Venator vs Warden

45% win rate as Venator · 23,811 matches

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Early game · first 8 minutes

Save stamina to leave Binding Word’s area before its timer ends. Dodge Alchemical Flask, and wait behind cover if Willpower’s barrier gives Warden the advantage. 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

Leave Binding Word’s marked area before the warning ends; its final upgrade can silence you during that warning. Move out of Last Stand’s pulse range when staying would let Warden damage and heal from you.

Late game · Patron

Help the ally marked by Binding Word without grouping around them inside Last Stand. Interrupt Last Stand during its startup if you have a suitable response and Warden is not protected from it. Otherwise, get out of pulse range and fight after it ends. Throw Consecrating Grenade at Warden, then fire Ira Domini from beside cover when the firing line is clear. Blessed stakes can execute low-health enemies.