Why not just play Dota 2 vs. Bots? | Feature | Dota 1 Map 6.90 AI | Dota 2 Bots | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | File Size | 8 MB | 25+ GB | | Offline Play | Perfect (No internet required) | Requires Steam login (periodic online check) | | Hero Pool | 110+ (including fun/broken heroes) | 120+ (Vanilla only) | | Difficulty Curve | Predictable but aggressive | Extremely passive on lower levels | | Nostalgia Factor | High (Original SFX & models) | Low (Modern polygons) |

Since Blizzard updated WC3 to Reforged, installing custom maps can be tricky for new players. Here is the quick setup:

  • Launch Game: Open Warcraft III, go to Single Player -> Custom Game -> Select Dota 6.90 AI.
  • 💡 Pro Tip: If the map crashes on the loading screen, try running Warcraft III in 32-bit mode or ensure you are on the classic 1.26a patch, which is widely considered the most stable version for custom maps.


    As a fan-made map, perfection is impossible. Expect the following quirks:

    Tip: Save your game manually every 15 minutes using the Warcraft III save function to avoid crash frustrations.


    Official Dota 1 stopped adding new heroes after Oracle, Winter Wyvern, and Arc Warden. However, 6.90 AI often includes "Dota Fun" imports. Depending on which AI pack you download (e.g., FuzzyFarm or BlueString), you may find:

    Caution: These heroes are not balanced for competitive play.

    Let’s be honest—it’s a mod of a mod. 6.90 AI is not perfect.

    Dota 6.90 AI was famous for its robust command system, allowing players to control the game flow entirely via chat.

    The complexity of these commands turned the game into a pseudo-strategy simulator where you were the commander of an army rather than just a teammate.