Update 2025-11-12: Added screenshots for the Dota 2 and Monster Hunter cosmetic sets.
The hunt begins in the Dota 2 Monster Hunter collaboration.
Capcom’s action role-playing game Monster Hunter joins Valve’s MOBA title Dota 2 in a crossover event that introduces themed cosmetics and special rewards.
All Dota 2 players can claim six Monster Hunter-themed armor sets for Beastmaster, Dragon Knight, Antimage, Sniper, Windranger, and Techies.
The Dota 2 Monster Hunter collaboration arrives with free cosmetics to all players
Each set includes three craftable variants. A Palico courier and a pet Poogie, both with customizable outfits, are also part of the update.
All Dota 2 and Monster Hunter sets
| DOTA 2 HERO | DOTA 2 AND MONSTER HUNTER SET |
| Sniper | Odogaron Armor Dreadwood Odogaron Armor Set Foxfire Odogaron Armor Set Prismatic Odogaron Armor Set |
| Techies | Palico Disguise Bomb Unit Poison Palico Disguise Bomb Unit Dire Palico Disguise Bomb Unit Prismatic Palico Disguise Bomb Unit |
| Anti-Mage | Kirin Armor Icewrack Kirin Armor Set Golden Basher Kirin Armor Set Prismatic Kirin Armor Set |
| Dragon Knight | Rathalos Armor Imperium Rathalos Armor Set Deep Vault Rathalos Armor Set Prismatic Rathalos Armor Set |
| Beastmaster | Bone Armor White Stag Bone Armor Set Golden Bone Armor Set Prismatic Bone Armor Set |
| Windranger | Zinogre Armor Autumnal Zinogre Armor Set Sylvan Guard’s Zinogre Armor Set Prismatic Zinogre Armor Set |
The optional Hunting Expedition Pack, priced at US$15, adds more content, including usable monsters (Rathalos for Dragon Knight and Bullfango for Beastmaster), a Monster Hunter music pack, seasonal sprays, and crafting materials. Pack owners can also unlock exclusive Poogie, Palico, and hero set variants with custom ambient and Immortal effects.
Players can earn the core sets for free by collecting materials from hero hunts.
This crossover runs from November 11, 2025 until February 6, 2026. Full details are available on Valve’s blog.
The collaboration between Dota 2 and Monster Hunter surprised many fans, as Dota 2 has seldom crossed over with non-Valve franchises. Previous collaborations include Fallout, Okami, Final Fantasy, and Warhammer: The Old World.
Monster Hunter is an action RPG series where players hunt massive creatures, craft weapons and armor from monster parts, and participate in strategic combat. First released in 2004, the series is known for its cooperative multiplayer and intricate progression systems.
Dota 2 is a MOBA where two teams of five compete to destroy the enemy’s Ancient. Released in 2013, the game is popular for its high skill ceiling and competitive esports scene, including the annual The International, which features some of the largest prize pools in gaming.
