. To assist in our efforts, we'd love the Dota community to put on your bug-hunting hats and sound off on any bugs you've encountered during your games. While we will be primarily looking for bug reports, we are also interested in adding some quality-of-life improvements, so if you have any ideas please don't hesitate to share. Up next for the Battle Pass, we are aiming to ship the Kid Invoker Hero Persona with next Friday's update on the 19th.

[ 2019-07-11 01:09:27 CET ] [ Original post ]

Immortal Treasures:
- Added custom sound effects for Pugna, Timber, Lion, Warlock, Centaur and Lifestealer immortals.

Mo'rokai:
- Added a 100 point reward for losses.
- Increased the point reward for winning to 300 from 250 (the total for winning with a bonus token is unchanged).
- Jungle Map and Weather effects are no longer automatically applied
- Each team now has two guaranteed bans.
- Increased experience, gold and essence gain by 30%.
- Wagering and Tipping have been added.
- Updated the Mo'rokai Event page in the dashboard.
- Penalties are now being assessed for abandons, and games should now be correctly marked as safe to leave when appropriate.
- Fixed a bug that prevented wins from applying towards Jungle Expedition and Daily/Weekly Quest progress.
- Fixed a bug that allowed players to not be assigned a hero if they were disconnected during the hero pick phase.
- Fixed a bug that caused bonus tokens not awarding the correct number of additional points. Players are being granted 1000 points for each bonus token consumed, up to that users point cap for the week in which it was consumed.

[ 2019-07-10 23:59:00 CET ] [ Original post ]

Wrath of the Mo'rokai Deep in the jungles of Fellstrath, the ruins of an ancient civilization lie hidden beneath tangled canopy and creeping vine. In today's update, all Battle Pass owners can choose to queue up to face the Wrath of the Mo'rokai, as two ancient guardians rise from slumber to wreak havoc on the age-old battle of the Ancients. To join the battle at full strength, the Mo'rokai require tributes of essence that will help them reclaim dormant abilities and greatly aid those who fight by their sides. Players can gather essence from slain enemies and other caches around the Dota map to guide which arcane powers the Mo'rokai develop. When the Mo'rokai march into the lanes, choose your strategy wisely to make the most of your new ally. The Mo'rokai are powerful, but even they are emboldened with friendly heroes nearby. Work together with your Mo'rokai to destroy the enemy Ancient and you'll earn 250 Battle Points for each victory, up to a weekly total of 2000 points. You'll also have the chance to unearth special Battle Point bonus bundles throughout the game to split with your team. Each week will offer one chance to win with a Battle Point bonus active that will net you 1000 points for the victory. Your weekly point total and number of bonus games will increase as you raise your Battle Levelreaching level 150 will bestow a 3000 point cap with two weekly bonus games and level 252 will increase the total to 4000 points with three weekly bonus games. All of your Battle Pass features are active while playing Wrath of the Mo'rokai, so don't hesitate to take a Jungle Expedition or Daily Challenge hero into battle or sound off to friends and enemies with your favorite chat wheel lines. Immortal Treasure II To help welcome the Mo'rokai to the fight, Immortal Treasure II is also now available, featuring all-new items for Dazzle, Timbersaw, Grimstroke, Pugna, Warlock, and Luna. In addition, each of these treasures that you open also offers increasing odds of receiving a rare demonic mane for Lion, a very rare Golden version of the Luna or Timbersaw items, or an ultra rare celestial mantle for Ember Spirit. There's also the cosmically rare chance to discover the Overgrown Emblem custom hero effect. All Battle Pass owners can find an Immortal Treasure II ready to unbox in the Armory, and you can earn more treasures by increasing your Battle Level. Check out a preview of the new items and custom effects from todays treasure over on the Battle Pass page. To help players enjoy more time in the jungles of Fellstrath on the hunt to earn ever more treasure, we'll be extending this year's Battle Pass features for two additional weeks after the conclusion of The International Grand Finals.

[ 2019-07-06 01:13:08 CET ] [ Original post ]

- Some more minor performance improvements (including improvements to Wukong's Command)
- Fixed Pangolier's Rolling Thunder interaction with knockback abilities
- Fixed Ogre Magi's Multicast continuing to stun if you buyback quickly
- Fixed a bug that caused Monkey King to have one less soldier in the area

[ 2019-07-02 21:55:00 CET ] [ Original post ]

Earlier today we disabled a loophole that allowed players to purchase two of the Weekend Bundle rather than just one. Enough people exploited this loophole that we have decided that, for the next 24 hours only, we will give a chance for players who did not exploit it to also buy up to two bundles total within the client directly.

[ 2019-06-29 00:46:00 CET ] [ Original post ]

Today's update unleashes the new Dark Willow Announcer Pack, available to all Battle Pass owners who flutter to Battle Level 75 and above. Featuring the voice of the inimitable Mireska Sunbreeze, this pack replaces the default announcer and mega-kill exclamations with the rogue fae's take on every game, helping ensure you'll never miss your mark in battle again. Eligible players can claim the pack from the Battle Pass rewards line, and once unbundled, you can equip the announcer and mega-kills from the Global Items menu in the Heroes tab. Today's update also includes several fixes that we've identified to improve performance in the game client. In other Battle Pass news, we're nearly complete with work on Immortal Treasure II and the Wrath of the Mo'rokai special event, and expect to unveil both next week.

[ 2019-06-26 01:28:56 CET ] [ Original post ]

Added a new camera test convar "dota_camera_alternative" that takes a number input for different camera setting configurations. This convar will only be around short term and the input mappings may change.

[ 2019-06-05 20:22:00 CET ] [ Original post ]

- Fixed Marksmanship's extra proc damage portion not being properly reduced by bonus armor

[ 2019-05-30 06:51:00 CET ] [ Original post ]

He who was one with the spirit of this Earth has now merged with a fragment from another world. Planetfall, the Earthshaker Arcana, has landed. Available now in The International 2019 Battle Pass. The Arcana includes an all-new model, custom Echo Slam, Enchant Totem, Blink Dagger, and Stun effects, a combo counter for showing your ability streaks, and over 500 new Arcana-exclusive voice lines. Earn 500 Kills or Assists with Echo slam to unlock the Burning Descent alternate style. Learn more about Planetfall on the update website.

[ 2019-05-23 23:20:04 CET ] [ Original post ]

We are pleased to announce that we're now accepting submissions for the 2019 Dota 2 Short Film Contest. Filmmakers have until the morning of August 7, 2019 to submit their short film creations of 90 seconds or less to the Dota 2 Steam Workshop to be eligible for consideration. As is tradition, we invite all fans to visit the Workshop to participate in the voting and discussion process to help us select the best entries to be showcased as part of The International 2019 broadcast. Upon review of the Workshop ratings and discussions, Valve will nominate the top entries to be featured in The International 2019 Battle Pass for a final voting process by the community to determine the winners. As before, each finalist that places in the top ten will be guaranteed to win $500, and the top three selections will be awarded prizes of $25,000, $10,000, and $5,000 in recognition of their contributions to the Dota community. More information and guidelines on the submission process can be found on the Dota 2 Short Film Contest site. Be sure to check in on the Workshop page regularly to help review the submissions you would like to see showcased at The International 2019.

[ 2019-05-17 00:18:12 CET ] [ Original post ]

* There was an issue that affected some players who used shovels in the first few hours of the battle pass release. We’ve granted additional shovels to the affected players.

[ 2019-05-16 02:00:00 CET ] [ Original post ]

* Fixed issues related to MMR wager tokens

[ 2019-05-10 23:51:00 CET ] [ Original post ]

The International Battle Pass has arrived. Prepare to cut a path into the final months of the DPC season and discover an abundance of new and classic featuresincluding a new game mode, living towers, consumables, a Coach's challenge, and of course a host of exclusive rewards. As is custom, 25% of all Battle Pass sales go directly to The International prize pool. Raise your Battle Level by embarking upon the Jungle Expedition, facing the upcoming Wrath of the Mo'rokai custom game, and completing other challenges and Achievements to unlock increasing amounts of mythic rewards. You can even use Wagering Tokens to score extra Battle Points from your weekly games to help you on your way. With reward line items like the custom 'Overgrown Empire' terrain, evolving courier, 'Majesty of the Colossus' Tiny Prestige Item, 'Planetfall' Earthshaker Arcana, weaponless 'Axe Unleashed' item set, and so much more, the yearly call to adventure begins now. Head over to The International 2019 Battle Pass page for more information on everything included in this year's tribute to the biggest Dota event of the year. With only one round of Major and Minor tournaments remaining before we turn our eyes to Shanghai, the next gameplay patch will arrive after the conclusion of the final Major and Minor DPC Qualifiers starting soon.

[ 2019-05-07 23:47:14 CET ] [ Original post ]

With todays Steam update, were making a change to the Workshop submission process to address fake item scams. First-time submissions to the Dota workshop will now require email verification before the item can be listed publicly. For those of you that have previously submitted Workshop items, you shouldn't see any change in functionality.

Background

What do we mean by fake item scams? If you browse the Workshop enough, you may have come across an item with an image of a rare skin, promising giveaways or free content. These items often contain phishing links that are used to compromise Steam accounts.
In the past, our moderation team would review Workshop items reported by players. Fake item scams would then be deleted and our team would reach out to the owner of the account and let them know that their account is likely compromised. The problem with this approach was that some items went unreported for quite a while, allowing them to appear to players and get in the way of real submissions.

New Process

With today's update, Steam will send an email to the account owner when a new item is posted for the first time, asking them to review and confirm the item they just posted. If an item was posted without their knowledge, this email provides an easy path to recover the account and change their password. Our aim with this change is to reduce the potential for scams on the Steam platform, without creating unnecessary hassle for frequent Workshop creators. Let us know if you have feedback.

[ 2019-04-03 00:47:13 CET ] [ Original post ]

Today marks the release of a new Dota Plus feature designed to enhance your experience for every Dota Pro Circuit event. Available now in the iOS App Store and the Google Play Store, the Dota Pro Circuit companion app lets you earn Shards by predicting the winners of DPC matches, compete for even more Shards in the Fantasy Challenge, and follow all of this season's DPC action in real time, all from the comfort and convenience of your mobile device. You'll be able to wager your personal stash of Plus Shards to predict the winners of DPC matches, with winnings added to your in-game total. The Fantasy Challenge offers the chance for more Shards, as you compete against your friends and the entire world to put together the best roster of pro players at each event. In addition, you'll have access to a dynamic News Feed that features your personalized favorite teams and players, helping you stay on top of every DPC development along the road to The International. Check out a full list of the app's features here. Android customers who are unable to access the Google Play Store can find a direct download here.

[ 2019-03-15 23:46:41 CET ] [ Original post ]

The International 2019 is still over the horizon, but it's never too early to start exploring new treasure ideas for this year's eventwhich will have a theme focused on overgrown, enchanted jungle ruins. With that in mind, we invite all Dota 2 Workshop creators to venture into their flourishing imaginations on the hunt for new designs to include in this year's Collector's Cache to see what concepts bear fruit. As a slight change this year, please keep in mind that while we're happy to see item sets that feel at home in overgrown jungle ruins, artists should not feel constrained to working only within this years event theme. We're interested to discover any high quality designs, regardless of motif. However, as in the past, we would still like to ask artists to avoid the use of any concepts that involve human skulls, blood, and gore. Make sure to mark your submissions with the "Collectors Cache 2019" tag when tendering items to the Workshop. All submissions must be on the Dota 2 Workshop by Sunday, May 12th. We encourage all Dota fans to regularly visit the Workshop and vote through the Queue to ensure your voices are heard in the selection process. In the meantime, our merchandise partners are also ready to create some new designs for this year's Dota 2 merchandise release. If you've got a concept you think will resonate with fans, submit your design to the Workshop with the "Merchandise" tag and see how much community support springs up.

[ 2019-03-14 22:17:29 CET ] [ Original post ]

Custom Games API:
- Added GetDedicatedServerKeyV2 which utilizes a new approach for securing/generating the keys. Any custom game that relies on GetDedicatedServerKey to communicate with its backend will want to switch to the V2 version as soon as possible.
- To give custom game authors time to switch to the new system, GetDedicatedServerKey will remain unchanged until 3/31/2019, after which will be automatically switched to V2.
- When playing on local/unofficial servers, GetDedicatedServerV2 will return special values to make the state more clear for developers (e.g. “Invalid_NotOnDedicatedServer”).

[ 2019-03-12 00:17:00 CET ] [ Original post ]

Mars, god of war and first son of heaven, has now joined the battle of the Ancients. Abandoning the callous ways of his past and embracing a new identity unburdened by the legacies of his father's archaic pantheon, Mars has turned over a new spear. Vowing to tear down the remnants of the savage old world to build a new empire, Mars is at last ready to assume the true mantle of leadership over gods and men, a position he now realizes has been wasted for eons by the petty whims of Zeus. Learn more about Mars and his abilities here. Or, better yet, launch Dota 2 yourself and get ready to impale your enemies for the glory of the god of war. Drow Ranger Remodel
Never one to seek the spotlight, Drow Ranger thought to sneak into the lanes without announcing her redesigned model, but the glory of Mars' arrival has shone a light across the battlefield that not even Traxex can escape.

[ 2019-03-06 01:28:20 CET ] [ Original post ]

Added some previously unavailable heroes to Ability Draft
* Beastmaster (Hawk is not draftable)
* Lone Druid
* Io
* Monkey King (Primal Spring is not draftable)
* Shadowfiend (Shadowraze Medium and Presence of the Darklord are not draftable)
* Techies (Minefield Sign is not draftable)
* Meepo (Divided We Stand is not draftable)
* Rubick (Spellsteal is not draftable)
Will-o-wisp and Tag Team are now draftable in Ability Draft

[ 2019-03-05 18:12:00 CET ] [ Original post ]

* The Rubick Arcana Bundle now includes a Voice of the Magus Cypher item that lets Arcana owners choose whether to use the Arcana voice or the original Rubick voice. This item will appear in Arcana owners’ inventories shortly.

[ 2019-02-22 23:44:00 CET ] [ Original post ]

Removed Flowing Entropy from the Treasure of the Amaranth and instead included Enduring Solitude. Including the Flowing Entropy set was an oversight - Collector's Cache sets are intended to remain exclusive.

[ 2019-02-16 00:05:00 CET ] [ Original post ]

* New Bloom ended a few hours earlier than intended, the event has now been extended to be active through Feb 12th.
* Fixed an issue that caused the New Bloom Nian Courier to drop at lower than expected rates. This has been corrected, and items have been granted to reflect the proper drop rate.
* Fixed a bug that allowed pressing quickbuy in rapid succession to purchase the same item twice.
* Several Ranked Emoticons have been increased in size, and all emoticons used during in-game chat are now larger and closer to center on the chat line.

[ 2019-02-11 22:47:00 CET ] [ Original post ]

* Fixed an issue that caused players completing calibration games using Ranked Roles to not have the correct resulting calibrated MMR. Players who have already played calibration games with this behavior have have their MMR updated to reflect the correct values.

[ 2019-02-01 23:24:00 CET ] [ Original post ]

In celebration of the Lunar New Year, each victory you earn in normal Dota Matchmaking from February 1 - 11 will grant you progress along the New Bloom rewards line, where you'll find a host of seasonal delights including gifts, celebrations, and chat wheel sounds. Start off by claiming your New Bloom consumables bundle at level one, and bring some festive flair into the lanes with New Bloom Celebrations. Use celebrations in your games safe in the knowledge that you can earn more on the rewards line or by purchasing a fresh bundle with shards. As you advance along the line, you can even help your friends get into the spirit of the season by gifting them free spins on the New Bloom rewards wheel. Every spin you and your friends make offers the chance to win an indescribably-rare Nian Courier. You'll receive 200 points for a Normal victory, 100 points for Turbo, and the first win of each day will grant a bonus of 1250 points. You'll be able to use your consumables and chat wheel sounds in your games until March 1, so prepare yourself for battle and start the New Year in style.

[ 2019-02-01 22:28:06 CET ] [ Original post ]

7.21:
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GENERAL


* Melee creeps average gold bounty reduced by 3
* Range creeps upgrade cycle gold bounty increased from +3 to +6

* Replaced the primary jungles' ancient camps with big camps

* Heroes no longer gain 25% more benefit from their primary attributes (affects attributes from both items and the hero)
* All heroes' primary attribute growth values increased by 15%
* Health per strength increased from 18 to 20

* XP required to reach level 7->12 changed from 640/660/680/800/820/840 to 720/750/780/810/840/870 (the difference is +80/90/100/10/20/30 XP)


* The following melee heroes now have +5 movement speed: Naga Siren, Underlord, Monkey King, Nyx Assassin, Bloodseeker, Riki
* The following melee heroes now have +10 movement speed: Alchemist, Dragon Knight, Meepo
* The following melee heroes now have +15 movement speed: Legion Commander, Lifestealer, Lycan, Sven, Ursa, Wraith King
* Ranged heroes with 295 movement speed and above now have 5 less movement speed

* Tier 2 tower armor increased from 14 to 15
* Tier 3 tower armor increased from 14 to 16
* Melee Barracks armor increased from 13 to 15

* Tower Protection armor bonus for Tier 2/3/4 increased from 3 to 4






ITEMS

* Animal Courier: Flying movement speed increased from 460 to 470

* Aeon Disk: Active status resistance increased from 50% to 75%
* Aeon Disk: Recipe cost reduced from 1350 to 1250

* Battle Fury: Percentage damage bonus against non-hero units changed to be a fixed amount matching Quelling Blade

* Bloodstone: Bloodpact changed from 60% of current mana to 30% of max mana

* Bloodthorn: Cooldown reduced from 18 to 15

* Boots of Travel: Level 2 movement speed increased from +32% to +35%

* Buckler: Activated armor bonus duration on heroes reduced from 25 to 15 (carries through to Mek)

* Crimson Guard: Recipe cost increased from 600 to 750

* Drum of Endurance: Passive changed from a 6% movement speed aura to +20 movement speed to yourself only

* Ethereal Blade: Enemy debuff duration increased from 3 to 4 (matching duration when cast on allies)

* Eul's Scepter of Divinity: Movement speed bonus changed from +6% percentage to +20 flat

* Holy Locket: Now uses Energy Booster instead of a Void Stone (provides +325 Mana)

* Iron Branch: Cast range increased from 200 to 400

* Manta Style: Movement speed bonus reduced from +25 to +20

* Mask of Madness: Lifesteal increased from 15% to 20%

* Mekansm: Stack limit is now tied to cooldown on cast (like Greaves and Crimson stack mechanics)

* Meteor Hammer: Radius increased from 300 to 315

* Necronomicon: Last Will damage increased from 550/675/800 to 600/700/800

* Nullifier: Duration increased from 5 to 6

* Phase Boots: Recipe changed from Gloves of Haste to Blades of Attack
* Phase Boots: Armor bonus increased from 5 to 6
* Phase Boots: Now gives +18 damage on melee (and +12 on range) instead of +20 attack speed
* Phase Boots: Melee active speed increased from 20% to 22%

* Power Treads: Recipe changed from Blades of Attack to Gloves of Haste
* Power Treads: Attribute bonus reduced from 14 to 10
* Power Treads: Now gives +20 attack speed instead of +12 damage

* Sange and Yasha: Movement speed bonus reduced from +35 to +30

* Solar Crest: Movement speed bonus changed from +6% percentage to +20 flat

* Spirit Vessel: Damage as a percentage of current health increased from 4.5% to 5%
* Spirit Vessel: Movement speed bonus changed from +6% percentage to +20 flat

* Tranquil Boots: Active form movement speed increased from 24% to 26%
* Tranquil Boots: Disabled form movement speed reduced from 20% to 18%

* Vladmir's Offering: No longer uses Headdress nor provides its hp regen/stats
* Vladmir's Offering: Now requires a 525 gold recipe

* Wind Lace: Movement speed bonus changed from +6% percentage to +20 flat

* Yasha: Movement speed bonus reduced from +25 to +20
* Yasha and Kaya: Movement speed bonus reduced from +35 to +30








HEROES


* Abaddon: Curse of Avernus curse duration increased from 4 to 4.5
* Abaddon: Aphotic Shield manacost reduced from 115 to 100/105/110/115

* Alchemist: Base movement speed increased by 10
* Alchemist: Base agility increased from 16 to 22
* Alchemist: Chemical Rage base attack time improved from 1.3/1.15/1.0 to 1.2/1.1/1.0
* Alchemist: Level 10 Talent reduced from -8s Unstable Concoction to -7s
* Alchemist: Level 20 Talent Concoction talent now adds the damage to the max instead of the base

* Ancient Apparition: Chilling Touch damage increased from 50/85/120/155 to 50/90/130/170
* Ancient Apparition: Ice Vortex manacost reduced from 65/80/95/110 to 50/70/90/110
* Ancient Apparition: Level 25 Talent reduced from 900 AoE Cold Feet to 700
* Ancient Apparition: Level 25 Talent increased from +4% Ice Blast Kill Threshold to +5%

* Anti-Mage: Fixed Counterspell providing double magic resistance when the shield is active

* Arc Warden: Spark Wraith damage increased from 100/160/220/280 to 100/170/240/310
* Arc Warden: Tempest Double duration increased from 14/16/18 to 16/18/20
* Arc Warden: Level 10 Talent increased from +25 Attack Speed to +30

* Bane: Enfeeble attack speed slow increased from 40/60/80/100 to 50/75/100/125
* Bane: Enfeeble manacost reduced from 70/90/110/130 to 50/75/100/125
* Bane: Level 10 Talent increased from +6 Armor to +7
* Bane: Fiend's Grip duration increased from 5 to 6

* Batrider: Firefly now grants a 4/7/10/13% movement speed bonus
* Batrider: Firefly duration reduced from 18 to 15
* Batrider: Firefly cooldown reduced from 40 to 34

* Beastmaster: Inner Beast attack speed reduced from 15/25/35/45 to 10/20/30/40
* Beastmaster: Hawk health reduced from 300/450/600/750 to 150/200/250/300
* Beastmaster: Level 15 Talent changed from +40 Boar Damage to +65 Wild Axes Damage
* Beastmaster: Level 20 Talent changed from +80 Wild Axes Damage to +50 Boar Damage
* Beastmaster: Level 25 Talent increased from -15s Hawks Cooldown to -20s
* Beastmaster: Level 25 Talent reduced from +30 Inner Beast Attack Speed to +25

* Bloodseeker: Base movement speed increased by 5

* Bounty Hunter: Shuriken Toss cooldown reduced from 10 to 9
* Bounty Hunter: Jinada gold steal increased from 12/18/24/30 to 12/20/28/36
* Bounty Hunter: Track critical strike damage increased from 140/160/180% to 140/170/200%

* Brewmaster: Drunken Brawler critical strike reduced from 170/200/230/260% to 140/180/220/260%
* Brewmaster: Cinder Brew duration reduced from 7 to 5
* Brewmaster: Cinder Brew duration is refreshed on ignition
* Brewmaster: Cinder Brew ignite DPS increased from 20/25/30/35 to 20/30/40/50
* Brewmaster: Level 10 Talent reduced from +20 Damage to +15

* Bristleback: Viscous Nasal Goo manacost reduced from 25 to 12/16/20/24

* Broodmother: Level 10 Talent increased from +75 Spawn Spiderlings Damage to +125
* Broodmother: Level 15 Talent changed from +35% XP Gain to +15 Agility
* Broodmother: Level 20 Talent increased from +20 Spiders Attack Damage to +30
* Broodmother: Level 25 Talent increased from +350 Spiders Health to +450

* Centaur Warrunner: Retaliate no longer gains charges while it is active

* Chaos Knight: Chaos Strike cooldown reduced from 7/6/5/4 to 4
* Chaos Knight: Chaos Strike lifesteal reduced from 50/55/60/65% to 40/50/60/70%
* Chaos Knight: Chaos Strike max damage increased from 160/190/220/250% to 160/195/230/265%
* Chaos Knight: Reality Rift slow duration increased from 2 to 3
* Chaos Knight: Reality Rift slow reduced from 15/25/35/45% to 10/20/30/40%

* Chen: Divine Favor bonus damage reduced from 10/20/40/80 to 12/24/36/48
* Chen: Divine Favor now provides double bonus damage on non-hero units
* Chen: Divine Favor duration increased from 12 to 14
* Chen: Divine Favor manacost reduced from 110 to 70/80/90/100
* Chen: Hand of God heal increased from 250/400/550 to 300/450/600
* Chen: Level 15 Talent reduced from -10s Divine Favor Cooldown to -7s
* Chen: Level 25 Talent reduced from +400 Hand of God Heal to +350
* Chen: Level 25 Talent increased from +4 Holy Persuasion Max Units to +5

* Clinkz: Level 15 Talent changed from +20% Evasion to +15 Strength

* Clockwerk: Battery Assault cast point removed
* Clockwerk: Rocket Flare manacost reduced from 50 to 35/40/45/50
* Clockwerk: Level 20 Talent changed from +20% Magic Resistance to Rocket Flare True Sight
* Clockwerk: Level 25 Talent changed from Rocket Flare True Sight to +50% Magic Resistance

* Crystal Maiden: Freezing Field now grants you 10 bonus armor while channeling
* Crystal Maiden: Arcane Aura allied mana regen reduced from 1.2/1.7/2.2/2.7 to 1/1.5/2/2.5
* Crystal Maiden: Arcane Aura self mana regen increased from 2.4/4.4/6.4/8.4 to 2.5/4.5/6.5/8.5

* Dark Willow: Bramble Maze manacost reduced from 140/150/160/170 to 100/120/140/160
* Dark Willow: Bramble Maze cooldown reduced from 34/31/28/25 to 25

* Dazzle: Poison Touch mancost increased from 95/110/125/140 to 110/120/130/140
* Dazzle: Shadow Wave cast range reduced from 900 to 800

* Death Prophet: Base damage increased by 3

* Disruptor: Base armor increased by 1

* Doom: Scorched Earth cooldown reduced from 55/50/45/40 to 50/45/40/35
* Doom: Devour health regen from 4/8/13/18 to 3/8/13/18

* Dragon Knight: Base movement speed increased by 10
* Dragon Knight: Dragon Blood health regen increased from 4/7/10/13 to 4/8/12/16
* Dragon Knight: Elder Dragon Form frost attack slow increased from -20 to -30
* Dragon Knight: Level 20 Talent changed from 2x Dragon Blood to +25 Strength
* Dragon Knight: Level 25 Talent changed from +40 Strength to 2x Dragon Blood

* Drow Ranger: Level 15 Talent changed from +25 Attack Speed to +10 Agility

* Earthshaker: Fissure manacost reduced from 125/140/155/170 to 110/130/150/170

* Earth Spirit: Rolling Boulder damage reduced from 100 to 70/80/90/100
* Earth Spirit: Boulder Smash slow reduced from 80% to 60%
* Earth Spirit: Level 15 Talent reduced from +200 Rolling Boulder Damage to +150

* Elder Titan: Level 10 Talent reduced from +25 Movement Speed to +20

* Ember Spirit: Sleight of Fist cooldown reduced from 30/22/14/6 to 18/14/10/6
* Ember Spirit: Base damage increased by 3

* Enchantress: Enchant cooldown reduced from 55/40/25/10 to 22/18/14/10
* Enchantress: Enchant creep duration reduced from 50/60/70/80 to 26/44/62/80
* Enchantress: Enchant manacost reduced from 65 to 40/50/60/70

* Enigma: Midnight Pulse manacost rescaled from 75/95/115/135 to 50/80/110/140

* Faceless Void: Time Dilation AoE increased from 725 to 775
* Faceless Void: Level 10 Talent increased from +8 Strength to +10
* Faceless Void: Level 15 Talent changed from +300 Health to -1s Time Walk Cooldown

* Grimstroke: Phantom's Embrace rend damage reduced from 120/200/280/360 to 75/150/225/300
* Grimstroke: Ink Swell manacost increased from 90/100/110/120 to 120/130/140/150
* Grimstroke: Ink Swell movement speed reduced from 18% to 12/14/16/18%

* Gyrocopter: Base strength increased from 19 to 22

* Huskar: Attack point reduced from 0.4 to 0.3
* Huskar: Berserker's Blood max attack speed reduced from 220/260/300/340 to 160/220/280/340
* Huskar: Life Break damage and cost reduced from 34/39/44% to 32/38/44%
* Huskar: Level 15 Talent reduced from +15 Burning Spears DPS to +10

* Invoker: Base damage increased by 3
* Invoker: Exort bonus damage reduced from 4->28 to 3->27 per instance
* Invoker: Level 10 Talent changed from +1.25s Tornado Lift Time to -30s Ghost Walk Cooldown

* Io: Temporarily removed from Captains Mode
* Io: Tether now transfers health and mana even when Io is at max hp/mp
* Io: Overcharge now has an 18 second cooldown and an 8 second duration. No longer has a 2 second toggle.
* Io: Overcharge now costs 40/60/80/100 mana to cast. No longer cost 6% of health and mana per second.
* Io: Overcharge attack speed bonus increased from 40/50/60/70 to 50/80/110/140
* Io: Overcharge damage reduction increased from 5/10/15/20% to 15/20/25/30%
* Io: Relocate delay increased from 2.7/2.35/2 to 3.5/3.25/3
* Io: Relocate cooldown reduced from 130/110/90 to 90/75/60
* Io: Relocate is now cast delay again instead of channeling (being interrupted, silenced, rooted, etc will cancel the ability)
* Io: Level 25 Talent changed from -60s Relocate Cooldown to -30s

* Jakiro: Level 10 Talent changed from +30% XP Gain to +300 Attack Range
* Jakiro: Level 15 Talent changed from +300 Attack Range to +40% XP Gain

* Juggernaut: Base armor reduced by 1
* Juggernaut: Omnislash no longer allows you to teleport while using it
* Juggernaut: Healing Ward movement speed reduced from 420 to 400
* Juggernaut: Omnislash cooldown increased from 130/120/110 to 130
* Juggernaut: Level 15 Talent changed from +1s Blade Fury to +50 Blade Fury Movement Speed

* Keeper of the Light: Level 10 Talent changed from 8% Spell Lifesteal to +30% XP Gain
* Keeper of the Light: Level 15 Talent changed from +30% XP Gain to +1 Will-O-Wisp Health Count

* Kunkka: Level 25 Talent changed from -1.5s Tidebringer Cooldown to +60% Tidebringer Cleave

* Legion Commander: Base movement speed increased by 15
* Legion Commander: Level 20 Talent reduced from +40 Movement Speed to +35
* Legion Commander: Level 25 Talent changed from -10s Press The Attack Cooldown to 350 AoE Press The Attack

* Leshrac: Diabolic Edict increased from 9/18/27/36 to 11/22/33/44
* Leshrac: Level 25 Talent reduced from +50 Diabolic Edict Explosions to +40

* Lich: Frost Shield slow reduced from 35% to 20/25/30/35%
* Lich: Chain Frost damage reduced from 300/400/500 to 250/375/500
* Lich: Level 25 Talent increased from +40% slow to +50%

* Lifestealer: Base movement speed increased by 15
* Lifestealer: Base armor increased by 2
* Lifestealer: Level 15 Talent reduced from +30 Movement Speed to +25

* Lina: Base damage increased by 3

* Lion: Level 10 Talent increased from +75 Cast Range to +100
* Lion: Level 15 Talent increased from +120 Gold/Min to +150

* Lone Druid: Spirit Bear movement speed increased from 340/355/370/385 to 340/360/380/400
* Lone Druid: Spirit Bear attack damage increased from 35/50/65/80 to 35/55/75/95
* Lone Druid: Level 20 Talent changed from -0.3 Spirit Bear Attack Time to 0 Entangle Cooldown
* Lone Druid: Level 25 Talent changed from 0 Entangle Cooldown to -0.5s Spirit Bear Attack Time

* Luna: Level 10 Talent increased from +200 Cast Range to +300

* Lycan: Base movement speed increased by 15
* Lycan: Wolves armor reduced from 1 to 0
* Lycan: Wolves magic resistance reduced from 80% to 70%
* Lycan: Wolves health increased from 230/260/290/320 to 300/350/400/450
* Lycan: Howl health regen increased from 4/6/8/10 to 4/8/12/16

* Medusa: Fixed Mystic Snake bouncing to Spell Immune enemies
* Medusa: Level 10 Talent reduced from +20 Damage to +15
* Medusa: Level 15 Talent reduced from +35% Mystic Snake Mana Steal to +30%
* Medusa: Level 20 Talent changed from +700 Mana to -4s Mystic Snake Cooldown
* Medusa: Level 25 Talent changed from +7 Split Shot Targets to +1000 Mana

* Meepo: Base movement speed increased by 10

* Mirana: Sacred Arrow movement speed increased from 857 to 950

* Monkey King: Base movement speed increased by 5
* Monkey King: Wukong's Command attack rate improved from 1.3 to 1.2

* Morphling: Strength gain increased from 2.3 to 2.6
* Morphling: Level 15 Talent increased from +15s Morph Duration to +20s

* Naga Siren: Base movement speed increased by 5
* Naga Siren: Mirror Image duration from 24 to 26
* Naga Siren: Mirror Image damage taken reduced from 475/450/425/400% to 400%
* Naga Siren: Level 20 Talent increased from -5s Ensnare Cooldown to -7s

* Nature's Prophet: Using tango on a sprout tree will 2x regen (like eating a branch tree)
* Nature's Prophet: Level 20 Talent changed from -4s Sprout Cooldown to +25% Cooldown Reduction

* Necrophos: Death Pulse damage increased from 100/140/180/220 to 100/150/200/250
* Necrophos: Level 15 Talent increased from +20% Ghost Shroud Slow to +30%

* Night Stalker: Hunter in the Night movement speed bonus increased from 20/25/30/35 to 22/28/34/40%
* Night Stalker: Removed Scepter
* Night Stalker: Dark Ascension now provides full unobstructed vision, instead of only 900 range
* Night Stalker: Level 15 Talent changed from +150 Cast Range to +15% Lifesteal

* Nyx Assassin: Base movement speed increased by 5
* Nyx Assassin: Strength gain increased from 2.3 to 2.5
* Nyx Assassin: Level 10 Talent increased from +60 GPM to +90
* Nyx Assassin: Level 10 Talent increased from +6% Spell Amp to +8%

* Ogre Magi: Fireblast cooldown reduced from 12/11/10/9 to 11/10/9/8
* Ogre Magi: Multicast 2x chance increased from 60% to 70%

* Omniknight: Heavenly Grace status resistance reduced from 50/60/70/80% to 50%
* Omniknight: Heavenly Grace duration increased from 8 to 10
* Omniknight: Heavenly Grace now provides 7/14/21/28 bonus strength
* Omniknight: Heavenly Grace manacost increased from 75 to 80/90/100/110

* Outworld Devourer: Sanity's Eclipse multiplier from 9/10/11 to 8/9/10
* Outworld Devourer: Level 15 Talent reduced from +30 Movement Speed to +25

* Pangolier: Base damage increased by 4
* Pangolier: Level 10 Talent changed from +20 Movement Speed to +300 Swashbuckle Slash Range

* Phantom Assassin: Rearranged Level 15 Talents - +25% Cleave vs +15% Lifesteal
* Phantom Assassin: Rearranged Level 20 Talents - +20% Blur Evasion vs -4 Armor Corruption
* Phantom Assassin: Rearranged Level 25 Talents - +5% Coup de Grace vs Triple Strike Stifling Dagger

* Phantom Lancer: Level 10 Talent increased from +10% Evasion to +15%
* Phantom Lancer: Level 20 Talent increased from +4 Max Juxtapose Illusions to +5

* Phoenix: Sunray can no longer move forward while rooted

* Pudge: Base damage increased by 6

* Queen of Pain: Scream of Pain manacost reduced from 95/110/125/140 to 80/100/120/140
* Queen of Pain: Shadow Strike damage per tick increased from 30/45/60/75 to 30/50/70/90

* Razor: Attack backswing reduced from 0.7 to 0.4
* Razor: Level 10 Talent increased from +200 Health to +225

* Riki: Base damage increased by 4
* Riki: Base movement speed increased by 5
* Riki: Level 20 Talent increased from +0.2 Backstab Multiplier to +0.3

* Rubick: Telekinesis lift duration reduced from 1/1.4/1.8/2.2 to 0.8/1.2/1.6/2.0
* Rubick: Level 15 Talent increased from -45 Fade Bolt Hero Attack to -60

* Sand King: Burrowstrike damage increased from 85/150/215/280 to 100/160/220/280
* Sand King: Sand Storm AoE increased from 350/450/550/650 to 425/500/575/650

* Shadow Demon: Soul Catcher manacost reduced from 110 to 50/70/90/110
* Shadow Demon: Shadow Poison manacost reduced from 50 to 35/40/45/50

* Shadow Fiend: Presence of the Dark Lord armor reduction increased from 3/4/5/6 to 4/5/6/7

* Shadow Shaman: Level 20 Talent reduced from +3s Shackles Duration to +2.5s

* Silencer: Last Word cooldown reduced from 28/22/16/10 to 22/18/14/10
* Silencer: Level 10 Talent increased from +5 Armor to +6

* Skywrath Mage: Mystic Flare deals damage to creeps if no heroes are around

* Slardar: Level 25 Talent reduced from +1.5s Slithereen Crush Stun to 1.25s

* Slark: Pounce no longer does 30/60/90/120 damage

* Sniper: Headshot now has a back knockback of 10
* Sniper: Level 15 Talent changed from +35 Shrapnel DPS to +15% Shrapnel Slow

* Spectre: Strength gain increased from 2.3 to 2.5
* Spectre: Spectral Dagger movement speed increased from 8/12/16/20% to 10/14/18/22%
* Spectre: Level 20 Talent reduced from +20% Spectral Dagger to +18%

* Storm Spirit: Electric Vortex manacost reduced from 85 to 60/70/80/90
* Storm Spirit: Level 10 Talent changed from +20 Damage to +30 Overload Damage

* Sven: Base movement speed increased by 15
* Sven: Warcry shield health changed from 110/220/330/440 to 80/110/140/170 + 1/1.5/2/2.5x your strength
* Sven: Storm Hammer cooldown increased from 13 to 16/15/14/13
* Sven: Storm Hammer damage reduced from 100/175/250/325 to 80/160/240/320

* Techies: Remote Mines manacost reduced from 200/240/300 to 120/180/240

* Templar Assassin: Meld debuff is now applied before the attack damage is reduced by armor
* Templar Assassin: Fixed meld bonus damage being increased by Spell Amplification
* Templar Assassin: Level 10 Talent changed from +3 Psionic Traps to +15% Evasion
* Templar Assassin: Level 15 Talent changed from +7 Armor to +25 Movement Speed

* Terrorblade: Strength reduced from 16 + 1.7 to 15 + 1.5

* Tidehunter: Anchor Smash damage reduction from -45/50/55/60 to -30/40/50/60%

* Timbersaw: Reactive Armor bonus armor reduced from 1.3/1.4/1.5/1.6 to 1/1.1/1.2/1.3
* Timbersaw: Reactive Armor bonus health regen reduced from 1/1.2/1.4/1.6 to 1/1.1/1.2/1.3
* Timbersaw: Reactive Armor max stacks increased from 5/10/15/20 to 6/12/18/24
* Timbersaw: Whirling Death tree bonus damage increased from 10/15/20/25 to 12/18/24/30
* Timbersaw: Level 20 Talent increased from +10% Cooldown Reduction to +15%

* Tiny: Avalanche AoE reduced from 400 to 325/350/375/400
* Tiny: Avalanche cooldown increased from 23/20/17/14 to 26/22/18/14
* Tiny: Level 15 Talent reduced from +125 Avalanche Damage to +100
* Tiny: Level 15 Talent increased from +350 Health to +400

* Treant Protector: Living Armor damage block increased from 20/40/60/80 to 25/50/75/100
* Treant Protector: Scepter now causes Treant's Overgrowth to deal damage instead of only Enchanted Trees
* Treant Protector: Overgrowth duration increased from 3/3.75/4.5 to 3.25/4/4.75
* Treant Protector: Level 20 Talent increased from +40 Leech Seed Damage/Heal to +50

* Troll Warlord: Level 15 Talent increased from +75 Whirling Axes Damage to +90
* Troll Warlord: Level 20 Talent increased from +20% Evasion to +25%

* Tusk: Tag Team slow duration reduced from 0.5 to 0.4
* Tusk: Tag Team manacost increased from 40/50/60/70 to 70
* Tusk: Tag Team cooldown increased from 15 to 24/21/18/15

* Underlord: Base movement speed increased by 5

* Undying: Level 15 Talent changed from Tombstone On Death to +30 Tombstone Zombie Damage
* Undying: Level 20 Talent changed from +30 Tombstone Zombie Damage to Tombstone On Death

* Ursa: Base movement speed increased by 15
* Ursa: Fury Swipes damage reduced from 10/16/22/28 to 7/14/21/28

* Vengeful Spirit: Level 20 Talent increased from -5s Magic Missle Cooldown to -6s

* Venomancer: Strength gain increased from 1.9 to 2.1

* Viper: Nethertoxin AoE increased from 350 to 380
* Viper: Nethertoxin damage increased from 20/35/50/65 to 30/45/60/75

* Visage: Level 10 Talent reduced from +125 Cast Range to +100
* Visage: Level 20 Talent reduced from +60 Familiars Movement Speed to +50
* Visage: Level 20 Talent increased from +15 Soul Assumption Damage Per Charge to +20

* Warlock: Base strength increased by 2
* Warlock: Chaotic Offering attack damage increased from 75/125/175 to 100/150/200
* Warlock: Golem attack backswing reduced from 0.74 to 0.57

* Weaver: Level 10 Talent changed from +7 Strength to +75 Shukuchi Damage
* Weaver: Level 15 Talent changed from +75 Shukuchi Damage to +14 Strength

* Windranger: Level 15 Talent increased from +100 Attack Range to +125
* Windranger: Level 15 Talent increased from +100 Powershot Damage to +125

* Winter Wyvern: Cold Embrace base health regen increased from 15 to 14/18/22/26
* Winter Wyvern: Cold Embrace manacost changed from 75 to 50/60/70/80

* Witch Doctor: Maledict cooldown reduced from 50/40/30/20 to 30/26/22/18
* Witch Doctor: Level 10 Talent increased from +5 Armor to +6

* Wraith King: Base movement speed increased by 15

* Zeus: Reworked Static Field. Now affects enemies directly affected by your abilities. No longer has a range.

[ 2019-01-29 19:00:00 CET ] [ Original post ]