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Heroes / Shiv
Case file · Sep 29 patch

Shiv

Rage · Bleed · Repeat

How to play ShivHow to counter Shiv

Win rate44.6%
Pick rate24.6%
Ban rate6.2%
Rank#44 of 44
Matches919k

Updated 2026-10-29 13:13 UTC · n = 3,741,614 matches

Build path · Sep 29 patch

Early
Mid
Late
on Slice and Dice

From this patch's purchase data and the top public builds. Hover an item for its timing.

How to play against Shiv

Combo: Shiv dashes in with Slice and Dice, bleeds you with Serrated Knives, then leaps 12m with Killing Blow to execute you if you’re under 18% health (28% at tier 3).

Punish window: A kill gives him 16s to recast it on the next target; without one it’s on a 145s cooldown. That’s your window.

Beware: Stay above the execute line near him. Bloodletting defers part of his damage taken, so burst beats chip damage.

Heroes and items that counter Shiv →

Builds graded by real games

In-game builds, best win rate first. Win rates are adjusted for games played (a build needs 100+ games) and graded S+ to D against Shiv's average this patch. Open one for its notes and how to import it.

#1 centarnio shivS+
52.4% win rate · 375W–341L · +5.9 pp vs average

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on Serrated Knives
Open build · import ID 656619 →
#2 m3han NUKE shivS+
50.9% win rate · 722W–696L · +5.4 pp vs average

ttv/yt - m3han (i stream and make videos) WE ARE NOT M2 BUG ABUSING AROUND HERE - WE ARE GOOD. Laning: Gun is decent, esp after resto and cq, t2 knives are al

on Slice and Dice
Open build · import ID 347031 →
#3 ttvcrayon_fps BLEEDING HEARTS
47.7% win rate · 12,246W–13,413L · +2.9 pp vs average

stream and on yt for shiv help!!!!

Open build · import ID 521196 →
#4 Lockbuilds SHIV [EMISSARY WR 50.8%]A
47.5% win rate · 924W–1,023L · +2.4 pp vs average

>> This build has been curated by Lockbuilds after analysing the Top Shiv Players across all Regions. Insane Damage Over Time (DoT). >> Currently has a Win Rat

Open build · import ID 800426 →
#5 Dash (Йоши клоун) / 25.10.2026A
47.2% win rate · 1,698W–1,897L · +2.3 pp vs average

Фан-билд для расчилловки с хорошим сюжетом. Билд создан не по мете, а так, как нравится мне.

on Slice and Diceon Slice and Dice
Open build · import ID 439653 →
#6 Слесарь(twitch.tv/flen4ks)A
47.2% win rate · 1,216W–1,363L · +2.2 pp vs average

Ты абсолют и эгоист, а твоя тима - ебанные бездари

on Slice and Diceon Slice and Dice
Open build · import ID 688426 →
#7 arkiiA
46.9% win rate · 3,799W–4,293L · +2.1 pp vs average

mostly spirit

Open build · import ID 871530 →
#8 Lomein one shot build used before patchedA
46.7% win rate · 1,342W–1,531L · +1.8 pp vs average

dan good job hope your proud of yourself.

Open build · import ID 818727 →
#9 DewA
46.6% win rate · 9,997W–11,476L · +1.8 pp vs average

dan lomein edit

Open build · import ID 369681 →

Who beats Shiv

−7.8 ppGraves
183k games−6.5 ppPaige
135k games−4.8 ppSeven
134k games−4.7 ppHaze
194k games−4.3 ppRat King
419k games

Shiv beats

+5.1 ppMirage
56k games+5.0 ppPocket
92k games+4.5 ppSinclair
54k games+4.4 ppThe Doorman
73k games+4.4 ppViscous
57k games

Win-rate change for Shiv in matches with that enemy, against Shiv's own average. Full counters and counter items →

Best teammates

Rat King
53.7% togetherGraves
51.6% togetherPaige
51.2% togetherSeven
49.2% togetherVictor
48.9% togetherHaze
48.4% together

Ability order

10m21m32m43m54m66m76m811m912m1013m1114m1216m1320m1428m1532m
Serrated KnivesSerrated KnivesAbility 1IIIIII
Slice and DiceSlice and DiceAbility 2III
BloodlettingBloodlettingAbility 3IIIIII
Killing BlowKilling BlowUltimateIIIIII

unlock I II III upgrade tiers · column labels are the average minute of each step

The most common skill-point order this patch (41k matches).

Patch history

Items Shiv buys

ItemBought inWin ratevs averageAvg. time
Radiant Regeneration94%45.0%+0.411:24
Mystic Regeneration94%44.8%+0.25:17
Healbane67%45.3%+0.813:26
Extra Charge56%45.0%+0.54:48
Restorative Shot53%43.6%−1.02:18
Extra Regen47%45.3%+0.83:49
Close Quarters46%43.4%−1.25:04
Dispel Magic46%46.2%+1.620:39
Mystic Vulnerability46%46.4%+1.818:09
Torment Pulse44%47.8%+3.220:58
Superior Cooldown41%48.0%+3.426:01
Compress Cooldown40%46.8%+2.320:53
Hunter's Aura39%44.7%+0.117:52
Healing Booster38%46.2%+1.614:25
Escalating Exposure38%50.5%+5.928:44
Express Shot37%44.5%−0.120:39
Bullet Resist Shredder36%43.8%−0.810:21
Spirit Resilience35%46.1%+1.526:17
Battle Vest34%43.4%−1.211:19
Rapid Recharge29%44.6%+0.021:17
Berserker26%46.3%+1.725:38
High-Velocity Rounds26%43.8%−0.816:35
Cold Front24%44.5%−0.113:09
Transcendent Cooldown23%51.5%+6.933:25
Enchanter's Emblem20%46.8%+2.214:44
Lucky Shot19%51.2%+6.630:15
Spirit Strike18%46.5%+1.98:27
Plated Armor17%50.2%+5.634:02
Mystic Reverb17%55.7%+11.131:51
Spirit Lifesteal17%46.3%+1.719:29

Where Shiv fights

Kills and deaths for Shiv over the last 14 days, all ranks.