Dota 2 Workshop Tools

The Dota 2 Workshop Tools is a set of software utilities that allows players to create their own custom game modes. The tools package must be installed to create or play any custom games.

Option 1

 * Right-click on Dota 2 in Steam and select View Downloadable Content.
 * Check the box in the Install column next to Dota 2 Workshop Tools DLC.
 * Click Close. The required content will begin downloading.

Option 2

 * Launch Dota 2 in Steam.
 * Click the Play tab and then select Custom Games.
 * Click the Install button.

Launching the Tools
Once the download is complete, start Dota 2 and select Launch Dota 2 - Tools from the radial menu.

Map editing

 * Map editing and level design can be done using Valve's Hammer editor.

UI Creation

 * Done through Valve's Panorama framework.