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Deadlock Bible
Matchup · November 6, 2026

Wraith vs Venator

53.6%
Favoured142,652 matches
All Wraith matchups & counters

Updated · Patch Nov 4, 2026

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How Wraith beats Venator

Marksman vs Marksman

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

Your game plan as Wraith

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

Lane
Card Trick builds cards with weapon damage; throw them for bonus effects.
Mid game
Project Mind is a teleport. Use it to flank, or to escape.
Late game
Telekinesis lifts a hero and slams them where you want — pull the carry into your 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
Per match

Head-to-head

WraithVenator
53.6%Win rate46.3%
1.21Kills per death1.08
+16.9Last-hit edge+0
+0.7Deny edge+0
+2.5KSoul lead+0
+4.1KObjective damage edge+0
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Laning

Win the lane: Wraith into Venator

  1. 01Wraith out-farms Venator by ~16.9 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.
Skill order

Skill order for this matchup

53.6% win rate over 65,057 matches

  • Max first

    You out-farm Venator: keep the standard order and push your lead with Full Auto.

Venator’s kit

Threats

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

Your tools

Card Trick
Mobility0.6s cd
Project Mind
Mobility50s cd
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Mid & late game

Winning the fights after lane

  • Wraith averages 1.21 kills per death against Venator.
  • On average Wraith finishes 2.5k souls ahead of Venator — convert the lead into objectives.
  • Wraith deals 4.1k 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 Wraith vs Venator?

Wraith wins 53.6% of 142,652 recent matches against Venator — favoured.

How do I beat Venator as Wraith?

Wraith out-farms Venator by ~16.9 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 Wraith buy against Venator?

Debuff Reducer, Weapon Shielding, Bullet Resilience.