Matchup · November 6, 2026
Pocket vs Viscous
48.9%
Even21,724 matches
All Pocket matchups & countersUpdated · Patch Nov 4, 2026
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How Pocket beats Viscous
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 Viscous
A blob of goo who saves allies and punches enemies through walls.
Per match
Head-to-head
PocketViscous
48.9%Win rate51.1%
0.84Kills per death0.77
+22.9Last-hit edge+0
+0Deny edge+0
+1.3KSoul lead+0
+1.1KObjective damage edge+0
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Laning
Win the lane: Pocket into Viscous
- 01Pocket out-farms Viscous by ~22.9 last hits per match. Contest every orb and punish them for walking up to last-hit.
- 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
45.7% win rate over 43,103 matches
HoldHold Flying Cloak for Goo Ball — use it the moment Viscous commits, not before.
- Max first
You out-farm Viscous: keep the standard order and push your lead with Flying Cloak.
Viscous’s kit
Threats
Goo BallUltimate
Stun150s cd
Splatter
Slow26s cd
Puddle Punch
Slow24s 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 0.84 kills per death against Viscous.
- On average Pocket finishes 1.3k souls ahead of Viscous — convert the lead into objectives.
- Pocket deals 1.1k 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 Pocket vs Viscous?
Pocket wins 48.9% of 21,724 recent matches against Viscous — even.
How do I beat Viscous as Pocket?
Pocket out-farms Viscous by ~22.9 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.