Dota 2 Bug Allows Players to Get Aghanim's Shard for Free
A new bug in Dota 2 allows players to obtain Aghanim's Shard for free. The exploit relies on an interaction between the courier and the in-game shop.
To trigger the exploit, players must stand near a shop while positioning their hero just outside the purchasing range. The courier must then be brought as close to the hero as possible, which causes purchased items to immediately appear in the courier's inventory. Once set up, purchasing an Aghanim's Shard allows for near-instant delivery—taking approximately one second—enabling players to receive the upgrade without spending any gold.
It is important to note that exploiting such bugs may result in penalties from the developers.