Venator
Win Rate
47.9%
Matches
2,208
KDA
2.57

Venator vs Hollidayvs Holliday

Skill LevelAll Skill Levels
Matches10,713
Version6637
Last UpdatedJul 29, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Venator faces a challenging 47.9% win rate against Holliday in this Deadlock matchup. Data from 2,208 games shows Venator averages 0.9 more deaths. Focus on safe farming, team coordination, and avoiding 1v1 confrontations.

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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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Venator - 47.9% win rate in this matchup
Venator
47.9% WR
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Holliday vs Venator matchup - 51.7% win rate
Holliday
51.7% WR

Who Wins the Venator vs Holliday Matchup?

Holliday wins the Venator vs Holliday matchup
Winner
Holliday
Matches: 2,208
47.9%
Win Rate
51.7%
7.1
Avg Kills
6.9
7.2
Avg Deaths
6.3
11.4
Avg Assists
14.2
42,971
Avg Net Worth
42,573
35,260
Player DMG
35,549
8,099
Objective DMG
4,938
105.2
Last Hits
95.0

Venator vs Holliday Matchup Summary

The Venator vs Holliday matchup in Deadlock is a moderately favorable matchup. Based on 2,208 recent matches analyzed, Holliday wins with a 51.7% win rate compared to Venator's 47.9%, giving Holliday a 3.9 percentage point advantage. The most significant statistical gap is in objective contribution, where Venator consistently outperforms. Holliday holds a meaningful advantage in this matchup. Venator 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

Holliday wins combat stats against Venator in Deadlock

Holliday edges out Venator in a competitive combat comparison, winning 3 of 5 metrics with notable advantages in KDA efficiency, survivability, damage output. With only a 3-2 margin based on 2,208 matches analyzed, this Venator vs Holliday matchup remains contestable for both sides. Venator 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 Venator's favor.

KDA Ratio
2.57Venator
3.34Holliday
The KDA disparity between Holliday and Venator is substantial: 3.34 versus 2.57, a commanding 0.77 point difference that reveals Holliday's dominance in direct combat exchanges. This matchup data from 2,208 games shows Holliday consistently outfragging and outliving Venator in these encounters. For Venator players, the strategic implication is clear: avoid 1v1 gunfights against Holliday whenever possible. Instead, leverage team utility, information gathering, and multi-person pushes to neutralize Holliday's mechanical advantage.
Avg Kills
7.1Venator
6.9Holliday
Kill production between Venator and Holliday is virtually identical, with Venator averaging 7.1 kills per game and Holliday securing 6.9. This parity suggests both heroes are equally capable of finding frags in this matchup, and outcomes depend more heavily on objective play, ability usage, and team coordination than raw elimination numbers. Players should focus on impactful kills — lane denials, objective fights, and trading — rather than simply padding their kill count.
Avg Deaths
7.2Venator
6.3Holliday
Holliday survives longer in this matchup, dying 6.3 times per game compared to Venator's 7.2 deaths. This 0.9 death difference per match means Holliday is available more often, contributing to late-game scenarios and objective fights more frequently. Venator players should examine their positioning and aggression timing — the data suggests Holliday's approach to these duels results in better survivability outcomes.
Player DMG
35,260Venator
35,549Holliday
Player damage output is remarkably close in the Venator vs Holliday matchup. Venator deals 35,260 average damage while Holliday deals 35,549. This parity indicates both heroes apply similar pressure in fights and contribute comparably to wearing down enemy health pools. When these heroes face off, neither can rely on superior damage output to swing encounters — instead, the deciding factors become ability timing, positioning, and coordination with teammates.
Objective DMG
8,099Venator
4,938Holliday
Venator dramatically outperforms Holliday in objective damage (8,099 vs 4,938). This 3,161 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
42,971Venator
42,573Holliday
Last Hits
105.2Venator
95.0Holliday

Venator and Holliday 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. Venator secures more last hits (105.2 vs 95.0), while Venator leads in denies (3.6 vs 2.5). 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 optimized build for Venator against Holliday is designed to help overcome a statistically challenging matchup. Facing a 52.1% win rate disadvantage against Holliday, these items prioritize survivability and efficient trading to close the gap. Phantom Strike, Spellslinger, Silencer, and 4 more items, totaling approximately 44,800 souls Focus on hitting item timings and avoid extended fights until you've completed key items that can shift the matchup in your favor.

Holliday build for Venator matchup

Holliday Build vs Venator

Holliday's recommended build against Venator leverages their statistical advantage in this matchup. With the matchup favoring Holliday, these items emphasize aggressive play and damage output to secure the advantage. Colossus, Mystic Reverb, Indomitable, and 4 more items, totaling approximately 41,600 souls Understanding Holliday's likely build helps you anticipate their power spikes and adjust your timing accordingly.

These item builds are optimized for the Venator vs Holliday matchup based on win rate data from 2,208 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 2 heroes and unfavorable matchups against 35 heroes in Deadlock. Venator's strongest matchup is against Mina with a 52.1% win rate. The hardest matchup is Seven at 41.8% win rate. Use the table below to find specific matchup details and build recommendations.

Venator matchup win rates and combat stats in Deadlock (Version 6637)
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
KDA
Kills
Deaths
Player DMG
Net Worth
43.45%6,9872.527.27.435,69542,610
48.83%6,2132.607.37.336,49943,194
46.71%5,3392.597.27.336,22443,436
46.08%5,2952.607.37.436,16342,912
44.48%5,0692.517.17.435,71042,920
46.66%4,6112.647.07.035,01842,438
41.79%4,4592.537.17.235,28343,053
44.21%4,2742.547.37.435,57443,060
46.41%4,1862.597.07.135,95643,461
41.89%3,9942.526.97.234,45143,043
52.07%3,6802.627.27.235,47243,255
43.55%3,5982.637.06.935,50042,361
44.91%3,5682.557.07.235,96042,999
45.24%3,5562.577.07.235,47642,340
46.38%3,5512.567.17.235,05442,821
48.97%3,5302.586.97.034,53542,209
45.57%3,5032.497.07.333,84842,877
42.97%3,4932.496.87.133,86942,429
42.99%3,4692.476.97.336,37542,278
42.22%3,3792.476.97.335,93742,562
49.64%3,3052.657.17.235,46043,382
45.59%3,2182.567.37.335,87843,036
46.13%3,0912.567.17.335,48142,649
48.39%2,8402.586.87.135,16243,320
48.27%2,8402.617.07.035,90843,099
49.25%2,8252.597.27.335,56143,235
45.72%2,7402.496.87.334,50142,358
46.21%2,7222.617.17.335,49642,871
44.99%2,7062.587.17.337,04542,977
48.95%2,6372.707.47.136,09144,158
48.30%2,5312.617.27.236,80944,242
47.85%2,2082.577.17.235,26042,971
44.38%2,0702.627.07.035,75243,770
42.96%1,9802.506.87.136,18042,136
49.66%1,7072.577.07.034,29342,949
48.02%1,6942.637.17.134,61942,638
51.06%1,6602.727.16.935,22843,336
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Venator Matchups - FAQ

What is Venator's best matchup in Deadlock?

Venator's best matchup is against Mina, achieving a 52.1% 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 41.8% win rate. Against this opponent, Venator should focus on team coordination and itemizing defensively.

How many favorable matchups does Venator have?

Venator has 2 favorable matchups (50%+ win rate) and 35 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.