Venom is a vanguard who combines brutal melee power with sustain from his symbiote abilities. He thrives in chaotic brawls, using his high damage and crowd-control tools to isolate targets and overwhelm them. Venom’s durability and lifesteal make him a menacing presence in extended teamfights. Players should use Venom to initiate or counter-engage, relying on his disruptive kit to lock down priority targets. He synergizes best with duelists who can follow up on his engages and strategists who extend fights, giving him more time to heal and sustain. His counters include burst damage and heroes who can kite him effectively. Strategists with zoning tools and duelists with strong disengage limit his impact. Still, when Venom gets into melee range, he becomes one of the most dangerous threats on the battlefield.