You can use the Dota 2 launch settings to achieve optimal performance and improve gameplay. Here are some popular settings and how to use them:
dx11 or -dx9
These options specify DirectX 11 or DirectX 9, respectively. They are used to select the version of DirectX used by the game. For example, -dx11 sets DirectX 11
-high
This option sets the game process priority to high, which may improve game performance on some systems.
-novid Turns off the video while the game is loading, allowing you to enter the game faster.
-map dota This option tells the game to select a specific map.
-map dota selects the Dota map.
-noaafonts Disables font anti-aliasing, which can improve text quality in some cases.
-autoconfig This option is used to automatically configure the game's graphics settings if you encounter performance or compatibility issues.
These Dota 2 startup options can be useful for players who want to tune the game for optimal performance or resolve compatibility issues on their computer. You can use them by specifying them in the game's launch properties on Steam or by entering them on the command line when launching the game through the console.
