Venator
Win Rate
43.3%
Matches
4,740
KDA
2.53

Venator vs Victor vs Victor

Skill Level
All Skill Levels
Matches
47,880
Version
6848
Last Updated
Nov 5, 2026 UTC
Methodology
Data Methodology

Victor hard counters Venator with only 43.3% win rate across 4,740 matches. Victor secures 0.3 more kills on average. When facing this counter, prioritize defensive items, team play, and avoid extended trades.

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 - 43.3% win rate in this matchup
Venator
43.3% WR
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Victor vs Venator matchup - 56.7% win rate
Victor
56.7% WR

Who Wins the Venator vs Victor Matchup?

Victor wins the Venator vs Victor matchup
Winner
Victor
Matches: 4,740
43.3%
Win Rate
56.7%
6.2
Avg Kills
6.5
6.0
Avg Deaths
5.9
9.1
Avg Assists
9.9
37,390
Avg Net Worth
39,026
30,558
Player DMG
32,018
5,972
Objective DMG
6,483
74.4
Last Hits
76.1

Venator vs Victor Matchup Summary

The Venator vs Victor matchup in Deadlock is a decisive one-sided matchup. Based on 4,740 recent matches analyzed, Victor wins with a 56.7% win rate compared to Venator's 43.3%, giving Victor a 13.5 percentage point advantage. The most significant statistical gap is in fragging power, where Victor consistently outperforms. Victor has overwhelming statistical superiority in this matchup. Venator should avoid direct confrontation, focus entirely on farm and objectives, and wait for team fight scenarios where individual matchup advantages are diluted.

Venator vs Victor Combat Analysis

Victor wins combat stats against Venator in Deadlock

Victor achieves a clean sweep in the combat department, winning all five metrics against Venator in the Venator vs Victor matchup. This comprehensive dominance across KDA efficiency, kill production, survivability demonstrates that Victor holds systematic mechanical advantages in these encounters. Based on analysis of 4,740 competitive matches, Victor players can approach duels against Venator with confidence, while Venator players must completely avoid fair fights and instead focus on ability-based contributions, objective play, and team coordination to remain impactful.

KDA Ratio
2.53Venator
2.77Victor
Victor holds a moderate KDA edge in this matchup, recording 2.77 compared to Venator's 2.53. While this 0.24 point difference indicates Victor tends to come out ahead in engagements, the gap remains small enough that skilled Venator players can overcome it through superior positioning, ability timing, or simply winning crucial duels. Venator should focus on burst trade patterns and disengage before extended fights favor Victor's superior sustain.
Avg Kills
6.2Venator
6.5Victor
Kill production between Venator and Victor is virtually identical, with Venator averaging 6.2 kills per game and Victor securing 6.5. 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
6.0Venator
5.9Victor
Survivability metrics are nearly equal between Venator (6.0 deaths/game) and Victor (5.9 deaths/game). Neither hero demonstrates a clear advantage in staying alive during these matchups, suggesting both have similar risk profiles and neither kit provides notably better escape tools or defensive utility against the other. Outcomes in this matchup hinge on which player makes fewer critical positioning errors rather than any hero-based survival advantage.
Player DMG
30,558Venator
32,018Victor
Victor applies 1,460 more damage per game than Venator in this matchup (32,018 vs 30,558). While not overwhelming, this gap compounds meaningfully over a full match: Victor contributes noticeably more chip damage, assists, and near-kills that set up teammates. Venator can close this gap through better trading patterns, ensuring their damage leads to actual eliminations rather than just tagging opponents who then escape or get healed.
Objective DMG
5,972Venator
6,483Victor
Objective damage contribution is similar between Venator (5,972) and Victor (6,483). Neither hero has a distinct advantage when it comes to taking towers, walkers, or the patron. Team coordination will be more important than hero selection for objective control.

Venator vs Victor Economy Analysis

Net Worth
37,390Venator
39,026Victor
Last Hits
74.4Venator
76.1Victor

Victor generates approximately 1,636 more souls than Venator on average. This moderate economic edge translates to earlier power spikes and item completions, giving Victor a mid-game advantage. Both heroes farm at comparable rates, so lane control will depend on harassment patterns and jungle support rather than inherent farming advantages.

Recommended Items for Venator vs Victor

Venator build for Victor matchup

Venator Build vs Victor

This optimized build for Venator against Victor is designed to help overcome a statistically challenging matchup. Facing a 56.7% win rate disadvantage against Victor, these items prioritize survivability and efficient trading to close the gap. Restorative Shot, Rebuttal, Diviner's Kevlar, and 4 more items, totaling approximately 18,400 souls The build emphasizes early power spikes with cost-efficient items, allowing you to stay relevant even when Victor has an inherent advantage.

Victor build for Venator matchup

Victor Build vs Venator

Victor's recommended build against Venator leverages their statistical advantage in this matchup. With the matchup favoring Victor, these items emphasize aggressive play and damage output to secure the advantage. Refresher, Spirit Burn, Juggernaut, and 4 more items, totaling approximately 44,800 souls Understanding Victor's likely build helps you anticipate their power spikes and adjust your timing accordingly.

These item builds are optimized for the Venator vs Victor matchup based on win rate data from 4,740 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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Venator has favorable matchups against 14 heroes and unfavorable matchups against 29 heroes in Deadlock. Venator's strongest matchup is against Sinclair with a 54.5% win rate. The hardest matchup is Graves at 38.4% win rate. Use the table below to find specific matchup details and build recommendations.

Venator matchup win rates and combat stats in Deadlock (Version 6848)
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
KDA
Kills
Deaths
Player DMG
Net Worth
38.85%7,7882.535.75.726,63736,569
41.59%7,5302.445.85.927,73637,116
44.74%7,4922.536.26.128,72837,258
38.43%6,5182.516.06.027,59537,098
45.10%6,3502.565.85.830,34436,857
47.11%5,9272.666.35.828,52536,940
49.92%5,8732.606.56.130,33437,284
44.84%5,6732.576.15.929,43237,518
46.39%5,6092.516.56.329,55836,936
47.67%5,4502.606.35.928,76237,176
43.81%5,3692.646.35.928,80337,695
53.75%5,2002.716.45.928,70337,392
47.86%5,1382.576.36.029,24437,385
49.33%4,7942.726.35.828,54937,354
48.85%4,7902.626.25.929,14636,900
43.27%4,7402.536.26.030,55837,390
49.87%4,5842.636.36.129,03837,466
46.57%4,5372.446.16.127,62737,275
44.61%4,5152.616.15.828,78036,349
51.19%4,3782.716.25.628,03937,006
38.72%4,1042.445.75.926,50537,030
47.12%4,0132.636.36.128,90137,397
53.25%3,7562.766.45.828,20037,566
51.70%3,7392.776.35.728,96837,143
51.04%3,7112.726.45.929,20337,088
46.58%3,5702.626.25.929,83937,531
45.71%3,5572.566.05.929,59037,129
43.97%3,1002.606.15.828,90036,770
52.09%2,8642.656.56.029,66638,226
51.33%2,7042.706.45.728,65038,003
51.29%2,6832.746.35.828,62437,722
47.82%2,6662.695.75.427,24437,034
48.96%2,6452.626.46.031,23437,137
48.87%2,4702.615.95.728,32236,302
51.52%2,4692.756.25.627,86936,450
46.33%2,3832.636.05.628,42935,516
43.46%2,1492.526.05.830,16336,429
51.43%2,1002.716.35.828,55437,878
51.03%2,0852.616.56.129,66537,354
49.11%1,9712.725.75.227,14736,442
52.63%1,9172.816.25.429,01636,645
52.81%1,8882.686.05.628,38837,125
54.53%1,5222.936.55.528,09537,635
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Venator Matchups - FAQ

What is Venator's best matchup in Deadlock?

Venator's best matchup is against Sinclair, achieving a 54.5% 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 Graves, with only a 38.4% win rate. Against this opponent, Venator should focus on team coordination and itemizing defensively.

How many favorable matchups does Venator have?

Venator has 14 favorable matchups (50%+ win rate) and 29 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.