Boots of Bearing in Dota 2 — what it gives, who to build it on, cost | guide
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Boots of Bearing in Dota 2 — what it gives and who to build it on

Resplendent footwear fashioned for the ancient herald that first dared spread the glory of Stonehall beyond the original borders of its nascent claim. In-store cost: 4,225 gold. Below we break down the effects, the optimal build and the list of heroes for which this tool is especially strong.

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Boots of Bearing

Quality: rare Cooldown: 30s
4,225gold

What Boots of Bearing gives

Resplendent footwear fashioned for the ancient herald that first dared spread the glory of Stonehall beyond the original borders of its nascent claim.

Effects

  • Endurance (active): Gives +50 attack speed and +15% movement speed to nearby allies for 6 seconds. For the first 1.5 seconds allies are immune to slows. Radius: 1200
  • Swiftness Aura (passive): Grants 20 movement speed and 2.5 health regeneration to allies. Radius: 1200

Stat bonuses

20, 2.5, 8, 0, 50, 15

Which heroes to build it on

Top-5 heroes for which this tool is part of the core build:

  1. Crystal Maiden
  2. Treant Protector
  3. Dazzle
  4. Witch Doctor
  5. Vengeful Spirit

On each page above — a "Build" section, which says at what minute to grab the slot and in what order.

How to answer

If the opponent built this slot, these approaches reduce the effect:

  • Disjoint mechanic (Manta, Eul) — drops a targeted cast before it lands.
  • Magic resist (Pipe, Hood, Eternal Shroud) — reduces magic damage.
  • Beat it on timing — build it before the opponent, take the first-move advantage.
  • Lobby check — watch net worth, predict when the build completes.

Usage tips

  • Timing matters more than the item. Close the slot before minute 25 — after that the potential is lost.
  • Hotkey: a fast bind through the inventory. Automated via Item Auto-Use.
  • Recharge: account for it in the push phase — cooldown 30 seconds.
  • Build path: components first, then the recipe. Changing the order is not worth it — you lose the bonus of each fragment.

FAQ

How much does Boots of Bearing cost?

The full recipe — 4,225 gold. With Hand of Midas or Bottle by minute 5 the slot completes around minute 18–22 on core heroes.

When to buy?

Depends on the role. On a carry (Pos 1) — after the first core build. On a support (Pos 4/5) — right after Boots and Wand. Details — on the hero page.

Does it stack with similar gear?

Identical active slots (e.g. two Mantas) don't give a double effect. Different savers (Manta + BKB + Linken's) — are independent and work in turn.

Where is the current meta build?

On the hero page in /scripts/ — the "Build" section. We update it after each studio patch.