Dota 2 is an incredible MOBA with comprehensive tutorials for players starting for the first time. Despite offering informative tutorials, Dota 2 lacks information on several features, like the taunt feature.
Players looking to emotionally and psychologically wreck their opponents would greatly benefit from taunts in Dota 2. Keeping this in mind, it should not be surprising that this feature is available in numerous other games, like Multiverse. But for those players that do not know how to leverage this feature, fear not, as this guide will cover everything there is to know about how to taunt in Dota 2 and other useful tidbits.
How to Taunt in Dota 2
Taunts are cosmetic items that can be equipped on heroes in Dota 2. Executing a taunt will cause the hero to perform a specified set of animations. Taunts are primarily used to mock or tease enemies.
Unfortunately, not every Dota 2 hero has a taunt.
Taunts can be used while casting spells, teleporting, and moving. Players cannot spam taunts and will have to wait for them to cool down before it is ready to be used again.
Players that want to taunt their enemies in Dota 2 can do so by following this simple step:
While in-game, press the T button to execute a taunt.
A taunt can only be executed if it has been equipped on the selected hero.
How to Change Taunt Hotkey in Dota 2
It is worth noting the taunt button can be customized from the options menu by following these steps:
- Press the gear icon on the top left side of the screen.
- Select Advanced Hotkeys.
- Under Unit Actions, look for Taunt Item.
- Change the hotkey as needed.
How to Trigger Automatic Taunts
Some taunt animations will trigger in the following scenarios:
- Denying a rune.
- Killing an enemy courier.
- Denying an ally hero.
- Escaping with 15% HP or less via Boots of Travel or Town Portal Scroll.
- Diving into a tower, killing an enemy hero, and escaping with 15% HP or less.
How to Get Taunts in Dota 2?
Since taunts are cosmetic items, they can be bought on Steam Market. Taunts can also be found in treasure chests.
To get taunts from the Steam Market, follow these steps:
- Select Heroes from the main menu.
- Pick a hero.
- Check the store tab under Available.
How to Equip Taunts in Dota 2?
To equip a taunt on a hero, follow these steps:
- Select Heroes from the main menu.
- Pick a hero.
- Under Loadout, select Taunt.
- Pick a Taunt to confirm the selection.
Dota 2 is available on PC.