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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

bonus movement speed

+ 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 Arc Warden
A core item to increase your movement speed to kite or close the gap on enemy heroes as well as improve your farming efficiency by moving between jungle camps and lanes. Gets upgraded to 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.
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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.
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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 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

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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.
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