UPDATE: The developer has officially released DotA 6.70, marking the latest iteration of the map. If you are still exploring the secrets of previous versions, ensure you have DotA 6.69 installed to access the hidden quest described below.
During my own testing of the 6.69 map, I spent time tracking down the hidden "Icefrog" units scattered across the battlefield. These units are invisible and killable, requiring careful observation of the map terrain. Here is the verified location data for all eight runes:
- Rune #1: Located near the top rune spawn; look for the invisible unit positioned near the icefrog model.
- Rune #2: Found near the pre-rune area, accompanied by a pullable camp in the bottom lane.
- Rune #3: Positioned at the Sentinel spawn point in the bottom lane, specifically near the water/waterfall boundary.
- Rune #4: Located within the Sentinel base, tucked among the trees adjacent to the Hunter's Hall.
- Rune #5: Found in the Sentinel mid lane, situated behind the statue near the mid-leveled creep spawn point.
- Rune #6: Located directly behind the creep wave path, in close proximity to the fifth rune.
- Rune #7: Positioned in the Scourge bottom lane, slightly to the left of the creep spawn point.
- Rune #8: Found in the Scourge lower-level creep area.
Update: For those experiencing bugs or stability issues, please note that the Dota 6.69b map was released to address balance and performance.
Reward for killing the Phoenix
Upon successfully completing the quest and defeating the Phoenix, you are rewarded with the Ancient Medallion. In my hands-on testing—conducted specifically within "wtf" mode to bypass standard limitations—the item provides significant utility: it grants 9 illusions upon activation, a +75 stats boost, an approximate 3x critical strike multiplier, and a substantial miss chance. Please note that because these tests were performed in "wtf" mode, the standard cooldown duration remains unverified in a competitive environment.