Dota 2 Battle Pass: TI Compendium, Levels, Rewards
Verified November 7, 2026 · Status: live seasonal pass
Dota 2 Battle Pass (The International Compendium / Battle Pass) is Valve’s crowdfunded annual event tied to The International: earn free and premium rewards by completing quests, leveling up with purchased bundles or play-grind, and unlock treasures, immortals, courier skins, HUDs, and the Diretide / Frostivus / Nemestice event skins when they tie into a pass. Verified on 7 November 2026.
Source: Valve — Dota 2 Battle Pass.
Symptom → cause → first action
| Problem | Likely cause | First action |
|---|---|---|
| No Battle Pass available | Between events; TI Compendium only runs around TI | Wait for TI announcement |
| Battle Points not tracking | Quest not activated, or wrong hero | Check active quest list |
| Can’t afford pass | Base pass $10 USD, bundles $35-100+ | Buy via Steam Wallet or card |
| Pass expired mid-event | Each pass has hard end date | Spend points before end timer |
| Can’t trade my pass items | Some pass items are untradeable for 1+ years | Wait out tradable timer |
| Didn’t get 25% TI bonus | Didn’t buy before cutoff | Cutoff varies; check pass page early |
Battle Pass basics
- Base cost: $9.99 USD — unlocks the pass itself and starts Battle Level 1.
- Level bundles: Additional purchases to jump levels (common: +100 levels for $45, +230 levels for $90).
- Play-based progression: Daily / weekly / seasonal quests award Battle Points.
- Battle Level rewards: Each level unlocks a reward — treasures, immortals, prestige, voice packs.
- TI Prize pool contribution: 25% of all pass purchases go to The International prize pool (historically $40M+).
- Pass duration: 2-4 months, usually overlapping with TI.
Reward categories
| Tier range | Typical rewards |
|---|---|
| Levels 1-50 | Base treasures, voice pack, arcana tokens (fractional) |
| Levels 50-150 | Mid-tier immortals, ward skins, HUDs |
| Levels 150-250 | Premium immortals, chat wheel, taunts |
| Levels 250-500 | Rare immortals, cursor packs, music packs |
| Levels 500-1000 | Arcana vote, special effects for immortals |
| Levels 1000-2000 | Exclusive compendium-exclusive sets |
| Levels 2000+ | Prestige rewards — rare, often exclusive to top tiers |
Compendium predictions
The International Compendium (bundled with Battle Pass historically) includes player predictions:
- Pick which team wins TI → correct predictions give Battle Points.
- Pick top damage dealer, top support, etc. → smaller point bonuses.
- Predictions lock when the group stage begins.
- Higher-cost bundle versions sometimes include “Compendium Prediction Bonuses.”
- Payout is Battle Points, which translate directly to Battle Levels.
Immortals and treasures
- Immortals: Equippable cosmetics for specific heroes with unique visual effects.
- Treasures: Lootbox-style; unlock random immortals from a themed set.
- Prestige items: Higher-level pass rewards that are rare and visually distinct.
- Arcana: Most-premium hero cosmetics; often tied to vote results or specific TI milestones.
- Tradable timer: Pass items are initially bound to the account; become tradeable after 2-4 weeks.
Grind strategy
| Activity | Battle Points |
|---|---|
| Weekly bounty quest | 500-2,000 BP per completion |
| Daily hero challenge | 200-500 BP each |
| Seasonal quest | 5,000-10,000 BP per completion |
| Hero play variety bonus | Extra BP for playing 5+ different heroes per week |
| Guild activity | Guild weekly BP contribution (requires guild membership) |
If Battle Pass isn’t working
- Pass bought but no BP? → log out and back in; Steam may need to resync.
- Quest not activating? → quest might require a specific game mode (Ranked, All Pick); check description.
- Can’t claim levelable reward? → check inventory; some rewards auto-grant, others require claim click.
- Pass ending soon? → use “Spend to End of Pass” bundles to lock remaining rewards.
- Never bought pass before? → consider the $45 +100-levels bundle; most efficient per-dollar reward unlock.
- Related: Dota 2 TI tradition, LPQ, Overwatch review, ranks MMR.
- Still stuck → Steam Support ticket at help.steampowered.com.
FAQ
What is Dota 2 Battle Pass?
Valve’s seasonal reward track tied to The International (Dota 2’s annual championship). Buy the pass, earn Battle Points by playing, unlock immortals, treasures, and prestige rewards.
How much does the Battle Pass cost?
Base pass: $9.99 USD. Level bundles range from $35 (+100 levels) to $90+ (+230 levels or more). You can buy additional levels anytime during the pass.
Does the Battle Pass fund TI prize pool?
Yes. 25% of every Battle Pass purchase goes to The International prize pool. Historically TI prize pools have exceeded $40 million USD, making them the largest in all esports.
When is the Battle Pass available?
Valve has moved between multiple Battle Pass events per year (post-2021) to a smaller model. Check dota2.com/battlepass for the current schedule.
Can I earn rewards without buying the pass?
No — the Battle Pass itself is required to earn BP and unlock rewards. Free users can still see the leaderboard and predictions but cannot claim any pass-tier rewards.
Do pass items expire?
No, the cosmetic items you unlock are yours permanently. The pass itself and its quests expire on the pass end date, but items you’ve earned stay in your inventory.
Can I trade Battle Pass immortals?
Most pass immortals have a tradable timer (usually 2-4 weeks after unlock). Prestige items may have longer or permanent restrictions. Check each item’s tradability status in your inventory.
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