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[[No results|110px|link=Io  ]]Io Rarity: Arcana
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The wispy tendrils of Io the Fundamental can be found in all planes of the universe, having existed across the boundaries of realms known and unknown since before time itself. After an eternity of exploring the span of its mystic province, Io knows that no matter where the tide of battle leads, the bonds of friendship will always carry the day. | ||
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| “ | ▶️ *Still Alive*
— Io
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This item was rewarded to players who owned The International 2017 Battle Pass and leveled it to 245. This item is a Prestige Item, and is not available to players anymore.
Customizations[]
| Customization | Type | Preview |
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| Ambient | Effect | |
| Idle | Animation | |
| Attack | Animation | |
| Disabled | Animation | |
| Death | Animation | |
| Tether | Effect | |
| Spirits | Effect | |
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| Overcharge | Effect1 | |
| Relocate | Effect (Channel) |
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| Effect (Teleport In) | ||
| Effect (Teleport Out) | ||
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1 Same as default effect, but tinted red instead of yellow.
Hero Icons[]
| Customization | Preview |
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| Minimap Icon | 
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Ability Icons[]
| Tether | Spirits | Spirits Movement | Overcharge | Relocate |
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Voice Responses[]
| Customization | Preview |
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| First Blood | ▶️ |
| Kill | ▶️ |
| Spawn/Respawn (unused) | ▶️ |
| Activating Rune (unused) |
Gallery[]
Top Front Splash art
Lore[]
- The existence of this item may imply that Dota 2 shares the same multiverse as Valve's Portal and Half-Life franchises.
Trivia[]
- This item was made as a result of Io coming in second place in The International 2016's Arcana vote.
- This item's design is based on the Weighted Companion Cube from the Portal series.
- The particle effects for Relocate matches the entrance and exit portals from the Portal franchise.
- The teleport sounds are identical to the fire sounds of the Portal Gun from the Portal franchise. The sound during the Relocate delay is also based on the sounds made by the Turrets from Portal.
- The first blood (▶️) and kill (▶️) responses come from the first two bars of Still Alive, the ending credits song from Portal.
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