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How to counter Brewmaster in Dota 2

Best counters to Brewmaster: Bristleback, Dawnbreaker, Pudge. None of the spells pierce BKB.

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Best counters to Brewmaster

win rate vs this hero in public matches

Worst picks vs Brewmaster

Brewmaster spells: BKB and dispel

what BKB blocks and what can be dispelled
Thunder ClapBlocked by BKBBasic DispelMagicalCD 18 / 16 / 14 / 12

Slams the ground, dealing damage and slowing the movement speed and attack rate of nearby enemy units.

Cinder BrewBlocked by BKBBasic DispelMagicalCD 19 / 17 / 15 / 13

Rolls a barrel of ale at enemies that damages enemies along its path and spills out at the target location. Any enemy in the path or the spill area is drenched in cinder brew, becoming slowed. If the enemy receives Magic or Pure damage, they will be ignited, extending the duration by 3s and causing them to take damage over time.

Drunken BrawlerPassive / BuffCannot be DispelledCD —

Brewmaster can switch stances based on the elements he controls. Whenever Brewmaster casts an ability, he becomes Brewed Up, increasing his stance power by 150% for 5s. If he casts another ability while Brewed Up, the duration is extended by 2s. After Brewed Up expires, he is hungover and cannot Brew Up again for 9s. Earth Brawler gains bonus Magic Resistance and Armor. Storm Brawler gains bonu

Liquid CouragePassive / BuffInstant EffectCD —

When Brewmaster drops below 50% Health he gains a Status Resistance buff and his movement speed alternates every 1s between being faster and being slower. The effect becomes stronger at lower health, scaling from 0 up to max values at 20% Health.

Primal SplitPassive / BuffCannot be DispelledCD 140 / 130 / 120

Splits Brewmaster into elements, forming 3 specialized warriors, adept at survival, each with their own abilities. If any of them survive until the end of their summoned timer, the Brewmaster is reborn. Each Warrior gains its respective Drunken Brawler stance.

Items against Brewmaster

6 counter items with buy timings and conditions: when to buy and which of Brewmaster’s spells each one shuts down. Tailored to your hero and role.

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What Brewmaster builds

popular purchases by stage
Early game
Boots of SpeedBracerChainmailPhase BootsUrn of Shadows
Mid game
Aghanim's ScepterBlink DaggerHand of MidasOrchid MalevolenceOblivion Staff
Late game
Assault CuirassBlack King BarBlink DaggerRefresher OrbAghanim's Scepter

When Brewmaster is strongest

Laning (0–12m)
3/5
Mid Game (12–28m)
4/5
Late Game (28m+)
3/5
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FAQ

Who counters Brewmaster?

By public match stats, Bristleback, Dawnbreaker, Pudge do best against Brewmaster.

Do Brewmaster's spells pierce BKB?

No — none of Brewmaster's spells pierce BKB.

Which heroes struggle against Brewmaster?

Mirana, Dark Willow, Void Spirit struggle the most against Brewmaster.

Which of Brewmaster's effects can be dispelled?

Dispellable: Thunder Clap, Cinder Brew.

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