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Bristleback

Popularity: #30

Leaderboard: #93

Ban Rank: #17

KDA Rank: #100

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 share vision with 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 share vision with 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
Spark of Courage
Vambrace
Vampire Fangs
Cloak of Flames
35
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
+12% Spell Lifesteal

starting items

Tango
Iron Branch
Iron Branch
Quelling Blade
Gauntlets of Strength
Circlet

Early game

Bracer
Ring of Basilius
Arcane Boots
Magic Wand

Core items

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

Situational items

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

Extension items

Nullifier
Satanic
Assault Cuirass
Wind Waker

Luxury items

Boots of Travel
Blink Dagger
Octarine Core

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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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Bristleback Z | Facet 1

7.37b | Off Lane | 263,155 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

9

ASSISTS

4

KDA

0.8

TEAM KILL %

36.8%

GPM

416

XPM

487

LH/DN

184/2

STARTING ITEMS

Dota 2 Item tango
Dota 2 Item town-portal-scroll
Dota 2 Item gauntlets-of-strength
Dota 2 Item gauntlets-of-strength

ITEM PURCHASE HISTORY

00:06

Dota 2 Item magic-stick

00:06

Dota 2 Item iron-branch

00:06

Dota 2 Item iron-branch

01:07

Dota 2 Item circlet

02:37

Dota 2 Item bracer

03:17

Dota 2 Item boots-of-speed

05:06

Dota 2 Item circlet

05:25

Dota 2 Item bracer

07:05

Dota 2 Item magic-wand

08:53

Dota 2 Item ring-of-health

10:58

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

10:59

Dota 2 Item observer-ward

10:59

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

12:03

Dota 2 Item point-booster

13:39

Dota 2 Item ogre-axe

16:32

Dota 2 Item blade-of-alacrity

17:52

Dota 2 Item staff-of-wizardry

18:21

Dota 2 Item aghanims-scepter

18:32

Dota 2 Item aegis-of-the-immortal

19:43

Dota 2 Item void-stone

22:49

Dota 2 Item voodoo-mask

23:15

Dota 2 Item perseverance

24:34

Dota 2 Item point-booster

25:18

Dota 2 Item vitality-booster

26:40

Dota 2 Item void-stone

27:25

Dota 2 Item energy-booster

27:42

Dota 2 Item soul-booster

27:42

Dota 2 Item bloodstone

FINAL ITEMS

Dota 2 Item boots-of-speed
Dota 2 Item bloodstone
Dota 2 Item observer-ward
Dota 2 Item perseverance
Dota 2 Item bracer
Dota 2 Item aghanims-scepter

ABILITIES

00:00

1

Dota 2 Ability bristleback quill spray

01:54

2

Dota 2 Ability bristleback bristleback

03:14

3

Dota 2 Ability bristleback quill spray

04:20

4

Dota 2 Ability bristleback viscous nasal goo

06:29

5

Dota 2 Ability bristleback quill spray

08:41

6

Dota 2 Ability bristleback warpath

10:53

7

Dota 2 Ability bristleback quill spray

12:37

8

Dota 2 Ability bristleback bristleback

14:18

9

Dota 2 Ability bristleback bristleback

15:38

10

Dota 2 Ability bristleback bristleback

17:08

11

Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches

19:34

12

Dota 2 Ability bristleback warpath

21:17

13

Dota 2 Ability bristleback viscous nasal goo

23:52

14

Dota 2 Ability bristleback viscous nasal goo

27:14

15

Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches

28:19

16

Dota 2 Ability bristleback viscous nasal goo

TEAMMATES

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OPPONENTS

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KILLS

10

DEATHS

7

ASSISTS

14

KDA

3.4

TEAM KILL %

48%

GPM

737

XPM

943

LH/DN

304/11

STARTING ITEMS

Dota 2 Item tango
Dota 2 Item magic-stick
Dota 2 Item quelling-blade
Dota 2 Item iron-branch
Dota 2 Item iron-branch
Dota 2 Item iron-branch
Dota 2 Item town-portal-scroll

ITEM PURCHASE HISTORY

02:24

Dota 2 Item boots-of-speed

02:25

Dota 2 Item sages-mask

02:50

Dota 2 Item ring-of-basilius

03:41

Dota 2 Item magic-wand

04:50

Dota 2 Item infused-raindrops

04:55

Dota 2 Item smoke-of-deceit

07:01

Dota 2 Item arcane-boots

07:07

Dota 2 Item tango

07:08

Dota 2 Item healing-salve

09:24

Dota 2 Item point-booster

11:08

Dota 2 Item ogre-axe

11:57

Dota 2 Item staff-of-wizardry

13:26

Dota 2 Item blade-of-alacrity

14:10

Dota 2 Item aghanims-scepter

16:29

Dota 2 Item aghanims-shard

16:30

Dota 2 Item voodoo-mask

17:55

Dota 2 Item void-stone

19:14

Dota 2 Item point-booster

19:15

Dota 2 Item energy-booster

19:48

Dota 2 Item great-healing-lotus

21:26

Dota 2 Item vitality-booster

21:51

Dota 2 Item soul-booster

21:51

Dota 2 Item bloodstone

23:30

Dota 2 Item ogre-axe

23:30

Dota 2 Item belt-of-strength

23:30

Dota 2 Item sange

25:25

Dota 2 Item band-of-elvenskin

26:56

Dota 2 Item blade-of-alacrity

27:28

Dota 2 Item yasha

27:28

Dota 2 Item sange-and-yasha

28:19

Dota 2 Item ring-of-health

28:19

Dota 2 Item void-stone

28:19

Dota 2 Item perseverance

29:08

Dota 2 Item platemail

29:41

Dota 2 Item energy-booster

30:33

Dota 2 Item lotus-orb

FINAL ITEMS

Dota 2 Item bloodstone
Dota 2 Item arcane-boots
Dota 2 Item lotus-orb
Dota 2 Item magic-wand
Dota 2 Item aghanims-scepter
Dota 2 Item sange-and-yasha

ABILITIES

00:00

1

Dota 2 Ability bristleback viscous nasal goo

01:37

2

Dota 2 Ability bristleback quill spray

03:06

3

Dota 2 Ability bristleback quill spray

05:44

4

Dota 2 Ability bristleback bristleback

06:56

5

Dota 2 Ability bristleback quill spray

08:30

6

Dota 2 Ability bristleback warpath

09:11

7

Dota 2 Ability bristleback quill spray

10:28

8

Dota 2 Ability bristleback viscous nasal goo

10:57

9

Dota 2 Ability bristleback viscous nasal goo

11:58

10

Dota 2 Ability bristleback bristleback

13:15

11

Dota 2 Ability bristleback viscous nasal goo

15:11

12

Dota 2 Ability bristleback warpath

16:22

13

Dota 2 Ability bristleback bristleback

17:20

14

Dota 2 Ability bristleback bristleback

18:07

15

Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches

19:27

16

Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches

22:24

18

Dota 2 Ability bristleback warpath

24:35

20

Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches

TEAMMATES

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OPPONENTS

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KILLS

2

DEATHS

10

ASSISTS

5

KDA

0.7

TEAM KILL %

36.8%

GPM

358

XPM

484

LH/DN

124/7

STARTING ITEMS

Dota 2 Item quelling-blade
Dota 2 Item tango
Dota 2 Item iron-branch
Dota 2 Item iron-branch
Dota 2 Item iron-branch
Dota 2 Item gauntlets-of-strength
Dota 2 Item healing-salve
Dota 2 Item town-portal-scroll

ITEM PURCHASE HISTORY

00:19

Dota 2 Item magic-stick

00:58

Dota 2 Item magic-wand

03:24

Dota 2 Item boots-of-speed

04:38

Dota 2 Item circlet

05:46

Dota 2 Item bracer

06:05

Dota 2 Item enchanted-mango

06:52

Dota 2 Item tango

10:13

Dota 2 Item ring-of-health

13:32

Dota 2 Item vitality-booster

13:32

Dota 2 Item vanguard

14:17

Dota 2 Item gloves-of-haste

15:42

Dota 2 Item belt-of-strength

16:07

Dota 2 Item power-treads

17:17

Dota 2 Item chainmail

20:48

Dota 2 Item broadsword

21:07

Dota 2 Item blade-mail

21:14

Dota 2 Item ring-of-regen

21:14

Dota 2 Item headdress

22:41

Dota 2 Item town-portal-scroll

22:42

Dota 2 Item town-portal-scroll

25:05

Dota 2 Item cloak

FINAL ITEMS

Dota 2 Item blade-mail
Dota 2 Item vanguard
Dota 2 Item magic-wand
Dota 2 Item bracer
Dota 2 Item power-treads
Dota 2 Item quelling-blade
Dota 2 Item enchanted-mango

ABILITIES

00:00

1

Dota 2 Ability bristleback quill spray

01:18

2

Dota 2 Ability bristleback bristleback

03:42

3

Dota 2 Ability bristleback quill spray

07:08

4

Dota 2 Ability bristleback viscous nasal goo

09:08

5

Dota 2 Ability bristleback quill spray

10:41

6

Dota 2 Ability bristleback warpath

12:08

7

Dota 2 Ability bristleback quill spray

13:58

8

Dota 2 Ability bristleback bristleback

14:28

9

Dota 2 Ability bristleback bristleback

17:05

10

Dota 2 Ability bristleback bristleback

18:13

11

Dota 2 Ability bristleback viscous nasal goo

20:34

12

Dota 2 Ability bristleback warpath

21:25

13

Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches

23:05

14

Dota 2 Ability bristleback viscous nasal goo

30:10

15

Dota 2 Ability bristleback viscous nasal goo

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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