Matchup · November 6, 2026
Kelvin vs Venator
56.8%
Favoured48,975 matches
All Kelvin matchups & countersUpdated · Patch Nov 4, 2026
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How Kelvin beats Venator
Your game plan as Kelvin
A support-tank who keeps his team alive and the enemy team slow.
Lane
Frost Grenade trades and heals your partner at once. Arctic Beam slows and reduces fire rate.
Mid game
Ice Path is the best rotation tool in the game. Use it to carry your team to objectives.
Late game
Frozen Shelter blocks everything: dome your carry, or dome a fight to split it.
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
KelvinVenator
56.8%Win rate43.2%
0.89Kills per death1.06
+0Last-hit edge+23.1
+0Deny edge+0.5
+646Soul lead+0
+0Objective damage edge+1.8K
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Laning
Win the lane: Kelvin into Venator
- 01Venator wins the farm by ~23.1 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.
- 03Your own sustain (Frost Grenade, Frozen Shelter) wins extended lanes — stay longer than they can.
Skill order
Skill order for this matchup
This matchup
Usual
61% win rate over 29,911 matches
Early pointVenator wins the farm: an early point into Arctic Beam clears waves and keeps you in lane.
Venator’s kit
Threats
Gutshot
Stun23s cd
Hex-Lined Snap Trap
Root28s cd
Kelvin’s kit
Your tools
Frost Grenade
SlowSustain30s cd
Ice Path
SlowMobility50s cd
Frozen ShelterUltimate
SlowSustain190s cd
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Mid & late game
Winning the fights after lane
- Kelvin averages 0.89 kills per death against Venator.
- On average Kelvin finishes 646 souls ahead of Venator — convert the lead into objectives.
- Kelvin deals 1.8k 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 Kelvin vs Venator?
Kelvin wins 56.8% of 48,975 recent matches against Venator — favoured.
How do I beat Venator as Kelvin?
Venator wins the farm by ~23.1 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.