Attack Type: Melee
Strength: 22 + 2.7
Agility: 17 + 1.8
Intelligence: 14 + 2.8
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Pick %based damage: Heroes like Necrophos, Timbersaw, or Zeus deal with his high HP well.
Reduce his armor: Items like Desolator, Solar Crest, or heroes like Slardar help kill him faster.
Avoid fighting into his back: Always try to hit from the front or sides to reduce his tankiness.
Kite and slow him: Use slows, roots, and mobility to keep distance – he’s weak when kited.
Control his early game: Apply pressure before he becomes too tanky to handle.
Break his passive: Pick heroes or items with Break (e.g., Viper, Shadow Demon, Silver Edge).
Mana burn works: Heroes like Anti-Mage or items like Diffusal Blade shut down his spam.
Bristleback Matchups
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