Matchup · November 6, 2026
Warden vs Venator
51.3%
Even51,972 matches
All Warden matchups & countersUpdated · Patch Nov 4, 2026
Deadlock Bible take
How Warden 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 Warden
A one-man army who walks into six and dares them to fight.
Lane
Alchemical Flask lowers weapon damage and slows.
Mid game
Binding Word punishes enemies who don’t move. Chain it with your team’s CC.
Late game
Last Stand pulses damage and heals you, so commit into the middle of their team.
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
After Gutshot
Per match
Head-to-head
WardenVenator
51.3%Win rate48.7%
1.03Kills per death1.04
+0Last-hit edge+7.2
+0Deny edge+0.5
+225Soul lead+0
+994Objective damage edge+0
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Laning
Win the lane: Warden into Venator
- 01Venator wins the farm by ~7.2 last hits per match. Prioritise safe last hits and denies over trades, and let your lane partner zone.
- 02Venator out-ranges most heroes. Fight around corners and troopers; step in when they reload or spend their mobility.
- 03Your own sustain (Last Stand) wins extended lanes — stay longer than they can.
Skill order
Skill order for this matchup
53.6% win rate over 76,476 matches
Early pointVenator wins the farm: an early point into Alchemical Flask clears waves and keeps you in lane.
Venator’s kit
Threats
Gutshot
Stun23s cd
Hex-Lined Snap Trap
Root28s cd
Warden’s kit
Your tools
Binding Word
Root34s cd
Alchemical Flask
Slow12s cd
Last StandUltimate
Sustain180s cd
Willpower
Barrier40s cd
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Mid & late game
Winning the fights after lane
- Warden averages 1.03 kills per death against Venator.
- On average Warden finishes 225 souls ahead of Venator — convert the lead into objectives.
- Warden deals 994 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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FAQ
Matchup questions
Who wins Warden vs Venator?
Warden wins 51.3% of 51,972 recent matches against Venator — even.
How do I beat Venator as Warden?
Venator wins the farm by ~7.2 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.