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Hero Mastery: BristlebackIts job in laning, mid and late game, what pros buy, and how to beat it.
Pos 1
Pos 3
StrengthMeleeEasy
Melee
Bristleback
Pos 3Offlane
About Bristleback
Strength heroes gain bonus damage from STR and excel at staying alive. Usually tanks, initiators, or offlaners.
Abilities
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Viscous Nasal Goo
Launches a glob of goo that stacks up to reduce armor and slow an enemy.
Beginner Tips
Beginner Friendly1
Position yourself at the front line — you're more durable than your teammates.
2
Buy Blink Dagger to speed up your initiation into enemy groups.
3
Keep your HP above 50% before starting a fight.
4
Tank towers occasionally so your carry can farm closer.
Roles
Pos 3Offlane
The difficult lane (facing the enemy carry). Usually tanky heroes who can start fights.
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