Boots of Speed – Dota 2 Guide, Stats & Hero Matchups [Patch 7.39d]
In the vibrant world of Dota 2, let's talk about Boots. Imagine these as a hero's trusty footwear, a pair of reliable shoes that don't just look stylish but provide incredible benefits to aid your hero's movement across the battlefield!
Base Combat Stats
+ 45 Movement Speed
Recipe
Additional Insights
But here's the fascinating part, Boots aren't just about speed, they're about strategic advantage. They enable your hero to swiftly navigate the battlefield, secure objectives, and position themselves strategically during engagements, granting a crucial edge in the ever-evolving chaos of battles.
Statistics
The statistics below shows the percentage of hero builds which contain Boots of Speed as a core, common or situational item for each role. These statistics are based on our hero guides.
Itemization Strategy
Another universal item in dota that is an accompaniment to every hero in existence. Some heroes tho pick it a little bit later for they have other items to prioritize while keeping their mobility up to par with opponents in the game.
Heroes with Boots of Speed as Core Item
A core item to increase your movement speed to have better mobility when fighting, farming, or roaming the map. Builds into {boots-of-travel} or {arcane-boots} later in the game.
You can skip Boots until later in the game and prioritize other fighting and farming items for more impact. Can be upgraded to {power-treads} later in the game.
A core item to increase your movement speed to get in position to heal and save your allies or chase enemies. Builds into {arcane-boots} when you play suppport or into {phase-boots} if you play core.
A core item to increase your movement speed to stay in attack range of enemy heroes to target them with Impetus shots. Gets upgraded to {power-treads}
or {tranquil-boots} later in the game.
A core item to increase your movement speed and have more mobility when fighting or running towards power runes. Gets upgraded to {boots-of-travel} or {power-treads} later in the game.
A core item to increase your movement speed and have more mobility when farming creeps or running towards power runes. Gets upgraded to {boots-of-travel} or {power-treads} later in the game.
A core mobility item that lets you close the gap on enemy heroes and land Thunder Clap. Can be upgraded to {boots-of-travel} later in the game.
A core item for both your Spirit Bear and hero that boosts their mobility. The Boots on your bear get upgraded to {phase-boots} while Lone Druid can get {tranquil-boots} later in the game. With the Bear Necessities facet, you should get {power-treads} on your hero.
A core item that boosts your mobility to catch up to or get away from enemy heroes. Builds into Tranquil Boots or Power Treads later in the game.
Trivia
Boots of Speed were originally introduced as a basic item providing a flat increase to a hero's movement speed. This seemingly simple item became a core part of nearly every hero's early-game inventory due to its impact on maneuverability.