Scripting

Scripting in Dota 2 is handled in Lua. Lua scripts are launched at run time when loading an addon and can manipulate most facets of the game. Scripts can control events that happen in a game mode, game rules, abilities and how they interact with heroes, creeps, AI, etc.

Getting Started

• Getting Started

Scripting Abilities

• Data Driven Abilities
• Scripting Abilities
• Modifier and Action list

Common Techniques

• Thinkers
• Console Commands
• Dedicated VConsole Log Viewer
• Simple trigger that calls Lua

Reference

• Dota 2 Scripting API
• Dota 2 Scripting Constants
• Built-In Engine Events
• Built-In Ability Names
• Built-In Modifier Names

Lua Resources

• Official Lua Website