Venator — Deadlock Win Rate, Counters & Synergies
Venator in Deadlock: win rate, pick rate, top counters and best teammates, from Batru's recent-match pipeline.
Venator counters & matchups
Squishy setup heroes like Sinclair and Mina give Venator exactly what it wants: targets that need to hold position to do their job, and no easy way to punish poised, ranged pressure. You force them off their rhythm before they get value. The trouble comes against Seven, Victor, and Graves, who close space or trade back hard enough that you can't keep them at arm's length, and once they're in your face the game gets uncomfortable fast. Draft tip: pick Venator into immobile backline casters, and think twice when the enemy has committed dive or burst that punishes a slower ranged pick.
Strong against
Struggles against
| Hero | Win Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| Graves | 39.53% | 29,774 |
| Victor | 40.52% | 26,306 |
| Seven | 40.70% | 36,605 |
| Paige | 40.99% | 22,502 |
| McGinnis | 41.35% | 17,344 |
| Kelvin | 41.51% | 14,983 |
| Ivy | 42.31% | 23,232 |
| Dynamo | 43.10% | 25,365 |
Venator synergies
Venator wants a partner who can capitalize on space and confirm kills once targets are pinned down or forced to reposition. Seven fits that mold well: you soften and pressure the enemy backline, and Seven cleans up teamfights when they're already scattered and out of position. What Venator brings is early lane presence and the ability to keep enemies honest at range, which lets a carry like Seven farm safely and hit his item spikes without constant harassment.
Best teammates
All Venator synergies →Data updated Aug 8, 2026.