Viscous vs Kelvinvs Kelvin
Kelvin hard counters Viscous with only 39.5% win rate across 96 matches. Kelvin secures 0.6 more kills on average. When facing this counter, prioritize defensive items, team play, and avoid extended trades.
Viscous Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Viscous performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, combat stats, net worth comparison, and damage analysis — all based on real ranked Deadlock data.
Who Wins the Viscous vs Kelvin Matchup?
Viscous vs Kelvin Matchup Summary
The Viscous vs Kelvin matchup in Deadlock is a decisive one-sided matchup. Based on 96 recent matches analyzed, Kelvin wins with a 58.2% win rate compared to Viscous's 39.5%, giving Kelvin a 18.7 percentage point advantage. The most significant statistical gap is in objective contribution, where Kelvin consistently outperforms. Kelvin has overwhelming statistical superiority in this matchup. Viscous should avoid direct confrontation, focus entirely on farm and objectives, and wait for team fight scenarios where individual matchup advantages are diluted.
Viscous vs Kelvin Combat Analysis
Kelvin claims 4 out of 5 combat metrics in the Viscous vs Kelvin matchup, establishing clear mechanical superiority with advantages in KDA efficiency, kill production, survivability. Our analysis of 96 ranked games reveals Kelvin consistently outperforms Viscous in direct combat scenarios. While Viscous manages to win one metric, the overall picture favors Kelvin in fights. Viscous players should play around their one strength while minimizing exposure in areas where Kelvin dominates.
Viscous vs Kelvin Economy Analysis
Kelvin generates approximately 1,912 more souls than Viscous on average. This moderate economic edge translates to earlier power spikes and item completions, giving Kelvin a mid-game advantage. Viscous secures more last hits (95.3 vs 89.6), while Kelvin leads in denies (3.0 vs 2.9). These farming dynamics shape the lane equilibrium and gold distribution.
Recommended Items for Viscous vs Kelvin
Viscous Build vs Kelvin
This optimized build for Viscous against Kelvin is designed to help overcome a statistically challenging matchup. Facing a 60.5% win rate disadvantage against Kelvin, these items prioritize survivability and efficient trading to close the gap. Healing Nova, Reactive Barrier, Healing Tempo, and 4 more items, totaling approximately 17,600 souls Focus on hitting item timings and avoid extended fights until you've completed key items that can shift the matchup in your favor.
Kelvin Build vs Viscous
Kelvin's recommended build against Viscous leverages their statistical advantage in this matchup. With the matchup favoring Kelvin, these items emphasize aggressive play and damage output to secure the advantage. Heroic Aura, Witchmail, Mystic Slow, and 4 more items, totaling approximately 28,800 souls Understanding Kelvin's likely build helps you anticipate their power spikes and adjust your timing accordingly.
These item builds are optimized for the Viscous vs Kelvin matchup based on win rate data from 96 competitive matches. Item choices in Deadlock significantly impact matchup outcomes — the right build can help overcome statistical disadvantages or extend existing advantages. Remember to adapt your build based on game state, team compositions, enemy itemization, and whether you're ahead or behind in souls.
Viscous has favorable matchups against 15 heroes and unfavorable matchups against 22 heroes in Deadlock. Viscous's strongest matchup is against Venator with a 57.4% win rate. The hardest matchup is Drifter at 38.4% win rate. Use the table below to find specific matchup details and build recommendations.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | KDA | Kills | Deaths | Player DMG | Net Worth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41.61% | 289 | 3.11 | 4.1 | 6.0 | 33,110 | 39,876 | |
| 45.35% | 271 | 3.34 | 4.4 | 6.0 | 35,714 | 41,205 | |
| 57.37% | 262 | 3.46 | 4.5 | 5.6 | 32,954 | 39,219 | |
| 40.76% | 251 | 2.91 | 4.3 | 6.4 | 35,327 | 39,925 | |
| 51.09% | 245 | 3.37 | 4.8 | 6.1 | 35,596 | 41,566 | |
| 52.00% | 238 | 3.46 | 4.4 | 5.8 | 33,585 | 40,609 | |
| 41.98% | 227 | 3.17 | 4.4 | 5.8 | 35,776 | 41,093 | |
| 43.06% | 226 | 3.16 | 4.5 | 6.0 | 35,020 | 40,696 | |
| 47.64% | 223 | 3.10 | 4.4 | 6.0 | 34,725 | 40,031 | |
| 46.27% | 213 | 3.06 | 4.3 | 5.8 | 33,698 | 40,879 | |
| 38.38% | 212 | 2.93 | 4.4 | 6.3 | 34,776 | 39,897 | |
| 47.42% | 206 | 3.01 | 4.5 | 6.3 | 34,713 | 39,084 | |
| 48.02% | 192 | 3.17 | 4.4 | 6.1 | 35,185 | 41,350 | |
| 54.60% | 188 | 3.33 | 4.5 | 5.7 | 34,770 | 40,354 | |
| 50.60% | 185 | 3.31 | 4.7 | 5.9 | 35,768 | 39,836 | |
| 43.27% | 182 | 3.17 | 4.4 | 5.7 | 33,511 | 39,038 | |
| 55.42% | 179 | 3.43 | 4.4 | 5.5 | 34,853 | 40,068 | |
| 45.68% | 177 | 3.24 | 4.2 | 5.8 | 32,575 | 39,602 | |
| 49.69% | 173 | 3.25 | 4.6 | 6.0 | 35,877 | 41,466 | |
| 52.73% | 173 | 2.90 | 4.4 | 6.2 | 30,593 | 38,133 | |
| 51.85% | 171 | 3.09 | 4.5 | 6.1 | 33,339 | 40,612 | |
| 48.68% | 164 | 2.99 | 4.4 | 6.3 | 36,035 | 41,208 | |
| 44.16% | 161 | 2.98 | 4.5 | 6.2 | 34,107 | 40,342 | |
| 54.17% | 152 | 3.27 | 4.3 | 6.0 | 34,300 | 40,439 | |
| 44.20% | 147 | 3.02 | 4.0 | 6.2 | 35,388 | 40,622 | |
| 42.11% | 146 | 2.81 | 3.9 | 6.1 | 34,252 | 39,650 | |
| 48.39% | 142 | 3.00 | 4.6 | 6.4 | 37,883 | 41,950 | |
| 45.04% | 141 | 3.21 | 4.4 | 6.0 | 36,916 | 39,909 | |
| 53.17% | 138 | 3.33 | 4.5 | 5.7 | 33,257 | 37,830 | |
| 45.97% | 133 | 3.26 | 4.6 | 6.0 | 35,357 | 42,595 | |
| 50.41% | 132 | 3.45 | 4.9 | 5.9 | 35,768 | 41,154 | |
| 53.10% | 126 | 3.24 | 4.3 | 5.8 | 38,133 | 40,973 | |
| 53.45% | 121 | 3.39 | 4.3 | 5.7 | 36,634 | 40,644 | |
| 53.40% | 112 | 3.16 | 4.2 | 6.0 | 36,783 | 42,449 | |
| 39.53% | 96 | 3.05 | 4.3 | 6.1 | 36,521 | 38,392 | |
| 57.30% | 95 | 3.38 | 4.2 | 5.4 | 31,648 | 38,887 | |
| 46.34% | 88 | 3.00 | 4.0 | 5.8 | 32,682 | 38,576 |
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Viscous Matchups - FAQ
What is Viscous's best matchup in Deadlock?
Viscous's best matchup is against Venator, achieving a 57.4% win rate. Viscous excels in this matchup through superior combat stats and favorable ability interactions.
What is Viscous's hardest matchup?
Viscous's hardest matchup is against Drifter, with only a 38.4% win rate. Against this opponent, Viscous should focus on team coordination and itemizing defensively.
How many favorable matchups does Viscous have?
Viscous has 15 favorable matchups (50%+ win rate) and 22 unfavorable matchups in Deadlock. Understanding these matchup dynamics helps you make better hero picks and adapt your playstyle.
How should I play Viscous in difficult matchups?
When playing Viscous in difficult matchups, prioritize safe farming, positioning, and team coordination. Adjust your item build to compensate for the matchup disadvantage, and look for opportunities to impact fights through abilities rather than direct confrontation.
What stats should I focus on in Viscous's matchups?
Key stats to analyze in Viscous's matchups include win rate, KDA ratio, average player damage, and net worth difference. High damage matchups favor aggressive play, while low KDA matchups suggest playing more defensively and relying on team support.