Mod

Dota Auto Chess

The original 8-player tactical drafting auto-battler created by Drodo Studio.

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What it changes

Adds complete 8-player auto-battler drafting, economy management, and board combat systems.

Dota Auto Chess is a community add-on for Dota 2. The foundational auto-battler mod featuring hero synergies, courier economics, and round-based PvP rounds. Click Subscribe on Steam Workshop or launch directly from the in-game Arcade tab. Mods are versioned separately from the base game — match the recommended engine or client release before joining multiplayer, and keep a clean backup of your settings if you experiment with several packs at once. PlayBound only lists projects that publish redistributable archives or clear external download pages. Always read the upstream README for credits, required assets, and known incompatibilities.

Compatibility: Dota 2 Arcade tab

Download page

This package isn't one-click yet. Open the official download page in your browser, then place files in the game's mods folder.

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How to install Dota Auto Chess

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Install Dota 2 first if you have not already — Dota Auto Chess is an add-on and needs the base game.
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The quickest route is the PlayBound Launcher: open Dota 2, find Dota Auto Chess in its mods list and press Install. The launcher downloads the official release and places it in the right folder for you.

Dota Auto Chess is distributed through https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1613886175. Follow the instructions there — some add-ons install through the base game's own content browser rather than as a file.

Start Dota 2 and enable Dota Auto Chess from the in-game mods or add-ons menu. The download is roughly 250 MB.

Frequently asked questions about Dota Auto Chess

Is Dota Auto Chess free?

Yes. Dota Auto Chess is released under Steam Workshop / Free and costs nothing. Neither it nor Dota 2 has any paid content.

What do I need to run Dota Auto Chess?

Dota 2, which is itself free. Dota Auto Chess is an add-on and will not run standalone.

How do I install Dota Auto Chess?

The PlayBound Launcher installs it in one click from Dota 2's mods list. You can also install it by hand — full steps are on this page.

How big is Dota Auto Chess?

Roughly 250 MB, on top of the base Dota 2 installation.