Venture
⚔️ Damage

Venture

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This page covers all matchups for Venture (Damage): 6 heroes Venture is strong against, and 5 heroes that counter Venture — each with an explanation of why the matchup works. Struggling against an enemy Venture? Consider switching to Sombra, Pharah, Mizuki.

Venture is strong against 6 heroes

Widowmaker
Widowmaker Hard Counter

If you approach a Barrow while completely ignoring its line of fire, you can take it down with the burst it fires upon appearing.

Hanzo
Hanzo Favorable

By moving underground, you can close in while ignoring the sniper's line of fire

Zenyatta
Zenyatta Favorable

Can launch surprise attacks from underground against slow-moving rear guards

Ana
Ana Favorable

You can launch an attack after making Barrow's self-defense ability miss.

Illari
Illari Favorable

Can wreak havoc on the backline from underground, along with the Healing Pylon

Emre
Emre Favorable

You can nullify the Pork's range by moving underground, forcing it to stay right up against you.

Venture is weak against 5 heroes

Sombra
Sombra Favorable

Use a hack to shut down Barrow and Drill Dash, preventing them from retreating into invincibility

Pharah
Pharah Favorable

Since the venture's main battlegrounds are on the ground and at close range, it can't reach the Fara in the sky and can only bomb it one-sidedly.

Mizuki
Mizuki Favorable

Binding Chain stops Drill Dash mid-charge, neutralizing the dive onto the backline.

Zarya
Zarya Favorable

You can deflect surprise bursts from underground with a particle barrier

Roadhog
Roadhog Favorable

You can use the Chain Hook to catch it the moment it emerges from the ground

Venture's Kit at a Glance

Effective Range
Close–Mid
Mobility
High
Hitbox
Medium
Playstyle
Dive / Brawl / Burst
Weapon SMART Excavator Projectile Aoe Close Mid Burst
Ability Drill Dash Dash Knockback
Ability Burrow Invulnerable Aoe
Passive Explorer's Resolve Overhealth
Ult Tectonic Shock Aoe Burst

Venture's Perks

Upgrades you can pick by leveling up during a match — one Minor (level 2) and one Major (level 3).

Minor Deep Burrow

Drill Dash distance is 50% longer while burrowed.

Minor Excavation Exhilaration

While Tectonic Shock is active, cooldowns refresh 300% faster.

Major SMART Extender

Empower SMART Excavator with E to increase its maximum projectile range by 100% for 4 seconds.

Major Covered In Dirt

Dealing damage with Clobber grants up to 30 Explorer's Resolve shields.

Facing an enemy Venture?

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