
Inspired by Norse and Chinese design themes, we intended the shield to feel as eclectic as our hero line-up while still maintaining a sophisticated and clean overall design. We also wanted it to be something that would be useful in a sword fight (as sword fights happen a lot around the Valve offices). The goal was to create a stunning bronze and silver artifact that would look at home in the world of Dota 2 while also acting as a historical record of the tournament’s victories.


Our design brief to Weta consisted of a fully rendered 3D model of the Aegis of Champions, complete with conceptual artwork and several ideas to work from.
