Dota 2 Workshop Tools

The 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.