Boots are arguably the most important early game item, providing essential movement speed. They can be upgraded into various powerful boots, each offering unique benefits tailored to different hero needs.
Types of Boots:
- Boots of Speed: The base item, provides +45 Movement Speed.
- Power Treads: Provides +25 Movement Speed, +10 to a chosen attribute (Strength, Agility, or Intelligence), and +25 Attack Speed. Excellent for carries and heroes who benefit from specific stats.
- Phase Boots: Provides +45 Movement Speed, +18 Attack Damage (melee) / +12 Attack Damage (ranged), and an active ability to phase through units and gain a burst of movement speed. Good for gankers and heroes who need to chase or escape.
- Arcane Boots: Provides +45 Movement Speed, +250 Mana, and an active ability to restore mana to nearby allies. Essential for mana-hungry supports.
- Boots of Travel: Provides +90 Movement Speed and an active ability to teleport to any allied building or unit (excluding heroes). Crucial for split-pushing, global presence, and late-game mobility.
- Guardian Greaves: An upgrade from Arcane Boots and Mekansm. Provides +5 Armor, +250 Mana, +5 Health Regen, and an active ability to heal and grant armor to nearby allies, also dispelling most debuffs. Core item for many supports and offlaners.
- Tranquil Boots: Provides +60 Movement Speed and +12 Health Regeneration. Breaks on damage from heroes or Roshan. Excellent for supports who need sustain and mobility.
Choosing the right boots upgrade is a critical decision that impacts your hero's early and mid-game effectiveness.