Key takeaways:
- Net worth is the total gold value of your hero, including gold in hand, item values, and courier items
- There are three main ways to check net worth in Dota 2: post-game screen, spectator mode, and Dota Plus subscription
- Net worth is an important stat but not the only one to focus on – also consider GPM, XPM, and game impact
Net worth is one of the key stats in Dota 2 that shows how much total gold value your hero has accumulated throughout the game. It takes into account the gold in your bank, the purchase value of items in your inventory, and items you have left with the courier. As a core metric of hero progression, it’s useful to know how to check your net worth in-game.
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Viewing Net Worth Post-Game
The most basic way to see net worth, which has existed since the original Dota mod, is on the post-game stats screen after a match ends. Here’s how:
- After finishing a game, you’ll see the post-game screen
- Look for the net worth value displayed below each player’s rank medal and above their K/D/A
- This shows the total net worth that player’s hero ended the game with
For example, if Faceless Void has a net worth of 19,841 gold on the post-game scoreboard, that represents the sum of his gold and item values when the ancient was destroyed.
Checking Net Worth When Spectating
When watching a live game or replay, it’s easy to quickly compare every player’s net worth:
- Launch a replay or live game from the Watch tab
- Open the spectator dropdown menu at the top-left
- Select “Net Worth” from the stat options
- The net worth of each player will now be shown in the top-left, sorted from highest to lowest
You can swap to other useful stats like K/D/A, GPM and XPM from this menu as well. Casters often use this to discuss how far ahead or behind cores are compared to their opponent.
Real-Time Net Worth Tracking With Dota Plus
For live net worth tracking during your own games, you’ll need an active Dota Plus subscription. This premium service costs $4 per month (less if you sign up for longer) and provides several extra features:
- Real-time net worth, last hits, KDA and other stats on your HUD while playing
- Post-game damage breakdowns showing how much each hero dealt with abilities, attacks and items
- Hero leveling, challenges and chat wheel unlocks
- Access to weekly free Battle Cup tournaments
With Dota Plus, you can easily see your net worth in real-time and compare it to the average player in your skill bracket for that hero. This helps gauge your farm progression as the match goes on.
The Importance of Net Worth
While net worth is a very relevant stat, it’s not the absolute most crucial one. Some key things to understand:
- Net worth is the total gold value of your hero’s current state
- It includes your gold bank, item values, and courier items
- Consumables like wards, couriers and healing items don’t count once used
- Your starting gold does count towards initial net worth
- Dying reduces your net worth by 30 × Hero Level unreliable gold
So supports tend to have much lower net worth than cores, since they spend on consumables, die more often, and prioritize map control over farming. In an ideal game, position 1 and 2 cores will have the highest net worth due to heavy farming.
Gold per minute and XP per minute are often better metrics for measuring a player’s overall game impact and efficiency at gathering resources. High kill participation is also critical on supports.
FAQ
What is considered a “good” net worth in Dota 2?
This varies a lot based on the hero, role, and game state. Cores can often reach 20k or more in a long game, while supports may only have a few thousand. The key is to compare versus the enemy heroes in the same role.
Do neutral items count toward net worth?
Yes, the gold value of neutral items in your inventory or on your courier will add to your net worth. Dropping a neutral item on the ground will remove it from your net worth.
Why do I sometimes lose net worth when buying items?
Consumables like wards, smokes, and salves cost gold but don’t add to your net worth once used. So your net worth will go down when spending on these, even though it’s often the right play. Dying also reduces net worth significantly.
How can I track my net worth without Dota Plus?
Other than the in-game options covered above, you can also upload your replays to stat sites like OpenDota, Dotabuff and STRATZ to analyze your net worth graphs and benchmarks over time. These sites are free but may have some premium features.
Ultimately, while it’s important to be aware of your net worth and farm efficiency, don’t tunnel vision on it too heavily. Dota is a complex game and stats never tell the full story. Focus on making the right map plays to create space and secure the W with your team.
