How do I counter Abrams as Venator in Deadlock?

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

What items should Venator buy against Abrams in Deadlock?

Start with Rebuttal, Enchanter's Emblem, Weakening Headshot, Stalker for laning, then transition to Decay, Healbane, Toxic Bullets, Mystic Slow mid game.

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Venator

Counter-build vs Abrams

44%HARDavg WR vs team

Abrams

44%

MeleeTanky

WeaponSpiritVitality

Scout Enemy Items

Laning Phase

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

5,600 souls

RebuttalT1800

Survivability against burst damage

Shield

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Enchanter's EmblemT21,600

Survivability against burst damage

Shield

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Weakening HeadshotT21,600

Shreds armor on Abrams

Armor Shred

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StalkerT21,600

Shreds armor on Abrams

Armor Shred

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Mid Game

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

9,600 souls

DecayT33,200

Counters healing from Abrams

Anti-Heal

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HealbaneT21,600

Counters healing from Abrams

Anti-Heal

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Toxic BulletsT33,200

Counters healing from Abrams

Anti-Heal

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Mystic SlowT21,600FLEX

Strong general-purpose item for this matchup

Slow

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Late Game

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

25,600 souls

Crippling HeadshotT46,400

Counters healing from Abrams — Shreds armor on Abrams

Armor ShredSpirit ShredAnti-Heal

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InhibitorT46,400

Counters healing from Abrams

Anti-Heal

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Spirit BurnT46,400

Counters healing from Abrams

Anti-Heal

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SpellbreakerT46,400

Reduces CC from Abrams

Anti-CC

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Why This Build Works

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

1 enemy hero has healing abilities, making anti-heal items a priority.

Key counters needed: anti healanti ccslowshield

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