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Venator Build and Counters in Deadlock

Venator is tier C, place 32 of 44 across all ranks, with a 47.1% win rate and a 35.7% pick rate. Items by game phase, ability order, counters and best teammates for Venator from real matches, by rank.

  • Type Marksman
  • Complexity For intermediate players
Tier and place
C 32 of 44
Win rate
47.1%
Pick rate
35.7%
KDA
2.77
Souls
41 865
Matches
129 781

Last UpdatedNovember 5, 2026

Data periodOctober 22, 2026 to November 5, 2026

Game updateNovember 5, 2026

Previous patch matchesbefore November 5, 2026

Venator item build

Items grouped by when they are usually bought, with the share of games where the hero buys them and the win rate with the item.

Venator ability order

Most popular order

Win rate 50.6% in 10 447 matches. The number in a cell is the ability point spent on that ability. Expected win rate for this hero and match length 52.9%.

Gutshot, Gutshot, Consecrating Grenade, Hex-Lined Snap Trap, Gutshot, Ira Domini, Ira Domini, Ira Domini, Ira Domini, Consecrating Grenade, Consecrating Grenade, Consecrating Grenade, Hex-Lined Snap Trap, Hex-Lined Snap Trap, Hex-Lined Snap Trap

Highest win rate order

Win rate 58.0% in 398 matches. The number in a cell is the ability point spent on that ability. Expected win rate for this hero and match length 51.1%.

Gutshot, Gutshot, Consecrating Grenade, Hex-Lined Snap Trap, Gutshot, Hex-Lined Snap Trap, Ira Domini, Ira Domini, Ira Domini, Ira Domini, Gutshot, Consecrating Grenade, Consecrating Grenade, Hex-Lined Snap Trap, Hex-Lined Snap Trap

Venator laning phase

Lanes are 2 on 2. The number is the soul lead of the Venator duo at 15 minutes against this opponent, below it the lead expected from the strength of both heroes. Only lanes clearly off the expected value are shown, across all ranks.

Venator counters and synergies

The percentage is the win rate of Venator against the enemy or together with the teammate. The lists show pairs where it is above or below what the strength of both heroes predicts, so a teammate of a weak hero can show less than 50%. Pairs with at least 100 matches are counted. The average win rate of Venator is 47.1%, compare the percentages in the lists with it.

Venator abilities

Ability 1

Consecrating Grenade

Fire a grenade that bounces before exploding, dealing weapon damage and setting enemies on fire. Burning targets deal pure damage to enemies in the area and suffer from reduced healing.

Cooldown25s
Damage35
Incoming Healing-30%
Damage Per Second10
Burn Duration3.5s
Burn Radius4.5m
  1. Upgrade 1-5 s Cooldown
  2. Upgrade 2+1.5m Radius & +1.0s Burn Duration
  3. Upgrade 3-20% Incoming Healing and allow Charges

Ability 2

Gutshot

Fire a blast with your shotgun, dealing weapon damage and pushing enemies back. Enemies near a wall receive stun and take bonus weapon damage.

Cooldown23s
Cast Range10m
Damage60
Bonus Damage30
Stun0.6s
Wall Stun Range7m
  1. Upgrade 1+25 Damage
  2. Upgrade 2-10s Ability Cooldown and +0.4s Stun Duration
  3. Upgrade 3On Wall Stun: Your next heavy melee is blessed

Ability 3

Hex-Lined Snap Trap

Kick a trap that arms after a brief delay. The trap springs on the first enemy it touches, dealing spirit damage, applying immobilize, and revealing enemies for a duration afterwards.

Cooldown28s
Charges2
Charge Delay8s
Damage80Grows by 2.2 per point of Spirit Power
Immobilize1.25s
Reveal Duration6s
Lifetime30s
  1. Upgrade 1-11 s Cooldown
  2. Upgrade 2+1 s Immobilize Duration
  3. Upgrade 3+1 Charge Deal +30% damage against revealed targets

Ability 4

Ira Domini

Load your crossbow with 3 stakes, dealing massively increased weapon damage. The final stake is blessed, dealing bonus pure damage and executing low-health enemies.

Cooldown160s
Duration15s
Damage120
Bonus Damage95
Execute Threshold8%
  1. Upgrade 1While Active: Gain 1.2 m/s Move Speed
  2. Upgrade 2-15s Ability Cooldown and +65 Bonus Damage
  3. Upgrade 3All Stakes are Blessed

Venator base stats

Max Health820
Health Regen2
Damage Per Second63.49
Bullet Damage8
Ammo33
Fire Rate7.94
Reload Time2.8s
Move Speed6.4m
Sprint Speed1m
Stamina3
Light melee damage50
Heavy melee damage125

Venator story

The Venators of St. Benedict are a Vatican-sanctioned order whose members are deployed to regions with a high concentration of supernatural predators. Few in number, their modus operandi is to observe, identify, and exterminate. They are methodical, they are precise, and once they identify a threat to the flock they are relentless. But even amongst those who are called The Sword Of St. Benedict, one stands apart from the others. A man whose hardened heart has allowed him to pay terrible prices in the name of the greater good... and he has once again been dispatched to New York.

Frequently asked questions

Is Venator good in Deadlock right now?
Venator is tier C, place 32 of 44 across all ranks, with a 47.1% win rate and a 35.7% pick rate.
What items should I buy on Venator?
The most bought items on Venator from early to late game are Restorative Shot, Extra Health, Battle Vest, Enduring Speed, Spirit Resilience, Vampiric Burst.
Who are the best teammates for Venator?
Venator does better than expected together with Paige.