Venator vs Graves

39.5% win rate as Venator · 35,024 matches

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Early game · first 8 minutes

Clear nearby Deadheads before taking a long exchange with Graves, and go around Grasping Hands’ rift. Take cover when Essence Theft weakens your weapon damage and Spirit resistance. Throw Consecrating Grenade at the enemy when you can follow its reduced healing with pressure. Use Gutshot toward a nearby wall when that gives you a safe stun.

Mid game · Walkers

Clear summons threatening your Walker before chasing Graves. Destroy Borrowed Decree’s gravestone with two heavy melees when your team can protect you.

Late game · Patron

Assign someone to clear the summons while the rest of your team contests the objective. If you can safely reach Borrowed Decree’s gravestone, destroy it with two heavy melees to stop that source of Ghouls. Avoid following Graves through Grasping Hands. Throw Consecrating Grenade at Graves, then fire Ira Domini from beside cover when the firing line is clear. Blessed stakes can execute low-health enemies.