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Venomancer

UniversalRangedSupportNukerInitiatorPusherDisabler

Venomancer pro stats over the last 90 days

57.4%Win Rate
10.6%Pick Rate
8%Ban Rate
-8% Trend

Venomancer Dota 2 FAQ

Below — 16 answers to popular Venomancer queries: role, win rate, counters, synergies, timings and draft fit. Every number is updated from pro Dota 2 matches over the last 90 days.

What is Venomancer's role and attribute?

Venomancer is a Dota 2 hero with primary attribute universal. Plays roles: Support, Nuker, Initiator, Pusher, Disabler. The attribute drives base stat scaling and shapes the playstyle — your starting reference for the build.

Is Venomancer melee or ranged?

Venomancer is a ranged attack-type hero in Dota 2. That affects laning, starting items and behaviour in fights.

Is Venomancer good in Dota 2 right now?

Based on pro matches over the last 90 days, Venomancer's win rate is 57.4% across 141 picks. That reflects the hero's real strength in the current patch from the live pro Dota 2 scene.

Has Venomancer gotten stronger or weaker over the past month?

Venomancer's win rate moved fell by 8% over the last 30 days versus the previous 30 days of pro play. The meta has shifted away from Venomancer — the pick now demands tighter drafting to deliver.

What is Venomancer's pick rate in pro matches?

Venomancer's pro Dota 2 pick rate is 10.6% of all matches over 90 days. With 141 picks in the sample, that's a medium sample, trends are already visible.

How often is Venomancer banned?

Venomancer was banned in 8% of pro Dota 2 matches over the last 90 days. Venomancer is treated as a priority ban — pro teams actively remove the hero from drafts.

Who counters Venomancer?

Venomancer's toughest matchup is Nyx Assassin — Venomancer wins only 32% of games against them over the last 90 days of pro matches. Watch out for them when drafting against Venomancer.

Which heroes does Venomancer counter?

Venomancer dominates Jakiro the most: 76% win rate over 90 days of pro play. Pick Venomancer into that lane or draft around the matchup.

Who should Venomancer be paired with?

Venomancer's best pairing is with Axe — the pair wins 80% of matches over the last 90 days of pro play. Pick them together for maximum combo impact in Dota 2.

When is Venomancer strongest?

Venomancer reaches peak strength in laning with a score of 7/10. Plan team tempo around that timing — fights, objectives and tower push.

When is Venomancer weakest in the game?

Venomancer's weakest phase is ultra late (4/10). Avoid big fights in that window, farm patient, and either stall or accelerate tempo depending on Venomancer's style.

What are Venomancer's biggest strengths?

Venomancer's top strengths: Sustained DPS (15 sec) 7/10, Burst damage (5 sec) 5/10, Pushing waves & towers 5/10. That's the combat profile on a 1-10 scale — what to build rotations and teamfight initiative around.

How mobile is Venomancer?

Venomancer's mobility is 2/10. Low mobility — Venomancer can't escape a gank without team support or save items.

Should you ban Venomancer?

Venomancer's ban priority is 5/10. That means Venomancer bans are situational — depends on team composition and playstyle matchup.

Can you first-pick Venomancer?

Venomancer's first-pick safety is 5/10. First-pick with caution — Venomancer has specific counters; usually better to grab the hero later.

Can Venomancer pull off a comeback?

Venomancer's comeback potential is 5/10. Venomancer's comeback potential is moderate — needs specific items or a clean fight window.