Fix: Dota 2 FPS drops on Windows 11/10

How To Fix Dota 2 FPS Drops on Windows 11 & 10 PC

Are you dealing with Dota 2 FPS drops on Windows 11, and 10 PC? Even if you have updated the game via Steam and have a high-end PC still you are FPS drops to 10.

Although Dota 2 graphics are not so advanced to prevent your PC from rendering ideal framerate. Personally, I have also encountered Dota 2 framerate drop in team fights.

For those who are still dealing with this issue here, we have mentioned tested fixes to resolve Dota 2 FPS drop issue. After applying the below-mentioned fixes you can make dota 2 run smoother on windows 11 & 10 PC.

Why Does Dota 2 FPS drop on Windows

There are many causes of FPS drops on Windows. But the most common reasons that we have found are given below:

  • PC configuration isn’t meeting the system requirements
  • Outdated graphics driver and Windows OS
  • Steam overlay
  • Missing or corrupted game file
  • An outdated game version

How to Fix Dota 2 FPS drops on Windows 11?

Here are the fixes that are capable of resolving this gaming issue. You don’t need to apply all of the fixes at once. Just work your way down the list until you find the right solution.

1. Verify the game File Integrity

Game file corruption usually leads to FPS drops in Dota 2. To make sure that if any game files are missing or corrupted, follow the following instructions to verify the integrity of the game files:

  • In Steam, navigate to the LIBRARY tab and right-click on Dota 2. Then select Properties.
  • Go to the LOCAL FILES section, then click Verify the integrity of game files.
  • It may take some time to finish verifying the game files.

Launch Dota 2 after verifying the process to see if this fix works. If works then try the next fix below.

2. Update Graphics Drivers

Dota 2 FPS drops issue on high-end PCs occurs when Windows 10 and 11 PCs have outdated or corrupted graphics drivers. To improve gaming performance you need to update the graphics driver. There are two methods to update graphics cards i.e. Manual and Automatic.

In the manual method, you need to visit NVIDIA/AMD sites search for the latest compatible drivers, and download them on your PC. If you don’t have relevant skills then there are chances that you might install the wrong drivers.

So we suggest you adopt an automatic method in which you need to download Driver Easy on your PC. This tool will automatically scan your PC for outdated graphics drivers and update it instantly.

3. Install the Latest Game Patch

The recent patch may have caused the game crash issue and a new patch is required to fix it. The game developers release regular game patches to fix bugs and improve gaming performance

If a patch is available, it will be detected by Steam, and the latest game patch will be automatically downloaded and installed when you run the game.

Run Dota 2 again and see whether the FPS is back to normal. If it hasn’t worked, or there was no new game patch available, move on to the next fix, below.

4. Turn Off the Steam Overlay

FPS could also be dropped while playing Dota 2 when you save steam overlay turned off. We found this issue on when many gamers complained about FPS drops on Windows 11. Try disabling Steam Overlay for Dota 2 to see if FPS increases.

Following the below steps you can able to fps boost:

  • Launch Steam and navigate to the LIBRARY tab. right-click on Dota 2. Then select Properties.
  • In the GENERAL section, Uncheck Enable Steam Overlay while in-game

Now launch Dota 2 and check if the game runs smoothly, if the issue remains then move toward the next fix below.

5. Modify Steam Launch Options for Dota 2

You can also try using Steam launch options for Dota 2. If you want a full FPS boost, you can follow the steps below to Launch the game:

  • Launch the Steam client and go to Steam Library. Right-click on Dota 2 and select Properties
  • In the GENERAL section, enter the command into the textbox under SET LAUNCH OPTIONS.
  • -map dota -high -dx11 +fps_max #

Explanation:

-map dota: let’s steam load the Dota 2 map right when you launch the game.

-high: gives Dota 2 high priority CPU usage.

-dx11: forces your Windows OS run Dota 2 with the Direct3D (-dx11) rendering API. Use this command if your graphics card supports the rendering API DirectX 11.

+fps_max #: sets the maximum frame per second to the number that has been assigned. You can set the value # to 0 to uncap the FPS in the game or let’s say 144 to cap your frame rate to a specific value. You can try to cap your frame rate to a value your computer can consistently hold.

Launch Dota 2 and see if the fps stuck issue is resolved if the issue persists then try the next fix below

6. Set Dota 2 to High Priority

Setting Dota 2 as high performance can pave the way for the allocation of new resources and also increase the game’s performance. Especially in that case if you have other programs running in the background

Here are the steps you can set Dota 2 as a high priority:

  • Launch Dota 2.
  • On your keyboard, press Ctrl, Shift, and Esc at the same time to open Task Manager. You will be prompted for permission. Click Yes to open Task Manager.
  • Navigate to the Detail tab. Right-click the process dota2.exe and select High.

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Run Dota 2 to see if the in-game FPS boosts. If the FPS is still the same, try the next fix, below.

7. Close Unwanted Programs in the Background

If too many applications are running in the background then Dota 2 causes the problem and fps will not boost. So try restricting applications and downloads in the background before playing the game to see if this issue reappears. Here is how to do it:

  • On your keyboard, press Ctrl, Shift, and Esc at the same time to open Task Manager. You will be prompted for permission. Click Yes to open Task Manager.
  • Select any other applications and programs that take up a large amount of CPU, memory, and network, and then click End task to close it.

Run Dota 2 again to see if you can play the game smoothly. if not, try the next fix, below.

8. Set the Power Plan of your PC for the Best Performance

In most cases, the power plan on PCs is configured to be Balanced, which may limit the operating capacity of your graphics card and CPU.

If the power plan of your PC is Power saver or Balanced and you’re experiencing the FPS drops issue, try to change the Power Plan of your PC for Best Performance:

  • On your keyboard, press the Windows logo key and R at the same time, then type powercfg.cpl and press Enter
  • In the pop-up window, expand Hide additional plans and select High Performance.

Launch Dota 2 to see if you resolve the FPS drops issue.