The most expensive Dota 2 skin currently listed on LIS-SKINS is the Platinum Baby Roshan courier at around $3,050. A few more lots sit above $1,000: Genuine Ice Baby Roshan (about $1,400), Crimson Edict of Shadows (about $1,350) and Bracers of Aeons of the Crimson Witness (about $1,100). Below are ten legendary Dota 2 items with their background and current prices, plus a table of the priciest lots on the market right now.
Cosmetics in Dota 2 do not change hero stats; they only change how Pudge, Invoker, Shadow Fiend, Slark and other heroes look. What makes an item valuable is rarity, a limited release window and collector demand. If you are just starting your inventory, see how to get skins in Dota 2 the regular way.
The sections are in alphabetical order. Some of these items almost never appear on the market, and for those we say so instead of quoting a price.
Genuine Tsukumo The Moon Cloud Mount
This item became valuable almost by accident. At an offline tournament, fans could buy a plush version of the mount that came with a code for the in-game copy. The box originally cost about $20, but the run was small and resellers quickly pushed the price up. There are no Genuine Tsukumo The Moon Cloud listings on LIS-SKINS right now, and trades are rare.
Dragonclaw Hook
A collectible hook for Pudge. It could only be obtained between July 12 and July 31, 2012, during an in-game event. Dota 2 was still growing at the time, few players were willing to grind for a cosmetic, and some sold the hook for next to nothing. Today the Dragonclaw Hook costs about $290 on LIS-SKINS, and the Inscribed version goes for the same. It is one of the few legendary items that consistently has more than ten offers on the market.
Baby Roshan Courier
Baby Roshan tops the list of the most expensive Dota 2 skins today. The regular courier costs around $15; the value is in the rare styles. Valve releases new variants only for special occasions, so those copies are in demand right away. The price depends on how important the event was, how many copies exist and which exact version it is.
The priciest lot on LIS-SKINS is the Platinum Baby Roshan at about $3,050. The Genuine Ice Baby Roshan sells for roughly $1,400, while the Honey Heist Baby Roshan and Gingerbread Baby Roshan go for about $1,050 each. Each of these is listed as a single copy, so the price can shift noticeably from one sale to the next.
Genuine Monarch Bow
Another item from the plush toy box, but it dropped far less often than the mount, which is why it is valued higher. It does not stand out visually the way golden items do; its status comes from rarity and collector interest. The Genuine Monarch Bow is not listed on LIS-SKINS at the moment.
Shattered Greatsword
A commemorative item for Sven. The sword was released for the launch of Dota 2 in South Korea in 2015. Nexon, the publisher responsible for localization and servers there, suggested that Valve create a few exclusive items.
These items are no longer given out, and the existing copies have been sitting in inventories for years. There are no Shattered Greatsword offers on LIS-SKINS right now.
Golden Ornithomancer Mantle of the Benefactor
One of the most expensive capes in Dota 2: golden feathers and a bright glow make it a standout item for Rubick. It fits only this hero, so it makes sense to buy only if you actually play him. The mantle dropped from an exclusive chest with a very low chance. It is not on sale on LIS-SKINS at the moment.
Golden Silent Wake
This golden cape for Drow Ranger fits the hero well and looks striking, although the flashy design makes you easy to spot. Its value comes partly from the short window in 2016 when it could be obtained. The regular Silent Wake costs about $15, while the Golden Silent Wake is currently around $790 on LIS-SKINS.
Golden Staff of Perplex
Another golden item for Rubick. In 2015 Valve released golden versions of many regular items, but the odds of getting this staff were minimal: you had to open a specific chest, and the staff dropped from it very rarely.
The golden version is not listed on LIS-SKINS right now. The regular Staff of Perplex costs about $15, so the gap between the base and the golden item is huge.
The Alpine Stalker Set
Its story resembles the M4A4 Howl in CS:GO: the original version stopped meeting the game's requirements. At first, everyone who installed Dota 2 received the Ursa set. Later the developers decided that a bear in a hat did not fit the world's style, changed the item's status to Immortal and removed it from sale, but players kept their copies.
The full set rarely shows up on the market. Right now LIS-SKINS has only the Lucky Alpine Stalker's Hat, at about $250.
Genuine Axe of Phractos
The most valuable item you could get with the plush toy. Unlike the mount and the bow, the lava-gradient axe dropped extremely rarely, and traders who watch for exclusives quickly drove the price up.
Today the Genuine Axe of Phractos costs about $580 on LIS-SKINS. Whether it is worth that depends on how often you play Axe and how much you value collectible rarity.
The Most Expensive Dota 2 Skins on LIS-SKINS Right Now
The table lists the priciest Dota 2 lots on the LIS-SKINS market at live prices. Most are single copies, so the prices are approximate and change after each sale.
| Item | Price on LIS-SKINS |
|---|---|
| Platinum Baby Roshan | ~$3,050 |
| Genuine Ice Baby Roshan | ~$1,400 |
| Crimson Edict of Shadows | ~$1,350 |
| Bracers of Aeons of the Crimson Witness | ~$1,100 |
| Honey Heist Baby Roshan | ~$1,050 |
| Gingerbread Baby Roshan | ~$1,050 |
| Golden Silent Wake | ~$790 |
| Genuine Axe of Phractos | ~$580 |
If rarity matters more to you than price, see our list of the rarest Dota 2 skins. Recent releases are covered in new Dota 2 skins, and if you want to give an item to a friend, read our guide on how to gift a skin in Dota 2.
