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Deadlock Bible
Matchup · November 6, 2026

Victor vs Venator

56.5%
Favoured116,602 matches
All Victor matchups & counters

Updated · Patch Nov 4, 2026

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How Victor beats Venator

Brawler vs Marksman

Close the gap or don’t fight. Marksmen win at range, so use corners and troopers to approach, and spend your gap-closer only when you can follow through.

Your game plan as Victor

A man who refuses to die. Victor fights hardest when he’s already dead.

Lane
Pain Battery charges when hit. Jumpstart trades health for regen and speed.
Mid game
Aura of Suffering damages everyone nearby — including you.
Late game
Shocking Reanimation brings you back after lethal damage, stunning on return.

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

VictorVenator
56.5%Win rate43.5%
1.22Kills per death1.04
+5.1Last-hit edge+0
+0Deny edge+0.4
+2.8KSoul lead+0
+753Objective damage edge+0
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Laning

Win the lane: Victor into Venator

  1. 01Victor out-farms Venator by ~5.1 last hits per match. Contest every orb and punish them for walking up to last-hit.
  2. 02Venator out-ranges most heroes. Fight around corners and troopers; step in when they reload or spend their mobility.
  3. 03Your own sustain (Jumpstart) wins extended lanes — stay longer than they can.
Skill order

Skill order for this matchup

56.1% win rate over 115,598 matches

Venator’s kit

Threats

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

Your tools

Shocking ReanimationUltimate
StunSlow240s cd
Jumpstart
Sustain30s cd
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Mid & late game

Winning the fights after lane

  • Victor averages 1.22 kills per death against Venator.
  • On average Victor finishes 2.8k souls ahead of Venator — convert the lead into objectives.
  • Victor deals 753 more objective damage per match than Venator — push structures when you win lane.
  • 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 Victor vs Venator?

Victor wins 56.5% of 116,602 recent matches against Venator — favoured.

How do I beat Venator as Victor?

Victor out-farms Venator by ~5.1 last hits per match. Contest every orb and punish them for walking up to last-hit. Track Ira Domini (160s cooldown). The window right after Venator uses it is your best time to fight.

What should Victor buy against Venator?

Debuff Reducer, Weapon Shielding, Bullet Resilience.