Dota 2 Frostivus 2025: A Guide to Unlocking Festive Rewards
Dota 2's Frostivus event is here, offering a chance to earn unique rewards! While there are no new mini-games, completing specific in-game actions will net you Festive Infusions, the key to unlocking the loot. This guide details how to obtain these infusions and craft the rewards.
Obtaining Festive Infusions
Festive Infusions are earned through various gameplay actions. Here's a breakdown:
1. Crystallized Joy:
| Requirement | Points Earned | How to Earn |
|---|---|---|
| Win Matches | +30 | Win matches in any Dota 2 game mode during the Frostivus event. |
| Collect Bounty Runes | +1 | Collect Bounty Runes that spawn on the map. |
| Kill Couriers | +4 | Kill enemy couriers. |
2. Essence of Friendship:
| Requirement | Points Earned | How to Earn |
|---|---|---|
| Play in a Party | +10 | Play with friends in a party. |
| Heal Allied Heroes | +0.0002 | Heal allied heroes (supports like Winter Wyvern or Abaddon are ideal). |
| Get Assists | +1 | Secure assists. |
| High Five After Hero Kill | +2 | High-five a teammate after a hero kill (Ctrl + J). |
| High Five Enemies | +2 | High-five an enemy hero when prompted. |
3. Concentrated Whimsy:
| Requirement | Points Earned | How to Earn |
|---|---|---|
| Steal Hats | +5 | Steal Frostivus hats from enemy heroes (Ctrl + C). |
| Get Kills | +1 | Kill enemy heroes. |
| Damage Enemy Heroes | +0.0001 | Deal damage to enemy heroes (damage dealers like Huskar are effective). |
4. Festive Spirit:
| Requirement | Points Earned | How to Earn |
|---|---|---|
| Give Tips | +4 | Tip an enemy hero. |
| Receive Tips | +4 | Receive tips (from allies or enemies). |
| Hit Hero with Snowball Before Kill | +10 | Hit an enemy hero with a snowball (Ctrl + R) before killing them. |
| Bump Penguins | +0.5 | Bump a summoned penguin (Ctrl + R). |
| Build a Snowman Before First Blood | +5 | Build a snowman (Ctrl + W) before the first blood of the game. |
Crafting Frostivus Rewards
Access the Frostivus Forge from the Dota 2 main menu to craft rewards. Rewards are tiered, with crafting limits per tier.
Reward Tiers & Requirements: (See table below for detailed requirements)
| Tier Name | Unlock Method | Available Rewards | Required Festive Infusions | Crafting Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tier I | Unlocked from the start | Voice lines, Sprays | Various combinations of Crystallized Joy, Essence of Friendship, Concentrated Whimsy, and Festive Spirit | 5 & 4 |
| Tier II | Craft 2 Tier I Rewards | Loading Screen Treasure, Emoticons | Various combinations of Crystallized Joy, Essence of Friendship, Concentrated Whimsy, and Festive Spirit | 10 & 8 |
| Tier III | Craft 3 Tier II Rewards | Tormentor Skin, Ruddy and Rannoff Courier | Various combinations of Crystallized Joy, Essence of Friendship, Concentrated Whimsy, and Festive Spirit | 1 & 1 |
| Crownfall | Craft 2 Tier III Rewards | Crownfall Act Tokens | Various combinations of Crystallized Joy, Essence of Friendship, Concentrated Whimsy, and Festive Spirit | 5 each |
| Legacy | Craft 2 Tier III Rewards | Frostivus 2023 Treasure Chest | Various combinations of Crystallized Joy, Essence of Friendship, Concentrated Whimsy, and Festive Spirit | 5 |
| Premium | Purchase Pathfinder Pack | Crownfall Store Coin, Crownfall Sticker Capsule | Various combinations of Crystallized Joy, Essence of Friendship, Concentrated Whimsy, and Festive Spirit | 2 & 10 |
By strategically choosing heroes and focusing on specific tasks, you can efficiently collect the Festive Infusions needed to unlock all Frostivus rewards. Good luck!
