Weekly Quests & Shards

Boost your Dota 2 Shard income with weekly quests. Learn quest types, Shard rewards, and how to use Shards for cosmetics and Dota Plus features.

Dota Plus, Valve's subscription service for Dota 2, offers a wealth of benefits, including access to weekly quests that provide valuable rewards in the form of Shards. These quests are designed to encourage players to engage with various aspects of the game, from specific hero challenges to strategic objectives. Completing them consistently is a primary way to earn Shards, which can then be used to purchase cosmetic items and other Dota Plus features.

Each week, Dota Plus subscribers are presented with a new set of quests. These quests are categorized into different difficulty levels: easy, medium, and hard. The harder the quest, the more Shards it rewards upon completion. You can typically choose to complete a certain number of quests per week, with the option to refresh their available quests if they don't like the current selection. The quests are often tied to specific heroes or hero roles, encouraging players to step outside their comfort zone and try new playstyles.

Types of Weekly Quests:

• Hero-Specific Quests: These quests often involve playing a particular hero and achieving specific in-game goals, such as getting a certain number of kills with a specific ability, landing a certain number of disables, or achieving a certain net worth by a specific time.
• Role-Based Quests: Quests that focus on the general objectives of a particular role, such as supports securing vision, cores farming efficiently, or initiators landing crucial disables.
• Objective-Based Quests: These quests might involve taking down towers, securing Roshan, or winning teamfights.
• General Gameplay Quests: Some quests are more general, requiring players to achieve a certain number of wins, deal a certain amount of damage, or earn a certain amount of gold.

Earning Shards:

Shards are the primary currency earned through weekly quests. The number of Shards awarded varies based on the difficulty of the quest. Easy quests might grant 50-100 Shards, medium quests 100-200, and hard quests 200-400. You can also earn Shards through other Dota Plus features, such as hero leveling and participating in certain in-game events.

Using Shards:

Shards are a versatile currency within Dota Plus. They can be used for several purposes:

1. Purchasing Relics: Relics are in-game statistics trackers for specific heroes that display your achievements with that hero.
2. Customizing Chat Wheels: You can purchase new chat wheel lines to express themselves in-game.
3. Acquiring Courier and Ward Skins: Unique cosmetic items for couriers and wards can be purchased with Shards.
4. Re-rolling Quests: If a player dislikes their current weekly quests, they can spend Shards to re-roll for a new set.
5. Dota Plus Seasonal Rewards: Shards can also be used to unlock seasonal cosmetic items and other rewards during Dota Plus seasons.

Maximizing Weekly Quest Rewards:

To get the most out of weekly quests, it's advisable to:

• Check Quests Regularly: Keep an eye on your available quests and plan your hero picks and game strategies accordingly.
• Prioritize Harder Quests: If you're looking to maximize Shard gain, focus on completing the harder quests first.
• Adapt Your Playstyle: Be willing to play heroes or roles that you might not typically play if they al with your quests.
• Utilize Quest Refresh: If a quest is particularly difficult or doesn't fit your playstyle, use your quest refresh to get a better option.

By actively engaging with the weekly quest system, Dota Plus subscribers can continuously earn Shards, enhancing their in-game experience with new cosmetics and personalized features.