Dota 2 has been out for over 7 years and it'll have its 8-year anniversary in 2021. The original DotA is much older than that and numerous references are still scattered in the modern-day sequel. Today we're continuing our journey through some of the most interesting references in Dota 2. Let's go!
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Awesome References in Dota 2, Part 3
Even more of them!
Octarine Core - Octarine is the eighth color also known as the color of magic in Terry Pratchet's "The Colour of Magic". It's only visible to wizards and cats. Octarine Core was released with patch 6.84 which came roughly a month after Pratchet passed away. The item is a direct tribute to the famous author Terry Pratchet. (Credit: Britannica.com)
Eye of Skadi - In Norse mythology, Skadi is the goddess of bowhunting, skiing, winter, and mountains. The Dota 2 item's frosty effect reflects that. (Credit: Hi Rez Studios)
Shiva's Guard - From Norse mythology we jump over to the Indian one. Shiva is the great god and one of the principal deities in Hinduism. (Credit: Valve Corporation)
Daedalus - The Dota 2 item increases overall damage, but it's actually based on the famous Greek craftsmen and architect of the same name. He is said to have built the Labyrinth for King Minos of Crete, but is most famous for flying on makeshift wings together with his son Icarus. (Credit: medium.com)
Stygian Desolator - This was the name for Desolator in DotA. Stygian Desolator returned as a neutral item in Dota 2. The name is derogatory of the river Styx from Greek mythology. It's also a weapon from Anarchy Online. (Credit: Anarchy Online fandom)
Monkey King Bar - We already have the Monkey King in Dota 2, but the item preceded the hero by many years. It's based on the Ruyi Jingu Bang a staff wielded by Sun Wukong in the popular novel Journey to the West. It's also an item in Phantasy Star Online. (Credit: Game Science Interactive Technology)
Hand of Midas - This one is quite obvious but still: Hand of Midas is based on Greek Mythology and King Midas who was cursed to turn everything he touches into gold. (Credit: Moonduck Studios)
Mjöllnir - Mjöllnir is the hammer of the god of thunder, sky, and... agriculture? Yeah, Thor does it all in Norse mythology but the Dota 2 item is mostly about his ability to disperse bolts of thunder and lightning. (Credit: Sony Interactive Entertainment)
Arrested Development Bots - You've surely heard of the series Arrested Development but did you know that the bots in Dota 2 are named after many of the characters in the show (Maeby, Tobias, Gob etc.)? (Credit: Imagine Entertainment)
Dota 2 has been out for over 7 years and it'll have its 8-year anniversary in 2021. The original DotA is much older than that and numerous references are still scattered in the modern-day sequel. Today we're continuing our journey through some of the most interesting references in Dota 2. Let's go!