QUALITIES

Dota 2 item qualities explained

Quality is the label on the coloured prefix of an item's name — Inscribed, Genuine, Corrupted, Unusual and more. It's separate from rarity: rarity is the tier, quality is how a specific copy was obtained or modified. Here's what each one means and how many items carry it.

Primal Peacemaker of the Crimson Witness

Standard

13,808

The default, unmodified quality — the plain version of a cosmetic.

saved median field $0.13· saved maximum field $2,088

Inscribed

7,225

Carries a Gem of the Inscribed that tracks in-game stats like kills or wins.

saved median field $0.22· saved maximum field $1,678

Autographed

5,802

Signed by a professional player via an autograph rune.

saved median field $0.56· saved maximum field $1,800

Corrupted

2,401

An alternate, darker style variant of an item.

saved median field $4.01· saved maximum field $1,120

Heroic

1,868

A quality tied to certain event and battle-pass items.

saved median field $0.56· saved maximum field $787.50

Auspicious

1,411

An event quality, often tied to seasonal or tournament items.

saved median field $0.31· saved maximum field $508.27

Cursed

1,187

A dark, cursed-themed style variant.

saved median field $0.66· saved maximum field $1,567

Glitter

1,118

A shimmering alternate style variant.

saved median field $0.17· saved maximum field $460.52

Frozen

1,086

A frosted, icy style variant of an item.

saved median field $0.55· saved maximum field $1,054

Genuine

991

Granted for a real-world purchase or promotion — cannot be crafted.

saved median field $1.41· saved maximum field $1,460

Gold

887

A rare golden variant, typically of an Immortal item.

saved median field $2.15· saved maximum field $420.53

Unusual

191

Carries a special particle effect — the driver behind the priciest couriers.

saved median field $39.15· saved maximum field $1,854

Exalted

A prestige quality on select high-end items.

saved median field $23.98· saved maximum field $105.79

Frequently asked questions

What does item quality mean in Dota 2?

Quality is the coloured prefix on an item’s name — like Inscribed, Genuine or Unusual. It describes how a particular copy was obtained or modified, such as carrying a stat-tracking gem, being autographed by a pro, or holding a special particle effect.

What is the difference between quality and rarity?

Rarity is the item’s tier (Common through Arcana) and is fixed for that cosmetic. Quality is applied to an individual copy and can vary between two of the same item — one might be Standard and another Inscribed or Unusual.

Browse rarity tiers →

Which quality is worth the most?

The saved catalog can compare median and maximum provider fields by quality, but it does not establish a universally most valuable quality or an executable premium. Check the exact item, effect, coverage and venue.