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Dota 2 Guide de vote pour l'Arcana 2026 : Comment ça fonctionne & gagnants passés
Each year during The International Battle Pass, players of Dota 2 participate in a vote to decide which hero will receive an Arcana—the premium level of cosmetic items. This initiative led by the community has resulted in some of the most memorable skins in the game.
Understanding Arcana Voting
- Battle Pass requirement – Voting is exclusive to Battle Pass holders
- Head-to-head format – Heroes face off against each other
- Multiple stages – Elimination process continues until one hero prevails
- Vote scaling with BP level – Higher levels provide additional votes
- Winner awarded Arcana – Released in the subsequent year
Vote Multiplier
Players with higher Battle Pass levels enjoy increased voting power in each round. This gives committed players a greater impact on the results— a debated but deliberate feature of the system.
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Précédent Arcana Vote Winners
| Year | Winner | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Assassin Fantôme | Juggernaut |
| 2015 | Zeus | Reine de la Douleur |
| 2016 | Juggernaut | Io |
| 2017 | Pudge | Rubick |
| 2018 | Rubick | Faceless Void |
| 2019 | Ogre Magi | Windranger |
| 2020 | Spectre | Faceless Void |
Memorable Voting Incidents
The Io Meme Campaign (2016)
Io made a surprising run despite being among the least utilized heroes:
- A Reddit meme initiative propelled Io to the finals
- Ultimately lost to Juggernaut in a narrow vote
- Valve subsequently awarded Io a companion cube Arcana
Faceless Void’s Challenge
The carry hero that struggled to secure a win:
- Finished as runner-up in both 2018 and 2020
- Eventually earned an Arcana in the Battle Pass 2022
- Valve recognized the community’s enthusiasm
Consolation for Runners-up
Several heroes that came in second have received Arcanas over time:
- Reine de la Douleur (2015 runner-up) → TI10 BP Arcana
- Windranger (2019 runner-up) → TI10 BP Arcana
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Strategic Voting Approaches
Vote Wisely
- Prioritize your main heroes – Cast votes for characters you frequently play
- Evaluate design opportunities – Some heroes lend themselves better to Arcanas
- Keep an eye on community efforts – Organized voting has proven to be effective
- Conserve votes for crucial rounds – The final stages are the most significant
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Héroses Expected to Win Future Votes
Top contenders that have not yet claimed victory:
- Anti-Mage – Large player following
- Invoker – Intricate hero, potential for flashy designs
- Morphling – Favored by carry players
- Sniper – Consistently high selection rate