Unreleased content

This is a list of unreleased content. Only official content, confirmed in the client or leaked by Valve, is listed. As development of Dota 2 is mostly confidential, whether or not an item or feature will be released is highly speculative.

Abilities

Release status for entries are largely speculative. They are roughly categorized as follows:

• Pending - Item is being prepared for future release, usually in a Treasure, a League Bundle, or through an Event.
• Delayed - Item is being held for technical or other issues, but will probably still be released in the future.
• Shelved - Item has been set aside indefinitely, and may or may not ever be released. Models and/or entries usually remain in client.
• Scrapped - Item has been abandoned due to thematic, copyright, commercial or other issues. Not likely to ever be released. Models and/or entries usually removed from client.
• Unknown - No reliable information.

Click on column headers to sort by status, name, or last update.

Ability	Description/Preview	Last Update	Status	Notes
Deward ability	Hidden ability available to every unit Activates upon right-clicking an enemy Observer Ward or Sentry Ward Upon right-clicking the ward, the unit starts channeling, instead of attacking the ward Once the channeling finishes, the ward gets destroyed immediately. 600 cast range, unknown channel duration	2015-04-30	Scrapped	Listed in the npc_abilities.txt since 6.84. Ability was replaced by 100% Accuracy against Observer and Sentry Wards.
Ice Shards Stop	Sub-spell for Ice Shards, allowing Tusk to stop the Ice Shards from traveling further No cast time, no cooldown, no mana cost	2015-04-30	Scrapped	Listed in the npc_abilities.txt since 6.84. Ice Shards was changed to travel up to the target point instead, rather than traveling a fixed distance. Reworked into "Shatter Ice Shard listed further below."
Eye of Omen	No cast time.	2016-04-25	Scrapped	Ability was meant for Animal Courier. Probably reworked into Scan.
Golem Bash	7% chance to bash an enemy on attack, dealing 25 bonus magical damage and stunning for 1 second. Pierces spell immunity, can stun buildings and the debuff is dispellable with strong dispels.	2015-09-24	Shelved	Listed in the npc_abilities.txt since 6.85. Ability was meant for Ancient Granite Golems.
Mind over Matter	800 cast range, 350 radius area target spell with 0.2 second cast time 16/14/12/10 seconds cooldown and 80/100/120/140 mana cost 100/175/250/325 base damage (magical) Slows for 50% of intelligence, lasting 4 second Effect is delayed by 2 second and does not pierce spell immunity. The debuff is dispellable.	2016-04-25	Scrapped	Listed in the npc_abilities.txt since 6.86. Ability was meant for Outworld Destroyer. Replaced in the files by Equilibrium in 7.20.
Rockslide	700 cast range, point or unit target spell with 0.5 cast time Cone shaped area, 180 starting radius, 980 travel distance, 200 end radius 16 seconds cooldown and 100 mana cost 200 magical damage 1.5 seconds stun, does not pierce spell immunity. Dispellable with strong dispels.	2016-04-25	Shelved	Listed in the npc_abilities.txt since 6.86. Ability was meant for Ancient Rock Golems. Equivalent to Crypt Swarm with added stun component.
Spawnlord Master Bash	40% chance to bash an enemy on attack, dealing no bonus damage and stunning for 1 second. Pierces spell immunity, can stun buildings and the debuff is dispellable with strong dispels.	2016-12-12	Shelved	Listed in the npc_abilities.txt since 7.00. Ability was meant for Ancient Prowler Shamans.
Divine Sanction	800 cast range, 425 radius area target spell with 0.3 second cast time 18/16/14/12 seconds cooldown and 50/60/70/80 mana cost 50%/60%/70%/80% outgoing spell damage reduction on hit enemies, for 7 seconds. Does not pierce spell immunity, dispellable. Official description: "Causes affected enemies to deal less spell damage for a duration." Official lore text: "When faced with the pit of sacrifice, Purist's resilience to magic was tested and affirmed."	2018-11-19	Shelved	Listed in the npc_abilities.txt since 7.20. Ability was meant to replace Omniknight's Repel, which got reworked instead.
Unholy Pact	Non-targeted instant cast spell with no cast time. Interrupts channeling spells on cast. 25/20/15/10 seconds cooldown and 20% of current health as cost. No mana cost. Grants 100 attack speed, and makes the next 5 attacks drain 5%/6%/7%/8% of the target's mana, based on max mana. Buff lasts 15 seconds or until all attack charges are used up. Pierce spell immunity, and the buff on the caster is dispellable. Official description: "Grants you bonus attack speed for a limited number of attacks, draining a percentage of mana for each hit. Costs a percentage of current health to cast. Lasts up to %duration% seconds or when the attack count is consumed."	2018-11-19	Shelved	Listed in the npc_abilities.txt since 7.20. Ability was meant to replace Lich's Sacrifice, which got replaced by Sinister Gaze instead.
Frost Aura	1200 radius aura, affecting allies. The aura's buff lingers for 0.5 seconds. Affected allies' attacks slow their attack target's movement speed by 7%/14%/21%/28% for 1 second. Does not buff allied wards or buildings. Does not debuff enemy wards or buildings. Does not pierce spell immunity, and the slow debuff is dispellable. Not disabled by Break. Official description: "Allied Aura. Causes all nearby ally attacks to slow enemy movement speed."	2018-11-19	Shelved	Listed in the npc_abilities.txt since 7.20. Ability was meant to replace Lich's Ice Armor, which got replaced by Frost Shield instead.
Life Bomb	Description: Throws a seed to the ground which immediately starts to grow. After 3 seconds it will explode healing all allies and damaging all enemies within a 600 AOE by 300 Health.	2021-08-18	Shelved	Listed in the npc_abilities.txt and dota_english.txt since 7.30. Ability was meant to be granted to Treant Protector via Aghanim's Shard. Ability does not function in its current state.
Shatter Ice Shards	Sub-spell for Ice Shards, allowing Tusk to destroy the Ice Shards, probably affecting trapped enemies in some way. No cast time, no cooldown, no mana cost	2021-08-18	Shelved	Listed in the npc_abilities.txt and dota_english.txt since 7.30. Ability was meant to be granted to Tusk via Aghanim's Shard.

Items

Feature	Description/Preview	Last Update	Status	Notes
Dimensional Doorway	Neutral item. Teleport instantly anywhere on the map. Disjoints projectiles upon cast.	2019-11-26	Shelved	Originally intended for version 7.23 but never released.
Horizon	Neutral item. Targets a unit to teleport to them. Knocks enemies back 250 distance and disables them for 1 second. Blink Strike can be cast on allied units, without disabling them or knocking them back. Moves the user next to the target, positioning them randomly around the target. Does not disjoint projectiles upon teleporting. The user is ordered to attack the target, if it is an enemy. The knockback direction is not based on the angle between the caster's original location and the target's location. Instead, it is based on where the caster lands around the target, knocking towards the direction he is facing Cannot be cast on couriers.	2019-11-26	Shelved	Originally intended for version 7.23 but never released.
Greater Mango	Neutral item. Overwhelms your hero, causing you to die. However, when you respawn, you will have all talents on both sides skilled. Interrupts the user's channeling spells upon cast. The talents are upgraded instantly on use, and not upon respawn. Cannot kill the user if they are affected by the min health mechanic. Consuming a Greater Mango removes all of the user's unused skill points and prevents them from gaining more.	2019-11-26	Shelved	Originally intended for version 7.23 but never released.
Jade Bow		2016-04-25	Delayed
Skybreaker		2016-04-25	Delayed
Spirit Helix		2016-04-25	Delayed
Cursed Rapier		2012-10-30	Shelved	Made for Diretide 2012, but never used. Altered inventory icon. Added particle effect around hero.
Winter Woolies		2012-12-19	Scrapped	Made for Frostivus 2012, but never used.
Travel Slipper		??	Unknown	Possibly early version of Boots of Travel 2

Features

Feature	Description/Preview	Last Update	Status	Notes
Game Modes	TagTeam - You are assigned two random heroes (different hero classes). You choose which to start the game with. You start with the same bonus gold as all random.	2012-02-16	Shelved
	Balanced Draft - Each team is given 5 heroes that are automatically selected with an attempt to balance roles.	2014-01-29	Shelved	Formerly known as Auto Draft.
Creep: Drakken Camp		??	Scrapped	Unit data replaced by the Prowler Camp, ability data remains and is fully functional. Model, animations and textures were done. Ability icons were placeholders.
Creep: Stalker Camp		??	Unknown	Model, textures and animations done. Also labelled as Gargoyles.
Hero Voice Responses	Taunt responses: Nature's Prophet, Juggernaut, Tinker	2012-03-01	Scrapped
	Watching a replay of a specific hero: Nature's Prophet, Juggernaut
	Equipping cosmetic items: Nature's Prophet, Juggernaut
HUD Skins with built-in Loading Screens	(For Jungle Ruin)	2013-06-14	Scrapped	Scrapped to make room for Loading Screen slot.
Incognito Mode	Toggling this setting will hide your Dota 2 Profile from other players as well as allow you to enter and use a different Profile Name. The setting will override any preferences you may have set for 'PROFILE PRIVACY' in Global Settings.	2013-09-16	Shelved
Rewards for Friend Recruiting		2014-03-07	Shelved
Community Sparkle	A sparkling effect for cosmetic items with Self-Made or Community qualities.	2014-06-30	Delayed	Feature copied from Team Fortress 2.
Pregame Showcase	Camera pans over each player's hero while game is loading. Can edit movie, cosmetic items, hero poses, and display player stats.	2014-12-17	Scrapped	Likely replaced by the new pre-game interface in 7.00.
"Red Ghost"		2014-09-04	Unknown	Purpose unknown.
Achievements			Scrapped	Achievements were originally planned for Steam, but were never implemented. This feature may have been replaced by the Gallery of Triumphs.

Achievements

Main Article: Achievements

Cosmetic Items

The following is a list of cosmetic items that have appeared in the client, but were either removed or remain unreleased. During the early days of the cosmetic items system, many scrapped Workshop submissions made brief appearances in the client, likely because a formal vetting system had not yet been established. Most of those items are not listed here unless it received significant attention from Valve.

Click on column headers to sort by status, name, hero, or last update. Some previews show different working versions of the item. Workshop submissions and mods should not be added to this list.

Equipment

Hero	Item	Previews	Last Update	Status	Notes
	"Gryphon" Set		2013-09-16	Delayed	Based on early concept art.
	Wrathful Helmet		2014-10-30	Pending
	Shattered Crystals Pack		2014-10-30	Shelved
	Axe's Access		2014-11-20	Pending
	Battlemallet		2012-06-12	Shelved	Thematic issues. Originally named Headcrusher. May have been originally intended for Omniknight.
	"Molten Helm & Shoulder"		2012-05-31	Scrapped	Unfinished textures. Shoulder likely remade into Molten Claw.
	top_hat		?	Scrapped	Thematic issues.
	"Spitting Lizard"		2014-07-30	Shelved
	"Shoulderpad"		?	Scrapped
	Bloodstone Blades	Bloodstone Blade Bloodstone Blade - Off-Hand	2013-11-14	Shelved	Has in-game models, but no copies have been released.
	"Redrim"		2012-05-31	Scrapped	Likely incorporated into existing sets. Set originally included Back Hook and Back Hook - Off-Hand.
	Vicious Fang Trophy		2014-10-30	Delayed
	Brawler's Hard Helm		2013-09-16	Scrapped
	Smashing Brawler's Shirt		2013-09-16	Scrapped	Thematic issues.
	"Blademother"		2012-06-12	Shelved	Thematic issues.
	"Twin Tails" Set		2013-09-16	Scrapped
	Cavalier of Anarchy		2014-11-20	Pending
	Two-handed Death		2014-10-30	Delayed
	"Hooked Axe"		2013-09-16	Scrapped
	Wicked Peacemaker		2014-10-30	Delayed
	"Scarab Staff"		2012-10-04	Scrapped
	"Angelic Guard"		2012-10-04	Scrapped
	"Blizzard Staff"		2012-10-04	Scrapped
	"Crystal Embrace" Set		2012-10-04	Scrapped
	"Iceclaw"		2012-10-04	Scrapped
	"Owl's Wisdom" Set		2012-10-04	Scrapped
	shiva_scepter		2012-08-02	Scrapped
	soul_ring		??	Shelved
	"Northman's" Set		2014-11-20	Pending
	Black Wyrm Bow Hunter		2014-11-20	Pending
	Cowl of the Sparrow		2016-01-06	Scrapped	Originally intended for Treasure of the Southern Sojourn.
	"Hat"		2013-11-14	Scrapped	Originally intended as part of the default model, but never used.
	"Bracers"		2015-05-05	Scrapped	Likely inspiration for World Chasm Artifact.
	"Ritual" Set		2013-04-19	Scrapped
	Dark Geode		2014-10-30	Pending
	Heavy Crusher		2012-08-02	Shelved
	"Mask of Madness"		2015-05-01	Scrapped	Originally intended as an Immortal for TI5.
	Gyrotechnic Assault		2014-11-20	Pending
	"Short Hair"		2014-11-20	Pending
	"Itinerant's/Nomad's Set"		2012-05-31	Shelved	One of the earliest cosmetic items. Set originally included Grand Claive of the Unshamed.
	"Slackjaw"		2012-06-12	Shelved
	"Kusanagi"		2012-10-04	Scrapped
	"Legacy" Sword		2012-10-04	Scrapped
	"Scimitar"		2012-10-04	Scrapped
	"Wolfsword"		2012-10-04	Scrapped
	Mad Man's Mask		2012-10-04	Scrapped
	"Flaming Blade"		2013-07-18	Unknown	Possibly replaced with Dragon Sword.
	"Green Sword"		2013-09-16	Unknown
	Blade of Swift Victory		2014-10-30	Delayed
	Admiral's Prow/ "Ironsides" Set	Admiral's Prow	2014-10-30	Shelved	Head piece removed because of thematic issues, causing other set pieces to be separated and distributed freely through drops. Two parts have dropped in the past: Old Ironsides Gauntlet and Old Ironsides Pauldrons. Head piece comes with custom teleport animation.
	"Norse King" Set		2014-11-20	Pending	Arcana rarity.
	"Head - Beardless"		2012-05-31	Shelved	No loadout slot for head. Beardless version of Pride of the Crew.
	"Head - Zombie"		2012-05-31	Shelved	No loadout slot for head. Thematic issues. Related to early concepts for Kunkka with him as a ghost/undead, or an easter egg of him secretly being a ghost. Some of his voice responses make more sense with Kunkka being a ghost/undead.
	"Megalodon"		2012-10-04	Scrapped
	"Torrent Blade"		2012-10-04	Scrapped
	"Treasure Hunter's Set"		2012-10-04	Scrapped
	Soulhook Bracer		2014-10-30	Delayed
	"Mana Drain Helm"		2015-05-01	Scrapped	Originally intended as an Immortal for TI5. Replaced with Mulctant Pall. Has custom animation.
	"Hood"		2013-01-31	Scrapped
	Skull of Xahryx	Skull of Xahryx	2013-07-26	Scrapped	Replaced with Form of the Onyx Grove.
	"Shapeshifter's" Set		2012-10-04	Scrapped
	"Tribal Hunter" Set		2013-01-31	Scrapped
	Wizened Bear		2014-10-30	Delayed
	"Silver Hair"		2013-09-16	Shelved
	Staff of Gun-Yu of the Crimson Witness	Staff of Gun-Yu of the Crimson Witness	2017-08-05	Scrapped
	Slashing Quickslicer Pack	Slashing Quickslicer Pack		Shelved	Has in-game models, but no copies have been released.
	"Dagon"		2015-05-01	Scrapped	Originally intended as an Immortal for TI5. Has particle effects.
	"Santa Set"		2012-05-31	Scrapped	Includes hat and beard. Likely Easter egg.
	"The Awkward Acorn"		2012-10-04	Scrapped	Thematic issues.
	"Sprout" Set		2012-10-04	Scrapped	Contained shoulder and staff pieces.
	"Hypnos" Set		2014-10-30	Delayed
	"Enlightened" Set		2014-10-30	Shelved
	"Brother Omni" Set		2012-09-27	Scrapped
	"Widowmaker"		2013-04-19	Shelved
	diadem_dark	File:Cosmetic icon Outworld Destroyer Diadem.png File:Outworld Destroyer Diadem.jpg	2013-04-19	Shelved
	Horns of the World-breaker	File:Cosmetic icon Outworld Destroyer Worldbreaker.jpg	2013-04-19	Shelved
	Essence Collector	File:Outworld Destroyer Essence Collector.jpg	2013-04-19	Shelved
	"Lunacy Bringer" Set	File:Outworld Destroyer Fangs Set.jpg	2014-10-30	Delayed
	"Ancient Sisters" Set		2012-10-04	Scrapped
	"Cutter" (?)		2012-10-04	Scrapped
	Seven-edged Blade	Seven-edged Blade	2014-05-13	Delayed	Originally intended as a Perfect World promotional item.
	"Scythe of the Veil"		2012-10-04	Scrapped
	"Anuwrath's Guard" Set		2015-01-08	Scrapped	Originally part of the Dota2VO Ability Cup 1 bundle, but removed due to compatibility issues and replaced with Garb of Shades. Strings readded to the client on January 08, 2015, likely by accident.
	"Psycrowpath"		2013-01-31	Scrapped	Thematic issues.
	"Hood of Defiance"		2013-09-16	Shelved
	Slaughterhouse Chains		2012-10-04	Scrapped	Physics issues.
	"Ripper"		2012-06-14	Shelved
	"Slicer"		2012-06-14	Shelved
	"Snake Dagger"		2012-06-20	Shelved
	Necklace of the Queen		2016-01-06	Scrapped	Originally intended for Treasure of the Southern Sojourn.
	"Diffusal"		?	Scrapped	Based on Diffusal Blade
	golden_horse_blades		2014-10-30	Shelved	Horse theme intended for New Bloom 2014.
	Piercing Umbrage	Piercing Umbrage Piercing Umbrage - Off-Hand	2013-11-14	Shelved	Has schema entries, but no copies have been released.
	"Markings" Set		2013-01-31	Scrapped
	Sack of Scrolls		2014-10-30	Delayed
	"Summoner's" Set		2012-10-04	Shelved	Tambourine model remains in files.
	"Bone Blade"		2012-10-04	Scrapped	Likely remade into an existing item.
	Mordiggian Blade		2012-08-02	Scrapped
	"Vulcan Blade"		2012-10-04	Scrapped
	"Figurehead"		2013-09-16	Scrapped	Thematic issues.
	" Mask of Madness"		2014-04-29	Shelved
	"Old Boy"		2012-10-04	Scrapped
	"Headband"		2013-04-19	Shelved
	"Silent" Set		2013-01-31	Scrapped
	Blades of Foulfell		2015-05-01	Scrapped	Originally intended as an Immortal for TI5. Had custom attack and Reflection effects.
	"Wings"		2015-05-01	Scrapped	Originally intended as an Immortal for TI5.
	"Deep Sea" Set		2012-08-02	Scrapped
	"Lobster Claw"		2013-04-19	Scrapped
	Wrath of the Orca		2012-03-16	Scrapped	Test of concept for early cosmetic items system. Color scheme mismatch.
	"Orichalcum Axe"		2013-01-31	Scrapped
	"Rare Tricorn"		2012-05-31	Scrapped	A "rare" version of Pirate Slayer's Tricorn. Part of an early plan to make rarity tiered items, such as Excavator's Treasure vs Excavator's Decorated Treasure.
	Sea-God's Ceremonial Headdress		2012-06-12	Scrapped
	"Tail Fin"		2013-04-19	Scrapped
	"Tempest Sight Axe"		2012-08-02	Scrapped
	"Whale Hook"		2012-03-16	Scrapped	Possible precursor to Pudge's Whalehook.
	"Cave" Set		2012-08-02	Scrapped	Hard to distinguish from default textures.
	"Glacial Commander" Set		2014-11-20	Pending
	"Nerubian" Set		2012-08-09	Shelved
	"Bamboo" Set		2012-10-04	Scrapped	Thematic issues.
	Aduron		2014-10-30	Delayed
	Pact of Gor-Thramak	In his travels across the Outer Worlds, ostensibly in search of arcane artifacts, the warlock Demnok Lannik has signed many a dark pact. Countless terrible entities owe him their favor. Gor-Thramak, the Sanguinated Fiend, is one such debtor. In a time of dire need, the Warlock might call upon the Fiend’s Avatar – the Rendbeast – to aid in the dubious work of slaughter and mayhem.	2012-05-31	Shelved
	fourleg_demon		2012-05-31	Shelved	Has numerous animations. Possible model for Pact of Gor-Thramak. Possible thematic issues.
	"Thorn Staff"		2013-04-19	Shelved
	"Acacia Bow"		2013-08-23	Scrapped
	Timberhood		2012-05-24	Shelved	One of the earliest cosmetic items. Merged as one model. Color scheme mismatch.
	Zephyrus' Flight		2014-11-20	Pending
	"Ice Castle"		2016-05-16	Scrapped	Originally intended as an Immortal item for The International 2016. Likely came with a custom effect for Cold Embrace, building an ice castle around the target.
	bone_mace		2012-05-31	Shelved	Oversized, unfinished model.
	"Black" Set		2014-08-06	Shelved

Couriers

Courier	Preview	Last Update	Status	Notes
"Catakeet"		2014-11-20	Shelved	Animations done. Has customization slots for head, tail, and wings.
"Echowisp"		2014-11-20	Delayed	Animations done. Tagged as Genuine.
"Grimwolf"		2014-11-20	Delayed	Animations done. Has two appearances for Radiant and Dire.
"Gryphon"		2012-04-12	Shelved	No animations.
"Houndeye"		2013-04-25	Shelved	No animations. Half-Life crossover.
"Snow Leopard"		2012-06-28	Shelved	Has numerous animations. Unfinished textures.
Struthio the Persevering		2014-11-20	Pending	Perfect World promotional item. Tagged as Genuine.

Wards

Ward	Preview	Last Update	Status	Notes
"Bloodseeker Ward"		2012-12-13	Shelved	Design based on Bloodseeker.
"Lightning Rod"		2012-11-08	Shelved	Design based on Disruptor.
"Dragon Knight Ward"		2012-12-13	Shelved	Design based on Dragon Knight.
"Drow Ranger Ward"		2012-12-13	Shelved	Design based on Drow Ranger.
"Sea Dog's Watcher"		2013-03-07	Shelved	Design based on Kunkka. Has full animations.
"Christmas Tree" Ward		2012-12-13	Shelved	Made for Frostivus 2012, but was never used. Textures only.
"Chromy the Centipede"		2015-05-22	Scrapped	Originally part of Treasure of the Endless Gaze. Has model and complete animations.
"Sibling Spotter"		2015-05-22	Scrapped	Originally part of Treasure of the Endless Gaze. Has model and complete animations.
"Woody"		2015-05-22	Scrapped	Originally part of Treasure of the Endless Gaze. Has model and complete animations.

Taunts

Some entries in this list may be duplicates with different names.

Hero	Taunt	Previews	Last Update	Status	Notes
	Taunt: Good Day Sir!		2014-10-30	Delayed
	Taunt: Playful Snowball		2014-10-30	Delayed
	Taunt: Doubled-Headed Roar		2014-10-30	Delayed
	Taunt: Icemelter		2014-10-30	Delayed
	Taunt: Face the Juggernaut	Invite your enemy to embrace their death in honorable combat.	2014-10-30	Delayed
	Taunt: Kata of Foot and Earth	Demonstrate your martial skill with this kata.	2014-10-30	Delayed
	Taunt: Kata of Blade and Sky	The strike is not merely a tool to bring death. It is an expression of worth.	2014-10-30	Delayed
	"Taunt: Mask Lord"		2014-10-30	Delayed
	"Taunt: Rum"		??	Delayed
	"Taunt: Spyglass"		??	Delayed
	"Taunt: Bow"		??	Delayed
	Taunt: Canonical Blast	That *is* his staff and he's excited to have killed you!	2014-10-30	Delayed	Also referred to as Taunt: Bazooka.
	Taunt: Murder Lute	Verily Nature's Prophet sings unto thee: DIE!	2014-10-30	Delayed
	Taunt: Raising the Roof	Nature's Prophet praises the treetops!	??	Delayed
	Taunt: Tooting the Horn	Salute the death of your enemy.	2014-10-30	Delayed
	Taunt: Bo Staff Beckon		2014-10-30	Delayed	Also referred to as Taunt: Bo Staff Skills.
	Taunt: Pudding!		??	Delayed
	Taunt: Dive! Dive!	Periscope depth!	2014-10-30	Delayed
	Taunt: Traffic Controller!		??	Delayed
	Taunt: Sniper's Celebration		2014-10-30	Delayed
	Taunt: Inner Peace!		??	Delayed
	"Taunt: Yippy"		??	Delayed
	Taunt: Fish Treat		2014-10-30	Delayed
	Taunt: Witchdoctor of Soul!		??	Delayed

River Vials

See River Vials/Unreleased for more entries and previews.

Description/Preview	Last Update	Status	Notes
	2016-05-16	Shelved	Some of these River Vials may have been early test versions of existing ones.

Others

Type	Item	Description/Preview	Last Update	Status	Notes
HUD Skin	"New Bloom 2014 HUD"		2014-01-29	Shelved	Default event skin for New Bloom. Has armory icon and previews, but was never released as a stand-alone item.
Loading Screen	"Lifestealer Art"		2014-05-09	Shelved	Originally intended to be included in Portfolio of Heroes Triumphant. Likely pulled to conform with Chinese content laws.
Crafting	Year Beast Parts	Year Beast Claw Year Beast Scale Year Beast Tail Year Beast Horn Recipe: New Bloom Artifact Recipe: New Bloom Rare Artifact	2014-01-29	Scrapped	Originally made for New Bloom 2014. Intended as crafting ingredients for event rewards. Crafting feature has been phased out.
Crafting	Ancient Rarity Recipe		2013-11-14	Scrapped	Crafting feature has been phased out.
Crafting	Artificer's Brand and Recipe	Recipe: Artificer's Brand Artificer's Brand	2013-11-14	Scrapped	Originally intended to add Unusual sockets to couriers. Crafting feature has been phased out.
Crafting	"Quest Recipes"		2014-10-30	Scrapped	Comes in rarity tiers. Crafting feature has been phased out.
Gem	Soul_gem	DOTA_Soul_Gem_Raving_Aristocrat	2013-12-12	Shelved
Gem	"Roshan Gem"		2013-11-14	Shelved
Treasure	"Windranger's Chest"		2012-07-12	Scrapped
Hex Model	Amphibian Alteration	A variation on the classic polymorphic hex favored by swamp wizards and spurned witches. When equipped, this item replaces your hex animal with a frog.	2012-03-16	Scrapped	Replaced with item-bound customizations.
Hex Model	Polymorphic Pasteurization	A particularly smelly shape change designed by a Dwarven spellsmith with a taste for Orcish Bleu. When equipped, this item replaces your hex animal with a piece of cheese.	2012-03-16	Scrapped	Replaced with item-bound customizations. Cheese can't even move.
Gift	Gift Giver Reward Courier	A special courier that will aid you for one day/week, as a reward for your generosity.	2012-03-16	Scrapped	Came in daily and weekly versions. Originally intended to reward using Action Item gifts. Contained an Enduring War Dog.
Gift	Matches Played Reward Courier	A special courier that will aid you for one day/week, as a reward for your tenacity.	2012-03-16	Scrapped	Came in daily and weekly versions. Contained a Trusty Mountain Yak.
Gift	Crates Opened Reward Courier	A special courier that will aid you for one day/week, as a reward for your curiosity.	2012-03-16	Scrapped	Came in daily and weekly versions. Crates meant Treasure. Contained a Trusty Mountain Yak.
Booster	Fortunate Soul	A crystal containing the soul of a treasure hunter. Use it to increase your drop rate for one week by 50%. Additionally, everyone else in games you play receive a 5% extra drop rate (this bonus stacks).	2012-04-13	Scrapped	Replaced with Battle Point Boosters.
Booster	Prosperous Soul	A crystal containing the soul of a wealthy noble. Use it to increase your drop rate for one week by 100%. Additionally, everyone else in games you play receive a 10% extra drop rate (this bonus stacks).	2012-04-13	Scrapped	Replaced with Battle Point Boosters.
Booster	Repentant Soul	A crystal containing the soul of a saint. Use it to immediately exit the low priority punishment queue. This does not clear leaves or reports from your account.	2012-03-16	Scrapped

Animations

These animations exist in the game files, but are not used. Most are likely potential custom animations for equipment items, although some may be Taunts.

Hero	Animation	Previews	Last Update	Status	Notes
All	Fleeing Animations		2012-03-01	Scrapped	Intended to be used when being chased.
	rampant_berserkers_call		2014-05-30	Shelved	Likely intended for Rampant Outrage, but never used.
	portrait_taunt_fogheart		??	Shelved	Very short.
	attack_showoff		??	Shelved
	teleport_admirals_prow		2013-07-26	Shelved	Comes with Admiral's Prow.
	voodoo_fishstick		2014-05-30	Shelved	Likely intended for Fin King's Charm, but never used.
	batter_up		2012-03-16	Shelved
	taunt_laugh		?	Shelved	Very short. Possibly a Tutorial animation.
	Alternate Attack: Fish Slap		2014-10-30	Shelved	Could signify a new category of items.
	Ultimate: Belly Flop		2014-11-13	Shelved	Likely intended for Ravage. Could signify a new category of items.