Matchup · November 6, 2026
Pocket vs Rat King
38.8%
Unfavoured95,793 matches
All Pocket matchups & countersUpdated · Patch Nov 4, 2026
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How Pocket 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 Pocket
A trickster who hides in a suitcase and then hits you with a shotgun.
Lane
Barrage slows and stacks; Flying Cloak lets you teleport to it.
Mid game
Enchanter’s Satchel makes you untargetable. Hop in to dodge key abilities, then punish.
Late game
Affliction damages everyone nearby; it can’t kill, so follow it with burst.
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
PocketRat King
38.8%Win rate61.2%
0.85Kills per death0.90
+0Last-hit edge+16.8
+0.4Deny edge+0
+0Soul lead+1.1K
+0Objective damage edge+3.8K
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Laning
Win the lane: Pocket into Rat King
- 01Rat King wins the farm by ~16.8 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
This matchup
Usual
45.7% win rate over 43,103 matches
Early pointRat King wins the farm: an early point into Enchanter's Satchel clears waves and keeps you in lane.
Rat King’s kit
Threats
Scrap Grenade
Slow26s cd
Rule, Ratannia!Ultimate
Slow180s cd
Pocket’s kit
Your tools
Barrage
Slow32s cd
Flying Cloak
Mobility26s cd
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Mid & late game
Winning the fights after lane
- Pocket averages 0.85 kills per death against Rat King.
- Pocket finishes 1.1k souls behind Rat King on average — play for teamfights and scaling rather than lane kills.
- Pocket deals 3.8k 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 Pocket vs Rat King?
Pocket wins 38.8% of 95,793 recent matches against Rat King — unfavoured.
How do I beat Rat King as Pocket?
Rat King wins the farm by ~16.8 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.