The Doorman vs Venator

Mystic vs Marksman

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

Your game plan as The Doorman

A hotel concierge who controls where everyone goes.

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.

1. 01Venator wins the farm by ~16.9 last hits per match. Prioritise safe last hits and denies over trades, and let your lane partner zone.
2. 02Venator denies ~1.1 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.

This matchup

312

Usual

132

49.6% win rate over 35,071 matches

• 3
  Early point

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

• The Doorman averages 0.83 kills per death against Venator.
• The Doorman finishes 581 souls behind Venator on average — play for teamfights and scaling rather than lane kills.
• The Doorman deals 3.9k 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.