Essential Dota 2 AI & Bot Commands 2025: Master the Cheat Codes for Practice Mode

 Intro:

If you spent years playing Dota 1, you probably remember typing -gold 99999 or -lvlup 25 to test your builds. In Dota 2, the system is much more powerful, but the commands have changed. Whether you are testing the new hero Largo or practicing your "Void Outpost" rotations, these AI commands will save you hours of time.

Here is the complete list of Dota 2 cheat commands for 2025.

How to Enable Cheats in Dota 2

Before using these commands, make sure you:

1. Create a Lobby.
2. Go to Settings.
3. Check the box "Enable Cheats".
4. Once in-game, open the chat (Enter) and type the commands below.

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1. Most Used Practice Commands

These are the basics that every player needs to know:

• -gold [amount]: Gives you gold. Example: -gold 50000
• -lvlup [amount]: Increases your hero level. Example: -lvlup 25
• -item [item_name]: Gives you a specific item. Example: -item item_ultimate_scepter
• -refresh: Resets your HP, Mana, and Cooldowns (Perfect for practicing Enigma or Tidehunter ultimates).
• -respawn: Respawns your hero instantly.
• -startgame: Skips the pre-game timer and starts the creep wave immediately.

2. Advanced Bot & AI Control

Want to test how you fare against a specific hero? Use these:

• -createhero [hero_name] enemy: Spawns an enemy hero at your cursor.
  • Example for the new hero: -createhero largo enemy
• -levelbots [amount]: Levels up all AI bots in the game.
• -givebots [item_name]: Gives all bots a specific item to test your damage against them.

3. Map & Mechanic Commands (Patch 7.40)

With the 2025 map changes, use these to master the environment:

• -spawnneutrals: Respawns all jungle camps immediately.
• -spawncreeps: Spawns the next wave of lane creeps.
• -killwards: Clears all wards on the map (Great for practicing new warding spots).

4. Technical "Console" Commands for Pro Players

To use these, you must enable the Console in Dota 2 settings (\ key by default):

• dota_dev hero_refresh: Similar to -refresh but faster via console.
• cl_showfps 1: Shows your Frames Per Second (FPS).
• net_graph 1: Shows ping and packet loss data.

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Dota 1 vs Dota 2 Command Table

For the old-school gamers on dota-gamers.com, here is a quick transition table:

Action	Dota 1 Command	Dota 2 Command
Get Gold	-gold	-gold [amount]
Level Up	-lvlup	-lvlup [amount]
Refresh	-refresh	-refresh
Spawn Bots	-test (Automatic)	-createhero [name] enemy

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