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The DOTA 2 Helper

An objective timer tracker with audio notifications for DOTA 2. Designed to help players keep track of in-game events such as stacking, power runes, bounty runes, and more. Customizable and suitable for different game modes like Turbo.

A handy tool that’ll make you a slightly less terrible player. 7/10

— IGN, probably.

Features

Customisation

  • Create as many timers as you like and group them to profiles
  • Customise when timers show or hide or loop
  • Create and edit profile names and timer names
  • Create profiles based on role, hero, lane or any other criteria
  • Profiles can be changed mid game and are not limited by game state

Alerting

  • Get notified on any timer with a custom sound mp3 or wav file.
  • Use the built-in sounds or disable them on a timer by timer basis.
  • Set the volume of the alerts.
  • Overlay timers turn red when they are about to trigger.

Easy to Use

  • No other applications or dependencies are required.
  • Auto-installs GSI configuration for easy setup.
  • Simple download, extract, and run.
  • Easily configure your timers outside of a game using the Demo Timer mode

Screenshots

Video Demo

Testimonials

Before the DOTA 2 Helper app, my pulls were like my predictions: completely off-timing. But now? The app screams at me, ‘HEY! STACK NOW!’—and I actually listen. My carry still dies under the tower, but at least I’m feeding the jungle creeps instead of the enemy team.

— InvokerEnjoyer69, 3.2K MMR

My team hates me for taking jungle as Enigma, but thanks to the tiered neutral timers, I can plan my farm so well that I have a Midas and a Black Hole by 15 minutes. The sound alerts even remind me to fake-pretend I’m warding while stealing bounty runes. If they want me to stack, they can wait until my items are done.

— AntiSupport42, 2K MMR

I used to pull camps… randomly. Sometimes I’d even stack the enemy jungle by accident. But DOTA 2 Helper gave me structure in my life. Now I get a soothing ding in my ear when it’s time to pull. Do I still ruin creep equilibrium? Of course! But at least I’m doing it on time now.

— PAFanboy, 900 MMR

I always get flamed for taking Techies offlane, but thanks to DOTA 2 Helper’s sound alerts, I know exactly when to stack camps for… well, myself

— NeverStopMissing, 4.5K MMR

F.A.Q

Where is the installer?

There is no installer. Unzip the file and run the executable Dota2Helper.Desktop.exe

Where are the settings stored?

The settings are stored in the file appsettings.json in the same folder as the executable.

Does it support all platforms?

Only Windows is supported. There are no plans to support other platforms at this time.

Is the software free to use?

Yes, the software is free to use.

How does GSI work?

GSI is a feature of the DOTA 2 Game Engine that allows third-party applications to receive information about the game you are currently playing. This information is sent to the application in real-time, allowing it to provide additional features to the user. In the case of Dota 2 Helper, GSI is used to track the game timer and provide additional information to the user.

I’m not seeing any timers, what’s wrong?

Check that the port is not being used by another process, that the -gamestateintegration flag is set in the launch options of DOTA 2 in Steam, and that you have a profile selected with enabled timers.

I am only seeing Demo timers, what’s wrong?

Open the settings and ensure Timer mode is set to ‘Auto’ or ‘Game’, not ‘Demo’

Can I use my own audio files for the timers?

Yes, you can use your own audio files. mp3 and wav are supported.

Will I get banned?

Using this software does not violate the Steam Subscriber Agreement or the Dota 2 terms of service. It does not modify the game in any way. It’s like having a coach sitting next to you, providing you with additional information to help you play better.

No, this software does not modify the game in any way. It simply utilises the game engines built in features to provide additional information to the user, using the -gamestateintegration feature. Many existing popular tools use this feature, such as Overwolf, SteelSeries GameSense, and others.

Contact me

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