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Deadlock Bible
Matchup · November 6, 2026

Solomon vs Venator

49.2%
Even84,459 matches
All Solomon matchups & counters

Updated · Patch Nov 4, 2026

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How Solomon beats Venator

Mystic vs Marksman

Use spells to force them out of position; marksmen hate being moved.

Your game plan as Solomon

A strategist who builds the board before the fight starts.

Lane
Setup Bishop stays put indefinitely; move it to slow and damage enemies.
Mid game
Rook Battery immobilises and bounces off walls. Fight near terrain.
Late game
Kingside Knight promotes an ally with barrier and stamina, or develops yourself as king.

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
Per match

Head-to-head

SolomonVenator
49.2%Win rate50.8%
0.74Kills per death1.10
+0Last-hit edge+9.9
+0Deny edge+1.7
+0Soul lead+2.8K
+0Objective damage edge+3.8K
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Laning

Win the lane: Solomon into Venator

  1. 01Venator wins the farm by ~9.9 last hits per match. Prioritise safe last hits and denies over trades, and let your lane partner zone.
  2. 02Venator denies ~1.7 more orbs per match — secure your orbs before they can.
  3. 03Venator out-ranges most heroes. Fight around corners and troopers; step in when they reload or spend their mobility.
Skill order

Skill order for this matchup

This matchup
Usual

52% win rate over 38,080 matches

  • Early point

    Venator wins the farm: an early point into Setup Bishop clears waves and keeps you in lane.

Venator’s kit

Threats

Gutshot
Stun23s cd
Hex-Lined Snap Trap
Root28s cd
Solomon’s kit

Your tools

Develop QueenUltimate
Stun240s cd
Rook Battery
Root33s cd
Setup Bishop
Slow12s cd
Kingside Knight
Barrier25s cd
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Mid & late game

Winning the fights after lane

  • Solomon averages 0.74 kills per death against Venator.
  • Solomon finishes 2.8k souls behind Venator on average — play for teamfights and scaling rather than lane kills.
  • Solomon deals 3.8k 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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Who else beats Venator

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FAQ

Matchup questions

Who wins Solomon vs Venator?

Solomon wins 49.2% of 84,459 recent matches against Venator — even.

How do I beat Venator as Solomon?

Venator wins the farm by ~9.9 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.

What should Solomon buy against Venator?

Debuff Reducer, Weapon Shielding, Bullet Resilience.