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Deadlock Bible
Matchup · November 6, 2026

Ivy vs Viscous

56.5%
Favoured23,807 matches
All Ivy matchups & counters

Updated · Patch Nov 4, 2026

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How Ivy beats Viscous

Your game plan as Ivy

The partner. Ivy is twice as strong when she’s attached to the right ally.

Lane
Kudzu Connection with your lane partner gives you both bonuses. Entangling Thorns zones and slows.
Mid game
Air Drop an ally onto the enemy backline for a surprise explosion and a damage buff.
Late game
Stone Form is an emergency button and a stun. Use it when divers commit.

How to beat Viscous

A blob of goo who saves allies and punches enemies through walls.

  • 01Don’t burst into The Cube; wait it out.
  • 02Stay away from walls when Goo Ball is up.
  • 03Kill him after The Cube is used.
Respect
Punish
Per match

Head-to-head

IvyViscous
56.5%Win rate43.4%
0.80Kills per death0.72
+18.2Last-hit edge+0
+0.9Deny edge+0
+1.7KSoul lead+0
+3.7KObjective damage edge+0
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Laning

Win the lane: Ivy into Viscous

  1. 01Ivy out-farms Viscous by ~18.2 last hits per match. Contest every orb and punish them for walking up to last-hit.
  2. 02Viscous wants close range. Keep troopers between you, save stamina for a dash out, and punish them when they over-commit.
  3. 03Your own sustain (Kudzu Connection, Stone Form) wins extended lanes — stay longer than they can.
Skill order

Skill order for this matchup

59.6% win rate over 20,317 matches

Viscous’s kit

Threats

Goo BallUltimate
Stun150s cd
Splatter
Slow26s cd
Puddle Punch
Slow24s cd
Ivy’s kit

Your tools

Stone Form
StunSustain40s cd
Entangling Thorns
Slow32s cd
Air DropUltimate
Mobility100s cd
Kudzu Connection
Sustain37s cd
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Mid & late game

Winning the fights after lane

  • Ivy averages 0.80 kills per death against Viscous.
  • On average Ivy finishes 1.7k souls ahead of Viscous — convert the lead into objectives.
  • Ivy deals 3.7k 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 Ivy vs Viscous?

Ivy wins 56.5% of 23,807 recent matches against Viscous — favoured.

How do I beat Viscous as Ivy?

Ivy out-farms Viscous by ~18.2 last hits per match. Contest every orb and punish them for walking up to last-hit. Track Goo Ball (150s cooldown). The window right after Viscous uses it is your best time to fight.

What should Ivy buy against Viscous?

Debuff Reducer, Unstoppable, Bullet Resilience.