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Kez build, counters and guide for Dota 2 7.41
Kez wins 45.2% of its 30,819 Divine+ games on patch 7.41f (games from 2026-09-15 to 2026-10-30). Kez is played as Carry (pos 1) in 64% of its 121 Divine+ games with a recorded position, and as Mid (pos 2) in 35%. Below: starting items, the item build and when its core items come, counters and lane notes – measured from recent pro and Divine+ games and rebuilt as the patch and the meta move.
Data through 2026-10-31 · patch 7.41f · page updated 2026-11-01
Kez at a glance
| Divine+ win rate | 45.2% over 30,819 games |
|---|---|
| Main position | Carry (pos 1), Mid (pos 2) |
| Primary attribute | Agility |
| Attack type | Melee |
| Roles | Carry, Escape, Disabler |
Kez abilities
The spells on the hero's ability bar and its innate ability, as the game lists them.
Which position Kez is played in
| Position | Share of Divine+ games | Divine+ tier | Pro tier · picked / banned |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carry (pos 1) | 64% | C | S · picked 13%, banned 21% |
| Mid (pos 2) | 35% | D | – |
Share of the 121 Divine+ games with a recorded position (patch 7.41f). Tiers are this patch's tier list at that position, from Divine+ and pro games.
Kez starting items
The most common whole starting basket of recent pro and Divine+ players at each position, with the newest games counted most.
Carry (pos 1)
×2
Brought whole by 21% of the 1,642 players counted at this position.
Mid (pos 2)
- ×2
Brought whole by 5% of the 674 players counted at this position.
Kez item build
The items that Divine+ and pro players of this hero complete most often at each position, with the share of games that finished each one.
Carry (pos 1)
Divine+ players
97%
88%
82%
81%
74%
49%
28%
23%
78 Divine+ games at this position.
Pro games
- 100%
- 98%
- 92%
- 89%
- 82%
- 77%
42%
40%
250 pro games on this patch at this position, the newest counted most.
Mid (pos 2)
Divine+ players
- 93%
- 79%
- 74%
- 69%
- 69%
38%- 31%
- 31%
42 Divine+ games at this position.
When Kez finishes core items
The game minute at which Divine+ players complete each key item: the median, and the range the middle half of them fall in.
Carry (pos 1)
| Item | Median | Middle half | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mage Slayer | 13:27 | 12:33–14:46 | 63 |
| Desolator | 19:02 | 17:16–20:26 | 64 |
| Aghanim's Scepter | 25:55 | 23:32–29:18 | 55 |
| Black King Bar | 29:22 | 25:30–33:36 | 38 |
Mid (pos 2)
| Item | Median | Middle half | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mage Slayer | 13:37 | 12:03–15:53 | 33 |
| Desolator | 19:18 | 17:01–21:17 | 31 |
Kez counters and matchups
From the Divine+ draft tables the coach drafts with: each number is how many points of win chance the matchup moves when the two heroes meet, with both heroes' own win rates taken out. Only matchups that clearly stand out are listed.
Laning against Kez
- At level 3, Kez deals about 384 damage to a typical laner in 8 seconds of fighting, mostly through attacks – more than 44 of the other 126 heroes (items not counted).
Quick answers about Kez
What is the best item build for Kez?
Divine+ players at Carry (pos 1) most often finish Power Treads, Magic Wand, Desolator, Mage Slayer.
What starting items should I buy on Kez?
At Carry (pos 1) the most common starting basket of recent pro and Divine+ players is Iron Branch, Faerie Fire, Magic Stick, Quelling Blade, Tango.
Who counters Kez?
In Divine+ drafts Kez struggles most against Abaddon, Drow Ranger, Medusa.
Which position is Kez played in?
Mostly Carry (pos 1): 64% of its Divine+ games with a recorded position.
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