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Venator
Consecrating Grenade
Gutshot
Hex-Lined Snap Trap
Ira Domini
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Mellow's Venator - Annotated! (MAY 2nd)

Constantly updated and annotated as I play a ton of Venator in an alright rank. Updated for the new balancing patch

Hero
Venator
Version
91
Updated
May 4, 2026
CreatormellowPhantom V rank
Ability Order
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Consecrating Grenade
Gutshot
Hex-Lined Snap Trap
Ira Domini

Early Game

0 to 15 minRoughly left to right, read descriptions (!)
Close Quarters
Close Quarters
Monster Rounds
Monster Rounds
Battle Vest
Battle Vest
Active
Cultist Sacrifice
Cultist Sacrifice
Sprint Boots
Sprint Boots
Enduring Speed
Enduring Speed
Bullet Lifesteal
Bullet Lifesteal
Recharging Rush
Recharging Rush

Early Defensive Items

0 to 15 minOptionalDon't buy too many.
Restorative Shot
Restorative Shot
Active
Healing Rite
Healing Rite
Extra Regen
Extra Regen
Rebuttal
Rebuttal
Spirit Shielding
Spirit Shielding
Reactive Barrier
Reactive Barrier
Debuff Reducer
Debuff Reducer

Mid Game

15 to 25 minRoughly left to right, read descriptions (!!!)
Slowing Bullets
Slowing Bullets
Weighted Shots
Weighted Shots
Extra Charge
Extra Charge
Rapid Recharge
Rapid Recharge
Hollow Point
Hollow Point
Ballistic Enchantment
Ballistic Enchantment
Active
Vampiric Burst
Vampiric Burst

Resistances/Greens

OptionalDon't neglect them!
Escalating Resilience
Escalating Resilience
Spirit Resilience
Spirit Resilience
Active
Metal Skin
Metal Skin
Counterspell
Counterspell
Active
Dispel Magic
Dispel Magic
Active
Warp Stone
Warp Stone
Juggernaut
Juggernaut
Active
Unstoppable
Unstoppable
Indomitable
Indomitable
Plated Armor
Plated Armor
Spellbreaker
Spellbreaker
Fortitude
Fortitude

Late Game

25+ minBuy based on what you need, most recommended L to R
Spellslinger
Spellslinger
Siphon Bullets
Siphon Bullets
Inhibitor
Inhibitor
Silencer
Silencer
Crippling Headshot
Crippling Headshot
Glass Cannon
Glass Cannon
Active
Colossus
Colossus
Armor Piercing Rounds
Armor Piercing Rounds
Frenzy
Frenzy
Ricochet
Ricochet
Lucky Shot
Lucky Shot

Optional Counters/Items

OptionalDon't get too many spirit items.
Berserker
Berserker
Hunter's Aura
Hunter's Aura
Active
Shadow Weave
Shadow Weave
Bullet Resilience
Bullet Resilience
Active
Slowing Hex
Slowing Hex
Active
Knockdown
Knockdown
Active
Rusted Barrel
Rusted Barrel
Stamina Mastery
Stamina Mastery
Melee Lifesteal
Melee Lifesteal
Lifestrike
Lifestrike
Melee Charge
Melee Charge
Crushing Fists
Crushing Fists
Point Blank
Point Blank