Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Can You Play Dota 2 With a Controller?

Level Up Your Dota 2 Game: A Comprehensive Guide to Controller Support

Have you ever wondered if Dota 2, one of the most popular MOBAs on the internet, can be played with a controller? If yes, then you’re in the right place.

With continual developer support and a gigantic esports scene, Dota 2 continues to draw the attention of new players each passing day. However, not all gamers are comfortable playing with a mouse and a keyboard, which is why many players often wonder if Dota 2 has controller support.

Luckily, we have the answer for you.

Does Dota 2 Have Controller Support?

In short, the answer to the question is simple: Yes, Dota 2 does have controller support. Valve has officially confirmed this and has also released an FAQ for players who are interested in playing the title with a controller.

dota 2 controller

How To Enable Controller Support in Dota 2

To enable controller support in Dota 2, follow these steps:

  • Launch Steam app
  • Head to your game library.
  • Right-click Dota 2.
  • Go to Properties>Launch Options.
  • Enter ‘+dota_disable_controller_support 0’.

How To Play Dota 2 With a Controller

We’ve included the controller settings for Dota 2 below:

  • Left stick moves your hero
  • Right stick moves the camera.
  • Hitting the right stick re-centers the camera on your hero.
  • X, Y, A, and B keys to cast spells of most heroes.
  • R1 and R2 buttons to browse through pages of skills and items.

D-pad to level up abilities, purchase items, or use the shop.

Sonu Banerjee
Sonu Banerjeehttp://www.talkesport.com
Fervent gamer who's either attempting (and failing) to master competitive shooters, or savoring co-op RPGs with friends. When flying solo, Sonu can be found replaying Halo for the ‘I’ve lost track’th time or grinding the newest roguelike title on Steam. Beyond the gaming realm, he enjoys binging on sitcoms, watching offbeat movies, and reading.
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