Venator vs Shivvs Shiv
The Venator vs Shiv matchup is extremely close at 50.7% vs 49.2% win rate across 5,203 matches. Shiv has a slight edge in kill-death ratio. Individual skill and positioning will determine the outcome more than hero selection in this balanced 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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Who Wins the Venator vs Shiv Matchup?
Venator vs Shiv Matchup Summary
The Venator vs Shiv matchup in Deadlock is a relatively balanced matchup with a slight edge. Based on 5,203 recent matches analyzed, Venator wins with a 50.7% win rate compared to Shiv's 49.2%, giving Venator a 1.5 percentage point advantage. The most significant statistical gap is in objective contribution, where Venator consistently outperforms. Venator has a small statistical advantage, but Shiv can absolutely win through smart play. The margin is thin enough that jungle rotations, team coordination, and mechanical outplays will often determine the outcome more than champion select.
Venator vs Shiv Combat Analysis
Venator edges out Shiv in a competitive combat comparison, winning 3 of 5 metrics with notable advantages in survivability, damage output, objective damage. With only a 3-2 margin based on 5,203 matches analyzed, this Venator vs Shiv matchup remains contestable for both sides. Shiv 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 Shiv's favor.
Venator vs Shiv Economy Analysis
Venator vastly out-earns Shiv by 2,723 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 (105.1 vs 79.3), while Venator leads in denies (3.7 vs 3.5). These farming dynamics shape the lane equilibrium and gold distribution.
Recommended Items for Venator vs Shiv
Venator Build vs Shiv
This winning build for Venator against Shiv focuses on maximizing your statistical advantages in this favorable matchup. With a 50.7% win rate against Shiv, these 7 items help Venator press the advantage and close out games efficiently. Arcane Surge, Cheat Death, Alchemical Fire, and 4 more items, totaling approximately 36,800 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.
Shiv Build vs Venator
Shiv's counter-build against Venator attempts to mitigate the matchup disadvantage through smart itemization. Facing an unfavorable matchup, Shiv players typically prioritize items that help them survive and scale. Escalating Resilience, Hollow Point, Ballistic Enchantment, and 4 more items, totaling approximately 30,400 souls Knowing Shiv'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 Shiv matchup based on win rate data from 5,203 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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | KDA | Kills | Deaths | Player DMG | Net Worth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49.82% | 9,534 | 2.51 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 38,072 | 42,364 | |
| 44.65% | 9,102 | 2.46 | 7.3 | 7.2 | 38,197 | 42,020 | |
| 43.22% | 9,061 | 2.41 | 7.1 | 7.2 | 38,608 | 41,977 | |
| 43.96% | 8,834 | 2.37 | 7.1 | 7.3 | 38,271 | 42,309 | |
| 50.17% | 8,381 | 2.42 | 7.3 | 7.4 | 38,361 | 42,708 | |
| 42.68% | 8,147 | 2.44 | 7.1 | 7.2 | 37,910 | 42,035 | |
| 47.44% | 7,465 | 2.46 | 7.4 | 7.3 | 38,240 | 42,069 | |
| 47.33% | 7,419 | 2.52 | 7.3 | 7.1 | 37,773 | 42,589 | |
| 48.48% | 7,416 | 2.41 | 7.2 | 7.3 | 38,173 | 42,335 | |
| 47.32% | 6,950 | 2.45 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 37,403 | 42,302 | |
| 51.87% | 6,808 | 2.50 | 7.5 | 7.3 | 38,905 | 42,359 | |
| 47.88% | 6,423 | 2.42 | 7.2 | 7.4 | 37,847 | 42,006 | |
| 46.79% | 6,157 | 2.36 | 7.1 | 7.4 | 38,576 | 42,756 | |
| 46.75% | 6,057 | 2.51 | 7.1 | 7.0 | 37,937 | 41,839 | |
| 45.18% | 6,038 | 2.45 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 38,951 | 42,246 | |
| 48.10% | 6,034 | 2.43 | 7.1 | 7.3 | 37,916 | 41,904 | |
| 51.05% | 5,442 | 2.47 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 38,121 | 42,607 | |
| 48.95% | 5,438 | 2.49 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 37,674 | 42,145 | |
| 50.68% | 5,203 | 2.56 | 7.5 | 7.1 | 38,761 | 43,145 | |
| 47.18% | 5,100 | 2.34 | 7.1 | 7.3 | 36,700 | 41,998 | |
| 44.99% | 5,092 | 2.47 | 7.1 | 7.0 | 38,407 | 41,530 | |
| 47.70% | 4,939 | 2.50 | 7.2 | 7.1 | 38,904 | 42,177 | |
| 47.57% | 4,913 | 2.43 | 7.0 | 7.2 | 38,441 | 42,694 | |
| 48.78% | 4,867 | 2.47 | 7.4 | 7.3 | 38,382 | 42,348 | |
| 46.22% | 4,775 | 2.44 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 36,923 | 42,057 | |
| 45.34% | 4,654 | 2.43 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 38,655 | 41,822 | |
| 49.95% | 4,409 | 2.47 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 38,612 | 42,704 | |
| 49.33% | 4,404 | 2.52 | 7.3 | 7.2 | 37,754 | 42,531 | |
| 47.10% | 4,394 | 2.45 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 39,001 | 42,273 | |
| 45.18% | 4,109 | 2.43 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 38,663 | 41,977 | |
| 45.18% | 3,530 | 2.42 | 7.1 | 7.2 | 37,185 | 41,681 | |
| 52.63% | 3,514 | 2.46 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 38,402 | 42,711 | |
| 46.22% | 3,363 | 2.41 | 7.1 | 7.2 | 38,594 | 42,644 | |
| 49.90% | 3,138 | 2.46 | 7.2 | 7.1 | 37,857 | 42,614 | |
| 47.94% | 3,051 | 2.36 | 7.1 | 7.4 | 37,828 | 42,033 | |
| 51.61% | 2,896 | 2.55 | 7.3 | 7.0 | 38,476 | 42,827 | |
| 50.52% | 2,528 | 2.71 | 7.5 | 6.8 | 38,679 | 42,726 |
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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.