Case file · Sep 29 patch

Venator

Devout · Arms Expert · Tactical

How to play VenatorHow to counter Venator

Updated 2026-10-29 19:16 UTC · n = 3,791,908 matches

Build path · Sep 29 patch

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From this patch's purchase data and the top public builds. Hover an item for its timing.

How to play against Venator

Combo: Venator catches you in a Snap Trap (immobilise 1.25s, reveals you), burns you with Consecrating Grenade (−30% healing), then executes you with Ira Domini under 8% health.

Beware: Watch your footing for traps (they last 30s). Avoid fighting near walls, where Gutshot stuns.

Heroes and items that counter Venator →

Builds graded by real games

In-game builds, best win rate first. Win rates are adjusted for games played (a build needs 100+ games) and graded S+ to D against Venator's average this patch. Open one for its notes and how to import it.

#1 ftFades Chudator (SOLVED VENATOR)S

50.3% win rate · 24,767W–24,461L · +2.7 pp vs average

ULTIMATE BUFFS MAKE ME SPLURGE! YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@ftFades

Open build · import ID 471671 →

#2 Parzelion's Venator BuildA

49.5% win rate · 19,205W–19,575L · +1.9 pp vs average

Twitch.tv/Parzelion

Open build · import ID 449519 →

#3 twitch.tv/osesA

49.2% win rate · 12,175W–12,550L · +1.6 pp vs average

rework sanya sniper

Open build · import ID 538997 →

#4 venator :DA

48.9% win rate · 819W–856L · +1.1 pp vs average

soco forte + gun forte (late game)

Open build · import ID 685408 →

#5 Renon's Eternus Venator (twitch.tv/Renon)A

48.7% win rate · 5,091W–5,359L · +1.1 pp vs average

Twitch.tv/renon

Open build · import ID 470928 →

#6 top 1 eu 85% WINRATE tv/sanya_sniperB

48.4% win rate · 2,172W–2,317L · +0.7 pp vs average

top 1 build of sanya_sniper

Open build · import ID 833973 →

#7 Possibly Solved Venator Dopamine MaxxingB

47.9% win rate · 18,832W–20,446L · +0.3 pp vs average

Rush T2 Gutshot always into Ult into Nade Max win. (Fully Annotated) For OG Nademax Build: 635167

Open build · import ID 478715 →

#8 WAPPLE'S CATHOLIC DADDY BUILDB

47.9% win rate · 23,314W–25,348L · +0.3 pp vs average

TANKY AND HOT DADDY PRIEST OBLITERATES ENEMY TEAM FULL OF HERETCS AND SATANISTS

Open build · import ID 449184 →

#9 BUCKSHOT ROULLET GAMEPLAY DFDB

47.6% win rate · 2,041W–2,244L · +0.0 pp vs average

lmao dfd

Open build · import ID 350437 →

Who beats Venator

−7.9 ppRat King
473k games−7.0 ppGraves
358k games−6.8 ppPaige
228k games−4.3 ppSeven
308k games−3.9 ppKelvin
110k games

Venator beats

+5.7 ppShiv
176k games+5.3 ppPocket
149k games+4.9 ppMirage
97k games+4.7 ppViscous
98k games+4.5 ppMina
343k games

Win-rate change for Venator in matches with that enemy, against Venator's own average. Full counters and counter items →

Best teammates

Graves
54.7% togetherRat King
54.3% togetherPaige
53.7% togetherSeven
53.0% togetherVictor
51.7% togetherHaze
51.7% together

Ability order

	10m	21m	32m	43m	54m	66m	77m	88m	912m	1013m	1114m	1218m	1319m	1422m	1530m
Consecrating GrenadeAbility 1										I	II	III
GutshotAbility 2		I			II
Hex-Lined Snap TrapAbility 3													I	II	III
Ira DominiUltimate							I	II	III

unlock I II III upgrade tiers · column labels are the average minute of each step

The most common skill-point order this patch (65k matches).

Patch history

• 2026-10-20 · Shh... This Won't Hurt a Bit.−0.7 pp
• 2026-10-14 · Minor Update - 10-14-2026+0.4 pp
• 2026-10-13 · Fairfax Industries Employee Spotlight+0.4 pp
• 2026-10-05 · Minor Update - 10-05-2026+0.4 pp
• 2026-09-29 · 09-29-2026+0.7 pp

Items Venator buys

Item	Bought in	Win rate	vs average	Avg. time
Restorative Shot	77%	47.7%	+0.5	2:15
Battle Vest	68%	47.8%	+0.6	11:55
Enduring Speed	66%	48.1%	+0.9	14:47
Close Quarters	58%	47.6%	+0.4	4:54
Bullet Lifesteal	57%	47.8%	+0.6	16:33
Swift Striker	56%	47.4%	+0.2	9:56
Fortitude	52%	48.1%	+0.9	16:05
Hollow Point	51%	48.8%	+1.6	20:10
Extra Health	47%	47.9%	+0.7	8:14
Titanic Magazine	47%	47.3%	+0.1	12:01
Vampiric Burst	45%	50.7%	+3.5	29:50
Monster Rounds	43%	46.8%	−0.4	4:38
Extended Magazine	43%	47.3%	+0.1	7:24
Rapid Rounds	42%	47.2%	+0.0	7:08
Spirit Resilience	39%	48.5%	+1.3	24:57
Weakening Headshot	38%	47.8%	+0.6	11:19
Fleetfoot	38%	49.3%	+2.1	18:02
Sprint Boots	37%	48.1%	+0.9	12:22
Cultist Sacrifice	36%	47.3%	+0.0	11:13
Weighted Shots	36%	47.4%	+0.2	20:19
Ricochet	35%	52.1%	+4.9	29:35
Rapid Recharge	35%	48.3%	+1.1	25:31
Silencer	34%	53.9%	+6.7	31:14
Siphon Bullets	33%	52.7%	+5.4	29:55
Point Blank	33%	48.1%	+0.9	21:01
Berserker	31%	49.0%	+1.8	23:33
Ballistic Enchantment	29%	48.5%	+1.3	24:53
Extra Charge	29%	48.1%	+0.9	19:21
Intensifying Magazine	26%	46.9%	−0.3	10:24
Opening Rounds	24%	46.5%	−0.7	9:23