How do I counter Venator as McGinnis in Deadlock?

Build Enchanter's Emblem, Rebuttal, Rusted Barrel to counter their primary threats. Focus on items that address the enemy team's main damage type.

What items should McGinnis buy against Venator in Deadlock?

Start with Enchanter's Emblem, Rebuttal, Rusted Barrel for laning, then transition to Spirit Shielding, Counterspell, Silence Wave, Mystic Slow mid game.

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McGinnis

Counter-build vs Venator

56%EASYavg WR vs team

Venator

56%

CCSpirit Burst

WeaponSpiritVitality

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Laning Phase

Early game items (T1-T2) to win your lane

3,200 souls

Enchanter's EmblemT21,600

Survivability against burst damage

ShieldSpirit Resist

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RebuttalT1800

Survivability against burst damage

Shield

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Rusted BarrelT1800FLEX

Slows Venator

Slow

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Mid Game

Core items (T2-T3) for team fights and objectives

9,600 souls

Spirit ShieldingT21,600

Survivability against burst damage

Spirit ResistShield

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CounterspellT33,200

Survivability against burst damage

Spirit ResistShield

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Silence WaveT33,200

Silence shuts down ability-dependent enemies

Silence

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Mystic SlowT21,600

Slows Venator

Slow

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Late Game

Power spike items (T3-T4) to close out the game

25,600 souls

SpellbreakerT46,400

Reduces CC from Venator

Spirit ResistAnti-CC

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ColossusT46,400

Raw HP against burst and poke

HealthSpirit Resist

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SilencerT46,400

Silence shuts down ability-dependent enemies

Silence

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Ethereal ShiftT46,400

Survivability against burst damage

Shield

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Why This Build Works

This counter-build for McGinnis is optimized against Venator. The enemy team has a mixed damage profile, so the build balances multiple defensive needs.

Key counters needed: anti ccspirit resistsilenceshield

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