Bristleback
StrengthMeleeCarryDurableInitiatorNuker

Bristleback

Never one to turn his back on a fight, Rigwarl was known for battling the biggest, meanest scrappers he could get his hands on. Christened Bristleback by the drunken crowds, he waded into backroom brawls in every road tavern between Slom and Elze, until his exploits finally caught the eye of a barkeep in need of an enforcer. For a bit of brew, Bristleback was hired to collect tabs, keep the peace, and break the occasional leg or two (or five, in the case of one unfortunate web-hund). After indulging in a night of merriment during which bodily harm was meted out in equal parts upon both delinquent patrons and his own liver, Bristleback finally met his match. 'Your tusks offend me, sir,' he was heard to drunkenly slur to one particularly large fellow from the northern wastes whose bill had come due. What followed was a fight for the ages. A dozen fighters jumped in. No stool was left unbr…

STR22+2.8
AGI17+1.8
INT14+2.8
295
move speed
150
attack range
31–37
base damage
1800 / 800
day / night vision

Bristleback abilities

Viscous Nasal Goo icon
Viscous Nasal Goo

Covers a target in snot, causing it to have reduced armor and movement speed for 5 seconds. Multiple casts stack and refresh the duration.

CD1.75MP12/16/20/24
Unit Target
Quill Spray icon
Quill SprayPhysical

Sprays enemy units with quills dealing damage in an area of effect around Bristleback. Deals bonus damage for every time a unit was hit by Quill Spray in the last 14 seconds.

CD3MP35BKB ✓
No Target, Instant Cast, Autocast
Bristleback icon
Bristleback

Bristleback takes less damage if hit on the sides or rear. If Bristleback takes enough damage from the rear, he releases a Quill Spray of the current level.

Passive
Hairball icon
Hairball

Coughs a quill-packed hairball towards the target location. Erupts at the location, hitting enemies with Viscous Nasal Goo stacks and Quill Spray.

CD13MP60BKB ✓
Point Target, AOE, Hidden
Warpath icon
Warpath

Bristleback works himself up into a fury every time he casts a spell, increasing his movement speed and damage.

Passive
Prickly icon
PricklyPhysical

Bristleback has bonus damage and debuff duration amp against enemy heroes that are behind him.

Passive

Bristleback cosmetics

175
items
$0.03
cheapest
$168.74
priciest
$1,772
collect all

Bristleback has 175 tradable cosmetics on the Steam Community Market, ranging from $0.03 to $168.74. Collecting the whole Bristleback line-up would cost about $1,772.

Immortal24Mythical17Rare51Uncommon42Common41
175 items

Prices are Steam Community Market estimates — verify the live listing before trading.

Inscribed Piston Impaler
ImmortalBristleback
Piston Impaler
ImmortalBristleback
Blastforge Exhaler
ImmortalBristleback
Blastmitt Berserker Bundle
ImmortalBristleback
Blastforge Exhaler of the Crimson Witness
ImmortalBristleback
$295.45Steam ↗
Blastmitt Boreblade
ImmortalBristleback
Inscribed Blastforge Exhaler of the Crimson Witness
ImmortalBristleback
$424.00Steam ↗
Barbarous Blades
MythicalBristleback
Blastmitt Berserker
ImmortalBristleback
Surly Bogstomper
RareBristleback
Taunt: Bristlebeat Breakdown
MythicalBristleback
Autographed Piston Impaler
ImmortalBristleback
Savager's Serum
ImmortalBristleback
Barbarous Blades Back
MythicalBristleback
Hat of the Nightwatch
UncommonBristleback
Surly Bogstomper Hat
RareBristleback
Breaking Emerald
UncommonBristleback
$11.02Steam ↗
Cape of the Nightwatch
RareBristleback
Mace of the Wrathrunner
UncommonBristleback
Spikes of the Wrathrunner
RareBristleback
Debts of the Nightwatchman
RareBristleback
Inscribed Blastforge Exhaler
ImmortalBristleback
Shield of the Wrathrunner
UncommonBristleback
Surly Bogstomper Fishclub
RareBristleback
Barbarous Blades Mask
MythicalBristleback
Helm of the Wrathrunner
UncommonBristleback
Barbarous Blades Arms
MythicalBristleback
Barbarous Blades Weapon
MythicalBristleback
Barbarous Blades Neck
MythicalBristleback
Emerald Frenzy Flail
UncommonBristleback
Emerald Frenzy Spikes
RareBristleback
Heavy Barbed Back
RareBristleback
Inscribed Blastmitt Berserker
ImmortalBristleback
Surly Bogstomper Nets
RareBristleback
Emerald Frenzy Amulet
CommonBristleback
Heavy Barbed Morning Star
UncommonBristleback

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Bristleback — frequently asked

What are Bristleback's abilities in Dota 2?

Bristleback's abilities are Viscous Nasal Goo, Quill Spray, Bristleback, Hairball, Warpath, Prickly. It is a Strength melee hero played as Carry, Durable, Initiator.

What is Bristleback's primary attribute?

Bristleback is a Strength hero, starting with 22 strength (+2.8/lvl), 17 agility (+1.8/lvl) and 14 intelligence (+2.8/lvl), and a base move speed of 295.

How many cosmetics does Bristleback have?

Bristleback has 175 tradable cosmetics on the Steam Community Market, ranging from $0.03 to $168.74.

Does Bristleback have an Arcana?

No — Bristleback does not have an Arcana yet. Their cosmetics are sets, couriers, wards and effects across the other rarity tiers.

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