Case file · Oct 30 patch

Venator

Devout · Arms Expert · Tactical

How to play VenatorHow to counter Venator

Updated 2026-11-06 02:03 UTC · n = 126,937 matches

Build path · Oct 30 patch

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Late

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 wander punch venatorS+

52.6% win rate · 401W–361L · +4.4 pp vs average

.tv/wanderdl this build is really fun

Open build · import ID 922000 →

#2 lordnm newS

50.9% win rate · 405W–391L · +3.1 pp vs average

yep

Open build · import ID 872390 →

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

49.3% win rate · 1,940W–1,997L · +2.1 pp vs average

Twitch.tv/renon

Open build · import ID 470928 →

#4 Parzelion's Venator BuildA

49.2% win rate · 5,873W–6,076L · +2.1 pp vs average

Twitch.tv/Parzelion

Open build · import ID 449519 →

#5 Mobalytics - Venator by sharkyA

48.7% win rate · 202W–213L · +1.1 pp vs average

https://mobalytics.gg/deadlock/builds/sharky-venator

Open build · import ID 450480 →

#6 twitch.tv/osesB

48.0% win rate · 882W–954L · +0.9 pp vs average

rework sanya sniper

Open build · import ID 538997 →

#7 ArtRim | IMBA VenatorB

47.9% win rate · 1,851W–2,016L · +0.8 pp vs average

смотря на сборки людей понимаешь почему у венатора такой низкий винрейт. ЕCЛИ ВИДИШЬ СБОРКУ СО СТЕКЛЯННОЙ ПУШКОЙ, ТО БЕГИ НЕ ОГЛЯДЫВАЯСЬ.

Open build · import ID 793976 →

#8 (DIKY) 可能是新版本最无脑顺出的神父出装<带注释>万圣节版本B

47.6% win rate · 334W–368L · +0.4 pp vs average

有大招就多找机会 这个版本神父不是农神然后拯救世界的角色 满级大出来单挑很强 神父移动性能不强打架多注意站位 如果蛆了就出点炮刷伤害吧wwwwwwwww

Open build · import ID 880069 →

#9 WAPPLE'S CATHOLIC DADDY BUILDB

47.5% win rate · 3,712W–4,110L · +0.4 pp vs average

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

Open build · import ID 449184 →

Who beats Venator

−5.8 ppGraves
7.1k games−5.5 ppPaige
6.5k games−5.2 ppRat King
16k games−3.6 ppKelvin
4.7k games−3.5 ppDynamo
5.4k games

Venator beats

+6.9 ppMirage
2.3k games+5.4 ppSolomon
6.7k games+4.7 ppShiv
7.8k games+4.7 ppPocket
5.4k games+4.5 ppGrey Talon
4.4k games

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

Best teammates

Kelvin
53.0% togetherPaige
52.7% togetherRat King
52.5% togetherGraves
52.3% togetherIvy
52.1% togetherHaze
51.7% together

Ability order

	10m	21m	32m	43m	54m	66m	77m	88m	912m	1013m	1114m	1218m	1320m	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 (15k matches).

Patch history

• 2026-10-30 · Halloween 2026 + Gameplay Update adjust
  Venator: Ira Domini - Blessed stake damage reduced from 115 to 95−0.5 pp
• 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	87%	48.2%	+0.3	1:25
Battle Vest	77%	48.5%	+0.6	10:22
Enduring Speed	74%	48.2%	+0.3	14:10
Fortitude	70%	48.3%	+0.4	13:17
Swift Striker	67%	48.2%	+0.3	9:55
Extra Health	66%	48.4%	+0.5	7:45
Monster Rounds	60%	47.6%	−0.2	4:01
Spirit Resilience	57%	49.5%	+1.5	21:56
Cultist Sacrifice	57%	47.6%	−0.3	9:07
Fleetfoot	57%	49.7%	+1.8	16:53
Close Quarters	54%	48.3%	+0.4	3:51
Rapid Rounds	53%	48.3%	+0.4	7:55
Extended Magazine	53%	48.2%	+0.3	7:59
Titanic Magazine	52%	48.3%	+0.4	12:20
Sprint Boots	52%	48.4%	+0.5	12:32
Hollow Point	49%	49.4%	+1.5	17:57
Silencer	45%	54.3%	+6.3	27:49
Bullet Lifesteal	44%	49.9%	+2.0	18:20
Siphon Bullets	39%	52.7%	+4.8	27:45
Vampiric Burst	39%	53.1%	+5.1	28:27
Weighted Shots	36%	48.2%	+0.3	18:10
Berserker	36%	49.6%	+1.6	21:21
Weakening Headshot	35%	48.3%	+0.4	10:59
Rapid Recharge	28%	49.1%	+1.2	24:58
Ricochet	26%	54.0%	+6.0	28:31
Slowing Bullets	26%	48.3%	+0.4	16:06
Point Blank	25%	50.4%	+2.5	19:29
Extra Charge	22%	49.7%	+1.7	21:07
Ballistic Enchantment	21%	49.0%	+1.1	23:27
Intensifying Magazine	17%	46.3%	−1.5	8:02