Counters toBristleback
Enemy
Bristleback
Enemy pick
VS
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Best picks
in position 2
Nyx Assassin
+8.7 pp4,365 gamesWR 58.7%·estimate
Meepo
+8.7 pp712 gamesWR 58.7%·estimate
Dragon Knight
+7.9 pp5,839 gamesWR 57.9%·1 in position·estimate
Invoker
+7.2 pp8,174 gamesWR 57.2%·2 in position·estimate
Ember Spirit
+5.9 pp2,557 gamesWR 55.9%·4 in position·estimate
Viper
+5.1 pp5,353 gamesWR 55.1%·estimate
Necrophos
+5.1 pp7,608 gamesWR 55.1%·estimate
Storm Spirit
+5.1 pp2,240 gamesWR 55.1%·2 in position·estimate
Win rate shows how often the counter hero wins against Bristleback. Based on all matchups (~7 days, all ranks); position is refined with parsed matches from the last 90 days (smoothed with +15 virtual games). "Estimate" means fewer than 10 parsed games in that position, so the hero is placed by its usual role (share ≥15%).
FAQ▼
Who counters Bristleback?
The strongest counters to Bristleback: Slark (62.1% win rate, +12.1 pp advantage), Lone Druid (61.5% win rate, +11.5 pp advantage), Techies (60.9% win rate, +10.9 pp advantage). All positions, patch 7.41f.
Who to pick against Bristleback in mid?
Good mid picks against Bristleback: Nyx Assassin (58.7% win rate, +8.7 pp), Meepo (58.7% win rate, +8.7 pp), Dragon Knight (57.9% win rate, +7.9 pp).
Who is Bristleback strong against?
Weak matchup stats are updating.