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Crownfall Act III in Dota 2 introduces an exciting new fighting mini-game. Known as Sleet Fighter, this addition boasts a roster of five unique heroes, each equipped with special abilities that mirror their in-game skills. For instance, Vengeful Spirit's Swap ability allows her to change sides, while Marci's Unleash enables her to strike more rapidly.

This mini-game enhances the gaming experience by offering more than just the traditional „one versus one mid“ matches to settle disputes. Players can engage in Sleet Fighter on the Overworld Map, competing against friends and earning extra rewards for their victories.

How to unlock the Sleet Fighter side event in Dota 2

The Crownfall Act III event in Dota 2 is entirely free, which means players can access the Sleet Fighter mini-game without any additional cost. Positioned at the start of the Overworld Map, Sleet Fighter becomes accessible right after activating Act III on the home screen.

Sleet Fighter is the first encounter to the left after you activate Crownfall Act III

To begin, players receive a token necessary to initiate this encounter for free upon starting the new Overworld Map. Upon clicking the icon for Sleet Fighter, a brief story dialogue follows. Players can then choose between two game modes: Story Mode (versus the computer) or Multiplayer (versus friends).

Story Mode involves fighting five heroes and awards tokens based on the final score:

  • 7,000 points: One random token
  • 21,000 points: Two random tokens
  • 35,000 points or more: Three random tokens

Multiplayer Mode allows players to challenge friends and earn bragging rights.

Thus, players can seamlessly dive into the Sleet Fighter event from the Crownfall Act III overview, making it an accessible and rewarding addition to the Dota 2 experience.

Sleet Fighter Dota 2 Hero Abilities and Combos

In Sleet Fighter, each hero boasts unique abilities and combos, activated via specific key combinations. The primary attack is triggered with the space bar, while the ALT key unleashes a special attack. Some heroes have additional abilities executed with down + ALT.

Hero Abilities and Combos

Vengeful Spirit: Vengeful Spirit excels with ranged attacks, making her ideal for those aiming for a high score. Leveraging her wide hitbox can help achieve a „Perfect“ score.

Tusk: Tusk also benefits from a ranged attack and substantial hitboxes. His abilities provide excellent control, essential for accruing points efficiently.

Dawnbreaker: Dawnbreaker's Starbreaker sequence can guarantee perfect scores if executed from close range. Despite being the slowest hero, her powerful combo makes her formidable.

Marci: Marci is perfect for players who prefer aggressive playstyles. Her Unleash ability (down + ALT) facilitates rapid attack sequences. Utilizing her Dash ability helps to evade damage and position strategically.

Bristleback: For those who favor a defensive approach, Bristleback's Quilspray creates distance between him and opponents. It’s sparse in dealing damage but can be useful for maintaining space and managing time for extra points.

Tips for High Scores

  1. Choose the Right Hero: New players should opt for Vengeful Spirit or Tusk due to their forgiving hitboxes and ranged attacks.
  2. Timing: Dawnbreaker's slow speed is balanced by her powerful combo, which must be timed well.
  3. Aggression: Marci's fast attacks and dash ability maximize damage output while minimizing received damage.
  4. Defense: Bristleback's Quilspray is vital for keeping opponents at bay and managing game time.

Mastering these abilities and combos is key to dominating Sleet Fighter matches. Whether you prefer ranged attacks, powerful combos, or defensive gameplay, each hero offers unique strategies to excel in this Dota 2 mini-game.

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