What is Quartero's Curios in Dota 2? Mechanics, rewards, and more explained

Quartero's Curios arrived in Dota 2 with Patch 7.39d. Designated as a "new dashboard feature" by Valve, it is a way for players to get their hands on some free cosmetics by simply playing the game. In this guide, we will discuss everything we currently know about this mechanic and how it works in Dota 2.

For those wondering whether this is the big Dota 2 event before The International 2025, it doesn't seem so. While Valve hasn't clarified this, here's what today's announcement said:

"And of course, Quartero's Curios isn't meant to replace the big Dota events we're working on—it's a smaller, free feature designed to run alongside them. When things are quiet, you might see more of Quartero on the dashboard. But when the next major event rolls in, he'll happily slide aside to make room."

So it seems Quartero's Curios is here to stay, acting like a seasonal pass, providing you with cosmetic in-game items for free.

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Dota 2 Quartero's Curios explained

How to earn rewards with Quartero's Curios in Dota 2

Quartero's Curios provides free items to Dota 2 players as they level up by earning XP (for example, the first level requires 1000 XP). Experience points can be earned by simply participating in matches:

• Wins - 650 XP
• Losses - 250 XP
• Turbo: Wins - 425 XP
• Turbo: Losses - 175 XP

Once you have unlocked the level, you can click on the bubble with the respective number to get the reward. The first level is unlocked from the get-go, netting Dota 2 players Papa Wanga's Poppet (Witch Doctor's Death Ward cosmetic) right at the beginning.

All Quartero's Curios rewards and free items in Dota 2

Quartero's Curios rewards (Image via Valve)

The current Quartero's Curios rewards showcase three heroes and the other items listed below (along with their respective levels needed to unlock):

• Witch Doctor Papa Wanga - 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10
• Legion Commander Drakon's Deed - 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30
• Legion Commander Drakon's Ire - 34, 46, 58, 70, 82, 100
• Vengeful Spirit Maledictions of Morrigan - 12, 14, 16, 18
• Event Effects - 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 17, 19, 23, 29, 31
• Antiques - 5, 20, 40, 60, 80, 100

The detailed breakdown can be found in this table:

Items	Required Level
Papa Wanga’s Poppet	1
Papa Wanga’s Mask and Fountain Rejuvenation seasonal effect	2
Town Portal Scroll seasonal effect	3
Papa Wanga’s Belt	4
Blink Dagger season effect and an Antique	5
Papa Wanga’s Backplate	6
Level up seasonal effect	7
Papa Wanga’s Basket	8
Papa Wanga’s Staff	10
Eul’s Scepter seasonal effect	11
Morrigan’s Fury	12
Aghanim’s Scepter season effect	13
Morrigan’s Misery	14
Morrigan’s Measure	16
Force Staff seasonal effect	17
Morrigan’s Malice	18
Phase Boots seasonal effect	19
Drakon’s Deed Gauntlets and an Antique	20
Drakon’s Deed Helm (Part of Legion Commander’s Drakon’s Deed bundle)	22
Mekansm seasonal effect	23
Drakon’s Deed Tassets	24
Drakon’s Deed Pauldrons	26
Drakon’s Deed Banners	28
Radiance season effect	29
Drakon’s Deed Lance	30
Lotus Orb seasonal effect	31
Drakon’s Ire Gauntlets	34
An Antique	40
Drakon’s Ire Helm	46
Drakon’s Ire Tassets	58
An Antique	60
Drakon’s Ire Pauldrons	70
An Antique	80
Drakon’s Ire Banners	82
Drakon’s Ire Lance and an Antique	100

You will need to reach all the levels mentioned above if you wish to get the hero's full set in Quartero's Curios in Dota 2. The leveling mechanic is done in such a way that players will unlock different items from different sets as they progress.

What to do with Antiques in Dota 2's Quartero's Curios?

Quartero's Antique will net you "one of over 100 previously released hero sets, with a small chance of getting an Immortal or Arcana."

When does Quartero's Curios end in Dota 2?

The current run of Quartero's Curios is due to end on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. It is likely that we will see a fresh new batch of cosmetics (hopefully) after that date.

Who is Quartero in Dota 2?

Quartero tells his story (Image via Valve)

Quartero is an in-game vendor who can be found on the Dota 2 dashboard. He will give you free cosmetics as you level up. According to Valve, the new character has a "brand new tragic backstory that he's more than happy to tell you all about."

Quartero does mention an eldritch curse if you click on his portrait on the dashboard. With each reward unlock, he will reportedly share more about his "tragic backstory".