A Dota 2 x Monster Hunter collaboration is now live, bringing an exciting Monster Hunter-themed mini-game and a range of exclusive items to Valve’s popular MOBA title. The collaboration event kicked off on November 11, 2025, and will run until February 6, 2026.
In this Sportskeeda Gaming Dota 2 guide, we’ll take an in-depth look at the ongoing Monster Hunter collaboration and explore what players can expect during the event.
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## Dota 2 x Monster Hunter Collaboration Content: Everything You Can Expect
The core gameplay loop of the event revolves around winning matches as various Dota 2 heroes to earn different kinds of loot. These loot materials can then be used to craft unique Monster Hunter-themed set items.
### Available Sets in the Collaboration
The following hero sets and items are available as part of the collaboration:
– **Palico Courier** (Courier)
– **Odogaron Armor** (Sniper)
– **Palico Disguise Bomb Unit** (Techies)
– **Kirin Armor** (Anti-Mage)
– **Rathalos Armor** (Dragon Knight)
– **Bone Armor** (Beastmaster)
– **Zinogre Armor** (Windranger)
– **Poogie** (Effigy Pet)
Base levels for all these sets are unlocked by default. However, to craft each item within the sets, you will need specific materials according to their crafting recipes. Additional upgrade levels for these sets are locked behind the Expedition Pack, which we’ll discuss later.
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## Major Gameplay Elements in the Collaboration
– **Play games, earn loot, and craft Monster Hunter-themed items**
– **Increase your Hunter Rank to unlock more rewards**
– **Complete the Hero Atlas by playing and winning with different heroes**
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## What is Hunter Rank and How to Level it Up?
Hunter Rank serves as your progression system in the Dota 2 x Monster Hunter collaboration. You need to accumulate 1000 XP to level up your Hunter Rank. XP is earned through playing matches, with the following breakdown:
– Win Match: 800 XP
– Lose Match: 300 XP
– Win Turbo Match: 500 XP
– Lose Turbo Match: 200 XP
### Hunter Rank Levels and Rewards
– **Level 1 to Level 10 (Rookie):** Earn 2 Emoticons, 3 Seasonal Sprays, and 20 Random Common Materials.
– **Level 20 (Low Rank):** Additional 2 Emoticons, 3 Seasonal Sprays, and 20 Random Common Materials.
– **Level 30 (High Rank):** Get 3 Emoticons, 4 Seasonal Sprays, 20 Random Common Materials, and 5 Rare Materials.
– **Level 40 (Master Rank):** Receive 1 Palico Voucher, 1 Poogie Voucher, 2 Prismagtic Pigments, and unlock the Exchange Recipe option.
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## How Does the Hero Atlas Work?
The Hero Atlas in this collaboration is inspired by the Field Guide feature in Monster Hunter, where players track monsters, their drops, weaknesses, and other details.
In Dota 2, each hero has their own entry in the Hero Atlas. To unlock a hero’s entry, simply win a match playing as that hero. Once unlocked, the entry displays the materials the hero drops, a unique sticker, statistics, and Field Notes.
### Progressing in the Hero Atlas
You can continue progressing a hero’s entry by playing more matches with that hero, whether on your team or the opposing team. Progression is calculated as follows:
– Win: 34% progress
– Lose: 11% progress
– If you played the hero: 3x bonus progress
– Turbo matches: 60% additional progress
For those aiming to complete the Hero Atlas, participating in the in-game Dota 2 All-Hero Challenge can also help, if you haven’t finished it yet.
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## Expedition Pack: What Does it Include?
The Expedition Pack is a paid bundle that offers exclusive content and benefits during the collaboration:
– Unlocks additional upgrade levels for all the hero sets mentioned above
– Poogie Effigy Pet
– Rathalos Form for Dragon Knight
– Bullfango pet for Beastmaster
– Monster Hunter Music Pack
– Seasonal Hunter’s Spray Pack
– Six complete hero sets of crafting materials
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## Final Thoughts
Dota 2 players have three months — from November 11, 2025, to February 6, 2026 — to enjoy the Monster Hunter collaboration. This limited-time event provides plenty of gameplay, crafting, and collecting opportunities with unique themed content.
So gear up, dive into the matches, earn loot, and let the hunt commence!
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**Also Read:** [Dota 2 Heroes Tier List]
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