Boots of Speed
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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
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
.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 that boosts your mobility to chase down enemy heroes slowed with Battle Hunger. Builds into Boots of Travel 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 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.
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 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.
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.
A core item that boosts your mobility to roam around the map. Builds into Arcane Boots or Power Treads later in the game.
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.
Heroes countered by Boots of Speed
Gives you movement speed to walk out of Cold Feet proc range. Also counters the movement slow from Ice Vortex.
Gives you movement speed to counter the movement slow from Flux. Also lets you close the gap on Arc Warden.
Gives you movement speed to keep away from Axe and not get caught inside Berserkers Call or take damage from Counter Helix.
Gives you movement speed to outrun Batrider during Firefly. Also counters the movement slow from Sticky Napalm.
Gives you movement speed to counter the movement slow from Wild Boars and not get run down with right clicks.
Gives you movement speed to counter the movement slow from Cinder Brew and Thunder Clap, and not get run down with right clicks.
Gives you movement speed to counter the movement slow from Viscous Nasal Goo and not get run down by Quill Spray and right clicks.
Gives you movement speed to counter the movement slow from Silken Bola and not get run down by right clicks.
Gives you movement speed to outrun Clockwerk during Battery Assault and not get caught inside Power Cogs.
Gives you movement speed to not get caught by Starbreaker. Also counters the movement slow from Celestial Hammer.
Gives you movement speed to counter the movement slow from Poison Touch and not get run down by Dazzle in its duration.
Gives you movement speed to break the Spirit Siphon link. Also counters the movement slow from Silence.
Gives you movement speed to match Dooms movement speed gain through Scorched Earth to chase or get away from him.
Gives you movement speed to kite or close the gap on Drow Ranger. Also counters the movement slow from Frost Arrows.
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.
Gives you movement speed to kite or close the gap on Faceless Void after Time Walk. Also counters the movement slow from Time Dilation.
Gives you movement speed to get out of Ink Swell AoE. Also counters the movement slow from Stroke of Faith.
Gives you movement speed to get out of Rocket Barrage range. Also helps you move to safety before Homing Missile stuns you.
Gives you movement speed to kite or close the gap on Huskar. Also counters the movement slow from Life Break.
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.
Gives you movement speed to walk out of Macropyre AoE. Also counters the movement slow from Dual Breath.
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.
Gives you movement speed to kite or close the gap on Leshrac. Also helps you stay out of Pulse Nova and Diabolic Edict AoE.
Gives you movement speed to kite Lifestealer and counter the movement slow from Ghoul Frenzy. Also helps you match his movement gain from Rage.
Gives you movement speed to keep away from Spirit Bear to avoid his Entangling Roots. Also lets you close the gap on Lone Druid.
Gives you movement speed to kite or close the gap on Luna to bring her low and nullify her laning prowess.
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.
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.
Gives you movement speed to kite or close the gap on Medusa. Also lets you counter the movement slow from Mystic Snake.
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.
Gives you movement speed to kite or close the gap on Muerta. Also lets you counter the movement slow from The Calling.
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.
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.
Gives you movement speed to kite Pangolier as well as dodge Rolling Thunder and Swashbuckle. Also counters the movement slow from Shield Crash.
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
To keep the distance from Treant Protector and offset the slows coming from Treant`s Grasp and Leech Seed
To keep the distance from the Venomancer and offset slows coming from Venomous Gale and Poison Sting
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
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.