Matchup · November 6, 2026
Mirage vs Rat King
38.4%
Unfavoured52,595 matches
All Mirage matchups & countersUpdated · Patch Nov 4, 2026
Deadlock Bible take
How Mirage beats Rat King
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 Mirage
A traveller who keeps fights alive with scarabs and arrives where you least expect.
Lane
Fire Scarabs steal life and reduce enemy damage; Djinn’s Mark stacks on your bullets.
Mid game
Traveler teleports you anywhere on the minimap. Use it to be the extra hero in every fight.
Late game
Dust Devil lifts and slows everyone in a line. Use it to start a fight or to get out of one.
How to beat Rat King
A scrappy frontliner who makes your bullets work against you.
- 01Don’t shoot into Royal Pestments; wait out the armour.
- 02Fight outside the banner’s radius.
- 03Use spirit damage — his armour deflects bullets.
Respect
Punish
When the armour breaks
Per match
Head-to-head
MirageRat King
38.4%Win rate61.6%
1.08Kills per death0.85
+0Last-hit edge+36.1
+0.6Deny edge+0
+0Soul lead+1K
+0Objective damage edge+3.9K
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Laning
Win the lane: Mirage into Rat King
- 01Rat King wins the farm by ~36.1 last hits per match. Prioritise safe last hits and denies over trades, and let your lane partner zone.
- 02Rat King 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
49.2% win rate over 17,423 matches
Early pointRat King wins the farm: an early point into Djinn's Mark clears waves and keeps you in lane.
Rat King’s kit
Threats
Scrap Grenade
Slow26s cd
Rule, Ratannia!Ultimate
Slow180s cd
Mirage’s kit
Your tools
TravelerUltimate
StunSleepSilenceRootMobilityBarrier140s cd
Dust Devil
Slow36s cd
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Mid & late game
Winning the fights after lane
- Mirage averages 1.08 kills per death against Rat King.
- Mirage finishes 1.0k souls behind Rat King on average — play for teamfights and scaling rather than lane kills.
- Mirage deals 3.9k less objective damage per match than Rat King — let teammates take structures while you hold.
- Track Rule, Ratannia! (180s cooldown). The window right after Rat King uses it is your best time to fight.
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FAQ
Matchup questions
Who wins Mirage vs Rat King?
Mirage wins 38.4% of 52,595 recent matches against Rat King — unfavoured.
How do I beat Rat King as Mirage?
Rat King wins the farm by ~36.1 last hits per match. Prioritise safe last hits and denies over trades, and let your lane partner zone. Track Rule, Ratannia! (180s cooldown). The window right after Rat King uses it is your best time to fight.