How to Counter Venom in Marvel Rivals

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Dec 12

Venom struggles against heroes who can outmaneuver him or deal consistent ranged damage from a safe distance. Here’s what heroes to play and how to counter Venom:

Vanguard Counters

Peni Parker: Cyber-Web Snare (Right Click) immobilizes Venom, preventing him from closing the gap or escaping. Spider-Sweeper (Q) deals consistent area damage, punishing Venom for engaging in extended fights.
Magneto: Metallic Curtain (LShift) blocks Venom’s melee attacks, neutralizing his close-range effectiveness. Meteor M (Q) punishes Venom for diving into fights with high area damage.
Dr. Strange: Eye of Agamotto (Q) separates Venom’s soul from his body, dealing direct damage and bypassing his sustain. Shield of the Seraphim (Right Click) blocks Venom’s attacks, reducing his offensive output.

Duelist Counters

Hawkeye: Hunter’s Sight (Q) applies consistent ranged pressure, keeping Venom on the defensive. Scourge Grenade (Right Click) blinds Venom, reducing his ability to land precise attacks.
Punisher: Culling Turret (E) creates a zone of denial, forcing Venom to either retreat or take heavy damage. Scourge Grenade (Right Click) disrupts Venom’s attacks, limiting his effectiveness in fights.
Winter Soldier: Kraken Impact (Q) delivers high burst damage, punishing Venom for trying to sustain through melee combat. Tainted Voltage (E) slows him, reducing his mobility and effectiveness.
Hela: Soul Drainer (E) stuns Venom, interrupting his combos and creating openings for follow-up attacks. Goddess of Death (Q) provides consistent ranged damage, keeping Venom out of key positions.
Star-Lord: Blaster Barrage (E) punishes Venom and nearby allies for clustering together. Stellar Shift (Right Click) allows Star-Lord to evade Venom’s ambushes and maintain safe pressure.

Strategist Counters

Jeff the Land Shark: It’s Jeff! (Q) displaces Venom, disrupting his combos and positioning. Healing Bubble (E) sustains Jeff’s team, outlasting Venom’s damage and sustain.
Loki: Doppelganger (E) creates illusions to confuse Venom, wasting his attacks and abilities. Devious Exchange (F) allows Loki to reposition and avoid Venom’s crowd control.
Mantis: Spore Slumber (LShift) sedates Venom, stopping him from attacking or using abilities. Soul Resurgence (Q) provides healing over time, countering Venom’s sustain.

Abilities to Watch Out For

Cellular Corrosion (Right Click): Slows enemies and deals damage over time. Avoid staying in Venom’s range for too long.
Feast of the Abyss (Q): Venom ambushes enemies, dealing heavy damage while healing himself. Use stuns or slows to interrupt this ability.
Symbiotic Shield (Passive): Grants Venom durability and sustain in prolonged fights. Focus him down quickly to bypass his healing.

Quick Tips

Disrupt His Combos: Use stuns, knockbacks, or slows to interrupt Venom’s abilities and limit his sustain.
Apply Ranged Pressure: Venom struggles against consistent ranged damage. Keep him at a distance to reduce his effectiveness.
Focus Him Early: Venom’s sustain makes him a long-term threat. Take him out quickly to neutralize his impact.