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Deadlock Bible
Matchup · November 6, 2026

Viscous vs Wraith

45.7%
Unfavoured33,610 matches
All Viscous matchups & counters

Updated · Patch Nov 4, 2026

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How Viscous beats Wraith

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 Viscous

A blob of goo who saves allies and punches enemies through walls.

Lane
Splatter slows; Puddle Punch knocks up and slows.
Mid game
The Cube protects an ally from damage. You can also use it on yourself.
Late game
Goo Ball bounces off walls and stuns everything it hits.

How to beat Wraith

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

Punish
Per match

Head-to-head

ViscousWraith
45.7%Win rate54.3%
0.72Kills per death1.21
+0Last-hit edge+39.9
+0Deny edge+1
+0Soul lead+4.2K
+0Objective damage edge+7.6K
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Laning

Win the lane: Viscous into Wraith

  1. 01Wraith wins the farm by ~39.9 last hits per match. Prioritise safe last hits and denies over trades, and let your lane partner zone.
  2. 02Wraith denies ~1 more orb per match — secure your orbs before they can.
  3. 03Wraith 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

50% win rate over 20,524 matches

  • Early point

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

Wraith’s kit

Threats

Wraith has no hard crowd control — take the trades.

Viscous’s kit

Your tools

Goo BallUltimate
Stun150s cd
Splatter
Slow26s cd
Puddle Punch
Slow24s cd
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Mid & late game

Winning the fights after lane

  • Viscous averages 0.72 kills per death against Wraith.
  • Viscous finishes 4.2k souls behind Wraith on average — play for teamfights and scaling rather than lane kills.
  • Viscous deals 7.6k 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 Viscous vs Wraith?

Viscous wins 45.7% of 33,610 recent matches against Wraith — unfavoured.

How do I beat Wraith as Viscous?

Wraith wins the farm by ~39.9 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 Viscous buy against Wraith?

Weapon Shielding, Bullet Resilience.