Frames per second, also known as FPS, is a key indicator for gamers to assess how smoothly a game is running on their device. The higher the FPS, the more seamless the gaming experience.
While FPS is especially important in fast-paced first-person shooter games or visually demanding games, maintaining an optimal FPS is essential for enjoying Dota 2 to the fullest.
How to Display FPS in Dota 2 Settings
Monitoring your FPS during gameplay is recommended, and here’s how you can display your FPS in Dota 2:
- Open the in-game Settings menu by clicking on the gear icon at the top-left corner
- Go to the Options tab
- In the Miscellaneous settings, enable the ‘Display Network Information’ option
This will show FPS, ping, and packet loss statistics at the top right of your screen while in a game. Alternatively, you can enable FPS stats by using the command “cl_showfps 1” in the Dota 2 console.
Enable FPS in Dota 2 Settings (Image credit: Dota 2)
Recommended FPS Settings for Dota 2
Dota 2 does not require high-end specs when it comes to FPS. A minimum of 60 FPS is sufficient to play Dota 2 smoothly, as long as you have stable ping. However, most players find 90 FPS to be the optimal frame rate for a seamless gaming experience.
Regularly monitor your FPS during gameplay to ensure a consistent performance. A good PC should have no issues maintaining FPS between 60-90 even during intense team fights.
This ensures a stutter-free gaming experience, even during high screen activity.
See FPS stats in-game (Image credit: Dota 2)
What to Do If Your FPS Is Too Low
If your FPS is below the recommended 60 FPS, there are ways to improve it. FPS is closely tied to graphical settings, so reducing the graphics quality in Dota 2 can boost FPS.
In the Video settings menu, lower the graphics quality to the Basic level. This will eliminate fancy graphical features but significantly enhance FPS. Test your FPS in-game again to see if the improvement is satisfactory, aiming for around 90 FPS.
Experiment with other graphics settings like adjusting Texture Quality to High while keeping Effects Quality and Shadow Quality at Low. For more detailed guidance, refer to our guide on the best Dota 2 settings to improve gameplay.
