Brewmaster counter and synergy picks
Pick Brewmaster with Vengeful Spirit to increase win-rate from 48.9% to 53.9% or against Monkey King to increase win-rate to 56.1% in Patch 7.39b.
Good with...
...based on stats [7.39b]
| Hero | Change in Win Rate ▼ |
|---|---|
4.9% | |
4.2% | |
4.0% | |
3.8% | |
3.7% | |
3.5% | |
3.2% | |
3.2% | |
3.1% | |
3.1% | |
3.1% | |
3.1% | |
3.0% | |
2.8% | |
2.6% |
...based on gameplay [7.39b]
Silencer’s global Global Silence sets up perfect opportunities for Brewmaster to initiate with Primal Split without fear of enemy spells. Silencer’s Last Word and Curse of the Silent help reduce enemy spellcasting, complementing Brewmaster’s disruptive playstyle.
Together, they can control teamfights by silencing key targets and locking down enemies for Brewmaster’s follow-up.
Puck’s high mobility and control with Illusory Orb and Dream Coil create excellent setups for Brewmaster’s Primal Split. Puck can trap enemies in Dream Coil, preventing their escape while Brewmaster and his Brewlings focus them down. Puck’s silence and evasiveness help protect Brewmaster during initiation and fights. Together, they offer strong crowd control and disruption, making teamfights easier to win.
Shadow Shaman’s strong disables with Hex and Shackles perfectly complement Brewmaster’s initiation with Primal Split. They can chain lockdown enemies together, making it easy to burst down key targets quickly. After fights, Shadow Shaman and Brewmaster can push towers rapidly using Mass Serpent Ward and Brewmaster’s high damage output.
Templar Assassin can quickly burst down key targets with her Refraction and Meld damage, setting up kills for Brewmaster’s team. Brewmaster’s Primal Split provides strong control and distraction, allowing Templar Assassin to safely deal damage in fights. Together, they can isolate and eliminate priority enemies while maintaining pressure on objectives.
Ember Spirit’s mobility and burst damage with Sleight of Fist and Flame Guard complement Brewmaster’s initiation and control from Primal Split. Brewmaster can lock down key targets, allowing Ember to safely dish out damage and chain disables with Searing Chains. Their combined crowd control and damage make them effective at picking off enemies and controlling teamfights.
Lich’s Frost Blast and Chain Frost provide powerful area damage and slows, helping Brewmaster control enemies during Primal Split. Brewmaster’s initiation and lockdown create opportunities for Lich to land his spells more effectively.
Venomancer’s Poison Sting and Venomous Gale apply constant damage and slows, making it easier for Brewmaster to catch and control enemies with Primal Split. Brewmaster’s lockdown combos well with Venomancer’s Plague Ward zoning and damage output. Together, they can control teamfights by limiting enemy movement and whittling down their health over time.
...core items [7.39b]
A core mobility item that lets you close the gap on enemy heroes and land Thunder Clap. Can be upgraded to 
Boots of Travel later in the game.
A core item that boosts your damage and farming speed. Also lets you proc Cinder Brew every time. The burn effect applies through your earth brewling during Primal Split.
A core item to extend the Primal Split duration to have more teamfight impact. Also lets you cancel it early on a Brewling if you feel you will end up in a compromised position at the end of your ultimate, or if you need to use a key item in the fight.
A core 
Boots of Speed upgrade for better mobility, farm efficiency, and split push potential while keeping your kill threat and tower pushing possibility all across the map.
A core item that gives you mobility and damage through stats. Also gives you a dispel and the ability to split push lanes with illusions. Has great synergy with 
Radiance to do Burn damage through your illusions.
A core item to have two Primal Splits and maintain your impact on the map.
Good against...
...based on stats [7.39b]
| Hero | Change in Win Rate ▼ |
|---|---|
7.2% | |
6.6% | |
6.3% | |
6.1% | |
6.0% | |
5.5% | |
5.4% | |
5.1% | |
5.0% | |
4.7% | |
4.4% | |
4.0% | |
3.9% | |
3.7% | |
3.5% |
...based on gameplay [7.39b]
Brewmaster can use Primal Split to escape Overgrowth, avoiding crowd control and turning the fight. Once split, he can easily isolate and pressure Treant with his elemental spirits
Brewmaster can sustain against Muerta’s right-click damage, especially when she activates Pierce the Veil. By using Primal Split, Brewmaster can use STORM BREWLING to cyclone her, taking her out of the fight during her ultimate. This makes Muerta ineffective, as her damage window is completely negated.
Brewmaster can use Primal Split and cyclone Dazzle with STORM BREWLING, isolating and disabling him during fights. This prevents Dazzle from casting key abilities like Shallow Grave to save his allies. By removing Dazzle at the right moment, Brewmaster can completely disrupt enemy sustain. This makes him a strong pick against lineups that rely on clutch support plays.
Brewmaster can easily kite Spectre using Drunken Haze to cause her attacks to miss and Thunder Clap to slow her down. He can then activate Primal Split and use STORM BREWLING to cyclone her, setting up follow-up stuns or burst damage with his allies.
This disables Spectre during crucial moments and prevents her from dealing consistent damage or escaping.
Wraith King cannot man-fight Brewmaster effectively, especially during teamfights where Brewmaster is tanky and disruptive. Using Primal Split, Brewmaster can cyclone Wraith King with STORM BREWLING, temporarily removing him from the fight. He can choose to focus Wraith King's allies This makes it difficult for Wraith King to leverage his frontline presence or make full use of Reincarnation.
Brewmaster can easily deal with Outworld Destroyer by using Thunder Clap and Drunken Haze to slow him and cause his right-clicks to miss. He can activate Primal Split to chase or fight OD without worrying about being burst down. With STORM BREWLING, Brewmaster can cyclone OD, removing him from the fight at critical moments. This constant pressure and disruption make it hard for OD to build up damage or save allies with Astral Imprisonment.
Brewmaster can easily purge Venomancer’s slows and ultimate damage-over-time by using Primal Split. This allows him to chase and pressure Venomancer aggressively without being hindered by slows. With his burst and control, Brewmaster can focus and kill Venomancer quickly. This makes Venomancer less effective in extended fights against Brewmaster.
Brewmaster can man-fight Ursa effectively by using Drunken Haze to make Ursa miss his attacks. If Brewmaster gets low on HP, he can use Primal Split to create a distraction and turn the fight back on Ursa. The STORM BREWLING’s Cyclone can disable Ursa, giving Brewmaster and his team time to follow up. This control and disruption help Brewmaster survive and counter Ursa’s aggressive playstyle.
Brewmaster can sustain against Chaos Knight and his illusions by buying radiance.
Drunken Haze causes Chaos Knight’s illusions to miss, while Thunder Clap slows and reveals the real Chaos Knight. The Fire Brewling’s Immolate helps clear out Chaos Knight’s illusions quickly.This combination allows Brewmaster to control and outlast Chaos Knight in fights.
Brewmaster can tank Viper’s spells thanks to his durability and regen.
He can then use Primal Split to close the gap and isolate Viper with the Storm Brewling’s Cyclone. This allows Brewmaster to disrupt Viper’s damage output and turn the fight in his favor. Brewmaster’s survivability and control make him a strong counter to Viper in fights.
Bad against...
...based on stats [7.39b]
| Hero | Change in Win Rate ▲ |
|---|---|
-6.4% | |
-5.7% | |
-5.2% | |
-4.1% | |
-3.9% | |
-3.7% | |
-3.4% | |
-3.4% | |
-3.3% | |
-3.2% | |
-3.1% | |
-3.1% | |
-3.1% | |
-2.6% | |
-2.5% |
...based on gameplay [7.39b]
Visage can easily outfight Brewmaster by leveraging his powerful familiars.
The familiars add consistent damage and lockdown, making it difficult for Brewmaster to engage safely. Their burst and control can overwhelm Brewmaster before he fully commits to fights. Visage’s ability to zone and pressure with familiars gives him an advantage in sustained engagements.
Lycan can easily turn on Brewmaster using Shape Shift for increased movement speed and damage. He can quickly chase down and pick off Brewlings due to their low durability and slower movement. Lycan’s high mobility and burst make it hard for Brewmaster to maintain control in fights. This allows Lycan to exploit Brewmaster’s weaknesses and dominate engagements
Primal Beast can get on top of Brewmaster using Onslaught of the Beast and Pulverize to initiate aggressively. He can use Trample to quickly kill Brewmaster’s Brewlings, removing Brewmaster’s key control tools. Primal Beast’s lockdown and burst damage make him a strong counter to Brewmaster in fights
Marci can man-fight Brewmaster effectively with her high mobility and damage.
Her ultimate, Unleash, allows her to take out Brewmaster’s Brewlings quickly, reducing his control in fights. With sustained pressure and disables, Marci can force Brewmaster on the defensive. This makes Marci a strong opponent who can challenge Brewmaster’s presence in engagements.
Lone Druid can fear off Brewmaster’s Brewlings or Beastmaster with Savage Roar, disrupting their control. He can root Brewmaster or his Brewlings with Root, limiting their mobility. Being naturally tanky, Lone Druid can man-fight Brewmaster effectively in longer teamfights. His combination of control and durability makes him a strong opponent against Brewmaster’s aggression.
Broodmother excels against Brewmaster by using her spiderlings to overwhelm his Brewlings and control the battlefield. Broodmother’s ability to split push and apply map pressure forces Brewmaster to respond, limiting his teamfight impact. Her mobility and sustained damage allow her to kite Brewmaster and punish him during extended fights.
Naga Siren’s Song of the Siren allows her team to set up perfectly on Brewmaster, preventing him from casting Primal Split. This disables Brewmaster’s key escape and control tool, leaving him vulnerable in fights. Her illusions add pressure and confusion, making it harder for Brewmaster to respond effectively. Naga’s control and setup potential make her a strong counter against Brewmaster’s playstyle.
Enigma can target Brewmaster if he becomes a potential threat, using Black Hole to eliminate him early in fights. By locking Brewmaster down, Enigma prevents him from using Primal Split and disrupting team engagements. This early control can swing fights heavily in Enigma’s team’s favor.
Enigma’s crowd control makes him a strong counter to Brewmaster’s initiation and split tactics.
Slark can dispel Brewmaster’s disables and slows with his Dark Pact, making it harder for Brewmaster to control him. He can burn Brewmaster’s mana pool using Defusal Blade, limiting Brewmaster’s ability to cast Primal Split. This pressure reduces Brewmaster’s effectiveness in fights and forces him to play more cautiously.
...counter items [7.39b]
Lowers the armor of Brewmaster and helps win trades in a right click battle.
Helps you sustain HP and mana as Brewmaster frequently uses his spells to harass and secure last hits.
Gives you movement speed to kite or chase down Brewmaster. Also counters the movement slow from Cinder Brew and Thunder Clap.
Gives you movement speed to kite or chase down Brewmaster. Also counters the movement slow from Cinder Brew and Thunder Clap.
Provides armor and helps lower the HP regen on Brewmaster and chase him down with a movement speed slow on right clicks.
Gives you magic resistance to significantly reduce the damage taken from Brewmaster's magic heavy toolkit.
Lets you silence and kill Brewmaster in its duration before he can cast Primal Split.
Gives you debuff immunity and magic resistance to not get stunned or cycloned during Primal Split and reduce the damage taken from Brewmaster's magic heavy toolkit.
Gives you another layer of damage with a true strike right click that pierces the evasion from Drunken Brawler.
Gives you a repositioning tool to kite Brewmaster and the Primal Split Brewlings by pushing yourself or an ally away from them.
Gives you an invisibility tool to kite Brewmaster and the Primal Split Brewlings. Also helps absorb some of the damage from his spells.
Lets you kite Brewmaster and the Primal Split Brewlings by protecting yourself against their right clicks in Ethereal form.
Gives you an instant disable against Brewmaster to burst him down in its duration before he can cast Primal Split.
Gives you an instant lockdown against Brewmaster and burst him down with a possible chain stun before he can cast Primal Split.
Gives you more accuracy on right clicks to counter the evasion from Drunken Brawler.
Gives you an instant silence and massive burst damage against Brewmaster to kill him before he can cast Primal Split.
Gives you armor and evasion to defend yourself against right clicks from Brewmaster and the Primal Split Brewlings with the tankiness and miss chance.
Bad with...
...based on stats [7.39b]
| Hero | Change in Win Rate ▲ |
|---|---|
-7.6% | |
-7.4% | |
-7.3% | |
-6.8% | |
-6.3% | |
-5.8% | |
-5.7% | |
-5.6% | |
-5.3% | |
-5.1% | |
-4.9% | |
-4.4% | |
-4.4% | |
-4.1% | |
-4.0% |
