How to play Shiv in Deadlock?

Shiv is classified as a Bleeds out foes, then goes in for a kill in Deadlock. Shiv has zero interest in playing fair, which is why he relies on hit and run tactics to weaken enemies before he dives in for the kill. Learn their optimal ability order, core item builds, and matchup strategies on Lockbuilds.

What are the best builds for Shiv in Deadlock?

Top item builds for Shiv prioritize core weapon and spirit items tailored to their abilities and lane matchups. Explore high-win-rate community and pro builds on Lockbuilds.

What are Shiv's abilities in Deadlock?

Shiv features unique signature abilities scaling with spirit power and weapon damage. Check this overview page for full ability breakdowns and cooldowns.

Where can I find current Shiv Deadlock stats and win rates?

Lockbuilds provides real-time win rates, pick rates, tier placement, and matchup analytics for Shiv across all competitive rank tiers in the current Deadlock patch.

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Shiv - Deadlock Hero Stats & Guide

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Hero Summary

Shiv leans most into close-range brawling and frontline durability, while farming is the weakest part of the profile. Shiv performs best into Mirage and Sinclair. Shiv struggles most into Graves and Seven. Shiv pairs best with Graves and Victor. Shiv has the weakest synergy with Mirage and Silver. Frostbite Charm is Shiv's best win-rate item at 59.8%. Extra Charge is bought most often at 98.8%. Extra Regen is usually picked up early at around 2.5 min.

Play Style

Win Rate

47.4%

Pick Rate

30.8%

Dominates

Current Patch

Loses to

Current Patch

Best Synergy

Current Patch

Worst Synergy

Current Patch

Best Items

ItemWR ChangePR Change

Ethereal Shift

Tier 4•6,400

58.78%+2.13%93,138-19.05%

Scourge

Tier 4•6,400

58.45%+1.91%20,633-16.34%

Witchmail

Tier 4•6,400

57.39%-1.8%144,732-6.54%

Spirit Burn

Tier 4•6,400

56.77%-2.63%44,360-1.95%

Phantom Strike

Tier 4•6,400

56.44%+0.8%9,857-3.47%

Mystic Reverb

Tier 4•6,400

55.51%-1.8%508,069+6.03%

Colossus

Tier 4•6,400

54.66%+0.12%5,492-0.6%

Escalating Exposure

Tier 4•6,400

53.95%+1.32%319,305-4.48%

Healing Tempo

Tier 4•6,400

53.50%-7.03%16,020-1.18%

Juggernaut

Tier 4•6,400

53.18%-0.23%26,185-3.42%

Current Patch

Counter Items

ItemWR ChangePR Change

Disarming Hex

Tier 3•3,200

68.25%+2.79%10,037-0.95%

Rescue Beam

Tier 3•3,200

64.79%-35.21%463-0.06%

Knockdown

Tier 3•3,200

63.23%+7.42%11,562-0.51%

Metal Skin

Tier 3•3,200

61.22%-0.55%73,940-3.78%

Slowing Hex

Tier 2•1,600

59.18%-0.48%14,531-4.16%

Return Fire

Tier 2•1,600

55.48%-3.31%64,968-0.65%

Decay

Tier 3•3,200

54.82%+0.27%152,393-9.4%

Slowing Bullets

Tier 2•1,600

54.59%-16.84%11,502+0.32%

Weapon Shielding

Tier 2•1,600

54.01%-2.92%14,289-0.97%

Battle Vest

Tier 2•1,600

53.53%-0.4%115,503-3.72%

Current Patch

Hero Base Stats

Weapon

Falloff range:20 -> 41

Damage per second:52

Bullet damage:4.80

Bullets per second:10.88

Shoot move speed:-25%

Clip size:10

Reload_duration:2.80s

Bullets speed:610m/s

Light melee:50

Heavy melee damage:116

Vitality

Max health:830

Base health regen:2

Bullet resistance:0%

Spirit resistance:0%

Reducing critical damage:0%

Max move speed:6.5m/s

Sprint speed:1.6m/s

Stamina:3

Stamina regen:6s

Spirit

Ability cooldown:0%

Ability duration:0%

Ability range:0%

Spirit lifesteal:0%

Max charges increase:0

Charge cooldown:0%

Spirit power:0

Impact Radius 10mm

Dash Range 12mm

Deferred Damage Cleared 30%

Damage 200

Bonuses Per Boon

REACHING EACH THRESHOLD GIVES:

Unlock skills or skill points

Skills are unlocked on the 0th, 1st, 4th and 6th gifts.

PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENTS

The rewards reach their maximum on the 32nd gift.

+0.165 to base Bullet Damage

+46 to base Health

+1.58 to base Melee Damage

+1.1 to Spirit Power

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