Whether you like it or not, your behavior score in Dota 2 plays a significant role in your matchmaking experience. Much like your MMR determines the average rank of your games, your behavior score will match you with players of similar behavior scores.
Having a low behavior score can often result in being matched with more toxic players who also have low behavior scores. Fortunately, there are ways to improve your behavior score, and we have a guide to help you do just that!
Understanding Behavior Score in Dota 2
Behavior Score on Player Behavior Summary page. Image Credit Valve
Behavior score is Valve’s way of measuring each player’s toxicity, with a numerical metric ranging from 1 to 10000. The higher the score, the better the behavior.
Valve emphasizes positive mental attitude (PMA) in Dota 2 games to create a safe and enjoyable space for all players. They’ve taken action against toxic players, like giving out temporary bans during Frostivus 2023.
Maintaining a good behavior score is essential for ensuring quality games to play.
Checking Your Behavior Score
You can check your behavior score by visiting your Profile in the in-game Dota 2 client. Click on the Conduct Summary tab to see your “Overall Conduct,” which includes your behavior score and other stats like abandons, reports, and commends.
Your conduct summary is updated every 10 games, so keep this in mind while working on boosting your score.
Behavior Summary page. Image Credit Valve
Ways to Improve Your Behavior Score in Dota 2
Improving behavior can sometimes be vague and challenging to grasp, blurring the line between good and bad behavior. For example, tipping was meant to be a celebration feature but is now viewed as toxic.
Here are some effective methods to quickly increase your behavior score in Dota 2:
1. Stay Positive
Going out of your way to be positive in a Dota 2 match can make a big difference. Express gratitude to your supports, tip your teammates after a good fight, and commend others for their efforts. These gestures can earn you commendations, indicating that players enjoyed playing with you, boosting your behavior score.
2. Avoid Reports
Avoid getting reported for griefing, using offensive language, or poor performance. While occasional reports may happen, frequent reports can impact your behavior score. Abandons also have consequences for your score.
Low behaviour Score. Image Credit: Valve
3. Behavior Score Farming
If you have a low behavior score and need a quick boost, consider playing multiple turbo games or playing with bots. Turbo games provide a more relaxed environment for positive interactions and commendations.
For those struggling with toxicity, simply staying silent or muting everyone can help avoid conflicts and improve your behavior score without much effort. Remember, it takes repeated instances of negative behavior to significantly impact your score, so focus on enjoying the game and being a positive presence.
