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Power Treads in Dota 2: who buys it, when it wins and what it costs
Kevin · Dota2Arena · updated Oct 28, 2026 · numbers live from our scannerPower Treads costs 1,400 gold and shows up in 97% of ranked matches. Players holding it at the end win 48.2% of their games across 6,110,906 inventories, most often on Sniper and Dragon Knight. It wins most in the early game (54.3%) and least in the late game (47.3%).
What Power Treads does
Active: Switch Attribute
Switches between +10 Strength, +10 Agility, or +10 Intelligence. Movement speed bonuses from multiple pairs of boots do not stack.
In numbers: +45 move speed (ranged heroes), +55 move speed (melee heroes), +10 selected attrib, +25 attack speed.
- Power Treads can be built using a Belt of Strength, Band of Elvenskin, or a Robe of the Magi.
Who buys Power Treads
The share says how many games of a hero end with Power Treads in the inventory, the win rate is that hero's win rate in exactly those games. A high share with an average win rate means the item is standard on the hero; a low share with a high win rate means it is a situational pick that works when it is needed.
| Hero | Share of games | Win rate with it | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sniper | 78% | 49.3% | 316,970 |
| Dragon Knight | 93% | 52.4% | 290,766 |
| Anti-Mage | 80% | 47.9% | 282,987 |
| Drow Ranger | 89% | 44.5% | 281,303 |
| Slark | 92% | 49.0% | 279,932 |
| Juggernaut | 61% | 50.7% | 240,839 |
| Outworld Destroyer | 88% | 53.0% | 234,156 |
| Phantom Lancer | 89% | 51.2% | 233,977 |
When to buy it
Win rate by match length tells you in which kind of game the item pays off. Items that win short games are usually bought early and snowball; items that win long games are late-game purchases or things you buy when the game is already going well, so read the number as "games with this item at this length" rather than as advice to rush it.
| Phase | Match length | Win rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early game | under 25 min | 54.3% | 136,490 |
| Mid game | 25–40 min | 48.7% | 3,001,323 |
| Late game | over 40 min | 47.3% | 2,977,221 |
What to combine it with
These items sit in the same final inventory as Power Treads most often (based on every 4th match). Boots and other staples appear on almost every list; the interesting entries are the ones specific to this item.
| Item | In the same inventory | Cost |
|---|---|---|
 Black King Bar | 37% | 4,050 |
 Manta Style | 28% | 4,650 |
 Blink Dagger | 28% | 2,250 |
 Aghanim's Scepter | 24% | 4,200 |
 Butterfly | 14% | 5,450 |
 Battle Fury | 13% | 3,900 |
 Hurricane Pike | 13% | 4,450 |
 Wraith Band | 12% | 505 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Power Treads good right now?
In our window Power Treads ends up in winning inventories 48.2% of the time across 6,110,906 ranked games, close to the 50 % mark. It does best in the early game (54.3%) and worst in the late game (47.3%).
Which heroes buy Power Treads?
Sniper (78% of games), Dragon Knight (93% of games), Anti-Mage (80% of games), Drow Ranger (89% of games), Slark (92% of games). The highest win rate with it belongs to Outworld Destroyer at 53.0%.
How much does Power Treads cost and what do you need?
Power Treads costs 1,400 gold in total: Boots of Speed (500), Gloves of Haste (450), Belt of Strength (450) and a recipe for 0.