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Bristleback

Popularity: #41

Leaderboard: #111

Ban Rank: #16

KDA Rank: #110

Bristleback Pro Builds & Guides

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Seeing Red

Warpath can be activated to gain extra bonuses. While Seeing Red, Bristleback's vision is limited and he does not receive vision from his allies.


Warpath

Warpath can be activated to grant bonus attack damage and movement speed for a short duration. While Seeing Red, Bristleback's vision is reduced to a narrow cone and he does not receive vision from his allies.

ACTIVE BONUS DAMAGE PER STACK: 50%

ACTIVE BONUS MOVEMENT PER STACK: 50%

DURATION: 4 / 5 / 6

Ability Build

1
Quill Spray
2
Bristleback
3
Quill Spray
4
Viscous Nasal Goo
5
Quill Spray
6
Warpath
7
Quill Spray
8
Bristleback
9
Bristleback
10
Bristleback
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branchesTalent tree branch
11
+25 Attack Speed
12
Warpath
13
Viscous Nasal Goo
14
Viscous Nasal Goo
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branchesTalent tree branch
15
+8%/4% Bristleback Back/Side Damage Reduction
16
Viscous Nasal Goo
17
Attribute Bonus
18
Warpath
19
Attribute Bonus
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branchesTalent tree branch
20
+20 Quill Stack Damage
21
Attribute Bonus
22
Attribute Bonus
23
Attribute Bonus
24
Attribute Bonus
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branchesTalent tree branch
25
+12% Spell Lifesteal

Item Build

Starting
Iron Branch
Iron Branch
4
Quelling Blade
Gauntlets of Strength
Circlet
1
Observer Ward
Early Game
Bracer
15
Magic Wand
55
Arcane Boots
Vanguard
Mid Game
Aghanim's Scepter
35
Bloodstone
Aghanim's Shard
95
Black King Bar
Late Game
Kaya and Sange
Assault Cuirass
Situational
27
Shiva's Guard
Eternal Shroud
Cloak
60
Pipe of Insight
25
Blade Mail
40
Crimson Guard
30
Satanic
35
Abyssal Blade
Daedalus
18
Heaven's Halberd
45
Guardian Greaves
15
Lotus Orb
14
Linken's Sphere
Octarine Core
15
Overwhelming Blink
Boots of Travel 2
Heart of Tarrasque
Core
Vanguard
55
Arcane Boots
Aghanim's Scepter
35
Bloodstone
Aghanim's Shard
95
Black King Bar
Kaya and Sange
Assault Cuirass
Neutral
60
Arcane Ring
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Vambrace
Vampire Fangs
Cloak of Flames
35
dota.items.item_ogre_seal_totem
10
Havoc Hammer
Rattlecage
Giant's Ring
20
Arcanist's Armor

In Game Guides

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1
Quill Spray
2
Bristleback
3
Quill Spray
4
Viscous Nasal Goo
5
Quill Spray
6
Warpath
7
Quill Spray
8
Bristleback
9
Bristleback
10
Bristleback
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches
11
+25 Attack Speed
12
Warpath
13
Viscous Nasal Goo
14
Viscous Nasal Goo
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches
15
+8%/4% Bristleback Back/Side Damage Reduction
16
Viscous Nasal Goo
17
Attribute Bonus
18
Warpath
19
Attribute Bonus
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches
20
+20 Quill Stack Damage
21
Attribute Bonus
22
Attribute Bonus
23
Attribute Bonus
24
Attribute Bonus
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches
25
+18 Warpath Damage Per Stack

starting items

Tango
Iron Branch
Iron Branch
Iron Branch
Enchanted Mango
Enchanted Mango
Circlet

Early game

Bracer
Null Talisman
Power Treads
Magic Wand

Core items

Aghanim's Scepter
Aghanim's Shard
Bloodstone
Black King Bar
Sange and Yasha

Situational items

Soul Ring
Vanguard
Blade Mail
Heaven's Halberd
Pipe of Insight
Lotus Orb

Extension items

Blink Dagger
Assault Cuirass
Abyssal Blade

Luxury items

Boots of Travel
Nullifier
Daedalus
Wind Waker

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1
Quill Spray
2
Viscous Nasal Goo
3
Quill Spray
4
Bristleback
5
Quill Spray
6
Warpath
7
Quill Spray
8
Bristleback
9
Bristleback
10
Bristleback
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches
11
+25 Attack Speed
12
Warpath
13
Viscous Nasal Goo
14
Viscous Nasal Goo
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches
15
+8%/4% Bristleback Back/Side Damage Reduction
16
Viscous Nasal Goo
17
Attribute Bonus
18
Warpath
19
Attribute Bonus
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches
20
+20 Quill Stack Damage
21
Attribute Bonus
22
Attribute Bonus
23
Attribute Bonus
24
Attribute Bonus
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches
25
+12% Spell Lifesteal

Starting Items

Enchanted Mango
Enchanted Mango
Iron Branch
Gauntlets of Strength
Gauntlets of Strength
Iron Branch
Iron Branch

Early Game

Boots of Speed
Arcane Boots
Magic Wand

Core Items

Aghanim's Scepter
Sange and Yasha
Aghanim's Shard
Bloodstone
Black King Bar
Wind Waker
Octarine Core

Situational Items

Boots of Travel
Vanguard
Soul Ring
Heaven's Halberd
Shiva's Guard
Blade Mail
Heart of Tarrasque
Assault Cuirass
Abyssal Blade
Eternal Shroud
Lotus Orb

consumables

Tango
Healing Salve
Enchanted Mango
Clarity
Infused Raindrops

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7.37b | Off Lane | 263,812 subscribers

1
Quill Spray
2
Bristleback
3
Quill Spray
4
Viscous Nasal Goo
5
Quill Spray
6
Warpath
7
Quill Spray
8
Bristleback
9
Bristleback
10
Bristleback
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches
11
+25 Attack Speed
12
Warpath
13
Viscous Nasal Goo
14
Viscous Nasal Goo
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches
15
+8%/4% Bristleback Back/Side Damage Reduction
16
Viscous Nasal Goo
17
Attribute Bonus
18
Warpath
19
Attribute Bonus
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches
20
+20 Quill Stack Damage
21
Attribute Bonus
22
Attribute Bonus
23
Attribute Bonus
24
Attribute Bonus
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches
25
+12% Spell Lifesteal

Starting Items

Quelling Blade
Tango
Iron Branch
Iron Branch
Circlet
Gauntlets of Strength

early game

Bracer
Ring of Basilius
Arcane Boots

mid game

Aghanim's Scepter
Bloodstone
Black King Bar

late game

Shiva's Guard
Heart of Tarrasque
Aghanim's Blessing
Moon Shard

scØre

Aghanim's Shard
Aghanim's Shard
Aghanim's Shard
Aghanim's Shard

situational items

Magic Wand
Vanguard
Power Treads
Phase Boots
Eternal Shroud
Lotus Orb
Pipe of Insight
Crimson Guard
Wind Waker
Heaven's Halberd
Assault Cuirass
Blade Mail
Octarine Core
Kaya and Sange
Sange and Yasha
Overwhelming Blink
Abyssal Blade
Monkey King Bar
Radiance
Linken's Sphere
Divine Rapier

Pro Builds

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KILLS

3

DEATHS

3

ASSISTS

19

KDA

7.3

TEAM KILL %

57.9%

GPM

553

XPM

760

LH/DN

213/5

STARTING ITEMS

Dota 2 Item iron-branch
Dota 2 Item tango
Dota 2 Item gauntlets-of-strength
Dota 2 Item iron-branch
Dota 2 Item magic-stick
Dota 2 Item iron-branch
Dota 2 Item town-portal-scroll

ITEM PURCHASE HISTORY

00:50

Dota 2 Item circlet

01:19

Dota 2 Item healing-salve

02:32

Dota 2 Item tango

03:13

Dota 2 Item ring-of-regen

03:16

Dota 2 Item bracer

04:50

Dota 2 Item boots-of-speed

07:09

Dota 2 Item town-portal-scroll

07:26

Dota 2 Item ring-of-health

08:22

Dota 2 Item clarity

10:06

Dota 2 Item vitality-booster

10:13

Dota 2 Item vanguard

10:26

Dota 2 Item ring-of-protection

10:39

Dota 2 Item gauntlets-of-strength

10:52

Dota 2 Item gauntlets-of-strength

11:12

Dota 2 Item soul-ring

11:57

Dota 2 Item iron-branch

12:47

Dota 2 Item crown

12:55

Dota 2 Item magic-wand

14:02

Dota 2 Item heavens-halberd

14:50

Dota 2 Item gloves-of-haste

15:38

Dota 2 Item belt-of-strength

16:10

Dota 2 Item power-treads

17:03

Dota 2 Item cloak

18:52

Dota 2 Item shadow-amulet

18:52

Dota 2 Item glimmer-cape

20:35

Dota 2 Item town-portal-scroll

21:39

Dota 2 Item aghanims-shard

22:15

Dota 2 Item town-portal-scroll

23:29

Dota 2 Item ogre-axe

25:51

Dota 2 Item belt-of-strength

26:56

Dota 2 Item band-of-elvenskin

27:26

Dota 2 Item sange

27:38

Dota 2 Item blade-of-alacrity

29:19

Dota 2 Item yasha

29:19

Dota 2 Item sange-and-yasha

29:55

Dota 2 Item town-portal-scroll

FINAL ITEMS

Dota 2 Item power-treads
Dota 2 Item glimmer-cape
Dota 2 Item sange-and-yasha
Dota 2 Item soul-ring
Dota 2 Item magic-wand
Dota 2 Item heavens-halberd

ABILITIES

00:00

1

Dota 2 Ability bristleback viscous nasal goo

01:56

2

Dota 2 Ability bristleback quill spray

03:46

3

Dota 2 Ability bristleback quill spray

06:26

4

Dota 2 Ability bristleback bristleback

07:52

5

Dota 2 Ability bristleback quill spray

09:51

6

Dota 2 Ability bristleback warpath

10:43

7

Dota 2 Ability bristleback quill spray

11:52

8

Dota 2 Ability bristleback bristleback

13:51

9

Dota 2 Ability bristleback bristleback

15:25

10

Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches

16:45

11

Dota 2 Ability bristleback bristleback

18:05

12

Dota 2 Ability bristleback warpath

20:03

13

Dota 2 Ability bristleback viscous nasal goo

21:33

14

Dota 2 Ability bristleback viscous nasal goo

22:49

15

Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches

26:04

16

Dota 2 Ability bristleback viscous nasal goo

28:27

18

Dota 2 Ability bristleback warpath

TEAMMATES

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OPPONENTS

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KILLS

2

DEATHS

8

ASSISTS

7

KDA

1.1

TEAM KILL %

69.2%

GPM

423

XPM

451

LH/DN

158/11

STARTING ITEMS

Dota 2 Item iron-branch
Dota 2 Item tango
Dota 2 Item enchanted-mango
Dota 2 Item iron-branch
Dota 2 Item magic-stick
Dota 2 Item gauntlets-of-strength
Dota 2 Item town-portal-scroll

ITEM PURCHASE HISTORY

00:55

Dota 2 Item magic-wand

02:37

Dota 2 Item circlet

03:05

Dota 2 Item bracer

03:37

Dota 2 Item circlet

04:07

Dota 2 Item mantle-of-intelligence

04:39

Dota 2 Item null-talisman

05:41

Dota 2 Item boots-of-speed

08:08

Dota 2 Item ring-of-health

09:57

Dota 2 Item vitality-booster

10:05

Dota 2 Item vanguard

11:44

Dota 2 Item crown

11:44

Dota 2 Item ring-of-regen

12:13

Dota 2 Item heavens-halberd

13:05

Dota 2 Item chainmail

13:19

Dota 2 Item blades-of-attack

13:20

Dota 2 Item town-portal-scroll

13:21

Dota 2 Item clarity

13:54

Dota 2 Item phase-boots

16:16

Dota 2 Item town-portal-scroll

17:16

Dota 2 Item aghanims-shard

19:29

Dota 2 Item cloak

24:01

Dota 2 Item town-portal-scroll

24:02

Dota 2 Item ogre-axe

24:56

Dota 2 Item vitality-booster

25:23

Dota 2 Item town-portal-scroll

25:29

Dota 2 Item eternal-shroud

FINAL ITEMS

Dota 2 Item heavens-halberd
Dota 2 Item phase-boots
Dota 2 Item eternal-shroud
Dota 2 Item null-talisman
Dota 2 Item magic-wand
Dota 2 Item bracer

ABILITIES

00:00

1

Dota 2 Ability bristleback quill spray

01:36

2

Dota 2 Ability bristleback viscous nasal goo

03:00

3

Dota 2 Ability bristleback quill spray

04:04

4

Dota 2 Ability bristleback bristleback

06:57

5

Dota 2 Ability bristleback quill spray

08:10

6

Dota 2 Ability bristleback warpath

09:57

7

Dota 2 Ability bristleback quill spray

11:28

8

Dota 2 Ability bristleback bristleback

12:36

9

Dota 2 Ability bristleback viscous nasal goo

14:06

10

Dota 2 Ability bristleback bristleback

16:37

11

Dota 2 Ability bristleback bristleback

19:26

12

Dota 2 Ability bristleback warpath

22:17

13

Dota 2 Ability bristleback viscous nasal goo

24:32

14

Dota 2 Ability bristleback viscous nasal goo

25:49

15

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TEAMMATES

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OPPONENTS

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1848

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KILLS

6

DEATHS

10

ASSISTS

12

KDA

1.8

TEAM KILL %

52.9%

GPM

495

XPM

619

LH/DN

194/1

STARTING ITEMS

Dota 2 Item magic-wand
Dota 2 Item iron-branch
Dota 2 Item iron-branch
Dota 2 Item iron-branch
Dota 2 Item town-portal-scroll

ITEM PURCHASE HISTORY

00:15

Dota 2 Item tango

02:38

Dota 2 Item boots-of-speed

02:40

Dota 2 Item town-portal-scroll

05:08

Dota 2 Item wind-lace

05:54

Dota 2 Item smoke-of-deceit

07:15

Dota 2 Item ring-of-health

08:14

Dota 2 Item void-stone

08:38

Dota 2 Item perseverance

11:12

Dota 2 Item gloves-of-haste

11:12

Dota 2 Item belt-of-strength

11:35

Dota 2 Item power-treads

14:16

Dota 2 Item platemail

14:37

Dota 2 Item dust-of-appearance

16:34

Dota 2 Item energy-booster

16:51

Dota 2 Item lotus-orb

17:40

Dota 2 Item aghanims-shard

18:32

Dota 2 Item dust-of-appearance

18:33

Dota 2 Item dust-of-appearance

20:14

Dota 2 Item cloak

21:57

Dota 2 Item shadow-amulet

22:42

Dota 2 Item glimmer-cape

24:56

Dota 2 Item ogre-axe

24:56

Dota 2 Item belt-of-strength

26:10

Dota 2 Item sange

26:21

Dota 2 Item town-portal-scroll

28:43

Dota 2 Item blade-of-alacrity

28:59

Dota 2 Item band-of-elvenskin

29:18

Dota 2 Item great-healing-lotus

29:41

Dota 2 Item yasha

30:04

Dota 2 Item sange-and-yasha

FINAL ITEMS

Dota 2 Item lotus-orb
Dota 2 Item glimmer-cape
Dota 2 Item dust-of-appearance
Dota 2 Item magic-wand
Dota 2 Item sange-and-yasha
Dota 2 Item power-treads

ABILITIES

00:00

1

Dota 2 Ability bristleback quill spray

01:50

2

Dota 2 Ability bristleback viscous nasal goo

03:13

3

Dota 2 Ability bristleback quill spray

05:33

4

Dota 2 Ability bristleback bristleback

07:22

5

Dota 2 Ability bristleback quill spray

08:14

6

Dota 2 Ability bristleback warpath

10:06

7

Dota 2 Ability bristleback quill spray

11:51

8

Dota 2 Ability bristleback viscous nasal goo

12:34

9

Dota 2 Ability bristleback bristleback

14:05

10

Dota 2 Ability bristleback viscous nasal goo

15:17

11

Dota 2 Ability bristleback viscous nasal goo

16:51

12

Dota 2 Ability bristleback warpath

17:34

13

Dota 2 Ability bristleback bristleback

19:23

14

Dota 2 Ability bristleback bristleback

21:30

15

Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches

24:48

16

Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches

29:37

18

Dota 2 Ability bristleback warpath

TEAMMATES

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OPPONENTS

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Counter Items

Core Players

Laning Phase
15
Magic Wand
Armor items
Ring of Regen
Wind Lace
Boots of Speed
10
Urn of Shadows
Mid Game
10
Spirit Vessel
16
Solar Crest
50
Mekansm
15
Diffusal Blade
20
Silver Edge
19
Hurricane Pike
Late Game
Assault Cuirass
15
Bloodthorn
Eye of Skadi
Butterfly

Support Players

Laning Phase
15
Magic Wand
Armor items
Ring of Regen
Wind Lace
Boots of Speed
10
Urn of Shadows
Mid Game
10
Spirit Vessel
16
Solar Crest
50
Mekansm
14
Glimmer Cape
19
Force Staff
22
Ghost Scepter
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