Venator
- Win rate
- 47%
- Pick rate
- 41%
- KDA
- 2.58
- Matches
- 2.12M
Updated · Patch Nov 4, 2026
Venator abilities
Consecrating Grenade
Fire a grenade that bounces before exploding, dealing weapon damage and setting enemies on fire. Burning targets deal pure damage to enemies in the area and suffer from reduced healing.
Gutshot
Fire a blast with your shotgun, dealing weapon damage and pushing enemies back. Enemies near a wall receive stun and take bonus weapon damage.
Hex-Lined Snap Trap
Kick a trap that arms after a brief delay. The trap springs on the first enemy it touches, dealing spirit damage, applying immobilize, and revealing enemies for a duration afterwards.
Ira Domini
Load your crossbow with 3 stakes, dealing massively increased weapon damage. The final stake is blessed, dealing bonus pure damage and executing low-health enemies.
Venator skill order
Max Consecrating Grenade first, then follow the grid point by point.
Most played
49.7% win rate · 97,041 matches
| Ability | Point 1 | Point 2 | Point 3 | Point 4 | Point 5 | Point 6 | Point 7 | Point 8 | Point 9 | Point 10 | Point 11 | Point 12 | Point 13 | Point 14 | Point 15 |
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 | 4 | 13 | 14 | 15 | |||||||||||
 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
Highest win rate
51.8% win rate · 23,773 matches
| Ability | Point 1 | Point 2 | Point 3 | Point 4 | Point 5 | Point 6 | Point 7 | Point 8 | Point 9 | Point 10 | Point 11 | Point 12 | Point 13 | Point 14 | Point 15 |
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| 4 | 14 | 15 | ||||||||||||
| 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
How to play Venator
Winning Venator players open with Restorative Shot and Close Quarters, spike in the mid game with Bullet Lifesteal and Enduring Speed and close it out with Vampiric Burst or Ricochet.
Venator game plan
A holy gunner who executes the weak.
How to beat Venator
- Stay away from walls when Gutshot is up.
- Respect Ira Domini — retreat before you’re low.
- Walk around his traps.
Respect Ira Domini. Punish after Gutshot.
Strong & weak against
Venator questions
Who counters Venator?
In recent matches Venator wins least often against Graves (39.7%), Rat King (40.1%), Paige (40.2%). See the Matchups tab for the full list.
What should Venator build first?
The most-bought early items are Restorative Shot, Close Quarters, Monster Rounds. Mid game, players move into Bullet Lifesteal and Enduring Speed.
Is Venator good for beginners?
Venator is rated Medium: comfortable once you know the map.
What role does Venator play?
Venator's official class is Marksman, and in fights they play carry.