- Win Rate
- 46.4%
- Pick Rate
- 14.3%
- KDA
- 2.23
Vyper Guide
- Skill Level
- All Skill Levels
- Matches
- 16,744
- Version
- 6860
- Last Updated
- Nov 5, 2026 UTC
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
Vyper is a solid, middle-of-the-pack pick: C-tier, #35 of 44, with a 46.4% win rate over 16,744 games. That is down 0.6 points over the last 20 days. Vyper scales: the win rate peaks in 40+ min games (48.2%). Vyper does best at High Skill (49.4%).
Is Vyper good right now?
Nov 5 Patch · 16,744 gamesVyper's win rate day by day over the last 18 days, measured against the 50% line.
- Tier
- C#35 of 44
- Win Rate
- 46.4%−0.6 pts in 20 days
- Pick Rate
- 14.3%
- Matches
- 16,744
- Best rank
- Oracle–Phantom49.4%
Vyper core build
Nov 5 PatchMost Vyper players open with Close Quarters and Rapid Rounds. Core items, bought in at least half of all games: Close Quarters, Rapid Rounds, Extra Spirit, and Quicksilver Reload. Ranked by how often players on this hero buy each item at each shop tier, from 16,744 games.
When is Vyper strongest?
By game length
Vyper gets stronger the longer the game goes: 41.7% in Under 20 min games, 48.2% in 40+ min games.
By rank
Vyper wins about as often at every rank.
Low sample (under 500 games)
Vyper strengths and weaknesses
With a powerful weapon (and deadly venom to match), Vyper can slither into the back of teams and assassinate high-priority targets in a storm of bullets.
Strengths
- Late-game scaler
Vyper wins most in games that go past 40 minutes.
- Hard to kill
Vyper dies less often than most heroes, so it can stay in lane and keep farming.
- Lane control
Vyper denies more souls than most heroes, which wins lanes.
Weaknesses
- Weak early
Vyper loses more often when the game ends before 20 minutes. Survive the lane.
- Weak this patch
Vyper wins 46.4% of games, in the bottom quarter of the roster.
- Few assists
Vyper rarely assists, so it adds less in grouped fights than other heroes.
- Low damage output
Vyper deals less hero damage than most heroes; its value is elsewhere.
Vyper matchups
Nov 5 Patch · 16,744 gamesCounters Vyper
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Vyper beats
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Counters show the counter's win rate against Vyper, and heroes it beats show Vyper's win rate against them. Partners show synergy: how many points more the duo wins than the two heroes' own win rates predict.
Vyper abilities
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Vyper FAQ (Nov 5 Patch)
Is Vyper good in Deadlock right now?
Vyper is a solid, middle-of-the-pack pick: C-tier, #35 of 44, with a 46.4% win rate over 16,744 games. That is down 0.6 points over the last 20 days. Vyper scales: the win rate peaks in 40+ min games (48.2%). Vyper does best at High Skill (49.4%).
What is the best Vyper build?
The build Vyper players buy most: Close Quarters, Rapid Rounds, Extra Spirit, and Extra Stamina in lane, Quicksilver Reload, Split Shot, Bullet Lifesteal, and Improved Spirit in the mid game, then Burst Fire, Stamina Mastery, Tesla Bullets, Mercurial Magnum, and Ricochet late.
Who counters Vyper?
Graves (62.2%), Paige (59.8%), and Seven (58.5%) beat Vyper most often; the number is each counter's win rate against Vyper. The best items against Vyper are Intensifying Magazine, Extra Regen, and Suppressor.
How do you play Vyper?
With a powerful weapon (and deadly venom to match), Vyper can slither into the back of teams and assassinate high-priority targets in a storm of bullets. Strengths: Late-game scaler, Hard to kill, and Lane control. Weaknesses: Weak early, Weak this patch, Few assists, and Low damage output.
When is Vyper strongest?
Vyper gets stronger the longer the game goes: 41.7% in Under 20 min games, 48.2% in 40+ min games.
Who is the best partner for Vyper?
Vyper's best partners are Bebop (+1.8), Baba (+1.8), and Deadman Danny (+1.3). The number is how many points more those duos win than the two heroes' own win rates predict.