- Win Rate
- 46.4%
- Pick Rate
- 20.6%
- KDA
- 2.72
Violet Counters
- Skill Level
- All Skill Levels
- Matches
- 24,738
- Version
- 6860
- Last Updated
- Nov 5, 2026 UTC
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
How to counter Violet: pick Graves, Rat King, Paige. Graves wins 56.2% of its games against Violet. The items that win most against Violet: Weapon Shielding, Veil Walker, Phantom Strike. Avoid The Doorman, Mirage into Violet.
How to counter Violet
Nov 5 Patch · 24,738 gamesThe heroes that beat Violet most often are Graves, Rat King, and Paige. Graves wins 56.2% of its games against Violet.
- Draft a counter
Graves, Rat King, and Paige beat Violet more often than any other heroes. Graves wins 56.2% of the head-to-head games.
- Buy the right items
Against Violet, Weapon Shielding, Veil Walker, and Phantom Strike gain the most win rate. Weapon Shielding is +1.4 points over a typical item.
- Survive Violet's early game
Violet wins 51.5% of Under 20 min games but only 45.9% of 30–40 min games. Play safe in lane and drag the game out.
Best items against Violet
When Violet is on the enemy team, Weapon Shielding, Veil Walker, and Phantom Strike win the most compared with how items usually do against Violet. Weapon Shielding leads at +1.4 points.
| Item | WR vs Violet | Lift | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
 Weapon Shielding | 54.6% | +1.4 | 4,769 |
 Veil Walker | 53.5% | +1.4 | 3,646 |
 Phantom Strike | 61.1% | +1.2 | 3,607 |
 Headhunter | 53.9% | +1.1 | 8,805 |
 Knockdown | 50.8% | +1.1 | 6,858 |
 Warp Stone | 55.5% | +1.1 | 11,465 |
 Headshot Booster | 53.2% | +1.0 | 11,443 |
 Scourge | 61.3% | +0.7 | 3,726 |
Lift = how many more points of win rate the item has when facing Violet, compared with the average item facing Violet. Items need 500+ games and a 2% pick rate.
Heroes that counter Violet
Nov 5 Patch · 24,738 gamesPick these into Violet
Win rate of the hero on each row in games against Violet (at least 300 games). Tap a hero for the full head-to-head matchup.
Every Violet matchup →When to fight Violet
Violet wants a short game: 51.5% in Under 20 min games, falling to 45.9% in 30–40 min games.
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How to counter Violet: FAQ (Nov 5 Patch)
Who counters Violet?
Graves (56.2%), Rat King (55.9%), and Paige (55.0%) have the best win rates against Violet (each counter's own win rate in the matchup, from 137,720+ games for the top pick).
What items counter Violet?
Against Violet, these items gain the most win rate compared with a typical item: Weapon Shielding (+1.4), Veil Walker (+1.4), Phantom Strike (+1.2), and Headhunter (+1.1).
How do you beat Violet?
Graves, Rat King, and Paige beat Violet more often than any other heroes. Graves wins 56.2% of the head-to-head games. Against Violet, Weapon Shielding, Veil Walker, and Phantom Strike gain the most win rate. Weapon Shielding is +1.4 points over a typical item. Violet wins 51.5% of Under 20 min games but only 45.9% of 30–40 min games. Play safe in lane and drag the game out.
Which heroes should not be picked into Violet?
Violet beats The Doorman (56.1%), Mirage (56.0%), and Rem (55.8%) most often (Violet's win rate in each matchup).
When is Violet strongest?
Violet wants a short game: 51.5% in Under 20 min games, falling to 45.9% in 30–40 min games.