venom VS mantis
mantis Wins (Close matchup)
mantis generally wins based on Patch 1.0 win-rate data.
venom
Vanguard
mantis
Strategistℹ️ Tactical Overview
According to Patch 1.0 data, **venom** holds a 52.3% win rate compared to mantis's 53.8%. Ultimate economy and tempo windows matter more than raw brawling here.
Why mantis Wins
Tempo Advantage
venom has the cleaner win condition in this matchup dynamic.
"This conclusion comes from either kit interaction (when present) or stable win-rate signals."
Statistical Performance
venom leads by 1.5% win rate (Close).
"Based on 9,101 analyzed matches (reliability: high)."
⏱️ Combat Phases
Early Game / Neutral
Early game is about positioning and safe trades. venom generally wants to take first contact and force mantis to react. Small resource wins matter—avoid coinflip commits and look for tempo advantages.
Mid Fight & Rotations
Mid game hinges on cooldown exchanges. venom tends to come out ahead when fights go beyond the first rotation, while mantis needs cleaner conversions.
Ultimate Economy
Late game is mostly about ultimate timing and commit discipline. With a 1.5% win-rate gap in Patch 1.0, venom can play slightly more patiently; mantis should look for an uneven engage or forced mistake. venom's ult comes online faster (cost 2500 vs 3700), creating a tempo window.
How venom Can Still Win
- Capitalize on Mistakesmantis needs to force an error before committing to a full engage.💡 Tip: Look for a cooldown window, then take space first—don’t dash into a ready kit.
⚠️ Common Mistakes
- ✕ Taking the fight while venom has key cooldowns available mantis often loses the trade because venom can negate the first commit and punish the reset.
- ✕ Dumping damage into shields instead of repositioning You lose tempo and give the opponent a free reset.