venom VS namor
venom Wins (Close matchup)
venom generally wins based on Patch 1.0 win-rate data.
venom
Vanguard
namor
Duelistℹ️ Tactical Overview
According to Patch 1.0 data, **venom** holds a 52.3% win rate compared to namor's 51.2%.
Why venom Wins
Even Matchup
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 1.1% win rate (Close).
"Based on 9,482 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 namor to react.
Mid Fight & Rotations
Mid game hinges on cooldown exchanges. venom tends to come out ahead when fights go beyond the first rotation, while namor needs cleaner conversions.
Ultimate Economy
Late game is mostly about ultimate timing and commit discipline. With a 1.1% win-rate gap in Patch 1.0, venom can play slightly more patiently; namor should look for an uneven engage or forced mistake.
How namor Can Still Win
- Capitalize on Mistakesnamor 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 namor 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.