If you’re looking for a hero that dominates lane, scales into the late game, and offers insane map control, look no further than midlane Beastmaster. According to pro player and content creator Speed, Beastmaster mid is one of the most underrated and powerful picks of the patch. He wins lanes you shouldn’t win, farms faster than most mids, and can 1v9 games with the right execution.
Let’s break down why Beastmaster mid is breaking into the meta in 7.38c and how to play him like a pro.
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Why Beastmaster Mid Works in This Meta
1. Lane Dominance Against Melee Heroes
Beastmaster’s Boars are a nightmare for melee mids like Monkey King, Ember, and Void Spirit. The slow, damage, and zero aggro mechanics let you chip and deny without risking creeps pulling.
Level 2 Boars are where Beastmaster spikes. With 50% more health and nearly double the damage of level 1, he quickly begins to control the lane.
2. Universal Stat Synergy
Being a universal hero, Beastmaster benefitsgreatly from Branch-heavy starts and items like Wand and Bottle. His inner Beast (facet) is also game-breaking:
- Activates bonus attack speed
- Applies Wild Axes debuff per hit (12% damage amp per hit)
- Stacks quickly for huge burst when comboed with Roar
3. Reliable Matchups and Scaling
You’re not just winning lane—you’re scaling. With double stacks, you can farm jungle at crazy speed while maintaining mid pressure. And with Primal Roar + Boars, you win most 1v1 duels.
How to Play Beastmaster Mid: Skills, Items, and Execution
Starting Setup
- Skill Build:
- Lv 1: Boar (vs melee) or Axes (vs ranged)
- Max: Boar → Wild Axes → Roar
- Items:
- Start: 5x Branches + Tango
- First buy: Bottle, Clarity
- Early Core: Boots > Wand > Arcane or Treads > Wind Lace
Beastmaster wants to be active early. By level 6–7 with Mana Boots or Arcane, you’re already threatening Solo kills and tower pressure.
Mid Game Power Spike: Drum of Slom Timing
Aghanim’s Scepter is the build—period. It grants Drums of Slom, an AoE damage and heal ability that scales off stacks:
- Max stacks: 20
- With stacks: 160 DPS in AoE
- Heals for 20% of damage dealt
Your game plan from here:
- Roar → Activate Inner Beast → Attack with Boars + Axes
- Farm double camps with Axes
- Push towers or Roshan off a single kill
Post-Aghs Build Options
- Blink Dagger: Mobility + burst initiation
- Shiva’s Guard: Armor + magic amp
- Refresher Orb: Double Roar = double stacks = death
- Veil of Discord: Insane value with Axes, Inner Beast, and Boars
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Fighting without Roar: You’re way weaker. If it’s down, farm instead.
- Forcing fights without Boars: They are a HUGE part of your damage. Let them hit.
- Misusing Inner Beast: Use it when you’re in melee range to maximize uptime.
- Throwing Axes too late: Throw them early in the trade for amp and secure last hits.
Beastmaster mid isn’t just a Cheese pick anymore—it’s a legit strategy that dominates lane, scales fast, and turns into a teamfight machine post-Aghs. With some practice and proper understanding of cooldown usage, you can climb quickly and carry from mid like a boss.
Just remember: if you’re not letting the Boars do the work, you’re not playing Beastmaster correctly.
Drop the Roar. Stack the camps. Win the game.
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FAQs
Q: Is Beastmaster mid better than offlane?
A: Mid Beastmaster has more level access, better stacking efficiency, and snowballs faster.
Q: What’s the best item order?
A: Start with Bottle > Boots > Wand > Mana Boots > Aghanim’s > Blink > Shiva’s/Refresher
Q: When do I go 3-3-0 vs 4-1-1 skill builds?
A: 3-3-0 is standard vs melee; 4-1-1 if you need farm or mid lane ends quickly.
Q: Is Drum of Slom actually good?
A: YES. It’s the core identity of the hero now and gives you teamfight presence and sustain.
Q: What’s the best talent path?
A: Level 15: Wild Axes amp per stack. Level 20: Damage. Level 25: Roar cooldown.
