How to play Crownfall Event in Dota 2

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Here's everything you should know about Crownfall event in Dota 2 (Image via Valve)

The latest Dota 2 Crownfall event follows Vengeful Spirit's rebellion for her long-lost throne with the aid of Skywrath Mage and the goddess Scree'auk. This quest-based adventure, reminiscent of Cavern Crawl, unfolds across four lore-filled acts on the overworld map:

  • The Markets of Midgate
  • The Deserts of Druud
  • The Frosts of Icewrack
  • The Spies of Skywrath

Currently, only Act I: The Markets of Midgate is available. Here, players must collect 19 types of Tokens and use them to unlock new paths and earn rewards by winning Dota 2 pub matches with certain heroes. The Crownfall event showcased two new arcanas, a new comic, sets, creep models, and more.


A Definitive Dota 2 Crownfall Guide

Tokens, Crownfall Currency

Tokens are the backbone of the progression system in the Crownfall event. Players can earn these by participating in ranked or unranked matches with specific heroes. These Tokens can then be utilized to unlock new pathways on the Crownfall map. As players progress through the map, they will be introduced to lore-filled storylines and rewarded with the following:

  • Store Coins: 15
  • Candy Sacks: 21
  • Treasures: 2
  • Emoticons, Sprays, and Loading Screens: 14
  • Style Unlocks: 2

Win all-pick matches to receive three Tokens and one random Token if you lose them. Turbo matchups, on the other hand, reward two random Tokens for a win and none for a loss. Below is a comprehensive list of all Tokens alongside their heroes in Dota 2 Crownfall Act I: The Markets of Midgate:

Tokens in Dota 2 Crownfall Act I: The Markets of Midgate

Token Name

Heroes Offering Two Tokens

Heroes Offering One Token

Walking

Arc Warden and Crystal Maiden

Alchemist, Beastmaster, Bounter Hunter, Bristleback, Dazzle, Doom, Dragon Knight, Earth Spirit, Invoker, Juggernaut, Kunkka, Leshrac, Legion Commander, Lone Druid, Lycan, Mars, Meepo, Muerta, Necrophos, Nightstalker, Omniknight, Pudge, Pugna, Rubick, Shadow Demon, Shadow Shaman, Silencer, Sniper, Sven, Techies, Terrorblade, Tidehunter, Tiny, Treant Protector, Tusk, Undying, Vengeful Spirit, Warlock, Witch Doctor, and Wraith King

Running

Windranger

Axe, Bloodseeker, Brewmaster, Centaur Warrunner, Clinkz, Nightstalker, Phantom Lancer, Slark, Spirit Breaker, and Troll Warlord

Flying

Visage and Winter Wyvern

Batrider, Dark Willow, Dragon Knight, Gyrocopter, Jakiro, Night Stalker, Outworld Devourer, Phoenix, Skywrath Mage, and Viper

Floating

Death Prophet

Ancient Apparition, Bane, Enigma, Grimstroke, Lich, Lina, Muerta, Oracle, Puck, Razor, and Shadow Fiend

Slithering

Naga Siren

Medusa, Morphling, Slardar, Weaver, and Venomancer

Mounted

Chaos Knight

Abaddon, Alchemist, Batrider, Chen, Disrupter, Keeper of the Light, Luna, Snapfire, and Techies

Crawling

Broodmother

Hoodwink, Lifestealer, Lone Druid, Lycan, Magnus, Nyx Assassin, Primal Beast, Sand King, Weaver, and Underlord

Jumping

Monkey King

Anti-Mage, Dawnbreaker, Clockwerk, Earthshaker, Enchantress, Huskar, Void, Mirana, Pangolier, Phantom Assassin, Phantom Lancer, Phoenix, Puck, Queen of Pain, Riki, Slark, Storm Spirit, Spirit Breaker, Storm Spirit, Timbersaw, Ursa, Void Spirit, and Zeus

Teleporting

IO

Dawnbreaker, Elder Titan, Ember Spirit, Keeper of the Light, Meepo, Nature’s Prophet, Spectre, Templar’s Assassin, Tinker, and Underlord

Melee

Juggernaut, Ursa, and Lifestealer

Abaddon, Anti-Mage, Bloodseeker, Beastmaster, Bounty Hunter, Chaos Knight, Dark Seer, Dawnbreaker, Elder Titan, Ember Spirit, Faceless Void, Legion Commander, Lycan, Magnus, Monkey King, Naga Siren, Phantom Assassin, Ogremagi, Phantom Lancer, Spectre, Sven, Terrorblade, and Troll Warlord

Ranged

Drow Ranger, Medusa, and Sniper

Ancient Apparition, Clinkz, Dark Willow, Enchantress, Gyrocopter, Hoodwink, Huskar, Lina, Luna, Hoodwink, Dazzle, Outworld Devourer, Razor, Silencer, Snapfire, Templar Assassin, Terrorblade, Troll Warlord, Viper, Weaver, and Windranger

Disabler

Bane and Lion

Darkwillow, Disruptor, Doom, Earth Spirit, Earth Shaker, Elder Titan, Enigma, Faceless Void, Grimstroke, Invoker, Kunkka, Legion Commander, Magnus, Mirana, Primal Beast, Pudge, Rubick, Shadow Demon, Shadow Shaman, Spirit Breaker, Tiny, Treant Protector, Vengeful Spirit, and Witch Doctor

Escape

Riki

Anti-Mage, Batrider, Bounty Hunter, Ember Spirit, Mirana, Morphling, Pangolier, Phantom Assassin, Puck, Queen of Pain, Slark, Templar Assassin, Timbersaw, Tusk, and Void Spirit

Durable

Bristleback

Abaddon, Alchemist, Axe, Brewmaster, Centaur Warrunner, Doom, Huskar, Dragon Knight, Lone Druid, Morphling, Necrophos, Nyx Assassin, Ogremagi, Omniknight, Primal Beast, Pudge, Sand King, Slardar, Spectre, Sven, Tidehunter, Timbersaw, Underlord, Undying, Viper, and Wraith King

Initiator

Clockwerk

Axe, Bloodseeker, Brewmaster, Dark Seeker, Earth Spirit, Marci, Mars, Meepo, Pangolier, Sand King, Slardar, Storm Spirit, Tidehunter, Tusk, and Vengeful Spirit

Nuker

Leshrac, Lich, Shadow Shaman, Skywrath Mage, Tinker, Venomancer, and Zeus

Ancient Apparition, Arc Warden, Crystal Maiden, Dark Willow, Disruptor, Earthshaker, Grimstroke, Gyrocopter, Hoodwink, Invoker, Jakiro, Keeper of the Light, Kunkka, Lina, Lion, Muerta, Nyx Assassin, Ogre Magi, Outworld Devourer, Phoenix, Pugna, Queen of Pain, Rubick, Shadow Demon, Silencer, Snapfire, Storm Spirit, Techies, Tiny, Undying, and Void Spirit

Pusher

Nature’s Prophet

Beastmaster, Chen, Clinkz, Death Prophet, Drow Ranger, Enigma, Jakiro, Luna, Pugna, Razor, Shadow Shaman, Visage, Warlock, and Wraith King

Healer

Oracle

Chen, Dazzle, Enchantress, IO, Necrophos, Omniknight, Treant Protector, Warlock, Winter Wyvern, and Witch Doctor

Pathfinder

Purchase from Crownfall Store for side quests.


How to complete the Crownfall quests?

Play games to earn Tokens (Image via Valve)
Play games to earn Tokens (Image via Valve)

Keep these tips in mind to grind through all the Crownfall quests in Dota 2:

  • After you launch the game, you'll see the arcanas and UIs for the four acts in the main menu.
  • Click "The Markets of Midgate" to open its overworld map, which displays all the available paths and objectives.
  • Scroll down to the map's left side to view your Token quest and the heroes required to earn them.
  • To complete the quest, you must play pub matches with one of those heroes to earn Tokens. Each hero contributes a specific type of Token.
  • Choose a hero from your Token quest and find a game. Select a role, ignore toxic players, and give your best to win as you can get the maximum amount of Tokens. (Two Tokens for Turbo wins)
  • After earning Tokens, use them to unlock new paths and continue progressing through the event map.
  • As you progress, you'll earn various rewards such as MMR Doubledown Tokens, Crownfall Store Coins, and more.
  • Continue playing matches with different heroes to earn Tokens and unlock new paths until you reach the final destination at "The Hidden Temple - 5, Diverging Paths", where you can earn the Invoker set.
  • Don't play Turbos if you plan to grind as losses do not give you any Tokens.

Also check: Dota 2 heroes tier list in patch 7.35d


Dota 2 Crownfall Event Map Breakdown and Rewards

Explore the map to discover new rewards and side quests. The Act I main quest rewards are as follows:

  • Emoticons and Seasonal Voicelines
  • MMR Doubledown Tokens
  • Crownfall Candy Sack
  • Crownfall Store Coins
  • Crownfall Treasure I
  • Crownfall Treasure II
  • A Pair of Dangerous Eyes
  • Token Trader
  • Candyworks Caraven
  • Fishing with Tidehunter
  • Ripples in the Dark
  • A Mysterious-Looking Vendor
  • An Always-Closed Candlemaker's Shop
  • Wyrdwing Exalation - Style Unlock II
  • Wyrdwing Exalation bundle
  • Crownfall Act 1 Completionist
  • Showcase Decorations

Purchase the Pathfinder Pack to access restricted areas for additional rewards. Remember that there is only one side quest for players without the Pathfinder Pack.

Rewards from the first Pathfinder sidequest (near the start):

  • Crownfall Treasure I
  • Crownfall Treasure II
  • Crownfall Candy Sack
  • Crownfall Store Coin
  • Loading Screens
  • Wyrdwing Exalation - Style Unlock II
  • The Pecking Post - Encounter

Rewards from the second Pathfinder sidequest (near the end):

  • Wyrdwing Exalation - Style Unlock III
  • Shift's Shortblade and Showcase Decoration
  • Crownfall Store Coin
  • Crownfall Candy Sack
  • Emoticons and Seasonal Voiceline

FAQs on Dota 2 Crownfall

When will the second Act be launched in Dota 2?

The Deserts of Druud will debut mid-May with new rewards and Dota 2 lore continuation from Act I.

When was The Markets of Midgate released?

Act I was launched on April 18, 2024, as part of the Crownfall event.

What are the Crownfall Store Coins used for?

Once you collect 10 Crownfall Store Coins, you can use them to get a small discount on the items featured in the Crownfall Store.


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