Arcana items are among the rarest items in Dota 2. They come with extensive customizations such as particle effects, animations, icons, sounds, and more. Arcana items cannot be deleted in the Armory.
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List
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Lost, separated from her family, and saddled with the impossibly-stupid ogre responsible for it all, Flockheart the Firelark has no choice but to trust that the Goddess of Luck will help her survive the trials standing between her and a reunion with her flock. After all, it was the Goddess herself who tasked the Ogre Magi with standing watch over said flock in the first place. What the cluck was she thinking? |  Purchase
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2019-12-18 (Arcana vote 2019 winner) | |
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He who was one with the spirit of this earth has now merged with a fragment from another world. Flooded with distant memories of a shattered land, Earthshaker has already encountered one interstellar traveler—defeated at great cost—that had sought to eradicate the reborn power of the world awakening inside him, and he senses more dark forces will soon arrive intent on completing the task. For the first time in his life, he feels a longing to look towards the heavens, to somehow understand the apocalyptic end that found his sister earth...and do whatever it takes to avenge her passing. |  Purchase
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2019-05-24 | |
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Most Magi believed the Puzzle of Perplex to be a mere curiosity. Yet generations of wizards had broken themselves trying to solve it. And even after the Grand Magus thought he finally grasped the crux of its secret, the epiphany of true meaning came only much later—that the knowledge at the heart of Perplex might allow him to alter the very foundations of magic itself. Now, no longer limited to masterful mimicry, Rubick toys with the boundaries of arcane artistry, reshaping the world of magic as he sees fit; always hungry for new preternatural mysteries to unravel and respool, and the undiscovered kingdoms of magic they too might reveal. | Purchase
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2018-12-19 (Arcana vote 2018 winner) | |
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Centuries ago, the Rumusque priestess Crella forged unbreakable links of hook and chain to bind the most powerful servants of the Dead God. But the Dead God's corruption grew too strong even for Crella's revered enchantments. Taken up with the rhythm of the Dirge, her chains abandoned their charge, turning instead to carry out the destruction of Crella's homeland at the Dead God's command. Now, their vile purpose long since served, the Chains of Abscession have sworn service to a new master... and the delights of butchery. | Purchase
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2018-04-03 (Arcana vote 2017 winner) | |
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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. | Purchase
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2017-05-18 (Arcana vote 2016 runner-up) | |
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Yurnero’s mask has been cleaved in two, awakening the ancient souls that once laid dormant inside it. These spirits have become one with Yurnero, giving him both the wisdom and fury of his ancestors. This symbiotic relationship has transformed the Juggernaut into something new and terrifying… a celestial force of nature. | Purchase
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2017-03-15 (Arcana vote 2016 winner) | |
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Though his misdeeds have long been forgiven, the thrills of Sun Wukong's crimes live on. Relive three legendary trials from his earliest adventures with the Great Sage's Reckoning. | Purchase
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2016-12-12 | |
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Forged by the Hammers of Celestarr and imbued with the energies of the Ancients, this mighty helm feels at home resting across the brow of the Lord of Heaven himself. The faithless shall tremble as true thunder rolls across the fields of battle! | Purchase
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2015-12-16 (Arcana vote 2015 winner) | |
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Some say the garment began as the wedding gown of an ancient queen. Others say it was once a battle cloak of a frost ogre. In truth, the enchanted fabric is as malleable as an avalanche, and can mold itself into various forms. This form has attracted a lone wolf pup, who has now become a hardy and loyal companion. | Purchase
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2015-02-12 | |
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With a raspy cackle, the elder smith Craler swung the sword that his family had spent eleven generations to fold and forge. So sharp it was that, with a sound like tearing fabric, a rip in reality tore open. Through this rip, Craler recognized himself from moments before, holding aloft the very same coveted blade. Then, in a fit of greed and madness, he cut this earlier self down to seize the twin sword as his own. Too late, however, Craler felt a familiar wound, and was suddenly filled with the memory of being cut down himself… | Purchase
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2014-11-20 (Arcana vote 2014 winner) | |
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Shadow Fiend has long collected the souls of his enemies. As is the case with any collector, some prizes have stood above others, to be sought out at any cost. However, there are certain souls that should not be tried, and forces so dark and filled with rage that no being could hope to contain them. Thus did Shadow Fiend learn the price, and gift, that comes with stealing the souls of demons, and he was changed evermore. | Purchase
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2014-09-25 | |
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After months of work, Techies Demolitions proudly unveiled their latest commission: The Swine, the most powerful cannon ever designed. Yet during its first frantic use aboard a homebound galley, the Swine's awesome blast tore its host ship asunder, rocketing the cannon itself backwards toward the shore. It was found days later, deeply embedded in a rocky cliffside just below its makers' workshop. | Purchase
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2014-09-04 | |
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Deep in the hell of Hell, Terrorblade lay bound behind fractal walls, sentenced to an eternity of twisted contemplation. He stared long into the reflection of his own worst self. And long did his worst self stare into him. Now they rise together, a single entity more powerful than ever before. | Purchase
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2014-02-06 | |
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Set in her vengeance against the abyss, Tresdin approached the baleful armorer Qwyth, who gifted to her these hellbound blades. Though she obtained the swords without cost, she may realize too late that the price extracted for wielding such incredible power could be more than she is willing to part with… | Purchase
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2013-12-12 | |
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It has often been said that Lina's hair was touched by fire, though few know the truth of this claim. In Lina's youth, as her natural talents first began to smoke and smolder it was her fiery hair that told the tale of the storm to come. With time and training, her skill and control of the flame was enough to suppress the searing display. Yet on occasion, when her ire grows and tempers flare, the full measure of Lina's burning spirit threatens to unleash its wrath. | Purchase
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2013-03-07 |
Arcana Voting
Each year during The International tournament, Battle Pass owners have a chance to vote for the next hero to receive an Arcana item.
| Year | Runner-up | Winner | Item |
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| The International 2019 53,716,001 votes |
 43.76% (23,505,924) |
 56.24% (30,210,077) |
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| The International 2018 55,768,039 votes |
 48.9% (25,811,858) |
 51.1% (26,956,181) |
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| The International 2017 57,585,883 votes |
49.992% (28,788,586) |
 50.008% (28,797,297) |
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| The International 2016 Total votes not revealed |
 48% |
 52% |
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| The International 2015 Numbers not revealed |
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| The International 2014 Numbers not revealed |
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Trivia
- All Arcana items are made by Valve.
- Arcana items for Legion Commander, Terrorblade, Techies, and Monkey King were released at the same time as the heroes themselves.[1][2][3][4]
- Arcana items for Shadow Fiend and Zeus were announced with their hero remodels.[5][6]
- Despite losing the 2016 Arcana Vote, Io still recieved an Arcana item as an exclusive Reward from the following year's International Battle Pass.
