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Brewmaster build, counters and guide for Dota 2 7.41
Brewmaster wins 51.8% of its 23,195 Divine+ games on patch 7.41f (games from 2026-09-15 to 2026-10-30). Brewmaster is played as Offlane (pos 3) in 81% of its 42 Divine+ games with a recorded position. Below: starting items, the item build and when its core items come, counters and lane notes – measured from recent pro and Divine+ games and rebuilt as the patch and the meta move.
Data through 2026-10-31 · patch 7.41f · page updated 2026-11-01
Brewmaster at a glance
| Divine+ win rate | 51.8% over 23,195 games |
|---|---|
| Main position | Offlane (pos 3) |
| Primary attribute | Universal |
| Attack type | Melee |
| Roles | Carry, Initiator, Durable, Disabler, Nuker |
Brewmaster abilities
The spells on the hero's ability bar and its innate ability, as the game lists them.
Which position Brewmaster is played in
| Position | Share of Divine+ games | Divine+ tier | Pro tier · picked / banned |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid (pos 2) | 10% | – | – |
| Offlane (pos 3) | 81% | B | S · picked 19%, banned 46% |
| Soft support (pos 4) | 7% | – | – |
| Hard support (pos 5) | 2% | – | – |
Share of the 42 Divine+ games with a recorded position (patch 7.41f). Tiers are this patch's tier list at that position, from Divine+ and pro games.
Brewmaster starting items
The most common whole starting basket of recent pro and Divine+ players at each position, with the newest games counted most.
Offlane (pos 3)
×3
×2
Brought whole by 9% of the 1,708 players counted at this position.
Brewmaster item build
The items that Divine+ and pro players of this hero complete most often at each position, with the share of games that finished each one.
Offlane (pos 3)
Divine+ players
79%
74%
62%
53%
41%
38%
29%
29%
34 Divine+ games at this position.
Pro games
- 95%
- 88%
- 88%
- 79%
75%
50%
42%- 28%
208 pro games on this patch at this position, the newest counted most.
Brewmaster counters and matchups
From the Divine+ draft tables the coach drafts with: each number is how many points of win chance the matchup moves when the two heroes meet, with both heroes' own win rates taken out. Only matchups that clearly stand out are listed.
Heroes that are hard on Brewmaster
Heroes Brewmaster is strong against
Laning against Brewmaster
- At level 3, Brewmaster deals about 409 damage to a typical laner in 8 seconds of fighting, mostly through spell burst – more than 59 of the other 126 heroes (items not counted).
Quick answers about Brewmaster
What is the best item build for Brewmaster?
Divine+ players at Offlane (pos 3) most often finish Aghanim's Scepter, Magic Wand, Blink Dagger, Urn of Shadows.
What starting items should I buy on Brewmaster?
At Offlane (pos 3) the most common starting basket of recent pro and Divine+ players is Iron Branch, Circlet, Tango.
Who counters Brewmaster?
In Divine+ drafts Brewmaster struggles most against Meepo, Slark, Weaver.
Which position is Brewmaster played in?
Mostly Offlane (pos 3): 81% of its Divine+ games with a recorded position.
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