Brewmaster is a melee strength initiator and teamfighter who is famed for his ultimate ability, Primal Split, which causes him to split into three units for a short duration, each of which has its own individual skillset.
Skills
Thunder Clap is always skilled and maxed first.
Drunken Haze is usually skilled and maxed last, although an early point is highly advised if laning mid or vs a melee solo hero.
Drunken Brawler is usually skilled second and maxed second.
Primal Split is always skilled (levels 6, 11 and 16).
Items
Starting Items: Tangos, Healing Salve, Gauntlets of Strength, 3x Iron Branches.
Early Game: Bottle, Boots of Speed, Magic Wand, Bracer.
Core Items: Arcane Boots or Power Treads, Blink Dagger.
Luxury Items: Aghanim's Scepter, Drums of Endurance, Vladmir's Offering, Assault Cuirass, Shiva's Guard, Heaven's Halberd, Refresher Orb, Boots of Travel.