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Deadlock Bible
Matchup · November 6, 2026

Vindicta vs Venator

51.1%
Even122,630 matches
All Vindicta matchups & counters

Updated · Patch Nov 4, 2026

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How Vindicta beats Venator

Marksman vs Marksman

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

Your game plan as Vindicta

A sniper who flies above the fight and finishes whatever’s bleeding.

Lane
Crow Familiar bleeds and reduces Bullet Resist. Stake tethers enemies who step up.
Mid game
Flight boosts spirit damage and item range; use it to reposition high.
Late game
Assassinate deals huge damage to low-health targets at any distance.

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

VindictaVenator
51.1%Win rate48.9%
1.34Kills per death1.00
+0Last-hit edge+27.2
+0Deny edge+0.2
+0Soul lead+891
+0Objective damage edge+806
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Laning

Win the lane: Vindicta into Venator

  1. 01Venator wins the farm by ~27.2 last hits per match. Prioritise safe last hits and denies over trades, and let your lane partner zone.
  2. 02Venator 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

55.5% win rate over 55,675 matches

  • Early point

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

Venator’s kit

Threats

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

Your tools

Stake
Root40s cd
Flight
Mobility42s cd
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Mid & late game

Winning the fights after lane

  • Vindicta averages 1.34 kills per death against Venator.
  • Vindicta finishes 891 souls behind Venator on average — play for teamfights and scaling rather than lane kills.
  • Vindicta deals 806 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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FAQ

Matchup questions

Who wins Vindicta vs Venator?

Vindicta wins 51.1% of 122,630 recent matches against Venator — even.

How do I beat Venator as Vindicta?

Venator wins the farm by ~27.2 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 Vindicta buy against Venator?

Debuff Reducer, Weapon Shielding, Bullet Resilience.