Bristleback is one of the few truly dominant heroes in Dota 2. His skill set provides Bristleback with a skill synergy that will put other heroes to shame, and to death. Quills is a near unavoidable skill that stacks physical damage each time it's cast, as well as helps build up Bristleback's passive ultimate, Warpath. It also counts as physical damage, meaning that it goes through magic immunity and can't be resisted with auras and items. Viscous Nasal Goo is another quick, stackable slow spell that also builds up Warpath. This combination of spells lets Bristleback chase down and destroy enemy opponents, often able to take on multiple heroes alone successfully. His passive Bristleback also blocks a significant amount of damage, allowing Bristleback to dive towers better than other heroes. Bristle's survivability is the highest in the game, often living through situations that will make you shout "Holy Sh*t I lived!" as you get a Triple Kill and run away, alive and much richer. Bristleback's play style allows for some reckless behavior, but most of the time that reckless behavior will often equate into kills, not deaths. Dota 2's deep roster of heroes allows for players to have many options when choosing heroes. However, just like in real life, there are those who excel and provide hours of fun and plenty of wins for players. Some of the best heroes are not the flashy, epic looking ones, but the heroes with amazing skills that can provide their team with a big advantage over opponents. Not all heroes are created equal, and some heroes are objectively better than others. However, like any balanced online game, a hero's true power lies within the player controlling him/her. If you have never played Dota 2, download it for free here. Who have you found the most luck with on the battlefield? Let us know in the comments!
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