Silencer (+5.2%), Gyrocopter (+4.7%), and Medusa (+4.6%) are the strongest against Kez — they have the biggest advantage over it at this rank.

Who is Kez strong against?

Kez does best against Razor (+4.9%), Rubick (+4.7%), and Invoker (+4.2%).

Who is Kez stronger with?

The best partners for Kez are Slark (+5.4%), Bloodseeker (+5.2%), and Tiny (+4.6%): together they win more often than expected from each one’s win rate.

What to build on Kez?

“Position 1: Safe Lane”: players usually start with Iron Branch ×2, Tango, Quelling Blade, Faerie Fire, Magic Stick, and Circlet, pick Power Treads for boots, then build Mage Slayer (13 min), Desolator (19 min), Aghanim's Scepter (26 min), and Black King Bar (29 min).

What position to play Kez in?

Kez is played most often as “Position 2: Mid Lane” — 45% of its matches. Less often: Position 1: Safe Lane (45%).

Kez counters and build in Dota 2

Kez in Dota 2: who counters it, who it beats, best allies and the build — start, boots and items through the game on the latest patch.

Kez build

Start

×2Iron Branch
Tango
Quelling Blade
Faerie Fire
Magic Stick
Circlet

Boots

7 minPower Treads

Through the game

2 minMagic Wand
2 minWraith Band
13 minMage Slayer
19 minDesolator
26 minAghanim's Scepter
29 minBlack King Bar

Skill build

lvl 7Kazurai Katana
lvl 8Shodo Sai
lvl 10Echo Slash
lvl 10Falcon Rush
lvl 15Grappling Claw
lvl 15Talon Toss

All ranks Herald — Guardian Crusader — Archon Legend — Ancient Divine — Immortal

Position 2: Mid Lane45%
Position 1: Safe Lane45%

Strong against Kez

Hero	Advantage	Win rate	Matches
Silencer	+5.2%	64.9%	368
Gyrocopter	+4.7%	62.9%	70
Medusa	+4.6%	65.8%	79
Shadow Demon	+4.1%	59.6%	57
Riki	+3.7%	60.7%	252
Muerta	+3.5%	53.6%	69
Bloodseeker	+3.4%	61.8%	199
Underlord	+3.4%	59.8%	179
Primal Beast	+3.3%	59.2%	120
Lycan	+3.3%	61.4%	44
Omniknight	+2.9%	59.5%	84
Wraith King	+2.9%	63.6%	453

Kez is strong against

Hero	Advantage	Win rate	Matches
Razor	+4.9%	55.8%	226
Rubick	+4.7%	54.3%	405
Invoker	+4.2%	50.2%	639
Arc Warden	+4.0%	49.0%	204
Leshrac	+4.0%	57.6%	66
Dawnbreaker	+3.6%	49.5%	222
Puck	+3.5%	63.6%	77
Lich	+3.1%	48.9%	352
Broodmother	+3.0%	47.8%	138
Largo	+2.9%	62.2%	45
Void Spirit	+2.9%	55.1%	118
Naga Siren	+2.7%	48.5%	101

Best allies for Kez

Hero	Synergy	Win rate	Matches
Slark	+5.4%	56.9%	202
Bloodseeker	+5.2%	56.1%	114
Tiny	+4.6%	52.1%	121
Morphling	+4.5%	51.4%	74
Alchemist	+4.4%	47.1%	87
Riki	+4.0%	52.8%	127
Tidehunter	+3.9%	54.6%	185
Drow Ranger	+3.8%	47.2%	248
Medusa	+3.7%	50.0%	60
Lycan	+3.6%	48.5%	33
Meepo	+3.4%	55.1%	49
Oracle	+3.0%	48.1%	106