Bristleback — Dota 2 hero portrait

Bristleback

StrengthMeleeCarryDurableInitiatorNuker

Bristleback pro stats over the last 90 days

47.1%Win Rate
15.6%Pick Rate
22.9%Ban Rate
-8% Trend

When Bristleback is strongest in Dota 2

Bristleback peaks in laning (8/10). Below — strength ratings per game phase based on pro-scene data: laning, mid-game, late, ultra-late. Use these timings when drafting and planning farm priority.

PhaseDurationPowerScore
Laning Peak0–10 min8/1088/10
Early Mid Peak10–15 min8/1088/10
Mid Game 15–25 min7/1077/10
Late Game 25–35 min6/1066/10
Ultra Late Weakest35+ min4/1044/10

Bristleback combat traits

  • Burst damage (5 sec)6/10
  • Sustained DPS (15 sec)8/10
  • Mobility3/10
  • Self-sustain7/10
  • Pushing waves & towers5/10
  • Anti-tank3/10
  • Anti-illusion3/10
  • Silence impact1/10
  • Save ally3/10
  • Map control3/10

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Early Mid - heroes with similar power

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Mid Game - heroes with similar power

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Late Game - heroes with similar power

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Ultra Late - heroes with similar power

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