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Everybody is talking about the Dota 2 Crownfall candle token that's missing for the "Lost and found" side quest. After progressing through the Overworld Map, players found out the "Always-closed Candlemaker's Shop" is the key to solving this puzzle. However, this encounter is not available after Act I.



This mission is not behind a paywall either. Buying the Midgate Pathfinder pack unlocks two extra side quests, with bonus rewards. Yet, the candle token is not one of them. Before the Act II releases, the maximum progression you can get is 52/53 missions complete. 



And yes, you're stuck with an incomplete number until the next patch. Unless you do some illegal modifications to the source code, of course. But, what did the community find out about this mystery? And what does Yurnero, the Juggernaut, have to do with all of this?



Lost and Found side quest, which requires the candle token, has a Juggernaut icon on it.






How to get the Dota 2 Crownfall Candle token?



The YouTuber Fay Dota Stuff posted a video on how to get the token through the developer console. As the user pointed out, he is not sure if this is safe to do, since Valve may detect this as a false-positive for cheating. Gladly, you don't have to do it with your own account to know that getting the token this way won't give you any new rewards.









After getting the candle token, entering the cave will show a single dialogue: "My name is Eldor the Wizard. This is my top secret room. Keep it between us, OK?"



Screenshot taken from Fay Dota Stuff YouTube video



The Candlemaker theories



The Dota 2 Crownfall Candle token is now the fuel to a number of theories made by the community. The aforementioned Eldor the Wizard recently appeared in the 7.33 "New frontiers" patch code.  The single line "new_frontiers_eldor_name": "Eldor the wizard" was supposed to be a simple Easter egg for data miners. But now it's an opportunity for the reddit user "sikleQQ" to connect it to the

How to earn the Dota 2 Crownfall candle token?

Xm is one of the rising stars of Xtreme Gaming (XG), the Chinese team that took 1st place at Elite League in March. 



Interestingly, in the space of just a few months in 2024, the mid-laner has surpassed his total prize winnings from 2017 to 2023, leading to him becoming a beloved meme. We sat down with Guo "Xm" Hongcheng at ESL One Birmingham to reflect on the event and also to pick his brains about Viper, the best-mid laners in the world and more importantly - what does he think about his Chinese prize winnings meme?



This interview was conducted in Chinese and translated to English by the interviewer.



XG's Xm on ESL One Birmingham top 8 finish



esports.gg: First, congratulations on winning Elite League! The team seemed a bit slow to start in the ESL One Birmingham. What do you think was the reason for yesterday's loss? What's the mood in the team?



XG Xm: We just won the championship, so perhaps we were a bit loose, leading to a not-good performance on the first day. Also, the current patch has been around for a long time, and we wanted to try out some new things, but it didn't work out. The team vibe has always been good, everyone is generally positive. Later on we will return to China for a rest, then prepare for the next tournament.



Xtreme dominated Elite League to claim the $300,000 grand prize (Image via Xtreme Gaming)



It's been four years since you last teamed up with Ame. Do you notice any of his differences or changes compared to before?



XG Xm: To be honest, my memory of four years ago isn't very clear. But now, he seems to make more decisions in the game and has become more mature than before. It feels like more of a personality change.



2017 - 2023$155,2982024 (Jan to April)$181,000XG's XM career prize winnings so far (Esports Earnings)



There's been a meme in the community about how you've won more money in the last six months than you did in the last seven years. Have these discussions or the increased winnings had any impact

XG's Xm rates the best mid-laners in the world: GPK is #1

It has been almost two weeks since the release of the Crownfall event in Dota 2. The event brought Dota 2 players the long-awaited Arcanas, Treasures, and a lengthy event game. It is divided into four parts and we are currently heading towards the end of Act I: The Markets of Midgate. So when does the Crownfall Act II: The Deserts of Druud unlock?



When is the Crownfall Act II start date



Crownfall Act II will unlock mid-May, around May 14 to May 21. Additionally, according to data miners, Act I will last until May 14 so Act II will likely follow up on the day itself or on May 15. 







If you're looking forward to finish the Main Quest and the additional Side Quests, there's still plenty of time to progress. But if you're far behind and you don't feel like you have enough time, fret not, there's no need to be hasty. Valve has made it so you can progress according to your own comfort and pace as Act I will not expire upon the next Act's arrival.



Crownfall Act I - Act IV



While the Dota 2 client did show the approximate date for Crownfall's Act II, it has yet to show any hints for the other Acts. However, data miners have leaked their findings for the dates. Here are the leaked dates for Act I to Act IV of Crownfall:




Act I: April 16 - May 14



Act II: May 14 - June 11



Act III: June 11 - July 9



Act IV: July 9 - August 6




More about Crownfall



The Crownfall event is a four-act narrative which stores a lot of quests and a myriad of rewards. The event revolves around the tragic lore of Skywrath Mage and Vengeful Spirit, who are both a canon pair of couple. The event takes Dota 2 players on a journey through their lore while also letting players enjoy gaming and collecting items. Here are more pieces on the Crownfall event on esports.gg:




An overview of the Crownfall update



Crownfall Ascension Day comic summary



All Crownfall Arcanas, treasures, and rewards



How to unlock the alternate Arcana styles




Stick around here for more Dota

When does the Dota 2 Crownfall Act II unlock?

A Dota tournament wouldn't be complete without a cosplay showcase, and the cosplays at ESL One Birmingham 2024 did not disappoint. 



In the one of the largest Dota cosplay event, 22 dedicated cosplayers feature their artistry through bold and beautiful costume designs. Then there's the outlandish one on the far end of the creative spectrum, who is none other than Dota 2 analyst Robson "TeaGuvnor" Merritt. 





















TeaGuv cosplays as Io at ESL One Birmingham 2024



Representing his home base, TeaGuv cosplayed as Io at ESL One Birmingham. With nothing but what seemed to be a pair of socks, an undershirt and an intricately designed box, he dressed as the "Benevolent Companion" Arcana version of Io. 



The costumed seemed highly encumbering. Yet he remained steadfast and waddled through the stage without forgetting to his graceful jump-spin to bedazzle the audience.







After TeaGuv's showcase came the Spectre cosplayer, Karoinna, who went all out with the neon lights setup. Consequently, she needed help walking on the stage. Of course, true to his "Benevolent Companion" name, TeaGuv came tethering to the Spectre and made sure of his carry's safety.







While this was not a competition, TeaGuv would've likely won judging by how wild the crowd went for his cosplay. Evidently, this was not his first rodeo in the cosplaying world. At Berlin Major 2023, he cosplayed as Lina complete with a wig, mantle and Lina's distinctive face marks.






Who should TeaGuv cosplay next?



TeaGuv's decision to cosplay as Io at ESL One Birmingham is due to a poll he started. After numerous rounds of voting, Io had won 306 votes versus runner-up Queen of Pain with 229 votes. Perhaps he needs to cosplay as Ringmaster next to usher the hero in sooner than later. 




TeaGuvnor is a gem 😍 pic.twitter.com/2WzSvhOFVm— Maly (@MalystryxGDS) April 27, 2024




In the meantime, look forward to more exciting ESL One Birmingham 2024 news only at esports.gg.

22 cosplays at ESL One Birmingham: TeaGuvnor cosplays as Io

ESL One Birmingham, a million-dollar Dota 2 tournament, just concluded on April 28th. The event had ample upsets and tons of spicy all-chats, not to mention the relentless chugging. All that hype isn't just vibes, but it is also reflected in the numbers! ESL One Birmingham's viewership has broken the record to become the most-watched ESL One Dota 2 tournament - by a far margin.



ESL One Birmingham's viewership reaches 11 million Hours Watched



According to Esports Charts, ESL One Birmingham reached 11.7 million Hours Watched, climbing to the highest rank of all ESL One tournaments. Funnily enough, it overtook the previous ESL One Birmingham which took place in 2019. This tournament garnered 9.7 million Hours Watched. Here are the top 5 ESL One tournaments according to Hours Watched:



EventHours WatchedAirtimeESL One Birmingham 202411,712, 57679h 55mESL One Birmingham 20199,704,14261h 35mESL One Kuala Lumpur 20238,113,04665hESL One Summer 20216,926,19245h 45mESL One Hamburg 20186,275,97761h 15m



In terms of Peak Views, the 2024 ESL One Birmingham also did well, breaking into the top 3 of all ESL One Dota 2 events. It stands behind ESL One Kuala Lumpur 2023 and ESL One Birmingham 2019. These tournaments may have garnered the highest peak views but the 2024 ESL One Birmingham had better consistency in viewership throughout the Playoffs.



In this year's ESL One Birmingham, more people were interested and engaged throughout the final few series of the tournament. In contrast, ESL One Kuala Lumpur only had a drastic surge of views in the grand final series.



Why the tournament broke viewership records







It has been a while since Dota 2 came back to the United Kingdom and the hype train there is unmatchable. As the stats show above, the previous ESL One Birmingham in 2019 also broke records. The location is great, the crowd is wonderful, but what are the main factors leading to this massive viewership?



ESL One Birmingham has the timezone advantage. The

ESL One Birmingham breaks record for the most-watched Dota 2 tournament of its series

Another big update, another slew of errors players are dealing with in Call of Duty. This time, Call of Duty: MW3 and Warzone users are facing DEV ERROR 5433. 




❗️ #MW3 #ModernWarfareZombiesWe&#39;re investigating an issue that causes some PlayStation platform players to encounter DEV ERROR 5433 after the latest update.— Call of Duty Updates (@CODUpdates) May 1, 2024




The error itself does not seem to be platform-exclusive, but Call of Duty indicates that PlayStation players are most susceptible. If you're running into this problem, we'll help you with some potential fixes.



How to resolve DEV ERROR 5433 in Call of Duty



(Screenshot via esports.gg)



It can be frustrating, not being able to play your favorite game. You boot it up, get an dev error, and keep trying to play to no avail.



Well, DEV ERROR 5433 for Call of Duty: MW3 and Warzone is an awful culprit. Thankfully, there are a few things you can try to bypass this error code:




Uninstall and reinstall your Call of Duty launcher to remove any corrupt or errored files



Adjust your On-Demand Texture Streaming settings to the Small cache size



Simply restart your PC or console to see if that resolves the problem



Change the in-game language, then revert it back to your preferred language



Wait for the developers to patch a fix into Call of Duty for DEV ERROR 5433




All of these have worked for players in the past, so give them a try. They aren't listed in any sort of order of effectiveness, so go at them at your discretion.




📢 #MW3 #ModernWarfareZombiesWhile we work to resolve the cause of this issue, players are encouraged to decrease the Allocated Texture Cache Size option to Medium or Small.You can find this option in Settings > Graphics > On-Demand Texture Streaming (expanded).… https://t.co/VDJIETa62u— Call of Duty Updates (@CODUpdates) May 1, 2024




If none of them work, then the last option is probably your best bet. Call of Duty is usually very good at picking up

How to fix DEV ERROR 5433 issue for Call of Duty: MW3 and Warzone

Players have been outspoken of wanting more pink skins in VALORANT. Well, Riot Games has obliged with the VALORANT Mystbloom bundle. You are absolutely going to see this one in all of your games when it drops.






It has a flowery appearance and plenty of cool effects. If you're interested, we've got you covered. Let's go over everything you need to know about it.



VALORANT Mystbloom Bundle skins and accessories

























This is a stacked VALORANT bundle. While accessories haven't been confirmed, a bundle of this popularity and size is sure to have some. So, we can tell you that Mystbloom comes with the following:




Phantom



Sheriff



Operator



Judge



Mystbloom Kunai



Spray



Player Card



Gun Buddy w/ effect




Get your Radianite ready, because you're going to need it. Not only do you have the upgrades that add the kill banner, weapon effects, and the end-of-round finisher, there are color variants. From the base pink that symbolizes Spring, you unlock styles for Autumn, Summer, and Winter.



Bundle price



The VALORANT Mystbloom bundle is a pricey. As predicted, the bundle is over 8,000 VALORANT Points. You'll need to spend 8,700 to get your hands on it.



If you want any of the items individually, you can certainly do so. Weapons by themselves cost 2,175 VP while the melee on its own will run you 4,350 VP.



When does the VALORANT Mystbloom Bundle release?



(Image via Riot Games)



The Mystbloom Bundle arrives with Episode 8 Act 3. You'll see it in your store once the shop resets after the new Act's update. It'll be in the featured collection spot.



Pay attention to the countdown at the top left, when Mystbloom is the game's featured collection. That will tell you how long you have to decide on purchasing it.



Stay tuned to esports.gg for more esports news and VALORANT coverage.

VALORANT Mystbloom Bundle: Skins, price, and release date

Phillip "ImperialHal" Dosen has joined the Red Bull Gaming team ahead of the Apex Legends Global Series (ALGS) Year 4 Split 1 Playoffs! He sat down with esports.gg to talk about what being a Red Bull Gaming player means for his content. The player shared his thoughts on the ALGS Split 1 Playoffs as well. 






ImperialHal and Red Bull Gaming



In an interview with esports.gg, ImperialHal revealed his excitement about collaborating with Red Bull Gaming, noting the company's reputation for creative projects. He added that Red Bull Gaming provides the resources to explore content ideas, which he believes are lacking in the Apex Legends community. Additionally, the fact that Timothy "iiTzTimmy" An is already part of the Red Bull Gaming family gives ImperialHal confidence in joining the team.



ImperialHal in a Red Bull hat and shirt (Image via Maria Jose Govea and Red Bull Content Pool)



"I wanted to kind of try to combine the physical aspects of Red Bull and the esports side," ImperialHal said. "So things like skydiving or just stuff like that. Just crazy things like jumping out a cargo ship. We're planning on making tournaments, but making them cool. We don't want to make it just like standard ALGS — you know, just six games or eight games and that's it. We want to get creative and do things that Apex hasn't done." 




Joined @redbullgaming !!! pic.twitter.com/MyOT9rTPbJ— TSM ImperialHal (@ImperialHal) April 27, 2024




ImperialHal then noted how he likes Red Bull Gaming's approach in terms of open and honest communication. To him, it isn't just about following Red Bull Gaming's lead. Instead, ideas are discussed and planned out together.









TSM at the Year 4 ALGS Split 1 Playoffs



The ALGS Split 1 Playoffs will kick off on May 2 and will feature 40 teams duking it out for the Year 4 title. As a player for TSM, ImperialHal will fight alongside Jordan "Reps" Wolfe and Evan "Verhulst" Verhulst against teams such as Fnatic, Legends Gaming, and more.

ImperialHal talks Red Bull Gaming and ALGS Split 1 Playoffs: "Other teams are not really an issue"

Depending on the region you are located in, TFT patch 14.9 will be available on live servers earlier than your global counterparts. At the latest, everyone should be playing Set 11 Inkborn Fables patch 14.9 on May 1, as early as 5 a.m. local time. For regions that span across multiple time zones like North America (NA), that time will range a few hours. 











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By the time this countdown finishes, all other major regions aside from NA will be live with the latest patch. Servers will go down for maintenance for the new patch at the normal timing cycle. 



For NA, this means servers become unavailable at 1:30 a.m. PDT. Starting at 3 a.m. PDT, maintenance for TFT patch 14.9. Then as early as 5 or 6 a.m. PDT, NA can continue their TFT Set 11 ranked journey.



TFT patch 14.9 notes






We posted patch notes for TFT patch 14.9, courtesy of lead designer Stephen "Mortdog" Mortimer's patch rundown notes. Check them out if you would like to know ahead of time what changes are going live.



TFT resource guide






We came up with a resource guide for you to keep up with the latest compositions and guides in the meta. There are some professional TFT players and streamers that regularly post and produce content to help players climb and this is where you can go learn as well. 



TFT Tip Tuesday






Since patch 14.8, we have resumed our TFT tip Tuesday series. In the edition above, we decided to talk about all the UI tools that you should be utilizing to succeed in your games. Make sure to tune in every Tuesday to learn the latest tips and tricks for your own ranked climb. 



That's it for now. Stay tuned on esports.gg for more news, guides, and updates.

When does TFT patch 14.9 release? - Answered

Valve is reportedly sending out a new VAC Ban Wave and this time there are hundreds of accounts that will be impacted. The new VAC Ban wave is not related to Overwatch or cheating cases. Instead, as per reports, it is primarily focused on accounts that are used for boosting or for case farming. Here’s what we know so far. 




i&#39;ve received information that a lot of these VAC bans that have been given out yesterday/today are as a result of a detection of a boosting/case farming panel and not necessarily any sort of overwatch or cheating banwave... https://t.co/9FSs1HDGN8 pic.twitter.com/XoE6bgfsb6— killa (@killa) April 27, 2024




VAC Bans due to Boosting



Valve Anti Cheat (VAC) is the game publisher’s defense against cheaters and game abusers. The system is primarily associated with cheating or hacking prevention, but it is also applicable for accounts that try to game the system. Previously, Valve has issued VAC Bans for thousands of accounts at a time due to the usage of hacks or illegal softwares in the game. Using hacks gives these accounts an unfair advantage over other players which in turn makes the gameplay experience poor for everyone concerned.




VAC bans on the rise after several days of single digit ban numbers! pic.twitter.com/uVvxSXUbDQ— CS Stats (@cs2stats) April 27, 2024




The latest VAC Ban wave, however, is more focused on dealing with accounts that are used to boost others. It also includes accounts that idle in various game modes with the sole intention of farming cases. Both of these types of accounts spoil the gameplay experience for the average player. Valve wants to ensure players that abuse certain loopholes such as case farming. Case farming means when you join a server with ten of your own accounts. This means you will get a case drop - but you are also abusing Valve’s server capacity. These kinds of cases cause financial losses to the Seattle based company and it is no surprise to see them taking action against such

New CS2 VAC Ban Wave Due to Boosting and Case Farming

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Since releasing the Frostivus event in December 2023, Valve has been pretty quiet about updates. But the Dota 2 publisher finally made it known that a big update is coming, and it will be called Crownfall. This will likely host a new patch, a new event, and tons of new cosmetics!


Since releasing the Frostivus event in December 2023, Valve has been pretty quiet about updates. But the Dota 2 publisher finally made it known that a big update is coming, and it will be called Crownfall. This will likely host a new patch, a new event, and tons of new cosmetics!


Valve teases "Crownfall" for the next Dota 2 update

In the latest <a href="https://www.dota2.com/newsentry/4018968739232966310">Dota 2 news entry</a>, Valve revealed that the team is currently "hard at work on an upcoming update" called "Crownfall". Despite the reveal, Valve was very reserved of its details as the post revealed no more than the event name.


In the latest Dota 2 news entry, Valve revealed that the team is currently "hard at work on an upcoming update" called "Crownfall". Despite the reveal, Valve was very reserved of its details as the post revealed no more than the event name. 


So what can we expect from this Crownfall update? Following the <a href="https://esports.gg/news/dota-2/reactions-to-the-removal-of-dota-2-battle-pass/">death of the Battle Pass</a> in 2023, Valve had promised more in-game updates, events, and cosmetics for Dota 2 players. It has taken quite a bit of time for this to bloom into action but Valve's latest event, the Frostivus 2023 had a lot of great reception. Especially their <a href="https://esports.gg/news/dota-2/dota-2-streamer-mason-banned-after-opening-frostivus-gift/">brutal action against smurfs and toxic players</a>.


So what can we expect from this Crownfall update? Following the death of the Battle Pass in 2023, Valve had promised more in-game updates, events, and cosmetics for Dota 2 players. It has taken quite a bit of time for this to bloom into action but Valve's latest event, the Frostivus 2023 had a lot of great reception. Especially their brutal action against smurfs and toxic players.


A new Dota 2 hero called the <a href="https://esports.gg/news/dota-2/dota-2s-next-hero-will-be-ringmaster/">Ringmaster</a> is also on the way. Valve revealed this hero during The International 2023 (TI12) and teased its arrival in "early 2023". This means the Crownfall update will likely welcome the Ringmaster. On top of that, the Valentine's season is coming and that aligns with the previous leaks of a <a href="https://esports.gg/news/dota-2/dota-2-ti12-battle-pass-leaked-broodmother-persona-skywrath-mage-arcana-visual-novels-and-more/">Vengeful Spirit and Skywrath Mage arcana</a> - the notorious lovers.


A new Dota 2 hero called the Ringmaster is also on the way. Valve revealed this hero during The International 2023 (TI12) and teased its arrival in "early 2023". This means the Crownfall update will likely welcome the Ringmaster. On top of that, the Valentine's season is coming and that aligns with the previous leaks of a Vengeful Spirit and Skywrath Mage arcana - the notorious lovers.


Dota 2 is heading to the Circus as Valve reveals their new hero, Ringmaster. The Ringmaster was unveiled on October 29, during The International 2023 finals with a special reveal video.


Dota 2 is heading to the Circus as Valve reveals their new hero, Ringmaster. The Ringmaster was unveiled on October 29, during The International 2023 finals with a special reveal video.


In the video, Ringmaster narrates his capture of the unwitting Axe, who is snared by his deadly trap. After being lured into the trap, Axe is pulled inside a circus game-inspired device, presumably to his demise


In the video, Ringmaster narrates his capture of the unwitting Axe, who is snared by his deadly trap. After being lured into the trap, Axe is pulled inside a circus game-inspired device, presumably to his demise


Ringmaster will be the 125th hero added to Dota 2 (provided no other heroes are added before). Little is known about the hero, but the character is set to release in 2024.


Ringmaster will be the 125th hero added to Dota 2 (provided no other heroes are added before). Little is known about the hero, but the character is set to release in 2024.


This is a developing story and will be updated as we have more information.


This is a developing story and will be updated as we have more information.


Everything to know about Dota 2's Ringmaster

It's speculated that Ringmaster will be somewhat inspired by <a href="https://esports.gg/guides/dota-2/puppet-master-dota-2-everything-you-need-to-know/">Puppet Master, a character from Heroes of Newerth</a>.


It's speculated that Ringmaster will be somewhat inspired by Puppet Master, a character from Heroes of Newerth. 


If this is correct, the Ringmaster would have the ability to bind enemies, taunt them, and summon a puppet to attack his opponents.


If this is correct, the Ringmaster would have the ability to bind enemies, taunt them, and summon a puppet to attack his opponents.


From the teaser video, we can see that Ringmaster may have the ability to control neutral creeps, or create mechanical versions of them to lure heroes. Additionally, it's speculated that the hero will be able to create a large structure, similar to Undying's Tombstone, to ensnare and trap enemies.


From the teaser video, we can see that Ringmaster may have the ability to control neutral creeps, or create mechanical versions of them to lure heroes. Additionally, it's speculated that the hero will be able to create a large structure, similar to Undying's Tombstone, to ensnare and trap enemies.


If Ringmaster is inspired by Puppet Master, his abilities might be a little something like this:


If Ringmaster is inspired by Puppet Master, his abilities might be a little something like this:


<li>Q - Bind/Stun with short duration</li><li>W - Deploy test of strength/carnival attraction. Deployable unit that taunts nearby enemies</li><li>E - Critical strike buff</li><li>R - Summon Puppet/mechanical minion</li>

Ringmaster's design appears to be mechanical in nature, looking like a puppet or doll. He has key slot in his neck, perhaps implying he's more like a wind-up toy. The hero is also depicted as holding an orb of some kind, which may give him his supernatural powers.


Ringmaster's design appears to be mechanical in nature, looking like a puppet or doll. He has key slot in his neck, perhaps implying he's more like a wind-up toy. The hero is also depicted as holding an orb of some kind, which may give him his supernatural powers.


Stick with <a href="http://esports.gg">esports</a>.gg for more information about Ringmaster and <a href="https://esports.gg/games/dota-2/">Dota 2</a> as a whole!


Stick with esports.gg for more information about Ringmaster and Dota 2 as a whole!


Dota 2 is heading to the Circus as Valve reveals their new hero, Ringmaster. The Ringmaster was unveiled on October 29, during The International 2023 finals with a special reveal video.



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In the video, Ringmaster narrates his capture of the unwitting Axe, who is snared by his deadly trap. After being lured into the trap, Axe is pulled inside a circus game-inspired device, presumably to his demise



Ringmaster will be the 125th hero added to Dota 2 (provided no other heroes are added before). Little is known about the hero, but the character is set to release in 2024.



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This is a developing story and will be updated as we have more information.



<h2 id="h-everything-to-know-about-dota-2-s-ringmaster">Everything to know about Dota 2's Ringmaster</h2>



It's speculated that Ringmaster will be somewhat inspired by <a href="https://esports.gg/guides/dota-2/puppet-master-dota-2-everything-you-need-to-know/">Puppet Master, a character from Heroes of Newerth</a>. 



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If this is correct, the Ringmaster would have the ability to bind enemies, taunt them, and summon a puppet to attack his opponents.



From the teaser video, we can see that Ringmaster may have the ability to control neutral creeps, or create mechanical versions of them to lure heroes. Additionally, it's speculated that the hero will be able to create a large structure, similar to Undying's Tombstone, to ensnare and trap enemies.



<h3>Ability speculation</h3>



If Ringmaster is inspired by Puppet Master, his abilities might be a little something like this:



<ul><li>Q - Bind/Stun with short duration</li><li>W - Deploy test of strength/carnival attraction. Deployable unit that taunts nearby enemies</li><li>E - Critical strike buff</li><li>R - Summon Puppet/mechanical minion</li></ul>



<h2>Ringmaster appearance and design</h2>



Ringmaster's design appears to be mechanical in nature, looking like a puppet or doll. He has key slot in his neck, perhaps implying he's more like a wind-up toy. The hero is also depicted as holding an orb of some kind, which may give him his supernatural powers.



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Dota 2’s next hero will be Ringmaster

When will Valve release the Crownfall update?

As we have mentioned above, there is no other detail about Crownfall's release other than the event name itself. But we can anticipate this next Dota 2 update to drop in the nearest future.


As we have mentioned above, there is no other detail about Crownfall's release other than the event name itself. But we can anticipate this next Dota 2 update to drop in the nearest future.


There is currently an ongoing tier 1 tournament, <a href="https://esports.gg/news/dota-2/betboom-dacha-february-2024-overview-qualifier-dates-prize-pool-teams/">BetBoom Dacha Dubai</a>. The Crownfall update will likely drop after the tournament ends.


There is currently an ongoing tier 1 tournament, BetBoom Dacha Dubai. The Crownfall update will likely drop after the tournament ends. 


And that's all the information we have regarding Crownfall. While waiting for the update, let's unpack the latest <a href="https://esports.gg/news/dota-2/all-sets-and-bonuses-in-the-dragons-hoard-treasure/">Dragon's Hoard treasure</a> in celebration of the Lunar New Year! Check out all the sets below.


And that's all the information we have regarding Crownfall. While waiting for the update, let's unpack the latest Dragon's Hoard treasure in celebration of the Lunar New Year! Check out all the sets below.


Prepare your wallets! Valve has released the Dragon's Hoard treasure in Dota 2 to celebrate the Lunar New Year. This treasure embodies the "spirit of giving", containing a ton of cosmetics and funny hats for players to grab. There are a total of 17 Lunar New Year-themed hero sets plus the first ever Ancient cosmetic in Dota 2!


Prepare your wallets! Valve has released the Dragon's Hoard treasure in Dota 2 to celebrate the Lunar New Year. This treasure embodies the "spirit of giving", containing a ton of cosmetics and funny hats for players to grab. There are a total of 17 Lunar New Year-themed hero sets plus the first ever Ancient cosmetic in Dota 2! 


Check out all the Dragon's Hoard treasures and bonus content below.


Check out all the Dragon's Hoard treasures and bonus content below.


Dragon's Hoard Treasure: All sets, bonuses, features

The Phoenix set not only rocks a cosmetic to its usual form, but also to its egg form!


The Phoenix set not only rocks a cosmetic to its usual form, but also to its egg form! 


Those are the common sets of the Dragon's Hoard treasure. Opening a treasure will guarantee you one of the common sets, but if you're lucky, you can also get an additional rare set alongside a common one! Check out the rare, very rare, and ultra rare sets below!


Those are the common sets of the Dragon's Hoard treasure. Opening a treasure will guarantee you one of the common sets, but if you're lucky, you can also get an additional rare set alongside a common one! Check out the rare, very rare, and ultra rare sets below!


Lo and behold! The first ever Ancient cosmetic in Dota 2, the Ancient Dragon King, will bless your pubs in celebration of the Lunar New Year. This cosmetic lets the "loong" dragon, a legendary creature from the Chinese mythology, reside around your Ancient. Once equipped by a player, everyone in the match can see it.


Lo and behold! The first ever Ancient cosmetic in Dota 2, the Ancient Dragon King, will bless your pubs in celebration of the Lunar New Year. This cosmetic lets the "loong" dragon, a legendary creature from the Chinese mythology, reside around your Ancient. Once equipped by a player, everyone in the match can see it.


Recycle sets to earn a free Dragon's Hoard treasure

If you happen to get a set you don't like, there is an option to recycle the set (unopened bundle) and progress toward a free Dragon's Hoard treasure! Recycle six sets from the Dragon's Hoard treasure and you'll get a free treasure! Note that you will not get duplicates until you get one of each.


If you happen to get a set you don't like, there is an option to recycle the set (unopened bundle) and progress toward a free Dragon's Hoard treasure! Recycle six sets from the Dragon's Hoard treasure and you'll get a free treasure! Note that you will not get duplicates until you get one of each.


And that's all for the Lunar New Year treasure. Stick around <a href="https://esports.gg/">esports</a>.gg for more Dota 2 news and updates!


And that's all for the Lunar New Year treasure. Stick around esports.gg for more Dota 2 news and updates! 


Prepare your wallets! Valve has released the Dragon's Hoard treasure in Dota 2 to celebrate the Lunar New Year. This treasure embodies the "spirit of giving", containing a ton of cosmetics and funny hats for players to grab. There are a total of 17 Lunar New Year-themed hero sets plus the first ever Ancient cosmetic in Dota 2! 



Check out all the Dragon's Hoard treasures and bonus content below.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-dragon-s-hoard-treasure-all-sets-bonuses-features">Dragon's Hoard Treasure: All sets, bonuses, features</h2>



<ul>
<li>Templar Assassin - Whisper at the Temple Gates</li>
</ul>



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<ul>
<li>Jakiro - Herald of Frost and Flame</li>
</ul>



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<ul>
<li>Mars - Vile Behemoth</li>
</ul>



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<ul>
<li>Morphling - Reflection of the Surging Stream</li>
</ul>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://admin.esports.gg/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Morphling-Dragons-Hoard-Treasuer.jpg"><img src="https://admin.esports.gg/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Morphling-Dragons-Hoard-Treasuer.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-357406"/></a></figure>



<ul>
<li>Centaur Warrunner - Rout of the Emerald Marauder</li>
</ul>



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<ul>
<li>Invoker - Master of the Mystic Phoenix</li>
</ul>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://admin.esports.gg/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Invoker-Dragons-Hoard-treasure.png"><img src="https://admin.esports.gg/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Invoker-Dragons-Hoard-treasure.png" alt="" class="wp-image-357412"/></a></figure>



<ul>
<li>Medusa - Havoc of the Hydras Scorn</li>
</ul>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://admin.esports.gg/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Medusa-Dragons-Hoard-treasure.png"><img src="https://admin.esports.gg/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Medusa-Dragons-Hoard-treasure.png" alt="" class="wp-image-357415"/></a></figure>



<ul>
<li>Monkey King - Victorious Fighting Scoundrel</li>
</ul>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://admin.esports.gg/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Monkey-King-Dragons-Hoard-treasure.jpg"><img src="https://admin.esports.gg/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Monkey-King-Dragons-Hoard-treasure.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-357418"/></a></figure>



<ul>
<li>Phoenix - Attunements of the Ornate</li>
</ul>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://admin.esports.gg/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Phoenix-Dragons-Hoard.jpg"><img src="https://admin.esports.gg/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Phoenix-Dragons-Hoard.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-357421"/></a></figure>



The Phoenix set not only rocks a cosmetic to its usual form, but also to its egg form! 



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://admin.esports.gg/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Phoenix-Egg-Dragons-Hoard-treasure.jpg"><img src="https://admin.esports.gg/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Phoenix-Egg-Dragons-Hoard-treasure.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-357424"/></a></figure>



<ul>
<li>Ogre Magi - Oni Magi</li>
</ul>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://admin.esports.gg/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Ogre-Magi-Dragons-Hoard-treasure.jpg"><img src="https://admin.esports.gg/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Ogre-Magi-Dragons-Hoard-treasure.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-357427"/></a></figure>



<ul>
<li>Puck - Vanishing Pearl</li>
</ul>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://admin.esports.gg/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Puck-Dragons-Hoard-treasure.jpg"><img src="https://admin.esports.gg/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Puck-Dragons-Hoard-treasure.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-357430"/></a></figure>



<ul>
<li>Brewmaster - Fortified Brew</li>
</ul>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://admin.esports.gg/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Brewmaster-Dragons-Hoard-treasure.jpg"><img src="https://admin.esports.gg/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Brewmaster-Dragons-Hoard-treasure.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-357433"/></a></figure>



<ul>
<li>Marci - Bloomjewel Brawler</li>
</ul>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://admin.esports.gg/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Marci-Dragons-Hoard-treasure.png"><img src="https://admin.esports.gg/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Marci-Dragons-Hoard-treasure.png" alt="" class="wp-image-357436"/></a></figure>



<ul>
<li>Phantom Assassin - Song of the Shadow Dragon</li>
</ul>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://admin.esports.gg/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Phantom-Assassin-Dragons-Hoard-treasure.png"><img src="https://admin.esports.gg/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Phantom-Assassin-Dragons-Hoard-treasure.png" alt="" class="wp-image-357439"/></a></figure>



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Those are the common sets of the Dragon's Hoard treasure. Opening a treasure will guarantee you one of the common sets, but if you're lucky, you can also get an additional rare set alongside a common one! Check out the rare, very rare, and ultra rare sets below!



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<ul>
<li>Crystal Maiden - Spirit of the Frozen Flow (RARE)</li>
</ul>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://admin.esports.gg/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Crystal-Maiden-Dragons-Hoard-treasure.jpg"><img src="https://admin.esports.gg/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Crystal-Maiden-Dragons-Hoard-treasure.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-357442"/></a></figure>



<ul>
<li>Abaddon - Dreadmist Dragoon (VERY RARE)</li>
</ul>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://admin.esports.gg/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Abaddon-Dragons-Hoard-treasure.jpg"><img src="https://admin.esports.gg/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Abaddon-Dragons-Hoard-treasure.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-357445"/></a></figure>



<ul>
<li>Primal Beast - Temple Guardian (ULTRA RARE)</li>
</ul>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://admin.esports.gg/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Primal-Beast-Dragons-Hoard-treasure.jpg"><img src="https://admin.esports.gg/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Primal-Beast-Dragons-Hoard-treasure.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-357448"/></a></figure>



<ul>
<li>Ancient - Ancient Dragon King (ULTRA RARE)</li>
</ul>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://admin.esports.gg/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Ancient-Dragon-King-Dragons-Hoard-treasure.png"><img src="https://admin.esports.gg/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Ancient-Dragon-King-Dragons-Hoard-treasure.png" alt="" class="wp-image-357451"/></a></figure>



Lo and behold! The first ever Ancient cosmetic in Dota 2, the Ancient Dragon King, will bless your pubs in celebration of the Lunar New Year. This cosmetic lets the "loong" dragon, a legendary creature from the Chinese mythology, reside around your Ancient. Once equipped by a player, everyone in the match can see it.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-recycle-sets-to-earn-a-free-dragon-s-hoard-treasure">Recycle sets to earn a free Dragon's Hoard treasure</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://admin.esports.gg/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/image-20.png"><img src="https://admin.esports.gg/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/image-20.png" alt="" class="wp-image-357455"/></a></figure>



If you happen to get a set you don't like, there is an option to recycle the set (unopened bundle) and progress toward a free Dragon's Hoard treasure! Recycle six sets from the Dragon's Hoard treasure and you'll get a free treasure! Note that you will not get duplicates until you get one of each.



And that's all for the Lunar New Year treasure. Stick around <a href="https://esports.gg/">esports</a>.gg for more Dota 2 news and updates!

All sets and bonuses in the Dragon’s Hoard treasure

Since releasing the Frostivus event in December 2023, Valve has been pretty quiet about updates. But the Dota 2 publisher finally made it known that a big update is coming, and it will be called Crownfall. This will likely host a new patch, a new event, and tons of new cosmetics!



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-valve-teases-crownfall-for-the-next-dota-2-update">Valve teases "Crownfall" for the next Dota 2 update</h2>



In the latest <a href="https://www.dota2.com/newsentry/4018968739232966310">Dota 2 news entry</a>, Valve revealed that the team is currently "hard at work on an upcoming update" called "Crownfall". Despite the reveal, Valve was very reserved of its details as the post revealed no more than the event name. 



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.esports.gg/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/image-21.png" alt="" class="wp-image-357474"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">(Screenshot via esports.gg)</figcaption></figure>



So what can we expect from this Crownfall update? Following the <a href="https://esports.gg/news/dota-2/reactions-to-the-removal-of-dota-2-battle-pass/">death of the Battle Pass</a> in 2023, Valve had promised more in-game updates, events, and cosmetics for Dota 2 players. It has taken quite a bit of time for this to bloom into action but Valve's latest event, the Frostivus 2023 had a lot of great reception. Especially their <a href="https://esports.gg/news/dota-2/dota-2-streamer-mason-banned-after-opening-frostivus-gift/">brutal action against smurfs and toxic players</a>.



A new Dota 2 hero called the <a href="https://esports.gg/news/dota-2/dota-2s-next-hero-will-be-ringmaster/">Ringmaster</a> is also on the way. Valve revealed this hero during The International 2023 (TI12) and teased its arrival in "early 2023". This means the Crownfall update will likely welcome the Ringmaster. On top of that, the Valentine's season is coming and that aligns with the previous leaks of a <a href="https://esports.gg/news/dota-2/dota-2-ti12-battle-pass-leaked-broodmother-persona-skywrath-mage-arcana-visual-novels-and-more/">Vengeful Spirit and Skywrath Mage arcana</a> - the notorious lovers.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-when-will-valve-release-the-crownfall-update">When will Valve release the Crownfall update?</h2>



As we have mentioned above, there is no other detail about Crownfall's release other than the event name itself. But we can anticipate this next Dota 2 update to drop in the nearest future.



There is currently an ongoing tier 1 tournament, <a href="https://esports.gg/news/dota-2/betboom-dacha-february-2024-overview-qualifier-dates-prize-pool-teams/">BetBoom Dacha Dubai</a>. The Crownfall update will likely drop after the tournament ends. 



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And that's all the information we have regarding Crownfall. While waiting for the update, let's unpack the latest <a href="https://esports.gg/news/dota-2/all-sets-and-bonuses-in-the-dragons-hoard-treasure/">Dragon's Hoard treasure</a> in celebration of the Lunar New Year! Check out all the sets below.



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