Dota 2 Drinking Game Rules: Drink & Defend Your Ancient!

What are the Dota 2 Drinking Game Rules? 🤔

Welcome, heroes, to the most challenging MOBA on the planet. Dota 2 is a game of immense complexity, high stakes, and legendary team fights. It's also the perfect recipe for a high-intensity drinking game. These rules are designed to sync with the highs and lows of a typical match, turning every frustrating gank, glorious Rampage, and questionable play into a moment to share a drink with your team.

If you enjoy the strategic depth of MOBA drinking games, you should also check out our League of Legends Drinking Game, even though Dota 2 is better. For something a bit more frantic and chaotic, try the Super Smash Bros. Drinking Game.

What You'll Need 🛠️

To defend your Ancient, you will require:

Dota 2: Installed and updated (hopefully).
Players: A full stack of 5 is ideal for maximum chaos, but any number will do.
Drinks: Your preferred "clarity potion" for the game.
Voice Chat: Mandatory for coordinating ganks and complaining about balance.

Getting Set Up ⚙️

Form Your Party: Get your team together in the main menu. We strongly recommend playing Turbo or Unranked All Pick for a more relaxed experience.
Potions Ready: Ensure everyone has their drink and fully understands the rules before queuing.
Draft Your Heroes: Pick your lineup and prepare for the battle ahead.
Keep a Positive Mental Attitude (and Drink Responsibly): Dota can be tilting. These rules are meant to add fun, not fuel the flame.

The Drinking Rules: When to Sip in the Lanes of Battle ⚔️💧

Here are the official rules for the game. Good luck, have fun!

Drink ONCE When: 🍺

You die. (The most important rule).
You use your ultimate ability
You use a Town Portal Scroll
Someone on either team types "gg", "ez" or "?" in all-chat. (Everyone on your team drinks).
You get silenced, stunned, or hexed for what feels like an eternity.

Drink TWICE When: 🍻🍻

You are killed by neutral creeps, Roshan, or a tower with no enemy heroes nearby.
Your team loses a Barracks.
You get caught by a smoke gank.

FINISH YOUR DRINK When: 🥂 (GG Called!)

You die, immediately buyback, and then die again within 1 min. (The dreaded "GG buyback").
You get a Rampage! (You've earned this celebratory finish).
The enemy team destroys your Ancient. (The entire losing team finishes their drink).

The Dojo's Take 🍻

The Dota 2 Drinking Game is the perfect companion for a game known for its punishing difficulty and incredible depth. It provides a much-needed pressure release valve, turning those moments of pure frustration into a reason to laugh with your friends. This game is best enjoyed with a full stack on Discord, where you can all suffer—and celebrate—together.

Your Questions Answered: FAQ ❓

How do you play the Dota 2 Drinking Game? Simply queue up for a game of Dota 2 with your friends and have everyone drink according to the rules based on the events that happen during the match.
What is the best game mode for this? Turbo mode is fantastic for a faster, more action-packed experience. Unranked All Pick is great for the classic Dota feel without the pressure of ranked matchmaking.
What if I don't drink alcohol? No problem! Any non-alcoholic beverage can be substituted. The goal is to share in the experience and the ritual, not the alcohol itself.
Where can I find other video game drinking games? We have rules for all your favorite games! Check out our full list of drinking game categories to find the perfect game for your next session.