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The '''Dota 2 Workshop Tools''' is a set of software utilities available as a free download for Dota 2 that allow you to create your own custom game modes (called [[Dota_2_Workshop_Tools/Addon_Overview|addons]]). The tools package must be installed to create or play any custom game mode addons.


<div class="noindent" style="padding:.5em; margin:1em; background: #404040 none repeat scroll 0pt; max-height:none; overflow:visible;">{{warning|At this time, the Dota 2 Workshop Tools are considered an '''alpha testing release''' and only suitable for custom game mode content authoring. Developers creating cosmetic content for inclusion in the Dota 2 store will need to utilize the existing tool path. More information on that path can be found on the [http://www.dota2.com/workshop/ Dota 2 Workshop] website.}}</div>
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| '''[[Dota 2 Workshop Tools/Modeling|Modeling]]'''
| Models are the detailed objects or characters that appear in the game world
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| '''[[Dota 2 Workshop Tools/Materials|Materials]]'''
| Images and shader controls are combined to create materials
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| '''[[Dota 2 Workshop Tools/Sounds|Sounds]]'''
| Audio production for addons
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| '''[[Dota 2 Workshop Tools/Particles|Particles]]'''
| Effects like smoke, sparks, blood and fire are created using particles
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| '''[[Dota 2 Workshop Tools/Custom UI|Custom UI]]'''
| Adding custom user interface elements for your game mode
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| '''[[Dota 2 Workshop Tools/Community|Community]]'''
| Getting involved with the modding community
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| '''[[Dota 2 Workshop Tools/Unofficial_Tools|Third-Party Tools]]'''
| Developer tools created by the modding community
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The Dota 2 Workshop Tools Dota 2 Workshop Tools are a set of software utilities available as a free download for Dota 2 that allow you to create items for inclusion in the Dota store and the Steam Workshop and your own custom game modes (called addons).

Download and Installation · Frequently Asked Questions

Items Overview Creating items for inclusion in the Dota store.
Addons Overview Creating, organizing and releasing your Dota 2 addon.
Level Design Creating levels for Dota 2 with the Hammer Editor.
Scripting An addon's script code defines the game rules for an addon.
Modeling Models are the detailed objects or characters that appear in the game world.
Materials Images and shader controls are combined to create materials.
Particles Effects like smoke, sparks, blood and fire are created using particles.
Sounds Audio production for addons.
Panorama Panorama UI, used for custom interface in your game mode
Community Getting involved with the modding community.
Third-Party Tools Developer tools created by the modding community.
 
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