Matchup · November 6, 2026
Venator vs Viscous
51.5%
Even43,915 matches
All Venator matchups & countersUpdated · Patch Nov 4, 2026
Deadlock Bible take
How Venator beats Viscous
Marksman vs Brawler
Keep the range. Stay behind troopers, kite backwards, and save your escape for their gap-closer.
Your game plan as Venator
A holy gunner who executes the weak.
Lane
Consecrating Grenade burns; Gutshot pushes and stuns near walls.
Mid game
Hex-Lined Snap Trap immobilises and reveals.
Late game
Ira Domini loads three blessed stakes, and the last one executes low-health targets.
How to beat Viscous
A blob of goo who saves allies and punches enemies through walls.
Per match
Head-to-head
VenatorViscous
51.5%Win rate48.4%
1.11Kills per death0.69
+22.4Last-hit edge+0
+0.3Deny edge+0
+1.9KSoul lead+0
+3.7KObjective damage edge+0
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Laning
Win the lane: Venator into Viscous
- 01Venator out-farms Viscous by ~22.4 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
49.7% win rate over 97,041 matches
Max firstYou out-farm Viscous: keep the standard order and push your lead with Consecrating Grenade.
Viscous’s kit
Threats
Goo BallUltimate
Stun150s cd
Splatter
Slow26s cd
Puddle Punch
Slow24s cd
Venator’s kit
Your tools
Gutshot
Stun23s cd
Hex-Lined Snap Trap
Root28s cd
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Mid & late game
Winning the fights after lane
- Venator averages 1.11 kills per death against Viscous.
- On average Venator finishes 1.9k souls ahead of Viscous — convert the lead into objectives.
- Venator deals 3.7k 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 Venator vs Viscous?
Venator wins 51.5% of 43,915 recent matches against Viscous — even.
How do I beat Viscous as Venator?
Venator out-farms Viscous by ~22.4 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.