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Deadlock Bible
Matchup · November 6, 2026

Venator vs Wraith

46.3%
Unfavoured142,652 matches
All Venator matchups & counters

Updated · Patch Nov 4, 2026

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How Venator beats Wraith

Marksman vs Marksman

A range duel: cover, headshots and timing reloads decide it.

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 Wraith

A duellist who isolates targets and teleports out before anyone can respond.

Punish
Per match

Head-to-head

VenatorWraith
46.3%Win rate53.6%
1.08Kills per death1.21
+0Last-hit edge+16.9
+0Deny edge+0.7
+0Soul lead+2.5K
+0Objective damage edge+4.1K
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Laning

Win the lane: Venator into Wraith

  1. 01Wraith 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. 02Wraith 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

49.7% win rate over 97,041 matches

  • Early point

    Wraith wins the farm: an early point into Gutshot clears waves and keeps you in lane.

Wraith’s kit

Threats

Wraith has no hard crowd control — take the trades.

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 1.08 kills per death against Wraith.
  • Venator finishes 2.5k souls behind Wraith on average — play for teamfights and scaling rather than lane kills.
  • Venator deals 4.1k less objective damage per match than Wraith — let teammates take structures while you hold.
  • Track Telekinesis (150s cooldown). The window right after Wraith uses it is your best time to fight.
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FAQ

Matchup questions

Who wins Venator vs Wraith?

Venator wins 46.3% of 142,652 recent matches against Wraith — unfavoured.

How do I beat Wraith as Venator?

Wraith wins the farm by ~16.9 last hits per match. Prioritise safe last hits and denies over trades, and let your lane partner zone. Track Telekinesis (150s cooldown). The window right after Wraith uses it is your best time to fight.

What should Venator buy against Wraith?

Weapon Shielding, Bullet Resilience.