Dota 2 is famous for its impressive heroes and skins. Furthermore, there are dozens of skins in the game to show these heroes as different and varied than they are. Some of these skins and items can also consist of skins that are unique and very interesting to the players, or vice versa, skins or items that are simple and similar to the actual appearance of the hero. The rarest items and skins in Dota 2 are the most expensive and most liked.
Pricing of skins and items is determined by their rarity and popularity. Some skins are worth thousands of dollars, while some are just a few cents. The coolest Dota 2 skins are priced high in most markets and are harder to find than regular skins. Because the players see the hard to have as more valuable and strive to get it. We’ll give you more information about the rarest items and how they are so valuable in Dota 2 market.
What Are These Rare Items and Skins?
What makes an item expensive and valuable is its rarity. So what makes an item or skin rare is its scarcity. Currently considered the most expensive item in Dota 2 may only be available for a limited time or be part of a very valuable collection. It becomes very difficult to find these rarest Dota 2 skins after they are no longer in stores.
But not impossible. The rarest items are offered for sale to players, even though they are at high prices in Dota 2 markets. These items are offered for sale either in a package, for a short time, or with a promotion. But you still have a chance to buy them.
If you want to buy the rarest items in Dota 2, there are several ways. One way is to use the community market of Dota 2 on Steam. The second is to use safe trading platforms such as Trade.it, paying fewer commissions than other sites. If you use Trade.it, you will also be able to purchase from lower prices than the Steam market. If you want to learn about the rarest items in Dota 2, we introduce you to our list.
1. Dragonclaw Hook
- Hero: Pudge
- Slot: Weapon
- Released: 12 July 2012
- Origin: Sithil’s Summer Stash
- Price: $700-800
This is one of the rarest and the most popular items in Dota 2. The reason this item is so popular is that players love Pudge so much, and he is very fun to play. And this makes this item so legendary. It makes Pudge’s hooks look bigger and gives it a different feel. Although this item does not have a very beautiful appearance, the fact that it is quite rare and expensive causes players to find this item more attractive. Also, it is said that it is a claw from a black dragon’s left toe. The only piece of the beast that survived an encounter with Pudge’s voracious hunger.
2. The Alpine Stalker’s Set
- Hero: Ursa
- Slot: Set
- Released: 15 Aug 2012
- Origin: Limited
- Price: $700-800
Ursa looks quite different and attractive in this skin. Despite this, unfortunately, the reactions when this skin was first released were not very heartwarming. Former Dota players reacted very badly because they thought this and similar skins changed the main theme of the characters. On top of that, this skin was removed from sale after 2 weeks. Those who got it on time got it. This set includes the Lucky Alpine Stalker’s Hat, Alpine Stalker’s Scarf, Alpine Stalker Pants, and the Alpine Stalker Gloves.
3. Desert Sands Baby Roshan
- Hero: Baby Roshan
- Slot: Courier
- Released: 4 May 2017
- Origin: The International 2017 Battle Pass
- Price: $1700-1800
This sweet courier is a smaller and cute version of Roshan. In Dota 2, couriers are used to transporting purchased items to the hero and gain time. And who wouldn’t want to show off with this rare courier that not everyone has?
4. Tsukumo the Moon Cloud
- Hero: Mirana
- Slot: Mount
- Released: 26 Jan 2017
- Origin: Promotional
- Price: $700-850
This costume was originally presented as a promotion. So it was given as a gift along with a Mirana statue. Those who own this statue can also own this sweet bunny of Mirana. This sweet mount has custom animations, effects and 2 forms that can be selected. Another form you can choose is a wild blue lion. Which form would you prefer in this skin, which is one the rarest items in Dota 2?
5. Axe of Phractos
- Hero: Axe
- Slot: Weapon
- Released: 20 Dec 2013
- Origin: Promotional
- Price: $1000
Like Tsukumo the Moon Cloud, the Ax of Phractos was only available as a promotional item. His flaming and shining axes make him look more charismatic and wild. Do you think this ax that looks like a constantly melting flame deserves to be rare?
6. Imperial Flame Swords Pack
- Hero: Ember Spirit
- Slot: Weapon
- Released: 20 November 2014
- Origin: Nexon
- Price: $650-700
This pack contains two dragon-like shiny swords, which are quite striking. These swords reflect the power of Emper Spirit very well and make him look like a tough and fearsome warrior even more than he is. Most players think these swords are very impressive and are keeping watch on the market to get them. Do you think these swords from Emper Spirit are worthy of being one of the rarest Dota 2 items?
7. Golden Staff of Perplex
- Hero: Rubick
- Slot: Weapon
- Released: 31 Jul 2015
- Origin: Golden Trove Carafe 2015
- Price: $600-700
A gold-colored glamorous staff with a Tetris cube-like structure…Yes, gold. Is there a chance that something gold isn’t rare? There is a less rare but similar version of this item. The difference between them is that it is not golden in color like Golden Staff of Perplex. Don’t you think a golden staff would suit the hand of a wizard with a greenish theme like Rubick?
The story of this staff is: Captured in this staff is a puzzle that not even Rubick has solved. He idle moments attempting to unlock its mysteries. From time to time, hoping for insight, he casts it upon an enemy and lets them hang enthralled in its enigmas.
8. Golden Ornithomancer Mantle of the Benefactor
- Hero: Rubick
- Slot: Back
- Released: 30 Aug 2016
- Origin: Trust of the Benefactor 2016
- Price: $1330-1400
This skin is similar to Golden Ornithomancer Mantle but this one is tradeable and marketable. The only difference is that it has bright and glittering effects when worn. Adding glamor to Rubick’s charismatic image, this mantle makes him look more remarkable and eye-catching. It was an item that once sold for $0.30, but now it’s priced as high as $1300. The reason for this may be that the person who put this item at that price was not aware of the rarity of this item or accidentally put it. And someone else purchased the item instantly without being removed.
9. Golden Silent Wake
- Hero: Drow Ranger
- Slot: Back
- Released: 5 Aug 2016
- Origin: Golden Trove Carafe 2016
- Price: $500-600
Next in our series of rare gold items is the majestic and cool cape of the Drow Ranger. What makes this cape special is when you use the Drow Ranger’s Gust, it creates a flame effect unlike its normal form and provides a very impressive image. After this flame effect, it leaves a dark seal on the ground. In addition to the mysterious and cold-blooded image of the Drow Ranger, this fiery image puts this skin among the rarest skins in Dota 2.
10. Platinum Baby Roshan
- Hero: Baby Roshan
- Slot: Courier
- Released: 14 Nov 2013
- Origin: Diretide 2013
- Price: $1300-1400
And finally, we present you with this shiny and rare skin of Baby Roshan. If you like the different looks of Baby Roshan, you can choose this one.
