Bristleback Mobile Legends Hero Guide
- Role: Carry, Nuker, Durable, Initiator
# Bristleback A fearless brawler with a reputation as formidable as his physique, Rigwarl—better known as Bristleback—earned his moniker through countless tavern skirmishes across the roadside establishments between Slom and Elze. His notoriety for seeking out and engaging the most dangerous combatants eventually attracted the attention of a tavern keeper seeking muscle, who hired him as an enforcer in exchange for unlimited brew. In this role, Bristleback maintained order through debt collection and intimidation, displaying a ruthlessness that occasionally extended to breaking multiple limbs when provoked. His dominance in these duties remained unchallenged until a fateful evening when an enormous northerner with impressive tusks came due on his tab. The ensuing confrontation escalated into a legendary brawl involving a dozen combatants and the systematic destruction of every piece of furniture in the establishment—ultimately resulting in the unthinkable: the tab remaining unpaid. Though Bristleback's wounds eventually mended and his quills regrew, his enforcer's pride demanded satisfaction. He settled the debt himself and resolved to hunt down his elusive opponent for proper recompense. This pursuit prompted a dramatic shift in his approach. For the first time, Bristleback committed to serious training, through which he uncovered an unexpected tactical insight: his formidable quills could prove far more effective as a defensive asset than as mere physical armor. This revelation fundamentally transformed his fighting philosophy and combat capabilities.
Bristleback Skills
- Viscous Nasal Goo: Covers a target in snot, causing it to have reduced armor and movement speed for %goo_duration% seconds. Multiple casts stack and refresh the duration.
- Quill Spray: Sprays enemy units with quills dealing damage in an area of effect around Bristleback. Deals bonus damage for every time a unit was hit by Quill Spray in the last %quill_stack_duration% seconds.
- Bristleback: Bristleback takes less damage if hit on the sides or rear. If Bristleback takes enough damage from the rear, he releases a Quill Spray of the current level.
- Hairball (Passive): Coughs a quill-packed hairball towards the target location. Erupts at the location, hitting enemies with Viscous Nasal Goo stacks and Quill Spray.
- Warpath: Bristleback works himself up into a fury every time he casts a spell, increasing his movement speed and damage.
- Prickly: Bristleback has bonus damage and debuff duration amp against enemy heroes that are behind him.