Apollo vs Viscous
Updated · Patch Nov 4, 2026
How Apollo beats Viscous
Assassin vs Brawler
Don’t take an even fight; brawlers out-last you. Burst them when their big cooldown is down, then leave.
Your game plan as Apollo
A fencer. Apollo wins duels by deflecting your best shot and riposting into you.
How to beat Viscous
A blob of goo who saves allies and punches enemies through walls.
Head-to-head
Win the lane: Apollo into Viscous
- 01Viscous wins the farm by ~6.8 last hits per match. Prioritise safe last hits and denies over trades, and let your lane partner zone.
- 02Viscous wants close range. Keep troopers between you, save stamina for a dash out, and punish them when they over-commit.
Skill order for this matchup
54.9% win rate over 29,973 matches
HoldHold Disengaging Sigil for Goo Ball — use it the moment Viscous commits, not before.
- Early point
Viscous wins the farm: an early point into Disengaging Sigil clears waves and keeps you in lane.
Threats
Your tools
Winning the fights after lane
- Apollo averages 0.93 kills per death against Viscous.
- On average Apollo finishes 287 souls ahead of Viscous — convert the lead into objectives.
- Apollo deals 879 more objective damage per match than Viscous — push structures when you win lane.
- Track Goo Ball (150s cooldown). The window right after Viscous uses it is your best time to fight.
Who else beats Viscous
Matchup questions
Who wins Apollo vs Viscous?
Apollo wins 53.3% of 31,712 recent matches against Viscous — favoured.
How do I beat Viscous as Apollo?
Viscous wins the farm by ~6.8 last hits per match. Prioritise safe last hits and denies over trades, and let your lane partner zone. Track Goo Ball (150s cooldown). The window right after Viscous uses it is your best time to fight.