Venator vs Apollovs Apollo
The Venator vs Apollo matchup is extremely close at 49.8% vs 49.6% win rate across 8,982 matches. Apollo 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.
Apollo(49.8%)
Who Wins the Venator vs Apollo Matchup?
Venator vs Apollo Matchup Summary
The Venator vs Apollo matchup in Deadlock is an extremely close matchup where individual skill is the deciding factor. Based on 8,982 recent matches analyzed, Venator wins with a 49.8% win rate compared to Apollo's 49.6%, giving Venator a 0.2 percentage point advantage. The most significant statistical gap is in objective contribution, where Venator consistently outperforms. Both Venator and Apollo have roughly equal chances of winning. Focus on outplaying your opponent through superior positioning, ability usage, and map awareness rather than relying on any inherent hero advantage.
Venator vs Apollo Combat Analysis
Apollo edges out Venator in a competitive combat comparison, winning 3 of 5 metrics with notable advantages in KDA efficiency, kill production, survivability. With only a 3-2 margin based on 8,982 matches analyzed, this Venator vs Apollo 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.
Venator vs Apollo Economy Analysis
Venator generates approximately 1,218 more souls than Apollo on average. This moderate economic edge translates to earlier power spikes and item completions, giving Venator a mid-game advantage. Venator secures more last hits (102.1 vs 91.7), while Venator leads in denies (3.6 vs 2.3). These farming dynamics shape the lane equilibrium and gold distribution.
Recommended Items for Venator vs Apollo
Venator Build vs Apollo
This winning build for Venator against Apollo focuses on maximizing your statistical advantages in this favorable matchup. With a 49.8% win rate against Apollo, these 7 items help Venator press the advantage and close out games efficiently. Diviner's Kevlar, Lightning Scroll, Guardian Ward, and 4 more items, totaling approximately 40,000 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.
Apollo Build vs Venator
Apollo's counter-build against Venator attempts to mitigate the matchup disadvantage through smart itemization. Facing an unfavorable matchup, Apollo players typically prioritize items that help them survive and scale. Majestic Leap, Vortex Web, Scourge, and 4 more items, totaling approximately 36,000 souls Knowing Apollo'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 Apollo matchup based on win rate data from 8,982 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 16 heroes and unfavorable matchups against 21 heroes in Deadlock. Venator's strongest matchup is against Holliday with a 54.4% win rate. The hardest matchup is Seven at 44.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49.24% | 9,874 | 2.55 | 8.2 | 7.8 | 37,081 | 43,812 | |
| 49.79% | 8,982 | 2.52 | 8.2 | 7.9 | 36,905 | 43,678 | |
| 47.63% | 8,614 | 2.58 | 8.2 | 7.7 | 36,592 | 43,852 | |
| 47.46% | 7,826 | 2.48 | 8.1 | 8.0 | 36,909 | 43,361 | |
| 49.33% | 7,604 | 2.49 | 8.2 | 7.9 | 37,014 | 43,758 | |
| 45.61% | 7,532 | 2.51 | 8.3 | 7.9 | 36,918 | 43,368 | |
| 48.35% | 6,188 | 2.46 | 8.3 | 8.1 | 37,265 | 44,226 | |
| 47.91% | 6,104 | 2.51 | 8.3 | 8.0 | 37,030 | 43,560 | |
| 51.19% | 5,925 | 2.55 | 8.5 | 8.0 | 37,685 | 44,024 | |
| 44.48% | 5,664 | 2.56 | 8.2 | 7.7 | 36,983 | 43,703 | |
| 48.32% | 5,425 | 2.54 | 8.2 | 7.7 | 36,361 | 43,549 | |
| 47.20% | 5,316 | 2.47 | 8.0 | 7.9 | 36,586 | 43,357 | |
| 52.41% | 5,224 | 2.54 | 8.4 | 7.9 | 37,103 | 43,915 | |
| 47.23% | 3,939 | 2.57 | 8.3 | 7.8 | 37,680 | 43,781 | |
| 50.53% | 3,888 | 2.55 | 8.3 | 7.9 | 36,882 | 43,719 | |
| 51.36% | 3,821 | 2.60 | 8.3 | 7.7 | 37,134 | 44,502 | |
| 48.77% | 3,805 | 2.54 | 8.3 | 8.0 | 37,450 | 43,881 | |
| 52.30% | 3,228 | 2.53 | 8.3 | 7.9 | 37,655 | 44,407 | |
| 47.12% | 3,150 | 2.48 | 8.0 | 7.7 | 35,763 | 43,227 | |
| 49.52% | 3,119 | 2.56 | 8.3 | 7.9 | 37,496 | 43,912 | |
| 48.50% | 3,096 | 2.58 | 8.2 | 7.6 | 37,516 | 43,633 | |
| 45.14% | 3,023 | 2.53 | 8.0 | 7.6 | 38,052 | 43,398 | |
| 54.17% | 2,932 | 2.66 | 8.4 | 7.6 | 37,306 | 44,656 | |
| 50.19% | 2,902 | 2.64 | 8.4 | 7.7 | 38,027 | 44,731 | |
| 49.09% | 2,831 | 2.60 | 8.0 | 7.5 | 36,137 | 42,976 | |
| 50.08% | 2,812 | 2.51 | 8.3 | 8.0 | 37,162 | 44,318 | |
| 54.36% | 2,784 | 2.55 | 8.4 | 7.9 | 36,895 | 44,169 | |
| 49.67% | 2,754 | 2.46 | 8.1 | 7.9 | 36,246 | 43,633 | |
| 52.12% | 2,734 | 2.54 | 8.2 | 7.8 | 36,103 | 43,589 | |
| 50.67% | 2,684 | 2.51 | 8.2 | 7.9 | 36,526 | 44,095 | |
| 50.69% | 2,575 | 2.50 | 8.1 | 7.8 | 37,235 | 43,697 | |
| 52.95% | 2,557 | 2.61 | 8.3 | 7.8 | 37,126 | 44,088 | |
| 49.41% | 2,337 | 2.64 | 8.2 | 7.5 | 36,734 | 43,584 | |
| 52.16% | 2,312 | 2.63 | 8.2 | 7.5 | 37,469 | 44,493 | |
| 52.08% | 2,166 | 2.72 | 8.5 | 7.5 | 37,308 | 44,280 | |
| 48.98% | 2,073 | 2.67 | 8.6 | 7.7 | 37,553 | 43,928 | |
| 51.07% | 1,539 | 2.58 | 8.3 | 7.7 | 38,057 | 42,951 |
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Venator Matchups - FAQ
What is Venator's best matchup in Deadlock?
Venator's best matchup is against Holliday, achieving a 54.4% 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 44.5% win rate. Against this opponent, Venator should focus on team coordination and itemizing defensively.
How many favorable matchups does Venator have?
Venator has 16 favorable matchups (50%+ win rate) and 21 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.