Bristleback · Offlane (pos. 3)
Against magic damage
DefensiveSituationalData-drivenPatch 7.41
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When to use it
For games where the enemy kills with spells: keep your first two core items and add magic resistance or spell immunity.
Where it's played
Picked before the game: the main lane first, then the alternatives.
210%182%- OfflaneMain82% of matchesOff lane as the space-making core (pos. 3).
- MidPriority 210% of matchesMid lane, one against one (pos. 2).
Core items
- 1Aghanim's Shard
- 2Lotus Orb
Situational
Consecrated WrapsAgainst magic damage. +12% Magic Resistance, +5 All Attributes, +250 Health.Black King BarAgainst magic damage. +10 Strength, +24 Damage. Active: Avatar.Pipe of InsightAgainst magic damage. +14 Health Regeneration, +20% Magic Resistance. Active: Barrier.
Skill order
Max order:Quill Spray›Bristleback›Viscous Nasal…
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Talents by level
- +18 Warpath Damage Per Stack-30 Bristleback Damage Threshold25
- +25 Health Regen+20 Quill Stack Damage20
- +250 Goo Cast Range+8%/4% Bristleback Back/Side Damage Reduction15
- +1.5 Mana Regen+25 Attack Speed10