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Deadlock Venator Build

Venator

Sharky

By Mobalytics

Updated on Feb 7, 2026

Feb 7, 2026

Overview

This build was created by Sharky. To find it in game, search for "Mobalytics - Venator by Sharky" (Build ID: 450480)

Venator is a firearms tactician with high-scaling burst weapon damage, paired with utility that allows him to be a massive damage presence throughout the game.

Early Game

Start with Restorative Shot and Monster Rounds for sustain and faster wave clear.
Pick up Battle Vest for conditional 15% weapon damage while above half health, along with bullet resistance.
Build Sprint Boots into Enduring Speed for extra mobility, helping maintain survivability and consistent scaling.
Finish the laning phase with Cultist Sacrifice (this can be bought after Intensifying Magazine).
Optional: Healing Rite and Extra Regen if additional sustain is needed.

Restorative Shot800 souls

Monster Rounds800 souls

Battle Vest1,600 souls

Sprint Boots800 souls

Enduring Speed1,600 souls

Cultist Sacrifice3,200 souls

Intensifying Magazine1,600 souls

Mid Game

Item order is usually dependent on the pace of the game and the enemy hero composition.
Start with Bullet Lifesteal and Rapid Recharge, which replenish ability charges upon dealing significant weapon damage and greatly improve survivability.
Pick up Ballistic Enchantment (imbued on Concussive Combustion) for 18% weapon damage per stack and increased ability range.
Hollow Point provides additional weapon damage while above half health, as well as out-of-combat regeneration.
Upgrade Extra Charge → Rapid Recharge for more ability charges on Consecrating Grenade and Hex-Lined Snap Trap.
Imbue Compress Cooldown on Ira Domini to reduce ultimate cooldown and increase uptime.
Weighted Shots add increased weapon damage, Spirit, and debuff resistance.
If item slots become limited, Battle Vest and Restorative Shot can be sold.

Bullet Lifesteal1,600 souls

Recharging Rush1,600 souls

Ballistic Enchantment3,200 souls

Hollow Point3,200 souls

Extra Charge800 souls

Rapid Recharge3,200 souls

Compress Cooldown1,600 souls

Weighted Shots3,200 souls

Late Game

Vampiric Burst provides a huge boost to damage and lifesteal, significantly increasing survivability and overall damage output.
Glass Cannon is a massive weapon damage spike and can be purchased after Vampiric Burst if sustain is no longer an issue.
Transcendent Cooldown grants 25% cooldown reduction, allowing for more consistent utility and ability usage.
Juggernaut increases slow and melee resistance, provides strong survivability in chaotic fights, and offers substantial passive health regeneration.
Bullet Resilience and Spirit Resilience can be picked up if the enemy team has heavy weapon or Spirit damage and sustain is still an issue.

Glass Cannon6,400 souls

Vampiric Burst6,400 souls

Transcendent Cooldown6,400 souls

Juggernaut6,400 souls

Bullet Resilience3,200 souls

Spirit Resilience3,200 souls

Situational Items

The three main survivability options are Unstoppable, Spellbreaker, and Plated Armor. Choose based on enemy composition and itemization: Unstoppable if the enemy has heavy crowd control, Spellbreaker if additional Spirit resistance and debuff resistance are needed, Plated Armor if the enemy team deals heavy weapon damage and your sustain isn’t sufficient
Armor Piercing Rounds are recommended if the enemy team stacks bullet resistance.
Counterspell is a strong budget option if you’re struggling with being isolated or picked off.
Warp Stone provides added mobility and conditional bullet resistance.