Win Rate
56.2%
Matches
367
KDA
3.07
McGinnis vs Grey Talonvs Grey Talon
Skill LevelAll Skill Levels
Matches1,842
Version6666
Last UpdatedAug 3, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology
AuthorDakota Chinnick
McGinnis dominates Grey Talon with a commanding 56.2% win rate in Deadlock. Across 367 games, McGinnis averages 4.9 kills and 2,235 more player damage per match. This favorable matchup allows aggressive play and early fight opportunities.
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McGinnis Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how McGinnis 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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McGinnis
56.2% WR
VS
Grey Talon
43.7% WR
Who Wins the McGinnis vs Grey Talon Matchup?
Winner
McGinnis
Matches: 367
56.2%
43.7%
4.9
7.0
6.1
5.1
13.7
11.5
42,627
42,998
39,701
37,466
7,220
5,671
109.8
97.4
McGinnis vs Grey Talon Matchup Summary
The McGinnis vs Grey Talon matchup in Deadlock is a decisive one-sided matchup. Based on 367 recent matches analyzed, McGinnis wins with a 56.2% win rate compared to Grey Talon's 43.7%, giving McGinnis a 12.5 percentage point advantage. The most significant statistical gap is in objective contribution, where McGinnis consistently outperforms. McGinnis has overwhelming statistical superiority in this matchup. Grey Talon should avoid direct confrontation, focus entirely on farm and objectives, and wait for team fight scenarios where individual matchup advantages are diluted.
McGinnis vs Grey Talon Combat Analysis
Grey Talon edges out McGinnis 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 367 matches analyzed, this McGinnis vs Grey Talon matchup remains contestable for both sides. McGinnis 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 McGinnis's favor.
KDA Ratio
3.07McGinnis
3.64Grey Talon
Grey Talon demonstrates noticeably stronger kill-death-assist performance against McGinnis, maintaining a 3.64 KDA versus 3.07. This 0.57 point gap reflects Grey Talon's superior ability to secure eliminations while avoiding death in these head-to-head encounters. McGinnis players facing Grey Talon should prioritize team coordination over solo aggression — look for 2v1 situations, coordinate ability usage with teammates, and focus on trading rather than taking isolated duels where Grey Talon's statistical advantage becomes most pronounced.Avg Kills
4.9McGinnis
7.0Grey Talon
Grey Talon substantially outfrags McGinnis in this matchup, averaging 7.0 kills compared to 4.9 — a difference of nearly 2.1 eliminations per match. When Grey Talon faces McGinnis, the data clearly shows Grey Talon finding more fragging opportunities and converting them into kills. McGinnis players should recognize this statistical reality and adjust their approach: play more supportively, focus on enabling teammates, and avoid ego-challenging Grey Talon in situations where your team doesn't need you to take that duel.Avg Deaths
6.1McGinnis
5.1Grey Talon
Grey Talon survives longer in this matchup, dying 5.1 times per game compared to McGinnis's 6.1 deaths. This 1.0 death difference per match means Grey Talon is available more often, contributing to late-game scenarios and objective fights more frequently. McGinnis players should examine their positioning and aggression timing — the data suggests Grey Talon's approach to these duels results in better survivability outcomes.Player DMG
39,701McGinnis
37,466Grey Talon
McGinnis applies 2,235 more damage per game than Grey Talon in this matchup (39,701 vs 37,466). While not overwhelming, this gap compounds meaningfully over a full match: McGinnis contributes noticeably more chip damage, assists, and near-kills that set up teammates. Grey Talon 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
7,220McGinnis
5,671Grey Talon
McGinnis contributes 1,550 more objective damage than Grey Talon on average, making them more valuable for split pushing, securing guardian kills, and accelerating tower takes. Teams with McGinnis may want to prioritize objective-focused strategies. Grey Talon should focus on creating picks while McGinnis pushes objectives.McGinnis vs Grey Talon Economy Analysis
Net Worth
42,627McGinnis
42,998Grey Talon
Last Hits
109.8McGinnis
97.4Grey Talon
McGinnis and Grey Talon 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. McGinnis secures more last hits (109.8 vs 97.4), while McGinnis leads in denies (7.9 vs 3.0). These farming dynamics shape the lane equilibrium and gold distribution.
Recommended Items for McGinnis vs Grey Talon
McGinnis Build vs Grey Talon
Witchmail
6,400Souls
88.9%Win Rate
2.6%Pick Rate
Spirit Burn
6,400Souls
69.2%Win Rate
15.0%Pick Rate
Spiritual Overflow
6,400Souls
83.3%Win Rate
3.5%Pick Rate
Medicinal Specter
0Souls
57.5%Win Rate
345.5%Pick Rate
Healing Tempo
6,400Souls
64.3%Win Rate
28.2%Pick Rate
Mystic Slow
1,600Souls
65.1%Win Rate
23.9%Pick Rate
Heavy Barrage
0Souls
56.6%Win Rate
333.1%Pick Rate
This winning build for McGinnis against Grey Talon focuses on maximizing your statistical advantages in this favorable matchup. With a 56.2% win rate against Grey Talon, these 7 items help McGinnis press the advantage and close out games efficiently. Witchmail, Spirit Burn, Spiritual Overflow, and 4 more items, totaling approximately 27,200 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.
Grey Talon Build vs McGinnis
Extra Charge
800Souls
71.4%Win Rate
6.1%Pick Rate
Trophy Collector
1,600Souls
59.4%Win Rate
9.3%Pick Rate
Rain of Arrows
0Souls
45.0%Win Rate
344.0%Pick Rate
Spirit Snare
0Souls
45.0%Win Rate
338.8%Pick Rate
Charged Shot
0Souls
44.7%Win Rate
373.5%Pick Rate
Boundless Spirit
6,400Souls
48.1%Win Rate
67.9%Pick Rate
Superior Duration
3,200Souls
66.7%Win Rate
4.4%Pick Rate
Grey Talon's counter-build against McGinnis attempts to mitigate the matchup disadvantage through smart itemization. Facing an unfavorable matchup, Grey Talon players typically prioritize items that help them survive and scale. Extra Charge, Trophy Collector, Rain of Arrows, and 4 more items, totaling approximately 12,000 souls Knowing Grey Talon's likely itemization helps you exploit windows where they're weaker and predict their item timing.
These item builds are optimized for the McGinnis vs Grey Talon matchup based on win rate data from 367 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.
McGinnis has favorable matchups against 28 heroes and unfavorable matchups against 9 heroes in Deadlock. McGinnis's strongest matchup is against Sinclair with a 57.8% win rate. The hardest matchup is Victor at 46.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50.42% | 1,411 | 3.03 | 5.0 | 6.2 | 37,977 | 41,249 | |
| 53.32% | 1,350 | 3.08 | 5.1 | 6.3 | 39,366 | 41,757 | |
| 49.03% | 1,334 | 3.19 | 5.2 | 5.9 | 39,662 | 42,587 | |
| 55.15% | 1,291 | 3.17 | 4.9 | 6.0 | 37,968 | 41,148 | |
| 51.46% | 1,141 | 3.03 | 4.9 | 6.1 | 37,756 | 41,520 | |
| 50.24% | 1,126 | 3.00 | 4.9 | 6.3 | 38,113 | 41,333 | |
| 56.58% | 1,041 | 3.08 | 4.9 | 6.1 | 38,772 | 42,211 | |
| 54.25% | 950 | 3.24 | 4.8 | 5.8 | 38,666 | 42,336 | |
| 49.04% | 940 | 3.00 | 4.5 | 5.9 | 36,226 | 41,418 | |
| 52.42% | 937 | 3.05 | 5.0 | 6.2 | 38,914 | 42,045 | |
| 51.68% | 911 | 3.07 | 4.8 | 6.0 | 37,030 | 40,345 | |
| 54.92% | 901 | 3.24 | 5.0 | 5.8 | 38,556 | 41,660 | |
| 49.68% | 851 | 3.03 | 4.7 | 6.1 | 39,261 | 41,841 | |
| 48.49% | 844 | 2.90 | 4.5 | 6.0 | 35,431 | 41,809 | |
| 54.90% | 793 | 3.23 | 5.1 | 5.9 | 38,158 | 42,513 | |
| 46.13% | 790 | 2.92 | 4.9 | 6.2 | 39,049 | 41,005 | |
| 48.94% | 775 | 3.00 | 4.9 | 6.2 | 38,980 | 41,931 | |
| 53.51% | 772 | 2.99 | 4.9 | 6.2 | 38,085 | 41,892 | |
| 52.11% | 760 | 3.14 | 5.1 | 6.2 | 39,461 | 41,606 | |
| 49.06% | 750 | 2.96 | 4.8 | 6.1 | 40,037 | 41,046 | |
| 49.20% | 737 | 3.13 | 5.0 | 5.9 | 38,587 | 41,136 | |
| 54.49% | 710 | 3.03 | 4.9 | 6.2 | 39,070 | 42,753 | |
| 54.78% | 699 | 3.19 | 5.2 | 6.1 | 38,938 | 42,793 | |
| 53.10% | 691 | 2.98 | 5.0 | 6.5 | 38,614 | 41,561 | |
| 52.53% | 670 | 3.03 | 4.8 | 6.2 | 38,894 | 41,356 | |
| 53.63% | 647 | 3.08 | 4.8 | 6.0 | 38,590 | 42,103 | |
| 53.28% | 625 | 3.07 | 5.0 | 6.2 | 38,315 | 41,529 | |
| 53.46% | 613 | 3.01 | 4.9 | 6.3 | 39,488 | 42,609 | |
| 52.37% | 610 | 3.06 | 5.0 | 6.2 | 39,671 | 42,082 | |
| 53.83% | 605 | 3.05 | 4.7 | 6.0 | 38,709 | 42,308 | |
| 51.84% | 556 | 3.07 | 4.8 | 6.0 | 39,354 | 42,244 | |
| 55.82% | 545 | 3.07 | 4.8 | 6.0 | 37,879 | 41,360 | |
| 52.22% | 524 | 3.05 | 5.1 | 6.2 | 39,595 | 42,052 | |
| 49.25% | 436 | 2.92 | 4.6 | 6.3 | 40,136 | 41,669 | |
| 55.09% | 408 | 3.06 | 4.9 | 6.0 | 35,730 | 40,336 | |
| 57.81% | 401 | 3.43 | 5.1 | 5.6 | 38,152 | 42,433 | |
| 56.20% | 367 | 3.07 | 4.9 | 6.1 | 39,701 | 42,627 |
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McGinnis Matchups - FAQ
What is McGinnis's best matchup in Deadlock?
McGinnis's best matchup is against Sinclair, achieving a 57.8% win rate. McGinnis excels in this matchup through superior combat stats and favorable ability interactions.
What is McGinnis's hardest matchup?
McGinnis's hardest matchup is against Victor, with only a 46.1% win rate. Against this opponent, McGinnis should focus on team coordination and itemizing defensively.
How many favorable matchups does McGinnis have?
McGinnis has 28 favorable matchups (50%+ win rate) and 9 unfavorable matchups in Deadlock. Understanding these matchup dynamics helps you make better hero picks and adapt your playstyle.
How should I play McGinnis in difficult matchups?
When playing McGinnis 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 McGinnis's matchups?
Key stats to analyze in McGinnis'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.
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