*Dota 2* players are always on the lookout for thrilling events and mini-games. As the Crownfall event winds down, Valve has introduced the Frostivus event to give it a memorable send-off. After navigating the challenging overworld and triumphing over Queen Imperia in the Nest of Thorns mini-game, players can now dive into the fun-filled Frostivus event in *Dota 2*. Although this event doesn't introduce new mini-games, it offers a variety of rewards that you can unlock by completing specific tasks. In this guide, we'll explore everything you need to know about unlocking the rewards during the Frostivus event in *Dota 2*.
How to Unlock Frostivus Rewards in Dota 2
To unlock the rewards in the Frostivus event, players need to collect special items called Festive Infusions during their games. There are five types of Infusions, each requiring different tasks to be completed. Below is a detailed table outlining how to collect these unique event-specific items in Dota 2.
| Festive Infusions | Requirements | Points Earned | How to Earn |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crystallized Joy | Win Matches | +30 | Simply win games in any of the game modes in *Dota 2* during the Frostivus event. |
| Collect Bounty Runes | +1 | Collect Bounty Runes that periodically spawn on the map. You'll earn a point for each Bounty Rune you collect in a game. | |
| Kill Couriers | +4 | Pick heroes like Bounty Hunter, Nature's Prophet, or Storm Spirit to easily get kills on the enemy Couriers. | |
| Essence of Friendship | Play in a Party | +10 | Invite a friend or guild member to join your party when you find a game. |
| Heal Allied Heroes | +0.0002 | Pick healer supports like Winter Wyvern or Abaddon to heal your allies. | |
| Get Assists | +1 | Help your teammate secure the last hit on an enemy to rack up assists in a game. | |
| High Five After Hero Kill | +2 | Use the High-Five button (Ctrl + J) with your teammate after killing an enemy hero. | |
| High Five Enemies | +2 | Press the High-Five button if you see the High-Five symbol above an enemy hero's head. | |
| Concentrated Whimsy | Steal Hats | +5 | Each time a hero gets a kill during the Frostivus event, they get a stack of Frostivus Hats. You can steal it by going near the enemy hero and clicking on the Spirit of Frostivus (Ctrl + C) ability button. |
| Get Kills | +1 | Earned by killing enemy heroes. | |
| Damage Enemy Heroes | +0.0001 | Pick damage-dealers like Huskar to deal as much damage as possible to the enemy heroes. | |
| Festive Spirit | Give Tips | +4 | Tip an enemy hero during the game. |
| Receive Tips | +4 | Both ally and enemy tips count towards you earning a point. | |
| Hit Hero with Snowball Before Kill | +10 | Before getting the kill on an enemy hero, use the Throw Snowball ability on them (Ctrl + R). | |
| Bump Penguins | +0.5 | Summon a Penguin by using the Summon Penguin (Ctrl + R) ability and walk into it to give it a bump. | |
| Build a Snowman Before First Blood | +5 | Use the Build Snowman ability (Ctrl + W) when the game begins before fighting any enemy heroes. |
Dota 2 Frostivus 2025 Reward Tiers and Crafting
To access the rewards during the Frostivus event, click on the Frostivus Forge button from the main menu in Dota 2. The rewards are organized into six tiers, each offering different in-game items such as seasonal voice lines and unique Treasure Chests. There's a limit to the number of rewards you can craft in each tier.
| Tier Name | How to Unlock | Available Rewards | Required Festive Fusions | Crafting Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tier I | Unlocked from the start | Random Frostivus Voice Lines | - 20x Crystallized Joy - 20x Essence of Friendship | 5 |
| Random Frostivus Sprays | - 20x Concentrated Whimsy - 20x Festive Spirit | 4 | ||
| Tier II | Craft 2 Tier I Rewards | Frostivus 2024 Loading Screen Treasure | - 16x Crystallized Joy - 16x Essence of Friendship - 48x Festive Spirit | 10 |
| Random Frostivus Emoticons | - 16x Crystallized Joy - 48x Concentrated Whimsy - 16x Festive Spirit | 8 | ||
| Tier III | Craft 3 Tier II Rewards | Frostivus 2024 Tormentor Skin | - 40x Crystallized Joy - 100x Essence of Friendship - 100x Concentrated Whimsy | 1 |
| Ruddy and Rannoff Mythical Courier | - 80x Crystallized Joy - 120x Essence of Friendship - 120x Concentrated Whimsy - 160x Festive Spirit | 1 | ||
| Crownfall | Craft 2 Tier III Rewards | 5 Random Crownfall Act I Tokens | - 80x Crystallized Joy - 40x Essence of Friendship - 40x Concentrated Whimsy | 5 |
| 5 Random Crownfall Act II Tokens | - 40x Essence of Friendship - 80x Concentrated Whimsy - 40x Festive Spirit | 5 | ||
| 5 Random Crownfall Act III Tokens | - 40x Crystallized Joy - 40x Concentrated Whimsy - 80x Festive Spirit | 5 | ||
| 5 Random Crownfall Act IV Tokens | - 40x Crystallized Joy - 80x Essence of Friendship - 40x Festive Spirit | 5 | ||
| Legacy | Craft 2 Tier III Rewards | Frostivus 2023 Treasure Chest | - 30x Crystallized Joy - 30x Essence of Friendship - 30x Concentrated Whimsy - 30x Festive Spirit | 5 |
| Premium | Purchase a Pathfinder Pack for any of the four Crownfall Acts | 5 Crownfall Store Coin | - 60x Crystallized Joy - 60x Essence of Friendship - 60x Concentrated Whimsy - 60x Festive Spirit | 2 |
| Crownfall Sticker Capsule | - 20x Crystallized Joy - 20x Essence of Friendship - 20x Concentrated Whimsy - 20x Festive Spirit | 10 |
Collecting these rewards should be straightforward for regular Dota 2 players. By teaming up with friends and choosing the right heroes for your role and the specific Festive Infusion you're aiming to collect, you'll be able to enjoy all the rewards the Frostivus event has to offer.
