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Brewmaster in Dota 2: counters, win rate and common mistakes
Brewmaster — Universal, melee; roles: Carry, Initiator, Durable, Disabler, Nuker. Public match win rate — 50.2%. In short: Brewmaster is strong against Dark Willow, Void Spirit, Slardar but suffers against Puck, Beastmaster, Weaver.
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Brewmaster win rate by rank
public matches, OpenDota data · scale 40–60%Herald51.6%
Guardian49.0%
Crusader48.5%
Archon49.6%
Legend50.5%
Ancient51.0%
Divine50.5%
Immortal—
Brewmaster is strong against
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Who counters Brewmaster
How to play Brewmaster against counters
items, your spells and what to fear — per enemy
vs PuckDon't waste control until Puck burns Phase Shift and Orb, then catch him and stay on top of him.47.6%
What to build against it
Black King BarBlocks Waning Rift's magic damage and silence so your combo isn't interrupted.
Orchid MalevolenceSilence shuts off Phase Shift and Ethereal Jaunt so Puck can't escape.
Blink DaggerLets you instantly jump on Puck after he jaunts.
How to use the spells of Brewmaster
Thunder ClapUse right after his Waning Rift or Jaunt lands, while Phase Shift is on cooldown.
Cinder BrewThrow the barrel before Thunder Clap: the magic damage ignites Puck and extends the slow.
Primal SplitDon't open ult into Phase Shift; wait until Puck has no saves left.
Watch out for Puck
Dream CoilDon't stretch the Coil; stay inside its radius or activate BKB beforehand.
Waning RiftThe silence cancels your combo: keep BKB ready and don't stack with allies.
vs BeastmasterCut Beastmaster's and his units' attack speed with Clap and guard against Primal Roar.47.6%
What to build against it
Linken's SpherePrimal Roar is unit-target and pierces BKB; Linken's blocks it.
Lotus OrbReflects Primal Roar back at Beastmaster.
Spirit VesselCuts the healing from Drums of Slom.
How to use the spells of Brewmaster
Thunder ClapClap slows the attack rate of Beastmaster, Boar and hawks, breaking the Drums of Slom ramp-up.
Cinder BrewHit Beastmaster together with his summons; Clap ignites them all.
Primal SplitUse it after his Primal Roar is spent so you don't lose the ult to the stun.
Watch out for Beastmaster
Primal RoarPierces BKB: keep Linken's or Lotus up and watch for his Blink.
Summon RaptorsHawks root you; don't rely on running, fight near allies instead.
vs WeaverReveal Weaver and force out Time Lapse, then finish him with a second wave of control.47.6%
What to build against it
Dust of AppearanceReveals Weaver during Shukuchi.
Orchid MalevolenceSilence stops him from casting Time Lapse and Shukuchi.
Assault CuirassArmor offsets The Swarm's armor reduction and Geminate hits.
How to use the spells of Brewmaster
Thunder ClapClap hits Swarm beetles and slows Weaver's attack rate.
Cinder BrewThrow after Time Lapse so the slow isn't removed by its strong dispel.
Primal SplitSave the ult for when Time Lapse is already on cooldown.
Watch out for Weaver
Time LapseIt dispels and restores HP; don't dump all control before he uses it.
The SwarmKill the beetles with Clap quickly or your armor melts.
vs LargoPunish Largo while he's disarmed in his songs and don't stand in Frogstomp.47.7%
What to build against it
Black King BarProtects from Frogstomp's magic ministuns and song damage.
Spirit VesselCuts Island Elixir healing and Catchy Lick regen.
Linken's SphereBlocks the unit-target Catchy Lick so you aren't pulled.
Orchid MalevolenceSilence interrupts Largo's songs and buffs.
How to use the spells of Brewmaster
Thunder ClapClap Largo during Amphibian Rhapsody: he's disarmed and near his team.
Cinder BrewCatchy Lick dispels his allies, so throw the barrel after he uses it.
Primal SplitDon't start the ult inside Frogstomp; step out of the area first.
Watch out for Largo
FrogstompMinistuns every second; leave the area immediately.
Catchy LickPulls and dispels; wait for it before committing your control.
vs PhoenixStack magic resistance, cut healing, and break the Supernova egg with attacks.47.8%
What to build against it
Black King BarProtects from Fire Spirits, Sun Ray and Icarus Dive, but not the Supernova stun.
Spirit VesselCuts Sun Ray healing and recovery around Supernova.
Pipe of InsightTeam barrier against Phoenix's magic damage.
How to use the spells of Brewmaster
Drunken BrawlerEarth stance gives magic resistance and armor against Phoenix's DoTs.
Thunder ClapLand Clap and barrel when Phoenix dives in close with Icarus Dive.
Primal SplitDon't waste ult on the egg; hit it with Brewmaster's own attacks.
Watch out for Phoenix
SupernovaThe stun pierces BKB: break the egg or leave the radius before it explodes.
Fire SpiritsThey heavily cut attack speed; don't start a fight under them without BKB.
Tips are based on ability descriptions and matchup stats — a guideline, not a rule.
Brewmaster builds by role
purchase popularity on the hero, split by item type; hover an itemStarting items
Iron Branch37%
Circlet22%
Tango12%
Gauntlets of Strength12%
Faerie Fire5%
Magic Stick4%
Quelling Blade4%Early game
Boots of Speed24%
Bracer23%
Chainmail19%
Phase Boots18%
Blitz Knuckles2%
Power Treads1%
Diadem1%Mid game
Ogre Axe13%
Point Booster13%
Staff of Wizardry13%
Blade of Alacrity12%
Aghanim's Scepter11%Blink Dagger9%
Hand of Midas5%Late game
Assault Cuirass20%
Hyperstone19%Black King Bar12%Blink Dagger10%
Refresher Orb10%Aghanim's Scepter6%
Aeon Disk5%Situational items on Brewmaster: when to buy
red — heroes that counter BrewmasterOrchid MalevolenceSilence for slippery, spell-based escape heroesEspecially vs heroes that counter Brewmaster: Puck, Ember Spirit, Weaver
Storm Spirit
Anti-MageLinken's SphereBlocks single-target disables and ultimatesEspecially vs heroes that counter Brewmaster: Beastmaster
Doom
Legion Commander
Bane
Lion
Batrider
Pudge
Shadow Shaman
Necrophos
Shiva's GuardCuts attack speed and healingEspecially vs heroes that counter Brewmaster: Weaver
Troll Warlord
Ursa
Juggernaut
Clinkz
AlchemistBlack King BarAgainst heavy disables and magic damage
Lina
Zeus
Skywrath Mage
Earthshaker
Tidehunter
Invoker
Monkey King BarAgainst evasion: pierces Evasion and Butterfly
Phantom Assassin
Windranger
Brewmaster
Silver EdgeDisables passives (Break)
Bristleback
Spectre
Huskar
Timbersaw
Axe
Manta StyleDispels silences and roots
Silencer
Death Prophet
Riki
Drow Ranger
Diffusal BladeBurns mana of mana-dependent heroes
Medusa
Leshrac
Heaven's HalberdDisarms right-click carries
Sven
Faceless VoidWhy players lose on Brewmaster
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FAQ
Who counters Brewmaster?
Brewmaster loses most often against Puck, Beastmaster, Weaver. What to build and how to play vs them →
Who is Brewmaster good against?
Best matchups: Dark Willow, Void Spirit, Slardar.
What is Brewmaster's win rate?
In public matches — 50.2%. It varies by rank, see the table above.
What to build on Brewmaster?
In the mid game players most often buy Ogre Axe, Point Booster, Staff of Wizardry. Situational items depend on the enemy — see above.
