Matchup · November 6, 2026
Grey Talon vs Viscous
51.8%
Even19,256 matches
All Grey Talon matchups & countersUpdated · Patch Nov 4, 2026
Deadlock Bible take
How Grey Talon beats Viscous
Mystic vs Brawler
Kite and zone. Your spells punish brawlers who walk straight at you.
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 Viscous
A blob of goo who saves allies and punches enemies through walls.
Per match
Head-to-head
Grey TalonViscous
51.8%Win rate48.2%
1.36Kills per death0.68
+0Last-hit edge+0
+0Deny edge+0.2
+914Soul lead+0
+737Objective damage edge+0
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Laning
Win the lane: Grey Talon into Viscous
- 01Farm is close (+0 last hits per match), so trades decide this lane, not last hits.
- 02Viscous wants close range. Keep troopers between you, save stamina for a dash out, and punish them when they over-commit.
Skill order
Skill order for this matchup
53.8% win rate over 15,280 matches
HoldHold Rain of Arrows for Goo Ball — use it the moment Viscous commits, not before.
Viscous’s kit
Threats
Goo BallUltimate
Stun150s cd
Splatter
Slow26s cd
Puddle Punch
Slow24s 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 1.36 kills per death against Viscous.
- On average Grey Talon finishes 914 souls ahead of Viscous — convert the lead into objectives.
- Grey Talon deals 737 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.
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FAQ
Matchup questions
Who wins Grey Talon vs Viscous?
Grey Talon wins 51.8% of 19,256 recent matches against Viscous — even.
How do I beat Viscous as Grey Talon?
Farm is close (+0 last hits per match), so trades decide this lane, not last hits. Track Goo Ball (150s cooldown). The window right after Viscous uses it is your best time to fight.