Mechanics are the inner workings of Dota 2. The following is a list of mechanics topics. Click on each topic to view how they are calculated, where they originate, as well as their complex interactions
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
"Gem" redirects here. For the item, see Gem of True Sight. An item with an Ethereal Gem, Prismatic Gem, Inscribed Gem, and an empty socket. Gems are items that can be placed into sockets to
Unusual Fearless War Dog with the Ethereal Flames effect Unusual is a quality for equipment that has a special particle effect. Couriers are the only type of equipment that can be Unusual, and can only
Patches (latest) ← November 08, 2013 Patch November 14, 2013 Patch November 15, 2013 Patch → Contents 1 Sources 2 Patch notes 2.1 Event 2.2 User Interface 2.3 New Player Experience 2.4 Community 2.5 Audio
Inscribed Gem Gem / Rune Rarity: Rare Buy Now on Market Adding this gem to an item will enable that item to track stats. Created By Released14 Nov 2013 OriginCosmetic items, Treasures Inscribed Gems give
“ Play This form reveals but a fraction of my soul s malignancy! Click to listen— Terrorblade ” Fractal Horns of Inner Abysm Wearable TerrorbladeRarity: ArcanaSlot: Head Buy Now in Store Buy Now on Market Deep in the
Inscribed Gem Gem / Rune Rarity: Rare Buy Now on Market Adding this gem to an item will enable that item to track stats. Created By Released14 Nov 2013 OriginCosmetic items, Treasures Inscribed Gems give
Wex Essence Rarity: CommonSlot: Egg Buy Now on Market A crystal containing pure Wex energy. The surface of the shard is in constant motion, emitting a magical aura of spirited zeal. green Created By Released04
Unusual Essence Rarity: RareSlot: Egg Buy Now on Market A ball of swirling magical energy, pulsing with power. green Created By Released04 Oct 2012 Expires15 September 2015 OriginDiretide 2012, Frostivus 2012 Essences were acquired during
Shadow Essence Rarity: MythicalSlot: Egg Buy Now on Market A small marble of black crystal. Its perfectly polished surface consumes all light. A sense of terrible fear washes forth from its core. green Created By
Unusual Fearless War Dog with the Ethereal Flames effect Unusual is a quality for equipment that has a special particle effect. Couriers are the only type of equipment that can be Unusual, and can only
Wex Essence Rarity: CommonSlot: Egg Buy Now on Market A crystal containing pure Wex energy. The surface of the shard is in constant motion, emitting a magical aura of spirited zeal. green Created By Released04
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
Frost Avalanche Wearable Crystal MaidenRarity: ArcanaSlot: Back Buy Now on Market Some say the garment began as the wedding gown of an ancient queen. Others say it was once a battle cloak of a frost
Quas Essence Rarity: CommonSlot: Egg Buy Now on Market A crystal of pure Quas energy. It is cold and heavy, radiating a magical aura of stubborn tenacity. green Created By Released04 Oct 2012 Expires15 September
Patches (latest) ← November 08, 2013 Patch November 14, 2013 Patch November 15, 2013 Patch → Contents 1 Sources 2 Patch notes 2.1 Event 2.2 User Interface 2.3 New Player Experience 2.4 Community 2.5 Audio
Inscribed Gem Gem / Rune Rarity: Rare Buy Now on Market Adding this gem to an item will enable that item to track stats. Created By Released14 Nov 2013 OriginCosmetic items, Treasures Inscribed Gems give
Exort Essence Rarity: CommonSlot: Egg Buy Now on Market A crystal containing pure Exort energy. The crystal is hot to the touch and exudes a magical aura of gruesome brutality. green Created By Released04 Oct
Swine of the Sunken Galley TechiesRarity: ArcanaSlot: Mount Buy Now on Market After months of work, Techies Demolitions proudly unveiled their latest commission: The Swine, the most powerful cannon ever designed. Yet during its first
