Ever since The International 2018 Battle Pass went live, Dota 2 players have been desperately waiting for the developers’ announcement regarding the release of the brand new cosmetic items. Since the very first Immortal Treasure is already in the game, the anticipation has reached all-time heights. Well, with the Battle Pass closing in on its third week, Valve is finally here with yet another Battle Pass rewards – The Lion Prestige item is here!

Over the past couple of days, the entire Dota 2 community including me have been speculating the future of the 2018 Battle Pass. And in one of my previous blogs, I predicted that the developers will be coming out with a new surprise for its Battle Pass owners today and well, not being smug or anything but I was right. Valve has just announced the release of its Lion Prestige item which carries the name “Hell-Spar Anathema.”

“Journey to level 255 of your Battle Pass to receive the exclusive Lion Prestige item. With custom Finger of Death effects and an alternate style unlocked by scoring 50 high-damage kills with the ability, there’s never been a better reason to send your enemies back to hell again and again.” – Official Announcement

For all those of you who have been wondering what the developers have in store for you with this year’s Prestige Item, the time has come. Check out the preview of the all-new Lion item, Hell-Spar Anathema below and see what awaits you in the game.

To get your hands on this incredible new cosmetic item, players will have to purchase the 2018 Battle Pass as, like previous years, the Prestige Item is exclusive. It is both untraded and unmarketable. Hence, the only way to get your hands on this is through the Battle Pass.