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This process is for models and textures that are not readily available for download (ie: creeps and jungles) if you can find your hero on this page then you should get it from there: http://www.dota2.com/workshop/require...
This is an ultra fast run through of how to extract models and materials from Dota 2 and how to import them into Blender so you can start modelling. This is for people who know Blender and kind of know source. If you're a total beginner to Blender and Source, maybe you should learn how to do some simpler stuff before tackling Dota 2 characters.
If there's enough need for it I might do a much much slower tutorial. I wanted to keep this one under ten minutes so I smashed through it.
VTF plugin for GIMP can be found on the VDC page:
https://developer.valvesoftware.com/w...
On this page of the site you can watch the video online Importing Dota 2 models into Blender with a duration of hours minute second in good quality, which was uploaded by the user Abraham Brookes 05 May 2013, share the link with friends and acquaintances, this video has already been watched 10,913 times on youtube and it was liked by 58 viewers. Enjoy your viewing!