How to play Kez in Dota 2

Dota 2 continues to dominate the MOBA scene by delivering great content year after year. 2024 is no exception, as Dota 2 gets two new heroes, Ringmaster and Kez. While Ringmaster has been available to play for some time, Kez was recently made available. Unsurprisingly, Cage is pretty strong, which should explain why players flock to pick a hero.

The biggest reason for choosing Cage is that the hero is currently a powerhouse and can dish out massive damage. In fact, Kez can take on multiple heroes at the same time, with the right items, of course. Unfortunately, playing with Kez requires a bit of skill, but this guide covers everything you need to know about playing the hero, what items to choose, and so on.

Tips for playing Kez in Dota 2

If you plan to play Kez, you should understand that this hero is best suited for safe lane or mid-lane. Additionally, the hero is complex, requiring players to switch between two available disciplines, giving players access to four or five spells common to other heroes on the roster.

Cage has different spells and abilities depending on the discipline equipped. Kez can switch between Kazurai Katana and Shodo Sai. Fortunately, the abilities for each discipline level together, meaning players don't have to worry about spending too much of their ability points.

Now that you know what makes Cage unique, let's see how you can play the hero and dominate your lane for an easy win.

When choosing starter items, here's what you need to get:

• Tango (for health)
• Sandal of Agility
• Orb of poison
• Quelling blade

The purpose of obtaining these items is that they can be used to craft other useful items such as the Wraith Band and the Orb of Corrosion.

Since Kage is extremely powerful, you can easily dominate your opponents early in the game. Start by getting the Echo Slash ability, and use it to keep enemy heroes at bay while you farm comfortably. When farming, you should focus on getting items like Magic Wand, Wraith Band, Power Thread, Orb of Corrosion, and Echo Sabre. Because Kez can be devastating early in the game, you can get an easy kill by using one of the following combos:

1. Katana Discipline: Grappling Claw > Echo Slash > Raptor Dance
2. Psi Discipline: Raven's Veil > Talon Toss > Falcon Rush
3. Katana + Sai Discipline: Talon Toss > Echo Slash > Raptor Dance

You can make many combinations with Cage's abilities, allowing you to adapt to every situation.

Later in the game, you should focus on getting items:

• desolation
• Manta style
• Diffuse Blade
• satanic
• Eye of Skadi
• shine

Remember, Cage is not a defensive hero, and you'll be much better off if you continue to pressure your opponents by pushing lanes, hunting weak heroes, and starting team fights. Rest assured, you'll have the enemy team running for cover in no time.

Now that you know how to play Kez in Dota 2, make the most of this information by using the hero in the game. Don't panic even if you don't get a hero at first. Eventually, you will understand how the hero works and how you can create some unique builds that can do devastating damage against the enemy team.