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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
| + | ===Performance tweaks=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
| + | {{Fixbox/fix|Lowering graphics settings}} | ||
| + | # Edit [[#General tweaks|autoexec.cfg]]. | ||
| + | # Input the following code:<br/><code>dota_cheap_water "1"</code><br/><code>dota_embers "0"</code><br/><code>cl_globallight_shadow_mode "0"</code><br/><code>r_deferred_height_fog "0"</code><br/><code>r_deferred_simple_light "1"</code><br/><code>r_screenspace_aa "0"</code> | ||
| + | # Save the file. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Game data== | ||
| + | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
| + | {{Game data| | ||
| + | {{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|game}}\dota\cfg\}} | ||
| + | {{Game data/row|OS X|~/Library/Application Support/Steam/SteamApps/common/dota 2 beta/dota/cfg/}} | ||
| + | {{Game data/row|Linux|}} | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Video settings== | ||
| + | [[File:Dota2 graphics.jpg|290px|thumb|In-game video settings.]] | ||
| + | {{Video settings | ||
| + | |wsgf link = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/dota-2/en | ||
| + | |widescreen wsgf award = gold | ||
| + | |multimonitor wsgf award = limited | ||
| + | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = incomplete | ||
| + | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = unsupported | ||
| + | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
| + | |widescreen resolution notes= | ||
| + | |multimonitor = true | ||
| + | |multimonitor notes = HUD is stretched awkwardly, affecting gameplay.<ref>http://www.wsgf.org/dr/dota-2/en</ref> | ||
| + | |ultrawidescreen = unknown | ||
| + | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
| + | |4k ultra hd = false | ||
| + | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
| + | |windowed = true | ||
| + | |windowed notes = | ||
| + | |borderless windowed = true | ||
| + | |borderless windowed notes = Available in Video Options or through [[#Launch options|Launch options]]. | ||
| + | |anisotropic = false | ||
| + | |anisotropic notes = | ||
| + | |antialiasing = true | ||
| + | |antialiasing notes = In-game FXAA. | ||
| + | |vsync = true | ||
| + | |vsync notes = | ||
| + | |high frame rate = true | ||
| + | |high frame rate notes = No frame rate or refresh rate cap.<ref>[http://120hz.net/showthread.php?3258-New-120Hz-Games-Report New 120Hz Games Report]</ref> | ||
| + | |color blind = true | ||
| + | |color blind notes = Limited native support; use the [http://ot.reddit.com/r/DotA2/comments/1eaald/dota_2_colorblind_mode/ Dota 2 Colorblind Mode] mod for best experience. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Input settings== | ||
| + | [[File:Dota2 input.jpg|290px|thumb|Keyboard and camera settings.]] | ||
| + | {{Input settings | ||
| + | |key remap = true | ||
| + | |key remap notes = | ||
| + | |acceleration option = hackable | ||
| + | |acceleration option notes = See [[#Mouse acceleration|Mouse acceleration]]. | ||
| + | |mouse menu = true | ||
| + | |mouse menu notes = | ||
| + | |invert mouse y-axis = true | ||
| + | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
| + | |controller support = true | ||
| + | |controller support notes = Only supports Spectator Mode. | ||
| + | |full controller = false | ||
| + | |full controller notes = | ||
| + | |controller remap = false | ||
| + | |controller remap notes = | ||
| + | |invert controller y-axis = unknown | ||
| + | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
| + | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
| + | |touchscreen notes = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===[[Mouse acceleration]]=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
| + | {{Fixbox/fix|Disable mouse acceleration|ref=<ref>http://dev.dota2.com/showthread.php?t=19436</ref>}} | ||
| + | # Open the game's [[#Launch options|launch options]]. | ||
| + | # Input the following code: <code>-noforcemaccel -noforcemspd -useforcedmparms</code> | ||
| + | # Press '''OK''' and close the properties window. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Audio settings== | ||
| + | {{Audio settings | ||
| + | |separate volume = true | ||
| + | |separate volume notes = | ||
| + | |surround sound = true | ||
| + | |surround sound notes = | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |subtitles notes = | ||
| + | |closed captions = true | ||
| + | |closed captions notes = | ||
| + | |mute on focus lost = true | ||
| + | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
| + | |eax support = | ||
| + | |eax support notes = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Network== | ||
| + | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
| + | |local play = | ||
| + | |local play players = | ||
| + | |local play notes = | ||
| + | |lan play = true | ||
| + | |lan play players = 10 | ||
| + | |lan play notes = | ||
| + | |online play = true | ||
| + | |online play players = 10 | ||
| + | |online play notes = | ||
| + | |local co-op = | ||
| + | |local co-op players = | ||
| + | |local co-op notes = | ||
| + | |lan co-op = | ||
| + | |lan co-op players = | ||
| + | |lan co-op notes = | ||
| + | |online co-op = | ||
| + | |online co-op players = | ||
| + | |online co-op notes = | ||
| + | |hot-seat = | ||
| + | |hot-seat players = | ||
| + | |hot-seat notes = | ||
| + | |asynchronous = | ||
| + | |asynchronous notes = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{Network/Connections | ||
| + | |matchmaking = true | ||
| + | |matchmaking notes = | ||
| + | |p2p = | ||
| + | |p2p notes = | ||
| + | |dedicated = true | ||
| + | |dedicated notes = | ||
| + | |self-hosting = | ||
| + | |self-hosting notes = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{Network/Ports | ||
| + | |tcp = | ||
| + | |udp = 27015-28999 | ||
| + | |upnp = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Issues fixed== | ||
| + | ===Blurry graphics=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
| + | {{Fixbox/fix|Set render quality to highest|ref=<ref>http://dev.dota2.com/showthread.php?t=27769</ref>}} | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Missing health and mana bar=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
| + | {{Fixbox/fix|Console command: hud_sf_reload dota_sf_hud_actionpanel|ref=<ref>http://steamcommunity.com/app/570/discussions/0/828936718924218618/</ref>}} | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===2D sprites and effects displaying over geometry [AMD 7000 series)=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
| + | {{Fixbox/fix|Do not override catalyst control center, turning it off or overriding it with programs like "Radeon Pro" will cause graphical issues in Dota due to poor AMD GPU support, re enabling it should fix this issue.}} | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Other information== | ||
===Launch options=== | ===Launch options=== | ||
[[File:Dota2 launchopt.jpg|290px|thumb| Launch options example.]] | [[File:Dota2 launchopt.jpg|290px|thumb| Launch options example.]] | ||
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{{ii}} Tom's Hardware [http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/dota-2-performance-benchmark,3481.html benchmarked] Dota 2's performance and concluded that integrated Intel or AMD graphics should be enough for 30fps at 1920x1080 on low settings. | {{ii}} Tom's Hardware [http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/dota-2-performance-benchmark,3481.html benchmarked] Dota 2's performance and concluded that integrated Intel or AMD graphics should be enough for 30fps at 1920x1080 on low settings. | ||
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Revision as of 21:04, 1 March 2014
Although this product has been released, it remains under active development - information may change frequently and could be outdated or irrelevant.
| Cover image missing, please upload it | |
| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Valve Corporation | |
| Engines | |
| Source | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | July 9, 2013 |
| macOS (OS X) | July 18, 2013 |
| Linux | July 18, 2013 |
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|
Warnings
- This game requires a constant internet connection for all game modes.
Key points
- The game is still being updated with content from the original mod.
General information
- Official forums
- Developer forums - Information on ongoing development.
- Steam Community Discussions
- GitHub Issue Tracker for DOTA 2 on Mac and Linux
- Dota 2 subreddit
Availability
- All versions require Steam.
Essential improvements
Performance tweaks
| Instructions |
|---|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/rowTemplate:Game data/rowTemplate:Game data/row
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/570/pfx/[Note 1] |
Video settings
Input settings
Mouse acceleration
| Instructions |
|---|
Audio settings
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAN play | 10 | |||
| Online play | 10 | |||
Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Matchmaking | ||
| Dedicated |
Ports
| Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
|---|---|
| UDP | 27015-28999 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Issues fixed
Blurry graphics
| Instructions |
|---|
Missing health and mana bar
| Instructions |
|---|
2D sprites and effects displaying over geometry [AMD 7000 series)
| Instructions |
|---|
Other information
Launch options
File:Dota2 launchopt.jpg
Launch options example.
- To access the game's launch options: right click Dota 2 in Steam's library window > Properties > Set launch options...
- If you use multiple launch options, separate them with a space (e.g.,
-novid -console).
| Command | Notes |
|---|---|
| -console | Enables the in-game console. |
| -dashboard international_2012 | Launches the game using the International 2012 theme. |
| -dashboard international_2013 | Launches the game using the International 2013 theme. |
| -dashboard frostivus_2013 | Launches the game using the Frostivus theme. |
| -dashboard spirits_2013 | Launches the game using the Three Spirits theme. |
| -dashboard newbloom_2014 | Launches the game using the New Bloom Festival theme. |
| -novid | Disables intro videos. |
| -noforcemaccel -noforcemspd -useforcedmparms | Disables mouse acceleration. |
| -high | Assigns a high CPU priority to the game's client. |
| -windowed -w # -h $ -noborder | Starts the game in a borderless window with the specified resolution (e.g., -windowed -w 1920 -h 1080 -noborder).
|
| -override_vpk | Overrides the game's content files with content found in <path-to-game>\*\
|
General tweaks
- To use these tweaks you need to create a file called
autoexec.cfgin the configuration file(s) location.[1][2] - Each tweak must be in a separate line, and contain a string and a value (e.g.,
dota_screen_shake "0").
| Instructions |
|---|
| Tweak | Notes | Default Value |
|---|---|---|
| dota_force_right_click_attack "1" | Deny creeps using right-click. Disables the ability to follow allies with right-click. | 0 |
| dota_disable_range_finder "0" | Shows range-finder when using targeted spells. | 1 |
| dota_camera_accelerate "49" | Controls camera acceleration (49 = camera behaves most accurately). | 10 |
| dota_ability_quick_cast "1" | Self-casts an ability when double-tapping the keyboard shortcut. | 0 |
| dota_screen_shake "0" | Disables the screen shake effect that triggers when certain spells are cast. | 1 |
| dota_player_multipler_orders "1" | Allows ctrl-clicking to order all controlled units. | 0 |
| dota_player_add_summoned_to_selection "#" | Summoned units are automatically added to the specified control group. | 0 |
| dota_minimap_hero_size "700" | Controls the size of hero symbols on the minimap (higher values = bigger symbols). | 600 |
| dota_unit_fly_bonus_height "10" | Controls elevation of flying units (higher values = farther from the ground). | 150 |
| dota_sf_game_end_delay "0" | Controls the end-game delay before the scoreboard appears (0 = appears immediately). | 5 |
| dota_gamescon_althack "1" | Allows using Alt+Q/W/E/A/S/D to use inventory items. | 0 |
| dota_minimap_misclick_time "#" | Controls the delay before minimap clicks are registered (# = seconds, 0 = no delay). | 1 |
| dota_minimap_ping_duration "#" | Controls the delay before minimap pings disappear (# = seconds). | 3 |
| dota_minimap_ping_tag_duration "#" | Controls the delay before attack/defend pings disappear (# = seconds). | 10 |
| dota_unit_use_player_color "2" | Colours players by team instead of assigning individual colours. | 0 |
| dota_minimap_simple_colors "1" | Changes minimap colour scheme to resemble the original DotA. | 0 |
| dota_shop_force_hotkeys "1" | Enables shop hotkeys (q/w/e/r/t/y selects a tab, 1,2,3... selects an item). | 0 |
| dota_hud_healthbars "1" | Removes the vertical lines on health bars (0 = health bars disabled). | 3 |
| dota_health_per_vertical_marker "#" | Defines the amount of health between vertical lines. | 250 |
| dota_always_show_player_names "1" | Shows player names above heroes. | 0 |
| bind "key" "command" | Allows a custom keybinding. (e.g., bind "p" "say_team Missing top!") |
|
| dota_sf_old_heropedia "1" | Switches the Learn interface to the old layout instead of the web-based version. | 0 |
| con_enable "1" | Enables the in-game console. | 0 |
| chat_join "name" | Automatically joins a chat channel upon launch. | |
| tv_nochat "1" | Disables spectator chat by default. | 0 |
Network tweaks
- The following values tweak network usage. They may be beneficial in reducing lag.
- Changing these settings may affect lag for the worse. Do not tweak these if you are unsure about what you're doing.
| Tweak | Notes | Value for slow connections |
|---|---|---|
| rate "80000" | Total bandwidth Dota 2 can use. | 40000 |
| cl_updaterate "40" | Updates received from server per second. | 20 |
| cl_cmdrate "40" | Updates sent to server per second. | 20 |
| cl_interp "0" | ||
| cl_interp_ratio "1" | ||
| cl_smoothtime "0.01" |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | 7 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Dual core from Intel or AMD at 2.8 GHz | |
| System memory (RAM) | ||
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 8 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | nVidia GeForce 8600/9600GT ATI/AMD Radeon HD2600/3600 |
|
| macOS (OS X) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | 10.7 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Dual core from Intel | |
| System memory (RAM) | ||
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 8 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | nVidia 320M Radeon 7000 Intel HD 3000 |
|
| Linux | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | Ubuntu 12.04 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Dual core from Intel or AMD at 2.8 GHz | |
| System memory (RAM) | ||
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 8 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | nVidia GeForce 8600/9600GT ATI/AMD Radeaon HD2600/3600 OpenGL 2.1 compatible |
|
- Tom's Hardware benchmarked Dota 2's performance and concluded that integrated Intel or AMD graphics should be enough for 30fps at 1920x1080 on low settings.
Notes
- ↑ Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/570/. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (570) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
Categories:
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- Pages needing cover images
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- Linux
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- Invalid template usage (Network)
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- Missing section (Save game cloud syncing)
- Missing section (Video)
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- Missing section (Audio)
- Missing section (Localizations)
- Missing section (API)