How Bristleback and Techies perform as teammates in Dota 2 7.41e, from ranked matches.
In Dota 2 7.41e, Bristleback and Techies win 51.50% of ranked matches when playing on the same team, over 9,715 matches.
Chasing an enemy with Bristleback often forces them to retreat in a predictable line. This makes it much easier for a friendly Techies to land a Stasis Trap, rooting the target in place for more Quill Spray stacks. If the opponent turns to fight Bristleback instead, they become a stationary target for Techies’ other abilities. The core of the synergy is creating a no-win situation for anyone caught by Bristleback's advance; either they run away into potential mines or they stand their ground and get blown up. The constant pressure from Bristleback makes it very difficult for enemies to watch their footing.
This dynamic gives the pair a bit more control over teamfight positioning and objectives. Bristleback can lead the charge into an area that Techies has already prepared with mines, making pushes feel safer. It forces the enemy team to either engage into fortified ground or cede map control. However, this strategy relies heavily on Techies having enough time to set up his defenses. If opponents can force fights on their own terms, away from the pre-placed traps, or simply burst down Techies before a fight begins, the advantage mostly disappears.
How this pairing performs across skill brackets — the duo's team win rate in recent ranked matches, split by average match rank. Ranks with too few recent matches are omitted. These rows use the last 30 days of quality-filtered ranked matches, all patches in that span combined — a wider window than the patch-scoped count above, so the per-rank match totals can exceed it.
| Rank | Team win rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| Herald & Guardian | 56.70% | 903 |
| Crusader & Archon | 52.28% | 1,515 |
| Legend & Ancient | 46.37% | 757 |
| Divine & Immortal | 43.78% | 185 |
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 | 51.50% | ▲ +0.2pp | 9,715 |
| 7.41d | 51.30% | ▼ -0.1pp | 129,139 |
| 7.41c | 51.45% | ▼ -2.3pp | 72,837 |
| 7.41b | 53.71% | — | 81,008 |
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Data updated Aug 17, 2026.