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Boots of Speed

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!
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Fleet footwear, increasing movement.

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

Combat Stats

+ 45 Movement Speed

Recipe

Boots of Travel
Phase Boots
Power Treads
Arcane Boots
Tranquil Boots
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!

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 or non-core 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

Rectangular image of Dota 2 hero Axe
A core item that boosts your mobility to chase down enemy heroes slowed with Battle Hunger. Builds into Boots of Travel later in the game.
Rectangular image of Dota 2 hero Brewmaster
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.
Rectangular image of Dota 2 hero Chen
A core item that boosts your mobility and builds into Guardian Greaves later in the game.
Rectangular image of Dota 2 hero Enigma
A core item that boosts your mobility to get in position to catch enemy heroes with Black Hole. Builds into Arcane Boots or Boots of Travel later in the game.
Rectangular image of Dota 2 hero Huskar
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.
Rectangular image of Dota 2 hero Invoker
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.
Rectangular image of Dota 2 hero Lina
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.
Rectangular image of Dota 2 hero Lone Druid
A core item for both your Spirit Bear and hero that boosts their mobility. The Boots on your bear get upgraded to Power Treads while Lone Druid can get Tranquil Boots later in the game.
Rectangular image of Dota 2 hero Mirana
A core item that boosts your mobility to roam around the map. Builds into Arcane Boots or Power Treads later in the game.
Rectangular image of Dota 2 hero Sand King
A core item to increase your movement speed to get close to enemy heroes and get kills with your control and damage spells. Builds into Boots of Travel or Arcane Boots later in the game.
Rectangular image of Dota 2 hero Visage
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.

Heroes countered by Boots of Speed

Rectangular image of Dota 2 hero Abaddon
Gives you movement speed to keep away from Abaddon and not get silenced by Curse of Avernus.
Rectangular image of Dota 2 hero Ancient Apparition
Gives you movement speed to walk out of Cold Feet proc range. Also counters the movement slow from Ice Vortex.
Rectangular image of Dota 2 hero Arc Warden
Gives you movement speed to counter the movement slow from Flux. Also lets you close the gap on Arc Warden.
Rectangular image of Dota 2 hero Axe
Gives you movement speed to keep away from Axe and not get caught inside Berserkers Call or take damage from Counter Helix.
Rectangular image of Dota 2 hero Batrider
Gives you movement speed to outrun Batrider during Firefly. Also counters the movement slow from Sticky Napalm.
Rectangular image of Dota 2 hero Beastmaster
Gives you movement speed to counter the movement slow from Wild Boars and not get run down with right clicks.
Rectangular image of Dota 2 hero Bloodseeker
Gives you movement speed to walk out of the Blood Rite AoE to avoid the damage and silence.
Rectangular image of Dota 2 hero Bounty Hunter
Gives you movement speed to outrun Bounty Hunter and not get hit by Jinada as often.
Rectangular image of Dota 2 hero Brewmaster
Gives you movement speed to counter the movement slow from Cinder Brew and Thunder Clap, and not get run down with right clicks.
Rectangular image of Dota 2 hero Bristleback
Gives you movement speed to counter the movement slow from Viscous Nasal Goo and not get run down by Quill Spray and right clicks.
Rectangular image of Dota 2 hero Broodmother
Gives you movement speed to counter the movement slow from Silken Bola and not get run down by right clicks.
Rectangular image of Dota 2 hero Centaur Warrunner
Gives you movement speed to stay outside of Hoof Stomp range and not get run down by Double Edge.
Rectangular image of Dota 2 hero Chaos Knight
Gives you movement speed to stay outside of Chaos Bolt range and not get run down by Reality Rift.
Rectangular image of Dota 2 hero Clockwerk
Gives you movement speed to outrun Clockwerk during Battery Assault and not get caught inside Power Cogs.
Rectangular image of Dota 2 hero Dawnbreaker
Gives you movement speed to not get caught by Starbreaker. Also counters the movement slow from Celestial Hammer.
Rectangular image of Dota 2 hero Dazzle
Gives you movement speed to counter the movement slow from Poison Touch and not get run down by Dazzle in its duration.
Rectangular image of Dota 2 hero Death Prophet
Gives you movement speed to break the Spirit Siphon link. Also counters the movement slow from Silence.
Rectangular image of Dota 2 hero Doom
Gives you movement speed to match Dooms movement speed gain through Scorched Earth to chase or get away from him.
Rectangular image of Dota 2 hero Drow Ranger
Gives you movement speed to kite or close the gap on Drow Ranger. Also counters the movement slow from Frost Arrows.
Rectangular image of Dota 2 hero Elder Titan
Gives you movement speed to match Elder Titans buff with Astral Spirit. Also helps you run out of Echo Stomp and Earth Splitter AoE before they trigger.
Rectangular image of Dota 2 hero Ember Spirit
Gives you movement speed to outrun Ember Spirit while he has Flame Guard on.
Rectangular image of Dota 2 hero Faceless Void
Gives you movement speed to kite or close the gap on Faceless Void after Time Walk. Also counters the movement slow from Time Dilation.
Rectangular image of Dota 2 hero Grimstroke
Gives you movement speed to get out of Ink Swell AoE. Also counters the movement slow from Stroke of Faith.
Rectangular image of Dota 2 hero Gyrocopter
Gives you movement speed to get out of Rocket Barrage range. Also helps you move to safety before Homing Missile stuns you.
Rectangular image of Dota 2 hero Huskar
Gives you movement speed to kite or close the gap on Huskar. Also counters the movement slow from Life Break.
Rectangular image of Dota 2 hero Invoker
Gives you movement speed to kite or close the gap on Invoker. Also lets you dodge or get out of the way of spells like Tornado and EMP.
Rectangular image of Dota 2 hero Io
Gives you movement speed to match Io's movement gain through Tether to kite or chase him down.
Rectangular image of Dota 2 hero Jakiro
Gives you movement speed to walk out of Macropyre AoE. Also counters the movement slow from Dual Breath.
Rectangular image of Dota 2 hero Juggernaut
Gives you movement speed to kite Juggernaut and get out of Blade Fury AoE.
Rectangular image of Dota 2 hero Legion Commander
Gives you movement speed to kite Legion Commander and stay out of Overwhelming Odds AoE. Also lets you match her movement gain from Press the Attack.
Rectangular image of Dota 2 hero Leshrac
Gives you movement speed to kite or close the gap on Leshrac. Also helps you stay out of Pulse Nova and Diabolic Edict AoE.
Rectangular image of Dota 2 hero Lich
Gives you movement speed to counter the movement slow from Frost Blast and Frost Shield.
Rectangular image of Dota 2 hero Lifestealer
Gives you movement speed to kite Lifestealer and counter the movement slow from Ghoul Frenzy. Also helps you match his movement gain from Rage.
Rectangular image of Dota 2 hero Lone Druid
Gives you movement speed to keep away from Spirit Bear to avoid his Entangling Roots. Also lets you close the gap on Lone Druid.
Rectangular image of Dota 2 hero Luna
Gives you movement speed to kite or close the gap on Luna to bring her low and nullify her laning prowess.
Rectangular image of Dota 2 hero Marci
Gives you movement speed to match Marcis movement gain through Rebound to kite or chase her down. Also lets you stay out of Dispose range.
Rectangular image of Dota 2 hero Mars
Gives you movement speed to kite Mars and make it harder for him to connect with Spear of Mars. Also lets you counter the movement slow from Gods Rebuke.
Rectangular image of Dota 2 hero Medusa
Gives you movement speed to kite or close the gap on Medusa. Also lets you counter the movement slow from Mystic Snake.
Rectangular image of Dota 2 hero Monkey King
Gives you movement speed to kite Monkey King and not give him Jingu Mastery stacks. Also lets you counter the movement slow from Primal Spring.
Rectangular image of Dota 2 hero Muerta
Gives you movement speed to kite or close the gap on Muerta. Also lets you counter the movement slow from The Calling.
Rectangular image of Dota 2 hero Night Stalker
Gives you movement speed to kite or close the gap on Night Stalker and stay out of the Crippling Fear AoE. Also counters the movement slow from Void.
Rectangular image of Dota 2 hero Omniknight
Gives you movement speed to close the gap on Omniknight or stay out of Purification damage range. Also counters the movement slow from Hammer of Purity.
Rectangular image of Dota 2 hero Pangolier
Gives you movement speed to kite Pangolier as well as dodge Rolling Thunder and Swashbuckle. Also counters the movement slow from Shield Crash.
Rectangular image of Dota 2 hero Primal Beast
To outrun the Primal Beast while he is using Trample.
Rectangular image of Dota 2 hero Pudge
To avoid Meat hooks and being able to offset the Rot slow
Rectangular image of Dota 2 hero Pugna
To dodge Nether Blasts and run out of the Life Drain range
Rectangular image of Dota 2 hero Razor
Razor is looking to close the gap and stick a Static Link onto a target and wind_lace will help you keep the distance or run away
Rectangular image of Dota 2 hero Riki
To keep the distance from Riki and escape the Smoke Screen
Rectangular image of Dota 2 hero Shadow Fiend
To keep the distance from Shadow Fiend.
Rectangular image of Dota 2 hero Slardar
To keep the distance from Slardar
Rectangular image of Dota 2 hero Slark
To keep the distance from Slark and to dodge the Pounce
Rectangular image of Dota 2 hero Sniper
To catch up to Sniper and to move out of Shrapnel AoE
Rectangular image of Dota 2 hero Spirit Breaker
To keep the distance from Spirit Breaker
Rectangular image of Dota 2 hero Templar Assassin
To dodge the Psi Blades and offset the slow from Psionic Traps.
Rectangular image of Dota 2 hero Timbersaw
To keep the distance from Timbersaw
Rectangular image of Dota 2 hero Treant Protector
To keep the distance from Treant Protector and offset the slows coming from Treant`s Grasp and Leech Seed
Rectangular image of Dota 2 hero Troll Warlord
To keep the distance from Troll and offset the slow coming from Whirling Axes (Ranged).
Rectangular image of Dota 2 hero Tusk
To keep the distance from Tusk
Rectangular image of Dota 2 hero Underlord
To move out of the Firestorm or run down the Underlord
Rectangular image of Dota 2 hero Undying
To keep the distance from Undying
Rectangular image of Dota 2 hero Ursa
To keep the distance from Ursa and offset the slow coming from Earthshock
Rectangular image of Dota 2 hero Venomancer
To keep the distance from the Venomancer and offset slows coming from Venomous Gale and Poison Sting
Rectangular image of Dota 2 hero Viper
To keep the distance from the Viper
Rectangular image of Dota 2 hero Void Spirit
To dodge Aether remnant and Dissimilate.
Rectangular image of Dota 2 hero Windranger
To keep the distance from the Windranger
Rectangular image of Dota 2 hero Witch Doctor
To keep the distance from the Witch Doctor be able to split away from other units when being casked or run away from Death Ward
Rectangular image of Dota 2 hero Wraith King
To keep distance from Wraith King.

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.