Don’t be toxic, be venomous.
Alongside his monstrous defense, Venom is also an offensive powerhouse.
Fortunately, he’s not immortal, and a few strategies can certainly put him in his place.
However, the best part about Venom’s kit is undoubtedly hislast-resort bonus health ability,Symbiote Resistance.
Venom also relies heavily on chip damage, whichyou can easily outheal if you have an ally Strategist nearby.
Stun-locks and immobilizing abilities work extremely well against Venom because they prevent him from escaping at a crucial moment.
Groot is another strong counter against Venom, specifically because of his weakness towards the Thornslash Walls.
The fact his base HP rivals that of Venom also lets him outlast the tendril attacks.
Out of all the Strategists,Mantis is definitely your best betto classify as Venom’s counterpick.
Her Slumbering Spore, on top of being an escape tool, isperfect for denying a breakaway opportunity.
As Storm, you should aid friendly melee Duelists by empowering them with a movement speed boost.
Dodging Venom’s attacks is arguably more important for them than inflicting more damage than him.