
Venator vs McGinnisvs McGinnis
McGinnis hard counters Venator with only 41.7% win rate across 566 matches. McGinnis secures -1.5 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.
Who Wins the Venator vs McGinnis Matchup?

Venator vs McGinnis Matchup Summary
The Venator vs McGinnis matchup in Deadlock is a decisive one-sided matchup. Based on 566 recent matches analyzed, McGinnis wins with a 57.3% win rate compared to Venator's 41.7%, giving McGinnis a 15.6 percentage point advantage. The most significant statistical gap is in fragging power, where McGinnis consistently outperforms. McGinnis 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 McGinnis Combat Analysis
McGinnis 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 566 matches analyzed, this Venator vs McGinnis 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 McGinnis Economy Analysis
Venator generates approximately 1,076 more souls than McGinnis on average. This moderate economic edge translates to earlier power spikes and item completions, giving Venator a mid-game advantage. McGinnis secures more last hits (106.4 vs 100.0), while McGinnis leads in denies (7.0 vs 3.1). These farming dynamics shape the lane equilibrium and gold distribution.
Recommended Items for Venator vs McGinnis
Venator Build vs McGinnis







This optimized build for Venator against McGinnis is designed to help overcome a statistically challenging matchup. Facing a 58.3% win rate disadvantage against McGinnis, these items prioritize survivability and efficient trading to close the gap. Blood Tribute, Greater Expansion, Extended Magazine, and 4 more items, totaling approximately 24,000 souls Focus on hitting item timings and avoid extended fights until you've completed key items that can shift the matchup in your favor.
McGinnis Build vs Venator







McGinnis's recommended build against Venator leverages their statistical advantage in this matchup. With the matchup favoring McGinnis, these items emphasize aggressive play and damage output to secure the advantage. Rescue Beam, Long Range, Spellslinger, and 4 more items, totaling approximately 26,400 souls Understanding McGinnis's likely build helps you anticipate their power spikes and adjust your timing accordingly.
These item builds are optimized for the Venator vs McGinnis matchup based on win rate data from 566 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 15 heroes and unfavorable matchups against 22 heroes in Deadlock. Venator's strongest matchup is against Mirage with a 57.1% win rate. The hardest matchup is Graves at 39.2% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39.24% | 1,125 | 2.54 | 6.8 | 7.2 | 34,494 | 41,356 | |
| 44.75% | 1,088 | 2.66 | 7.6 | 7.3 | 36,783 | 42,186 | |
| 46.42% | 1,000 | 2.61 | 7.6 | 7.5 | 36,125 | 41,702 | |
| 49.81% | 848 | 2.69 | 7.6 | 7.5 | 37,731 | 42,641 | |
| 47.44% | 847 | 2.60 | 7.3 | 7.4 | 36,749 | 42,103 | |
| 46.76% | 831 | 2.65 | 7.7 | 7.4 | 37,671 | 42,417 | |
| 48.40% | 813 | 2.68 | 7.4 | 7.3 | 36,021 | 41,828 | |
| 50.00% | 811 | 2.60 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 35,877 | 41,589 | |
| 51.52% | 809 | 2.66 | 7.6 | 7.3 | 37,073 | 42,058 | |
| 51.26% | 807 | 2.78 | 7.4 | 7.0 | 36,843 | 42,316 | |
| 43.98% | 787 | 2.58 | 7.0 | 7.2 | 36,942 | 41,150 | |
| 50.48% | 764 | 2.64 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 36,521 | 41,586 | |
| 43.37% | 751 | 2.56 | 7.6 | 7.5 | 36,467 | 41,611 | |
| 53.75% | 743 | 2.72 | 7.6 | 7.3 | 37,075 | 42,387 | |
| 50.71% | 676 | 2.71 | 7.4 | 7.1 | 35,489 | 41,936 | |
| 49.44% | 664 | 2.66 | 7.4 | 7.3 | 36,629 | 41,576 | |
| 50.99% | 655 | 2.73 | 7.4 | 7.2 | 36,346 | 42,704 | |
| 52.97% | 636 | 2.74 | 7.5 | 7.0 | 36,922 | 41,838 | |
| 47.85% | 630 | 2.59 | 7.3 | 7.5 | 37,835 | 42,591 | |
| 51.61% | 595 | 2.68 | 7.7 | 7.4 | 37,415 | 43,508 | |
| 45.67% | 592 | 2.69 | 7.4 | 7.1 | 37,883 | 42,750 | |
| 41.70% | 566 | 2.52 | 7.3 | 7.4 | 36,967 | 42,879 | |
| 52.51% | 547 | 2.50 | 7.1 | 7.4 | 35,870 | 42,141 | |
| 45.96% | 537 | 2.58 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 35,339 | 41,353 | |
| 43.41% | 524 | 2.46 | 7.0 | 7.5 | 35,134 | 41,317 | |
| 43.49% | 510 | 2.67 | 7.2 | 7.0 | 36,120 | 41,405 | |
| 50.96% | 497 | 2.66 | 7.8 | 7.4 | 36,588 | 42,948 | |
| 48.97% | 465 | 2.59 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 38,089 | 42,050 | |
| 46.76% | 452 | 2.61 | 7.3 | 7.2 | 37,007 | 42,449 | |
| 57.07% | 410 | 2.75 | 7.5 | 7.0 | 36,308 | 41,905 | |
| 52.11% | 382 | 2.79 | 7.5 | 7.0 | 36,969 | 42,135 | |
| 51.56% | 368 | 2.64 | 7.4 | 7.3 | 36,584 | 42,140 | |
| 48.99% | 363 | 2.74 | 7.4 | 7.2 | 35,458 | 41,634 | |
| 47.58% | 362 | 2.57 | 7.3 | 7.5 | 37,128 | 42,330 | |
| 46.50% | 354 | 2.70 | 7.1 | 6.9 | 38,824 | 41,692 | |
| 49.69% | 341 | 2.51 | 7.1 | 7.8 | 35,200 | 41,307 | |
| 54.32% | 340 | 2.76 | 7.3 | 6.9 | 35,587 | 42,255 |
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Venator Matchups - FAQ
What is Venator's best matchup in Deadlock?
Venator's best matchup is against Mirage, achieving a 57.1% 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 Graves, with only a 39.2% win rate. Against this opponent, Venator should focus on team coordination and itemizing defensively.
How many favorable matchups does Venator have?
Venator has 15 favorable matchups (50%+ win rate) and 22 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.
