winter soldier VS mantis
mantis Wins (Strongly favored)
mantis generally wins based on Patch 1.0 win-rate data.
winter soldier
Duelist
mantis
Strategistℹ️ Tactical Overview
According to Patch 1.0 data, **mantis** holds a 53.8% win rate compared to winter soldier's 43.2%. This suggests a meaningful advantage in the current meta.
Why mantis Wins
Statistical Advantage
mantis 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
mantis leads by 10.6% win rate (Strongly favored).
"Based on 12,674 analyzed matches (reliability: high)."
⏱️ Combat Phases
Early Game / Neutral
Early game is about positioning and safe trades. mantis generally wants to take first contact and force winter soldier to react.
Mid Fight & Rotations
Mid game hinges on cooldown exchanges. mantis tends to come out ahead when fights go beyond the first rotation, while winter soldier needs cleaner conversions.
Ultimate Economy
Late game is mostly about ultimate timing and commit discipline. With a 10.6% win-rate gap in Patch 1.0, mantis can play slightly more patiently; winter soldier should look for an uneven engage or forced mistake. winter soldier may reach ult earlier (cost 3100 vs 3700), so mantis should track that first spike.
How winter soldier Can Still Win
- Capitalize on Mistakeswinter soldier 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 mantis has key cooldowns available winter soldier often loses the trade because mantis can negate the first commit and punish the reset.
- ✕ Overcommitting after partial damage mantis typically punishes the second step-in harder than the first.
