The complexity of Dota 2 seems to know no bounds, with Valve constantly changing the definition of a MOBA through the game’s features. From a day-night cycle to Runes, Watchers, Lotus Pools, and more, there’s rarely a moment where Dota 2 players aren’t learning.

Veteran or newbie, it’s time to hit the textbook as we delve into yet another mechanic we all love about the game: Innate abilities. Here’s everything we know about Innate abilities, as well as a list of every hero’s Innate in Dota 2.

Innate abilities in Dota 2 were introduced in Gameplay Patch 7.36 and are abilities that are locked and present on a hero for the entire game, from first spawn to destroying a fountain. Each hero has a unique Innate ability; some will be familiar to long-time Dota players, some are converted passives we all know and love, while others are brand new.

Some Innates can be activated to significantly boost their effects, while others can be leveled up like regular abilities, with each level granting a greater bonus. Some are existing passives that apply while the hero is alive, some apply while the hero is dead, and some are completely game-changing, like Dawnbreaker's Innate, which grants visibility across the entire map for a brief moment when the sun rises.