Short answer
Dota 2 calibration has no single price: it depends on the type (a regular recalibration or a first calibration / a return after a long break) and on your previous MMR — the higher the rating, the more expensive each game. It starts from $21 for a recalibration at low ranks. The calculator on the service page works out the exact amount and timeframe.
Calibration price = type × previous rating × number of games. Want the exact figure? Open the calibration calculator and set your previous MMR.
What the price depends on
Four factors shape the final cost:
- Type of calibration. A regular recalibration (15 games) is cheaper; a first calibration or a return after a long break comes with a ×1.9 coefficient (27 games).
- Previous MMR. The higher your rating was, the more each game costs — at high ranks games are harder and longer.
- Number of games. Recalibration is 15 games, a first one or after inactivity is 27. More games means a higher total.
- Extra options. Playing a specific hero, a specific mode or with priority on the timeframe can change the cost.
Two types of calibration
The type sets both the number of games and the price coefficient:
| Type | Games | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Recalibration (seasonal) | 15 | About once a year, refreshes your rating to current form |
| First calibration / after a long break | 27 | ×1.9 coefficient, rating is counted almost "from scratch" |
More on how both modes work — in the MMR Calibration and Recalibration 2026 guides.
How much calibration raises
Calibration refreshes your rating to your real form. A first calibration and a return after a long break go by the same yardstick — same number of games, same price — so they share one row below. Keep in mind, too, that on 31 July 2026 Valve compressed the MMR scale, so older point figures are no longer directly comparable.
| Type | Gain |
|---|---|
| Recalibration | from +800 MMR |
| First calibration or return after a break | +1500–2500 MMR |
The result depends on your starting rating and form: the more your current level exceeds the previous one, the bigger the gain. If your goal is to keep climbing rather than pass a single season, see how an MMR boost works and whether to pick a boost or coaching.
How to get the exact price
You don't have to guess the exact price — it's calculated automatically:
- Open the calculator. On the calibration page pick the type: recalibration or first / after inactivity.
- Set your previous MMR. The previous-rating slider sets the price for your level.
- Check the price and timeframe. The calculator shows the cost and an ETA right away.
- Compare with a boost. If your goal is to raise rating rather than pass a seasonal calibration, a regular boost is sometimes cheaper — compare both.
Calibration is played in invisible mode with 24/7 monitoring. 0 bans in 5 years, your progress and inventory stay with you, and there's a money-back guarantee - for more on whether you get banned for a boost, see the separate breakdown.
