Vyper
Slither in and assassinate enemies.
- Win rate
- 46.2%
- Pick rate
- 14.1%
- KDA
- 2.18
- Matches
- 730K
Updated · Patch Nov 4, 2026
Vyper abilities
Screwjab Dagger
Throw a dagger, dealing spirit damage and applying slow. Every subsequent dagger against the same target stacks in spirit damage and slow.
Lethal Venom
Inject a target with lethal venom. After a delay the venom triggers, dealing Spirit Damage. The damage is increased by the target's missing health. Lethal Venom will ignore Petrify's damage block.
Slither
You have increased Slide Distance, can Slide up hills, and can turn faster while Sliding.
Petrifying Bola
Throw an explosive bola. On exploding, the bola Slows and Damages all enemies in the area. Direct hits deal Additional Damage and Petrify instead. Petrified units block all damage, but cannot take actions.
Vyper skill order
Max Slither first, then follow the grid point by point.
Most played
52.3% win rate · 34,267 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 5 | 14 | 15 | ||||||||||||
 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 10 | |||||||||||
 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 8 | |||||||||||
 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 13 |
Highest win rate
58.7% win rate · 2,325 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 14 | 15 | ||||||||||||
| 1 | 2 | 5 | 13 | |||||||||||
| 4 | 6 | 8 | 9 | |||||||||||
| 7 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
How to 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.
Winning Vyper players open with Close Quarters and Extra Spirit, spike in the mid game with Burst Fire and Split Shot and close it out with Mercurial Magnum or Ricochet.
Vyper game plan
A slippery gunner who slides into your backline with a dagger and a bola.
How to beat Vyper
- Stay above half health; Lethal Venom scales with missing health.
- Dodge Petrifying Bola’s direct hit.
- CC her before she slides away.
Respect Petrifying Bola. Punish after Petrifying Bola.
Strong & weak against
Vyper questions
Who counters Vyper?
In recent matches Vyper wins least often against Graves (38%), Paige (40.2%), Seven (41.6%). See the Matchups tab for the full list.
What should Vyper build first?
The most-bought early items are Close Quarters, Extra Spirit, Rapid Rounds. Mid game, players move into Burst Fire and Split Shot.
Is Vyper good for beginners?
Yes. Vyper is rated Easy, and the forgiving kit makes them a good first hero.
What role does Vyper play?
Vyper's official class is Assassin, and in fights they play carry: a hero who slither in and assassinate enemies. 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.