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How to play Kez — guide 7.41f
Based on 100 winning matches of Immortal rank players and pro players · updated November 12, 2026
How to play Kez
Kez is played as Carry. In ranked games this is the main role — learn the lane and timings for it.
Starting buy: most players take Slippers of Agility ×2, Iron Branch ×3, Circlet. Use this set from our data if you are unsure.
Typical item path by purchase rate: Boots of Speed → Power Treads → Mage Slayer → Desolator. Build in this order — these items show up in most games on the hero.
The most common first skill is kez_echo_slash. Follow the skill order below on this page.
Hardest matchups: Terrorblade, Drow Ranger, Morphling.
Easiest matchups: Sand King, Spectre, Ringmaster.
Positions
Carry 81 gamesMid 18 gamesOfflane 1 game
100 gamesFull hero stats
Starting items
600 of 600 gold · 7% of players start this way
×2280
×3165
155Typical build
Beginner item path — the same order as in “How to play” above.
Boots of Speed→
Power Treads
Power Treads→
Mage Slayer
Mage Slayer→
Desolator
DesolatorSkill order
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Kez guide is based on winning games of Immortal rank players and pro players in the current Dota 2 patch. Most games are played in the Carry position. Core item is Power Treads, usually completed by around 5:54. All data is updated daily and reflects the current meta.
Frequently asked questions
What items to buy on Kez?
Start with the beginner path: the key item is Power Treads (usually by 5:54). See the “Typical build” section above.
How to skill Kez?
The most common skill build is shown in the “Skill order” section below. For beginners, follow it for the first 15 levels.
What position to play Kez?
In the current patch top players most often play the Carry position.