Scripting

Template:Otherlang2 Scripting in Dota 2 is handled by the Lua programming language. Lua will be launched at run time when Dota 2 loads your add-on and can manipulate most facets of the game. Scripts can control the events that happen in game modes, game rules, abilities, hero interactions, neutrals , AI, and many more.

Getting Started

• Getting Started

Scripting Abilities

• Data Driven Abilities
• Scripting Abilities

Common Techniques

• Thinker Functions
• Console Commands
• Dedicated VConsole Log Viewer

Reference

• Scripting API
• Scripting Constants
• Built-In Engine Events (warning: many broken)
• Built-In Ability Names
• Built-In Modifier Names
• Heroes Internal Names
• Built-In Unit Names

Examples

• Simple trigger that calls Lua
• Data driven item that drops upon death
• Motion Controller Example
• Creating a Tower Example

Lua Resources

• Official Lua Website
• Programming in Lua - Good resource for learning Lua. If you're new to Lua or programming this is a good reference point to start from.
• Programming In Lua - Online - First edition of the above book is available online for free.
• Sublime Text 2/3 Snippets for all functions