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Bristleback counters for patch 7.41
On patch 7.41f in Divine+ games, Bristleback struggles most against Slark, Legion Commander and Viper.
Divine+ games, patch 7.41f · data built 2026-11-04
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Who is stronger when
Win-chance points by game length, Slardar against Bristleback: up is you, down is him. Solid bars are clear gaps.
- 15-20
- 20-25
- 25-30
- 30-35
- 35-40
- 40-45
- 45-50
- 50+
45–50Fight him from minute 45 to 50: that is your window.
- ▲45–50You are clearly stronger from minute 45 to 50.
Who farms faster
Median gold earned by Divine+ players of each hero at their position.
▼1.2k30Bristleback farms faster: 1.2k more gold by minute 30.
| Slardar | Bristleback | games | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10Minute 10 | 3.3k | 3.5k | 186 / 96 |
| 20Minute 20 | 7.7k | 8.5k | 180 / 94 |
| 30Minute 30 | 13.1k | 14.3k | 141 / 74 |
Power spikes
18Bristleback's power spike: Blade Mail, around minute 18.
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From Divine+ games on this patch and Valve's game files. A part with too few games or no clear difference is left out, never guessed.
How to beat Bristleback
In lane
Beyond both heroes' general lane strength, by 10:00
Across 350 lanes at this position, no lane matchup stands out for Bristleback beyond both heroes' general lane strength.
Strong in most lanes
They win most of their lanes against every hero, so this is not specific to Bristleback. They are not listed as counters.
- Drow Ranger24 lanes+0.32lane score
Why?
Measured over 24 lanes: Drow Ranger wins most of his lanes against every hero, so with Drow Ranger across Bristleback does 0.32 lane-score points worse than usual (80% range +0.15 to +0.48). That is general lane strength, not a matchup of Bristleback's.
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
More lane matchups, from STRATZ (their raw lane results, not adjusted for general lane strength)
- Necrophos591 lanesSTRATZ+40pts
Why?
Measured by STRATZ over 591 lanes: with Necrophos across, Bristleback loses the lane 40 points more often than usual. Their raw result, not adjusted for general lane strength; our own lanes do not show it yet.
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- Anti-Mage2,589 lanesSTRATZ+38pts
Why?
Measured by STRATZ over 2,589 lanes: with Anti-Mage across, Bristleback loses the lane 38 points more often than usual. Their raw result, not adjusted for general lane strength; our own lanes do not show it yet.
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- Undying1,278 lanesSTRATZ+28pts
Why?
Measured by STRATZ over 1,278 lanes: with Undying across, Bristleback loses the lane 28 points more often than usual. Their raw result, not adjusted for general lane strength; our own lanes do not show it yet.
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
Data: STRATZ (stratz.com)
In game
Win-chance points the matchup moves
- SlarkCarry5,600 games+7.1pts
Why?
Measured: across 5,600 Divine+ games, Slark's side wins 7.1 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +6.0 to +8.2).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- Legion CommanderOfflane4,420 games+5.9pts
Why?
Measured: across 4,420 Divine+ games, Legion Commander's side wins 5.9 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +4.7 to +7.1).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- ViperMid, Offlane2,624 gamesgame fact+5.3pts
Why?
Rule of the gameViper's Viper Strike breaks Bristleback's Warpath, one of the passives his power rests on
Viper StrikeFrom Valve's game files. A fact of the game, not something we measured.Measured: across 2,624 Divine+ games, Viper's side wins 5.3 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +3.8 to +6.8).
- Anti-MageCarry2,912 games+4.8pts
Why?
Measured: across 2,912 Divine+ games, Anti-Mage's side wins 4.8 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +3.3 to +6.3).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- Storm SpiritMid2,854 games+3.6pts
Why?
Measured: across 2,854 Divine+ games, Storm Spirit's side wins 3.6 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +2.1 to +5.1).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- Primal BeastOfflane, Mid1,796 games+3.4pts
Why?
Measured: across 1,796 Divine+ games, Primal Beast's side wins 3.4 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +1.6 to +5.2).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- Nyx AssassinSoft support, Mid2,441 gamesgame fact+3.0pts
Why?
Rule of the gameNyx Assassin's Vendetta breaks Bristleback's Warpath, one of the passives his power rests on
VendettaFrom Valve's game files. A fact of the game, not something we measured.Measured: across 2,441 Divine+ games, Nyx Assassin's side wins 3.0 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +1.4 to +4.6).
- HoodwinkSoft support, Hard support3,571 gamesdriftinggame fact+2.7pts
Why?
Rule of the gameHoodwink's Sharpshooter breaks Bristleback's Warpath, one of the passives his power rests on
SharpshooterFrom Valve's game files. A fact of the game, not something we measured.Measured: across 3,571 Divine+ games, Hoodwink's side wins 2.7 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +1.4 to +4.0).
- TinkerMid1,732 games+3.2pts
Why?
Measured: across 1,732 Divine+ games, Tinker's side wins 3.2 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +1.4 to +5.0).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- TerrorbladeCarry1,656 games+3.2pts
Why?
Measured: across 1,656 Divine+ games, Terrorblade's side wins 3.2 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +1.3 to +5.1).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- Drow RangerCarry4,859 gamesdrifting+2.4pts
Why?
Measured: across 4,859 Divine+ games, Drow Ranger's side wins 2.4 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +1.2 to +3.5).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- Faceless VoidCarry3,490 games+2.4pts
Why?
Measured: across 3,490 Divine+ games, Faceless Void's side wins 2.4 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +1.1 to +3.8).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- NecrophosMid, Offlane5,250 games+2.1pts
Why?
Measured: across 5,250 Divine+ games, Necrophos's side wins 2.1 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +1.0 to +3.2).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- SniperMid3,900 games+2.1pts
Why?
Measured: across 3,900 Divine+ games, Sniper's side wins 2.1 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +0.8 to +3.4).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- Spirit BreakerSoft support5,218 games+1.9pts
Why?
Measured: across 5,218 Divine+ games, Spirit Breaker's side wins 1.9 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +0.8 to +3.0).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- SlarkCarry5,600 games+7.1pts
Why?
Measured: across 5,600 Divine+ games, Slark's side wins 7.1 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +6.0 to +8.2).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- Anti-MageCarry2,912 games+4.8pts
Why?
Measured: across 2,912 Divine+ games, Anti-Mage's side wins 4.8 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +3.3 to +6.3).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- TerrorbladeCarry1,656 games+3.2pts
Why?
Measured: across 1,656 Divine+ games, Terrorblade's side wins 3.2 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +1.3 to +5.1).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- Drow RangerCarry4,859 gamesdrifting+2.4pts
Why?
Measured: across 4,859 Divine+ games, Drow Ranger's side wins 2.4 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +1.2 to +3.5).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- Faceless VoidCarry3,490 games+2.4pts
Why?
Measured: across 3,490 Divine+ games, Faceless Void's side wins 2.4 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +1.1 to +3.8).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- ViperMid, Offlane2,624 gamesgame fact+5.3pts
Why?
Rule of the gameViper's Viper Strike breaks Bristleback's Warpath, one of the passives his power rests on
Viper StrikeFrom Valve's game files. A fact of the game, not something we measured.Measured: across 2,624 Divine+ games, Viper's side wins 5.3 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +3.8 to +6.8).
- Storm SpiritMid2,854 games+3.6pts
Why?
Measured: across 2,854 Divine+ games, Storm Spirit's side wins 3.6 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +2.1 to +5.1).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- Primal BeastOfflane, Mid1,796 games+3.4pts
Why?
Measured: across 1,796 Divine+ games, Primal Beast's side wins 3.4 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +1.6 to +5.2).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- Nyx AssassinSoft support, Mid2,441 gamesgame fact+3.0pts
Why?
Rule of the gameNyx Assassin's Vendetta breaks Bristleback's Warpath, one of the passives his power rests on
VendettaFrom Valve's game files. A fact of the game, not something we measured.Measured: across 2,441 Divine+ games, Nyx Assassin's side wins 3.0 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +1.4 to +4.6).
- TinkerMid1,732 games+3.2pts
Why?
Measured: across 1,732 Divine+ games, Tinker's side wins 3.2 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +1.4 to +5.0).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- NecrophosMid, Offlane5,250 games+2.1pts
Why?
Measured: across 5,250 Divine+ games, Necrophos's side wins 2.1 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +1.0 to +3.2).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- SniperMid3,900 games+2.1pts
Why?
Measured: across 3,900 Divine+ games, Sniper's side wins 2.1 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +0.8 to +3.4).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- Legion CommanderOfflane4,420 games+5.9pts
Why?
Measured: across 4,420 Divine+ games, Legion Commander's side wins 5.9 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +4.7 to +7.1).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- ViperMid, Offlane2,624 gamesgame fact+5.3pts
Why?
Rule of the gameViper's Viper Strike breaks Bristleback's Warpath, one of the passives his power rests on
Viper StrikeFrom Valve's game files. A fact of the game, not something we measured.Measured: across 2,624 Divine+ games, Viper's side wins 5.3 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +3.8 to +6.8).
- Primal BeastOfflane, Mid1,796 games+3.4pts
Why?
Measured: across 1,796 Divine+ games, Primal Beast's side wins 3.4 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +1.6 to +5.2).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- NecrophosMid, Offlane5,250 games+2.1pts
Why?
Measured: across 5,250 Divine+ games, Necrophos's side wins 2.1 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +1.0 to +3.2).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- Nyx AssassinSoft support, Mid2,441 gamesgame fact+3.0pts
Why?
Rule of the gameNyx Assassin's Vendetta breaks Bristleback's Warpath, one of the passives his power rests on
VendettaFrom Valve's game files. A fact of the game, not something we measured.Measured: across 2,441 Divine+ games, Nyx Assassin's side wins 3.0 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +1.4 to +4.6).
- HoodwinkSoft support, Hard support3,571 gamesdriftinggame fact+2.7pts
Why?
Rule of the gameHoodwink's Sharpshooter breaks Bristleback's Warpath, one of the passives his power rests on
SharpshooterFrom Valve's game files. A fact of the game, not something we measured.Measured: across 3,571 Divine+ games, Hoodwink's side wins 2.7 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +1.4 to +4.0).
- Spirit BreakerSoft support5,218 games+1.9pts
Why?
Measured: across 5,218 Divine+ games, Spirit Breaker's side wins 1.9 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +0.8 to +3.0).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- HoodwinkSoft support, Hard support3,571 gamesdriftinggame fact+2.7pts
Why?
Rule of the gameHoodwink's Sharpshooter breaks Bristleback's Warpath, one of the passives his power rests on
SharpshooterFrom Valve's game files. A fact of the game, not something we measured.Measured: across 3,571 Divine+ games, Hoodwink's side wins 2.7 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +1.4 to +4.0).
Items
Bought more often against Bristleback
Silver EdgeCarry 5%1,710 playersgame fact+7.3ptsWhy?
Silver Edge breaks Bristleback's Warpath, one of the passives his power rests on
Measured: over 1,710 players, Divine+ players complete it 7.3 points more often against Bristleback, 4.8 times as often.
Confirmed: the mechanism holds in public Divine+ games and in our own Divine+ replays, and Divine+ players buy it more against this hero.
Spirit VesselMid 11%, Soft support 11%1,710 players+3.4ptsWhy?
Measured: over 1,710 players, Divine+ players complete it 3.4 points more often against Bristleback, 1.5 times as often.
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
In lane
Beyond both heroes' general lane strength, by 10:00
Across 350 lanes at this position, Bristleback does not beat any hero in lane beyond his general lane strength.
In game
Win-chance points the matchup moves
- EnigmaOfflane1,113 games+5.7pts
Why?
Measured: across 1,113 Divine+ games, Bristleback's side wins 5.7 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +3.4 to +8.0).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- Phantom AssassinCarry2,671 games+4.5pts
Why?
Measured: across 2,671 Divine+ games, Bristleback's side wins 4.5 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +3.0 to +6.0).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- BeastmasterOfflane, Mid1,782 games+3.9pts
Why?
Measured: across 1,782 Divine+ games, Bristleback's side wins 3.9 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +2.1 to +5.7).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- Wraith KingOfflane, Carry2,517 gamesdrifting+3.6pts
Why?
Measured: across 2,517 Divine+ games, Bristleback's side wins 3.6 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +2.0 to +5.2).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- PudgeSoft support, Hard support10,260 games+2.3pts
Why?
Measured: across 10,260 Divine+ games, Bristleback's side wins 2.3 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +1.5 to +3.1).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- SpectreCarry2,754 gamesdrifting+3.0pts
Why?
Measured: across 2,754 Divine+ games, Bristleback's side wins 3.0 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +1.5 to +4.5).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- Skywrath MageSoft support, Hard support3,957 games+2.7pts
Why?
Measured: across 3,957 Divine+ games, Bristleback's side wins 2.7 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +1.4 to +4.0).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- LichHard support, Soft support4,549 games+2.4pts
Why?
Measured: across 4,549 Divine+ games, Bristleback's side wins 2.4 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +1.2 to +3.6).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- Outworld DestroyerMid1,993 gamesdrifting+2.9pts
Why?
Measured: across 1,993 Divine+ games, Bristleback's side wins 2.9 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +1.1 to +4.7).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- TechiesSoft support, Hard support4,070 games+2.4pts
Why?
Measured: across 4,070 Divine+ games, Bristleback's side wins 2.4 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +1.1 to +3.7).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- UrsaCarry2,374 games+2.6pts
Why?
Measured: across 2,374 Divine+ games, Bristleback's side wins 2.6 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +1.0 to +4.2).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- InvokerMid, Soft support7,550 games+1.7pts
Why?
Measured: across 7,550 Divine+ games, Bristleback's side wins 1.7 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +0.8 to +2.6).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- KunkkaOfflane, Mid1,518 gamesdriftingsources differ+2.7pts
Why?
Measured: across 1,518 Divine+ games, Bristleback's side wins 2.7 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +0.7 to +4.7).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
Divine+ games on one patch. An edge is what happens when a hero is picked into another, not a controlled test; the dots show how strongly a matchup stands out among all counters. In lane an edge counts only what the matchup does beyond both heroes' general lane strength. A reason is shown only where Valve's own spell or item text and the data agree; a rule of the game is a fact from Valve's files, not a measurement.