How Brewmaster and Bristleback perform as teammates in Dota 2 7.41e, from ranked matches.
In Dota 2 7.41e, Brewmaster and Bristleback win 52.21% of ranked matches when playing on the same team, over 452 matches.
Creating two major threats at once can really open up the map for your team. Bristleback can run at one part of the enemy lineup, forcing them to turn and deal with his Quills, while Brewmaster uses Primal Split to disable and disrupt everyone else. This forces opponents to split their attention between multiple durable targets. The chaos from the spirits combined with a tanky Bristleback can give your other cores the space needed to farm or push lanes. The plan depends on the fight developing correctly, though. Both heroes occupy a similar frontliner role, and if the enemy team can burst one down quickly, the other can be left exposed without support.
This duo's team win rate in each recent balance patch — whether the pairing is trending up or down. Patches without enough matches are omitted.
| Patch | Team win rate | Change | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.41e | 52.21% | ▲ +4.2pp | 452 |
| 7.41d | 48.03% | ▼ -1.9pp | 6,357 |
| 7.41c | 49.93% | ▼ -0.8pp | 4,979 |
| 7.41b | 50.75% | — | 6,126 |
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Data updated Aug 17, 2026.