Matchup · November 6, 2026
Grey Talon vs Venator
49.5%
Even60,859 matches
All Grey Talon matchups & countersUpdated · Patch Nov 4, 2026
Deadlock Bible take
How Grey Talon beats Venator
Mystic vs Marksman
Use spells to force them out of position; marksmen hate being moved.
Your game plan as Grey Talon
A hunter who wins fights before they start — from a rooftop, with a bow.
Lane
Charged Shot pierces troopers and heroes; poke every time they stand in a line.
Mid game
Set Spirit Snare on flanks and rotations. Rain of Arrows gives you angles no one else has.
Late game
Guided Owl is a map-wide stun. Use it to pick off the hero walking alone to an objective.
How to beat Venator
A holy gunner who executes the weak.
- 01Stay away from walls when Gutshot is up.
- 02Respect Ira Domini — retreat before you’re low.
- 03Walk around his traps.
Respect
Punish
After Gutshot
Per match
Head-to-head
Grey TalonVenator
49.5%Win rate50.5%
1.33Kills per death1.07
+0Last-hit edge+25
+0Deny edge+0.6
+0Soul lead+1.4K
+0Objective damage edge+3.1K
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Laning
Win the lane: Grey Talon into Venator
- 01Venator wins the farm by ~25 last hits per match. Prioritise safe last hits and denies over trades, and let your lane partner zone.
- 02Venator out-ranges most heroes. Fight around corners and troopers; step in when they reload or spend their mobility.
Skill order
Skill order for this matchup
53.8% win rate over 15,280 matches
Early pointVenator wins the farm: an early point into Charged Shot clears waves and keeps you in lane.
Venator’s kit
Threats
Gutshot
Stun23s cd
Hex-Lined Snap Trap
Root28s cd
Grey Talon’s kit
Your tools
Guided OwlUltimate
Stun125s cd
Spirit Snare
SilenceDisarmSlow34s cd
Rain of Arrows
SlowMobility25s cd
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Mid & late game
Winning the fights after lane
- Grey Talon averages 1.33 kills per death against Venator.
- Grey Talon finishes 1.4k souls behind Venator on average — play for teamfights and scaling rather than lane kills.
- Grey Talon deals 3.1k less objective damage per match than Venator — let teammates take structures while you hold.
- Track Ira Domini (160s cooldown). The window right after Venator uses it is your best time to fight.
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FAQ
Matchup questions
Who wins Grey Talon vs Venator?
Grey Talon wins 49.5% of 60,859 recent matches against Venator — even.
How do I beat Venator as Grey Talon?
Venator wins the farm by ~25 last hits per match. Prioritise safe last hits and denies over trades, and let your lane partner zone. Track Ira Domini (160s cooldown). The window right after Venator uses it is your best time to fight.