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Dota 2 Launches Quartero’s Curios Event With Free Skins

Andrew Boggs

Sports Writer

Publish Date: 17/08/2025

Fact checked by: Mike McKean

Key Points

Quartero’s Curios dropped on August 5 and runs until November, offering 100 free levels of cosmetics, chests, and set pieces.
XP comes fast in regular matches (650 for a win), but Turbo is viable too if you’re just grinding levels.
The Antique chests are generous, but don’t expect guaranteed Arcanas.

Quartero’s Curios in Dota 2 – Rewards, XP Guide, and Event Details

I booted up Dota 2 this week, and a smug goat in a feathered cap started roasting me from the main menu. Not even a game in, and I’d already been offered free skins, XP, and one of a kind treasures.

Quartero’s Curios dropped with Patch 7.39d on August 5, and I’ve been poking through it between Crownfall acts. Think of it like a bite-sized Battle Pass, but without the wallet tap. It’s a slow-burn mini-event running all the way to November. Enough time to grab some rewards and listen to Quartero judge your life choices.

Dota 2 Launches QuarteroÃ¢ÂÂs Curios Event With Free Skins

Quartero’s Curios event summary

If you’re jumping into Dota and wondering what this whole Quartero thing actually includes, here’s the full rundown.

▶️ What	✅ Details
Launch Date	August 5, 2025 (Patch 7.39d)
End Date	November 5, 2025 (could be extended)
How It Works	100 levels, each requiring 1,000 XP
XP Per Match	Regular: 650 (win) / 250 (loss) Turbo: 425 (win) / 175 (loss)
Main Cosmetic Sets	Witch Doctor – Papa Wanga (Lv 1–10) Legion Commander – Drakon’s Deed (Lv 20–30) Legion Alt – Drakon’s Ire (Lv 34–82) Vengeful Spirit – Maledictions of Morrigan (mid-track)
Antique Chest Levels	Lv 5, 20, 40, 60, 80, 100

How to level up fast

Let’s talk XP. You’ll need 1,000 XP per level, which means hitting all 100 levels takes 100,000 XP total. The grind sounds steep, but the numbers aren’t too scary once you break them down.

In standard matches, wins give you 650 XP, and losses still get you 250 XP. Turbo mode gets a bit of a haircut. 425 XP for a win, 175 XP for a loss. So yes, Turbo’s quicker, but regular games give better returns if you’re stringing wins.

I’ve been mixing it up. A few Turbos to knock out some quick levels, then switch to Ranked when I’m feeling brave. You can hit Level 10 pretty casually in a few days if you’re logging in for dailies. If you want to power through, queueing with friends and chasing streaks helps a ton. You can squeeze about 2–2.5 levels per hour with consistent wins.

Dota 2 Launches QuarteroÃ¢ÂÂs Curios Event

Reward track

There are 100 total levels in Quartero’s Curios, but the actual reward track is front-loaded with sets and cosmetics you’ll want early. The rest of the track sprinkles in visual effects, fountains, and Antique chests.

Set pieces (full cosmetics)

Some of the best sets are spaced out nicely:

#️⃣ Level Range	🦸‍♂️ Hero	💡Set Name
1–10	Witch Doctor	Papa Wanga
20–30	Legion Commander	Drakon’s Deed
34–82	Legion Commander	Drakon’s Ire (alt color)
Mid-track	Vengeful Spirit	Maledictions of Morrigan

Seasonal effects

Scattered across the track are little cosmetic bits like fountain effects, item-use animations, and teleport flairs. Some levels only give you effects or filler XP boosters, so pace yourself.

Quartero’s Antique Chests

These are the key milestone drops. Hitting one of these every 15–20 levels feels like cracking a loot piñata. Each chest gives a full cosmetic set, and you have a small shot at scoring an Immortal or Arcana item.

You’ll get one at:

Level 5
Level 20
Level 40
Level 60
Level 80
Level 100

Inside the Antiques

Okay, let’s be real. People want to know if these Antique chests can drop Arcanas. Technically yes, but don’t get your hopes too high.

Each chest gives you a full set, usually from the pool of previously Candy Shop–style bundles. But the chance to pull an Immortal or Arcana seems small. Think of it as a bonus rather than the goal.

No official drop rates have been posted (classic Valve), but the Dota 2 betting sites and Reddit crowd has been combing through datamines. So far, no one’s reported getting a Battle Pass–exclusive Arcana. The working theory is these chests pull from the same loot pool as the seasonal treasure market, not the older paywall stuff.

QuarteroÃ¢ÂÂs Antique Chests

Quartero: The goat with a grudge

You’ll find Quartero lounging on the Dota 2 main menu. Part merchant, part jester, part trash-talker. He throws out quips when you hit milestones, cracks bad puns, and judges your item builds. I got a line after losing a Turbo game where he said “Quartero's gifts are many, but skill is not among them.” Thanks, goat.

He’s basically Valve’s version of a neutral gift-bringer. Think Roshan’s sassier cousin who’s been stuck in an antique shop too long. The whole vibe adds some personality to what could’ve been a pretty dry event UI. No lore yet beyond his role as host, but if Crownfall’s writing team picks him up for Act II, I wouldn’t be mad.

Mini-event vs. Full Battle Pass

So why release Quartero’s Curios now? The short version is Crownfall Act II isn’t ready, and Valve doesn’t want the game to feel bone-dry until TI14. Curios is their way of keeping players engaged with completely free cosmetics and grind goals, without selling another big pass.

Valve even said in the patch notes that it’s a “small, always-on feature that steps aside when a big event starts.” It’s like a filler episode with better animation than usual. Given how the Battle Pass system got shelved in 2023, this lines up with Valve’s new cadence. Smaller, seasonal content drops, sprinkled with free loot and weird new characters.

Mini-event vs. Full Battle Pass

The goat has spoken

For what it is, Quartero’s Curios is fun. It’s a free event with real cosmetic rewards, no monetisation strings, and a main-menu mascot who’s more memorable than some actual heroes. The Antique chests are fun to open, the Legion set feels like something they could’ve sold, and I’m quietly obsessed with the teleport effect.

I’ll probably hit 100 before November, and even if I don’t, I’ll have gotten a good chunk of loot just from playing normally. And if Valve wants to give me another smug Quartero line every time I lose a Turbo game, that’s fine. He’s not wrong.