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The item drop system is a featureSpecial attraction that allows players to obtain cosmetic items Cosmetic Items customize visual elements within Dota 2. These modifications are purely graphical and do not affect mechanics or gameplay. Contents 1 Sources 2 Categories 2.1 Loadout 2.2 Consumables 2.3 Tournament Items 2.4 Event Items for free through playing the game. Drops cannot be sold on the Market The Steam Community Market is a real money auction service used to buy and sell items related to Steam and Steam games, including Dota 2. All sales and purchases are completed using the Steam Wallet. , but can be gifted See the interface display. To view a full database of equippable items, see cosmetic items. A loaded armory. The Armory is the client interface for cosmetic items in the Steam inventory. It once to a friend.
Available drops are defined by the Drop List The Drop List defines what cosmetic items may be acquired through in-game drops. It often shares many entries with the Crafting List, but is not identical. This list was last updated on Mar. 16, 2015. .
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Playing Matchmaking
- After every matchmaking The matchmaking screen Matchmaking is the process through which the system groups players into opposing teams for public games. With the exception of bot games, matchmaking is mostly determined by matchmaking ratings (MMR). Contents 1 game, each player has a small chance to receive an item or set.
- All drops in Dota 2 are solely based on time played in Dota 2 via matchmaking.
- Winning, losing, or individual performance has no effect on item drop chance.
Events
- Certain events award players with cosmetic items for participating.
Spectating a Tournament game
- While spectating a tournament game with over 100 viewers, one or more Heroic A Heroic item received from spectating NADotA Elite League Heroic items are commemorative items that dropped during a Tournament for spectators watching in-game or on Twitch.tv with a linked Steam account. General Information edit] Heroic items are randomly given out to viewers each time a memorable event occurs.
Gift tools
- When another player uses Shopkeeper`s Surprise Shopkeeper s Surprise Rarity: UncommonSlot: Action Item Buy Now on Market When used, this Action Item gives a random item drop to a random person on the server (not you). You can use this item by , Legendary Largesse Legendary Largesse Rarity: RareSlot: Action Item Buy Now on Market When used, this Action Item gives a random item drop to up to 9 random players and spectators on the server (except you). You can , or Breathtaking Benefaction Breathtaking Benefaction Rarity: MythicalSlot: Action Item Buy Now on Market When used, this Action Item gives a random item drop to up to 25 random players and spectators on the server (except you). You can during a match or while in Spectator mode The spectating interface, with elements labeled. Spectating is an in-game function available for all live games. This feature is also known as DotaTV. It can be accessed under the Watch tab. Spectating can be done , randomly chosen players will receive items.
Droppable items
- Only certain types of items can be obtained through drops.
- Not every item in these categories can drop.
- Possible drops are determined by the Drop List The Drop List defines what cosmetic items may be acquired through in-game drops. It often shares many entries with the Crafting List, but is not identical. This list was last updated on Mar. 16, 2015. .
- Treasures Treasures Changelogs Treasures are purchasable boxes that contain cosmetic items. They are obtained through the Dota 2 Store, charms, or the item drop system. Each treasure can be opened once to
- Equipment Equipment are cosmetic items that modify heroes clothing, appearances, or summoned units. Equipment comes with two properties: Rarity and Quality. Rarer equipment tend to come with extra customizations, such as particle effects, model animations, and
- Bundles
Restrictions
- Players who abandon For Hero Strength, Agility, and Intelligence, see Attributes. Stats are a record of the player s Wins, Losses, and Abandons. They are displayed on the player profile. Contents 1 Wins and Losses 1.1 Game Modes 1.2 the game will not receive drops.
- Players in Low Priority Priority is a status that determines how quickly the system will match you with other players. All players start at Normal priority by default. Contents 1 Low Priority 1.1 Removal 2 High Priority 3 See queue will not receive drops.
- A Steam account that is locked, suspended, or VAC banned Bans are a form of punishment given out to players who violate certain regulations. Contents 1 Communications ban 1.1 Criteria 1.2 Resetting 2 VAC ban 2.1 Criteria 2.2 Exceptions 3 Matchmaking Ban 4 See also will not receive drops.
Rarity
Trivia
- Dota 2`s item drop system was inspired by the drop system from Team Fortress 2, but does not function entirely in the same way.
- Upon receiving an item, respective visual and sound effects and hero voice responses will play depending on the rarity Not to be confused with an item s Quality. Rarity is a property of cosmetic items. It is represented in-game by the item s color theme. Rarity is a purely cosmetic property, and has no effect on of the item.
History
- Increased drop rate for sets.
- Re-enabled single item drops.