- Win Rate
- 40.0%
- Matches
- 934
- KDA
- 3.00
Viscous vs McGinnis vs McGinnis
- Skill Level
- All Skill Levels
- Matches
- 17,842
- Version
- 6860
- Last Updated
- Nov 7, 2026 UTC
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
McGinnis hard counters Viscous with only 40.0% win rate across 934 matches. McGinnis secures 0.7 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 McGinnis Matchup?
Viscous vs McGinnis Matchup Summary
The Viscous vs McGinnis matchup in Deadlock is a decisive one-sided matchup. Based on 934 recent matches analyzed, McGinnis wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Viscous's 40.0%, giving McGinnis a 19.9 percentage point advantage. The most significant statistical gap is in objective contribution, where McGinnis consistently outperforms. McGinnis 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 McGinnis Combat Analysis
McGinnis achieves a clean sweep in the combat department, winning all five metrics against Viscous in the Viscous vs McGinnis matchup. This comprehensive dominance across KDA efficiency, kill production, survivability demonstrates that McGinnis holds systematic mechanical advantages in these encounters. Based on analysis of 934 competitive matches, McGinnis players can approach duels against Viscous with confidence, while Viscous players must completely avoid fair fights and instead focus on ability-based contributions, objective play, and team coordination to remain impactful.
Viscous vs McGinnis Economy Analysis
Viscous and McGinnis have nearly identical economic performance in this matchup, generating comparable souls throughout the game. Item timing advantages will come from efficient farming and securing kills rather than inherent hero advantages. McGinnis secures more last hits (58.5 vs 46.6), while McGinnis leads in denies (2.4 vs 1.3). These farming dynamics shape the lane equilibrium and gold distribution.
Recommended Items for Viscous vs McGinnis
Viscous Build vs McGinnis
This optimized build for Viscous against McGinnis is designed to help overcome a statistically challenging matchup. Facing a 60.0% win rate disadvantage against McGinnis, these items prioritize survivability and efficient trading to close the gap. Focus Lens, Colossus, Phantom Strike, and 4 more items, totaling approximately 41,600 souls Focus on hitting item timings and avoid extended fights until you've completed key items that can shift the matchup in your favor.
McGinnis Build vs Viscous
McGinnis's recommended build against Viscous leverages their statistical advantage in this matchup. With the matchup favoring McGinnis, these items emphasize aggressive play and damage output to secure the advantage. Spirit Burn, Diviner's Kevlar, Bullet Resilience, and 4 more items, totaling approximately 20,000 souls Understanding McGinnis's likely build helps you anticipate their power spikes and adjust your timing accordingly.
These item builds are optimized for the Viscous vs McGinnis matchup based on win rate data from 934 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.
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Viscous has favorable matchups against 6 heroes and unfavorable matchups against 37 heroes in Deadlock. Viscous's strongest matchup is against Mirage with a 54.3% win rate. The hardest matchup is Graves at 34.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35.91% | 2,804 | 2.86 | 2.8 | 4.3 | 19,732 | 33,489 | |
| 42.74% | 2,492 | 3.09 | 2.8 | 4.0 | 22,915 | 33,653 | |
| 35.95% | 2,370 | 2.72 | 2.7 | 4.3 | 19,770 | 33,713 | |
| 34.32% | 2,229 | 2.88 | 2.9 | 4.4 | 20,522 | 33,919 | |
| 48.21% | 2,207 | 3.06 | 3.2 | 4.5 | 22,604 | 34,628 | |
| 46.97% | 2,099 | 3.05 | 3.2 | 4.4 | 21,828 | 34,064 | |
| 42.77% | 2,069 | 3.04 | 3.2 | 4.5 | 21,766 | 34,350 | |
| 43.29% | 1,901 | 2.93 | 3.4 | 4.8 | 22,810 | 34,644 | |
| 45.76% | 1,897 | 3.09 | 3.2 | 4.4 | 21,392 | 34,020 | |
| 41.06% | 1,846 | 3.03 | 3.1 | 4.4 | 22,141 | 33,979 | |
| 37.34% | 1,837 | 2.93 | 2.8 | 4.2 | 19,721 | 34,609 | |
| 49.15% | 1,815 | 3.22 | 3.1 | 4.2 | 20,860 | 34,615 | |
| 45.93% | 1,757 | 3.03 | 3.1 | 4.5 | 22,125 | 35,367 | |
| 45.91% | 1,649 | 3.24 | 3.3 | 4.3 | 22,516 | 34,723 | |
| 44.87% | 1,638 | 3.11 | 3.3 | 4.3 | 21,711 | 33,823 | |
| 46.46% | 1,610 | 3.26 | 3.1 | 4.2 | 21,146 | 34,260 | |
| 40.51% | 1,607 | 3.23 | 3.1 | 4.1 | 21,329 | 34,785 | |
| 44.26% | 1,550 | 2.81 | 3.2 | 4.6 | 20,371 | 34,066 | |
| 47.61% | 1,546 | 3.33 | 3.3 | 4.2 | 21,959 | 34,176 | |
| 42.31% | 1,541 | 3.01 | 3.0 | 4.4 | 21,916 | 34,243 | |
| 46.93% | 1,532 | 3.18 | 3.1 | 4.2 | 21,891 | 34,035 | |
| 40.72% | 1,476 | 2.98 | 3.2 | 4.4 | 22,878 | 34,636 | |
| 51.10% | 1,454 | 3.26 | 3.3 | 4.3 | 21,840 | 34,434 | |
| 51.89% | 1,405 | 3.31 | 3.4 | 4.3 | 22,398 | 35,109 | |
| 41.90% | 1,401 | 2.95 | 3.0 | 4.3 | 22,411 | 34,045 | |
| 42.78% | 1,302 | 2.95 | 3.1 | 4.4 | 21,413 | 33,561 | |
| 49.60% | 1,258 | 3.21 | 3.4 | 4.4 | 22,714 | 34,523 | |
| 43.21% | 1,238 | 3.18 | 3.0 | 4.0 | 21,272 | 33,434 | |
| 43.34% | 1,209 | 3.03 | 3.1 | 4.4 | 22,480 | 34,687 | |
| 51.90% | 1,131 | 3.25 | 3.3 | 4.3 | 21,665 | 34,407 | |
| 41.53% | 1,069 | 2.87 | 2.7 | 4.1 | 19,909 | 33,735 | |
| 46.89% | 1,045 | 3.09 | 3.3 | 4.4 | 21,581 | 34,617 | |
| 48.65% | 999 | 3.37 | 3.3 | 4.1 | 21,709 | 34,338 | |
| 40.04% | 934 | 3.00 | 2.8 | 4.1 | 20,469 | 34,542 | |
| 46.31% | 907 | 3.21 | 3.1 | 4.3 | 22,318 | 34,599 | |
| 50.56% | 890 | 3.24 | 3.3 | 4.5 | 23,698 | 34,647 | |
| 48.56% | 871 | 3.33 | 3.4 | 4.3 | 22,758 | 35,333 | |
| 39.34% | 849 | 2.93 | 2.9 | 4.1 | 19,999 | 32,427 | |
| 49.47% | 843 | 3.39 | 3.1 | 4.1 | 21,060 | 34,103 | |
| 45.90% | 817 | 3.36 | 3.2 | 4.0 | 22,490 | 33,924 | |
| 47.73% | 704 | 3.10 | 3.3 | 4.6 | 22,879 | 34,842 | |
| 54.34% | 703 | 3.40 | 3.4 | 4.1 | 23,936 | 35,440 | |
| 52.78% | 629 | 3.51 | 3.2 | 4.0 | 21,050 | 34,286 | |
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Viscous Matchups - FAQ
What is Viscous's best matchup in Deadlock?
Viscous's best matchup is against Mirage, achieving a 54.3% 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 Graves, with only a 34.3% win rate. Against this opponent, Viscous should focus on team coordination and itemizing defensively.
How many favorable matchups does Viscous have?
Viscous has 6 favorable matchups (50%+ win rate) and 37 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.