Dota 2: How to Unlock Frostivus Rewards
Dota 2 enthusiasts are well-acquainted with the thrill of events and mini-games. As the Crownfall event winds down, Valve is giving it a grand send-off with the Frostivus event in *Dota 2*. After navigating the challenging overworld and triumphing over Queen Imperia in the final mini-game, Nest of Thorns, players can now dive into the fun of Frostivus. This event doesn't introduce new mini-games but offers enticing rewards for completing specific tasks. Let's explore how you can unlock these rewards in the 2025 Frostivus event in *Dota 2*.
How to Unlock Frostivus Rewards in Dota 2
To unlock the various rewards in the Frostivus event, players need to collect special items called Festive Infusions during their games. There are five types of Infusions, each linked to different tasks. Below is a detailed guide on how to collect these unique 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 during the Frostivus event. |
| Crystallized Joy | Collect Bounty Runes | +1 | Collect Bounty Runes that periodically spawn on the map. Earn a point for each rune collected in a game. |
| Crystallized Joy | Kill Couriers | +4 | Choose heroes like Bounty Hunter, Nature's Prophet, or Storm Spirit to easily kill enemy Couriers. |
| Essence of Friendship | Play in a Party | +10 | Invite a friend or guild member to join your party when you start a game. |
| Essence of Friendship | Heal Allied Heroes | +0.0002 | Select healer supports like Winter Wyvern or Abaddon to heal your allies. |
| Essence of Friendship | Get Assists | +1 | Assist your teammate in securing the last hit on an enemy to earn points. |
| Essence of Friendship | High Five After Hero Kill | +2 | Use the High-Five button (Ctrl + J) with your teammate after killing an enemy hero. |
| Essence of Friendship | 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 hero kill during the Frostivus event grants a stack of Frostivus Hats. Steal them by approaching the enemy hero and using the Spirit of Frostivus ability (Ctrl + C). |
| Concentrated Whimsy | Get Kills | +1 | Earn points by killing enemy heroes. |
| Concentrated Whimsy | Damage Enemy Heroes | +0.0001 | Choose damage dealers like Huskar to inflict maximum damage on enemy heroes. |
| Festive Spirit | Give Tips | +4 | Tip an enemy hero during the game. |
| Festive Spirit | Receive Tips | +4 | Both ally and enemy tips count towards earning points. |
| Festive Spirit | Hit Hero with Snowball Before Kill | +10 | Before getting the kill on an enemy hero, use the Throw Snowball ability on them (Ctrl + R). |
| Festive Spirit | Bump Penguins | +0.5 | Summon a Penguin using the Summon Penguin ability (Ctrl + R) and bump into it. |
| Festive Spirit | Build a Snowman Before First Blood | +5 | Use the Build Snowman ability (Ctrl + W) at the start of the game before engaging any enemy heroes. |
Dota 2 Frostivus 2025 Reward Tiers and Crafting
To access all the rewards during the 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 like seasonal voice lines and unique Treasure Chests. Here's a breakdown of the reward tiers and the crafting limits:
| 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 |
| Tier I | Unlocked from the start | 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 |
| Tier II | Craft 2 Tier I Rewards | 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 |
| Tier III | Craft 3 Tier II Rewards | 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 |
| Crownfall | Craft 2 Tier III Rewards | 5 Random Crownfall Act II Tokens | 40x Essence of Friendship, 80x Concentrated Whimsy, 40x Festive Spirit | 5 |
| Crownfall | Craft 2 Tier III Rewards | 5 Random Crownfall Act III Tokens | 40x Crystallized Joy, 40x Concentrated Whimsy, 80x Festive Spirit | 5 |
| Crownfall | Craft 2 Tier III Rewards | 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 |
| Premium | Purchase a Pathfinder Pack for any of the four Crownfall Acts | Crownfall Sticker Capsule | 20x Crystallized Joy, 20x Essence of Friendship, 20x Concentrated Whimsy, 20x Festive Spirit | 10 |
Collecting these rewards is manageable for regular players. By teaming up with friends and selecting the right *Dota 2* heroes for your role and the specific Festive Infusion you're aiming for, you can enjoy all that the Frostivus event has to offer.
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