Venator
Win Rate
52.6%
Matches
3,514
KDA
2.46
Player DMG
38,402

Venator vs Hollidayvs Holliday

Skill LevelAll Skill Levels
Matches11,817
Version6446
Last UpdatedApr 18, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Venator holds a 52.6% win rate advantage over Holliday based on 3,514 Deadlock matches. Venator averages 2,239 more net worth, translating to earlier item power spikes. Play around your economic advantage to maximize this matchup.

Venator Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Venator 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.

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Holliday - 52.6% win rateHolliday(52.6%)
Venator - 52.6% win rate in this matchup
Venator
52.6% WR
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Holliday vs Venator matchup - 46.7% win rate
Holliday
46.7% WR

Who Wins the Venator vs Holliday Matchup?

Venator wins the Venator vs Holliday matchup
Winner
Venator
Matches: 3,514
52.6%
Win Rate
46.7%
7.3
Avg Kills
5.8
7.3
Avg Deaths
6.0
10.6
Avg Assists
12.8
42,711
Avg Net Worth
40,472
38,402
Player DMG
31,214
8,478
Objective DMG
4,508
104.2
Last Hits
99.0

Venator vs Holliday Matchup Summary

The Venator vs Holliday matchup in Deadlock is a moderately favorable matchup. Based on 3,514 recent matches analyzed, Venator wins with a 52.6% win rate compared to Holliday's 46.7%, giving Venator a 5.9 percentage point advantage. The most significant statistical gap is in objective contribution, where Venator consistently outperforms. Venator holds a meaningful advantage in this matchup. Holliday players should play more cautiously, prioritize safe farming, and look for team fight opportunities where positioning and coordination matter more than 1v1 statistics.

Venator vs Holliday Combat Analysis

Venator wins combat stats against Holliday in Deadlock

Venator edges out Holliday in a competitive combat comparison, winning 3 of 5 metrics with notable advantages in kill production, damage output, objective damage. With only a 3-2 margin based on 3,514 matches analyzed, this Venator vs Holliday matchup remains contestable for both sides. Holliday shouldn't feel outmatched — the statistical gap is narrow enough that individual skill, positioning choices, and in-game decision making can easily swing specific encounters in Holliday's favor.

KDA Ratio
2.46Venator
3.12Holliday
Holliday demonstrates noticeably stronger kill-death-assist performance against Venator, maintaining a 3.12 KDA versus 2.46. This 0.66 point gap reflects Holliday's superior ability to secure eliminations while avoiding death in these head-to-head encounters. Venator players facing Holliday should prioritize team coordination over solo aggression — look for 2v1 situations, coordinate ability usage with teammates, and focus on trading rather than taking isolated duels where Holliday's statistical advantage becomes most pronounced.
Avg Kills
7.3Venator
5.8Holliday
Venator substantially outfrags Holliday in this matchup, averaging 7.3 kills compared to 5.8 — a difference of nearly 1.5 eliminations per match. When Venator faces Holliday, the data clearly shows Venator finding more fragging opportunities and converting them into kills. Holliday players should recognize this statistical reality and adjust their approach: play more supportively, focus on enabling teammates, and avoid ego-challenging Venator in situations where your team doesn't need you to take that duel.
Avg Deaths
7.3Venator
6.0Holliday
Holliday demonstrates markedly better survivability against Venator, recording fewer deaths per game. Dying less frequently gives Holliday significantly more impact potential — more opportunities for multi-kills, more presence in objective fights, and more economic stability from staying alive. Venator players face a survival deficit that compounds throughout a match, making disciplined positioning and smart disengagements crucial.
Player DMG
38,402Venator
31,214Holliday
The damage differential between Venator and Holliday is exceptional: 38,402 compared to just 31,214. Venator deals 7,188 more damage per game on average, indicating absolute dominance in direct combat exchanges. This level of disparity suggests Venator's kit, typical playstyle, or positioning patterns give them massive advantages in dealing damage while Holliday struggles to even trade effectively. Holliday players should treat Venator as a must-avoid duel and focus entirely on non-combat contributions or ability-based damage.
Objective DMG
8,478Venator
4,508Holliday
Venator dramatically outperforms Holliday in objective damage (8,478 vs 4,508). This 3,970 point difference makes Venator a premier objective threat. Venator should look to apply constant pressure on towers and objectives, while Holliday must focus on creating picks and disrupting Venator's push attempts.

Venator vs Holliday Economy Analysis

Net Worth
42,711Venator
40,472Holliday
Last Hits
104.2Venator
99.0Holliday

Venator vastly out-earns Holliday by 2,239 souls on average. This substantial economic gap means Venator will consistently hit item breakpoints earlier, creating a snowballing advantage throughout the game. Venator secures more last hits (104.2 vs 99.0), while Venator leads in denies (3.7 vs 2.6). These farming dynamics shape the lane equilibrium and gold distribution.

Recommended Items for Venator vs Holliday

Venator build for Holliday matchup

Venator Build vs Holliday

This winning build for Venator against Holliday focuses on maximizing your statistical advantages in this favorable matchup. With a 52.6% win rate against Holliday, these 7 items help Venator press the advantage and close out games efficiently. Divine Barrier, Bullet Resist Shredder, Ethereal Shift, and 4 more items, totaling approximately 24,800 souls The build includes high-value items that scale well into the late game. Farm efficiently and look for opportunities to extend your lead before completing these power spikes.

Holliday build for Venator matchup

Holliday Build vs Venator

Holliday's counter-build against Venator attempts to mitigate the matchup disadvantage through smart itemization. Facing an unfavorable matchup, Holliday players typically prioritize items that help them survive and scale. Lightning Scroll, Infuser, Spiritual Overflow, and 4 more items, totaling approximately 39,200 souls Knowing Holliday's likely itemization helps you exploit windows where they're weaker and predict their item timing.

These item builds are optimized for the Venator vs Holliday matchup based on win rate data from 3,514 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.

Venator has favorable matchups against 7 heroes and unfavorable matchups against 30 heroes in Deadlock. Venator's strongest matchup is against Holliday with a 52.6% win rate. The hardest matchup is Seven at 42.7% win rate. Use the table below to find specific matchup details and build recommendations.

Venator matchup win rates and combat stats in Deadlock (Version 6446)
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
KDA
Kills
Deaths
Player DMG
Net Worth
49.82%9,5342.517.27.238,07242,364
44.65%9,1022.467.37.238,19742,020
43.22%9,0612.417.17.238,60841,977
43.96%8,8342.377.17.338,27142,309
50.17%8,3812.427.37.438,36142,708
42.68%8,1472.447.17.237,91042,035
47.44%7,4652.467.47.338,24042,069
47.33%7,4192.527.37.137,77342,589
48.48%7,4162.417.27.338,17342,335
47.32%6,9502.457.27.237,40342,302
51.87%6,8082.507.57.338,90542,359
47.88%6,4232.427.27.437,84742,006
46.79%6,1572.367.17.438,57642,756
46.75%6,0572.517.17.037,93741,839
45.18%6,0382.457.27.238,95142,246
48.10%6,0342.437.17.337,91641,904
51.05%5,4422.477.37.338,12142,607
48.95%5,4382.497.37.337,67442,145
50.68%5,2032.567.57.138,76143,145
47.18%5,1002.347.17.336,70041,998
44.99%5,0922.477.17.038,40741,530
47.70%4,9392.507.27.138,90442,177
47.57%4,9132.437.07.238,44142,694
48.78%4,8672.477.47.338,38242,348
46.22%4,7752.447.17.136,92342,057
45.34%4,6542.437.07.038,65541,822
49.95%4,4092.477.37.338,61242,704
49.33%4,4042.527.37.237,75442,531
47.10%4,3942.457.37.339,00142,273
45.18%4,1092.437.17.138,66341,977
45.18%3,5302.427.17.237,18541,681
52.63%3,5142.467.37.338,40242,711
46.22%3,3632.417.17.238,59442,644
49.90%3,1382.467.27.137,85742,614
47.94%3,0512.367.17.437,82842,033
51.61%2,8962.557.37.038,47642,827
50.52%2,5282.717.56.838,67942,726

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Venator Matchups - FAQ

What is Venator's best matchup in Deadlock?

Venator's best matchup is against Holliday, achieving a 52.6% win rate. Venator excels in this matchup through superior combat stats and favorable ability interactions.

What is Venator's hardest matchup?

Venator's hardest matchup is against Seven, with only a 42.7% win rate. Against this opponent, Venator should focus on team coordination and itemizing defensively.

How many favorable matchups does Venator have?

Venator has 7 favorable matchups (50%+ win rate) and 30 unfavorable matchups in Deadlock. Understanding these matchup dynamics helps you make better hero picks and adapt your playstyle.

How should I play Venator in difficult matchups?

When playing Venator 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 Venator's matchups?

Key stats to analyze in Venator'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.