Win Rate
54.7%
Matches
638
KDA
3.53
Holliday vs Paradoxvs Paradox
Skill LevelAll Skill Levels
Matches7,210
Version6668
Last UpdatedAug 6, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology
AuthorDakota Chinnick
Holliday holds a 54.7% win rate advantage over Paradox based on 638 Deadlock matches. Holliday averages 1,171 more net worth, translating to earlier item power spikes. Play around your economic advantage to maximize this matchup.
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Holliday Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Holliday performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, combat stats, net worth comparison, and damage analysis — all based on real ranked Deadlock data.
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Holliday
54.7% WR
VS
Paradox
45.2% WR
Who Wins the Holliday vs Paradox Matchup?
Winner
Holliday
Matches: 638
54.7%
45.2%
7.2
5.4
6.1
7.2
14.4
13.5
43,854
42,682
36,904
36,086
5,441
6,026
97.6
101.1
Holliday vs Paradox Matchup Summary
The Holliday vs Paradox matchup in Deadlock is a significant statistical advantage. Based on 638 recent matches analyzed, Holliday wins with a 54.7% win rate compared to Paradox's 45.2%, giving Holliday a 9.4 percentage point advantage. The most significant statistical gap is in fragging power, where Holliday consistently outperforms. Holliday dominates this matchup statistically. Holliday can play aggressively and look for solo kills, while Paradox should focus on minimizing losses, farming safely, and relying on teammates to even the odds.
Holliday vs Paradox Combat Analysis
Holliday claims 4 out of 5 combat metrics in the Holliday vs Paradox matchup, establishing clear mechanical superiority with advantages in KDA efficiency, kill production, survivability. Our analysis of 638 ranked games reveals Holliday consistently outperforms Paradox in direct combat scenarios. While Paradox manages to win one metric, the overall picture favors Holliday in fights. Paradox players should play around their one strength while minimizing exposure in areas where Holliday dominates.
KDA Ratio
3.53Holliday
2.63Paradox
The KDA disparity between Holliday and Paradox is substantial: 3.53 versus 2.63, a commanding 0.91 point difference that reveals Holliday's dominance in direct combat exchanges. This matchup data from 638 games shows Holliday consistently outfragging and outliving Paradox in these encounters. For Paradox players, the strategic implication is clear: avoid 1v1 gunfights against Holliday whenever possible. Instead, leverage team utility, information gathering, and multi-person pushes to neutralize Holliday's mechanical advantage.Avg Kills
7.2Holliday
5.4Paradox
Holliday substantially outfrags Paradox in this matchup, averaging 7.2 kills compared to 5.4 — a difference of nearly 1.8 eliminations per match. When Holliday faces Paradox, the data clearly shows Holliday finding more fragging opportunities and converting them into kills. Paradox players should recognize this statistical reality and adjust their approach: play more supportively, focus on enabling teammates, and avoid ego-challenging Holliday in situations where your team doesn't need you to take that duel.Avg Deaths
6.1Holliday
7.2Paradox
Holliday demonstrates markedly better survivability against Paradox, recording fewer deaths per game. Dying less frequently gives Holliday significantly more impact potential — more opportunities for multi-kills, more presence in objective fights, and more economic stability from staying alive. Paradox players face a survival deficit that compounds throughout a match, making disciplined positioning and smart disengagements crucial.Player DMG
36,904Holliday
36,086Paradox
Holliday applies 817 more damage per game than Paradox in this matchup (36,904 vs 36,086). While not overwhelming, this gap compounds meaningfully over a full match: Holliday contributes noticeably more chip damage, assists, and near-kills that set up teammates. Paradox can close this gap through better trading patterns, ensuring their damage leads to actual eliminations rather than just tagging opponents who then escape or get healed.Objective DMG
5,441Holliday
6,026Paradox
Objective damage contribution is similar between Holliday (5,441) and Paradox (6,026). Neither hero has a distinct advantage when it comes to taking towers, walkers, or the patron. Team coordination will be more important than hero selection for objective control.Holliday vs Paradox Economy Analysis
Net Worth
43,854Holliday
42,682Paradox
Last Hits
97.6Holliday
101.1Paradox
Holliday generates approximately 1,171 more souls than Paradox on average. This moderate economic edge translates to earlier power spikes and item completions, giving Holliday a mid-game advantage. Both heroes farm at comparable rates, so lane control will depend on harassment patterns and jungle support rather than inherent farming advantages.
Recommended Items for Holliday vs Paradox
Holliday Build vs Paradox
Compress Cooldown
1,600Souls
80.0%Win Rate
3.3%Pick Rate
Spirit Burn
6,400Souls
62.8%Win Rate
47.5%Pick Rate
Mystic Expansion
800Souls
79.0%Win Rate
3.2%Pick Rate
Refresher
6,400Souls
100.0%Win Rate
0.8%Pick Rate
Indomitable
6,400Souls
66.2%Win Rate
12.3%Pick Rate
Escalating Exposure
6,400Souls
77.8%Win Rate
3.0%Pick Rate
Transcendent Cooldown
6,400Souls
61.6%Win Rate
30.8%Pick Rate
This winning build for Holliday against Paradox focuses on maximizing your statistical advantages in this favorable matchup. With a 54.7% win rate against Paradox, these 7 items help Holliday press the advantage and close out games efficiently. Compress Cooldown, Spirit Burn, Mystic Expansion, and 4 more items, totaling approximately 34,400 souls The build includes high-value items that scale well into the late game. Farm efficiently and look for opportunities to extend your lead before completing these power spikes.
Paradox Build vs Holliday
Refresher
6,400Souls
100.0%Win Rate
1.0%Pick Rate
Mystic Reverb
6,400Souls
57.3%Win Rate
27.4%Pick Rate
Infuser
6,400Souls
60.0%Win Rate
8.3%Pick Rate
Ethereal Shift
6,400Souls
71.4%Win Rate
2.3%Pick Rate
Glass Cannon
6,400Souls
55.0%Win Rate
16.7%Pick Rate
Crippling Headshot
6,400Souls
53.2%Win Rate
20.7%Pick Rate
Kinetic Carbine
0Souls
46.6%Win Rate
349.4%Pick Rate
Paradox's counter-build against Holliday attempts to mitigate the matchup disadvantage through smart itemization. Facing an unfavorable matchup, Paradox players typically prioritize items that help them survive and scale. Refresher, Mystic Reverb, Infuser, and 4 more items, totaling approximately 38,400 souls Knowing Paradox's likely itemization helps you exploit windows where they're weaker and predict their item timing.
These item builds are optimized for the Holliday vs Paradox matchup based on win rate data from 638 competitive matches. Item choices in Deadlock significantly impact matchup outcomes — the right build can help overcome statistical disadvantages or extend existing advantages. Remember to adapt your build based on game state, team compositions, enemy itemization, and whether you're ahead or behind in souls.
Holliday has favorable matchups against 13 heroes and unfavorable matchups against 24 heroes in Deadlock. Holliday's strongest matchup is against Paradox with a 54.7% win rate. The hardest matchup is McGinnis at 43.2% win rate. Use the table below to find specific matchup details and build recommendations.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | KDA | Kills | Deaths | Player DMG | Net Worth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53.19% | 1,176 | 3.45 | 7.1 | 6.3 | 35,270 | 42,386 | |
| 45.18% | 1,086 | 3.21 | 6.8 | 6.4 | 34,582 | 42,142 | |
| 49.59% | 1,070 | 3.41 | 7.3 | 6.4 | 36,026 | 42,971 | |
| 47.88% | 1,014 | 3.26 | 7.0 | 6.5 | 35,659 | 42,950 | |
| 50.37% | 869 | 3.49 | 7.1 | 6.1 | 36,348 | 43,548 | |
| 47.47% | 846 | 3.23 | 7.1 | 6.3 | 35,134 | 42,329 | |
| 47.43% | 806 | 3.38 | 6.9 | 6.2 | 35,668 | 42,544 | |
| 48.85% | 790 | 3.44 | 7.2 | 6.3 | 36,472 | 43,690 | |
| 51.45% | 773 | 3.43 | 7.0 | 6.2 | 35,549 | 43,601 | |
| 48.91% | 738 | 3.43 | 7.0 | 6.1 | 34,900 | 42,569 | |
| 44.02% | 732 | 3.27 | 7.0 | 6.2 | 34,987 | 43,116 | |
| 43.88% | 724 | 3.39 | 7.1 | 6.2 | 36,050 | 43,546 | |
| 49.22% | 684 | 3.24 | 7.1 | 6.3 | 34,250 | 42,027 | |
| 48.14% | 674 | 3.48 | 6.9 | 5.9 | 35,356 | 43,371 | |
| 51.11% | 672 | 3.33 | 7.0 | 6.3 | 35,101 | 43,288 | |
| 49.59% | 653 | 3.54 | 7.1 | 5.9 | 35,909 | 42,937 | |
| 54.67% | 638 | 3.53 | 7.2 | 6.1 | 36,904 | 43,854 | |
| 47.57% | 630 | 3.36 | 6.9 | 6.1 | 35,695 | 42,845 | |
| 43.94% | 608 | 3.30 | 6.8 | 6.1 | 34,711 | 41,515 | |
| 47.78% | 597 | 3.30 | 7.0 | 6.4 | 36,661 | 43,214 | |
| 47.02% | 594 | 3.25 | 6.7 | 6.1 | 34,337 | 43,310 | |
| 53.42% | 572 | 3.28 | 7.0 | 6.5 | 35,708 | 42,935 | |
| 47.67% | 559 | 3.27 | 7.1 | 6.5 | 36,232 | 43,349 | |
| 51.83% | 557 | 3.31 | 6.6 | 6.2 | 36,037 | 42,932 | |
| 43.68% | 552 | 3.30 | 7.0 | 6.2 | 36,394 | 43,195 | |
| 45.75% | 545 | 3.23 | 7.0 | 6.4 | 36,641 | 42,496 | |
| 45.15% | 507 | 3.37 | 7.3 | 6.5 | 37,311 | 44,466 | |
| 48.33% | 479 | 3.30 | 7.0 | 6.3 | 36,240 | 42,817 | |
| 53.88% | 468 | 3.60 | 7.2 | 6.1 | 36,554 | 44,386 | |
| 53.83% | 459 | 3.49 | 7.0 | 6.1 | 35,421 | 43,333 | |
| 50.00% | 416 | 3.58 | 6.8 | 5.8 | 35,457 | 43,303 | |
| 43.24% | 397 | 3.16 | 6.4 | 6.2 | 33,357 | 42,173 | |
| 52.89% | 385 | 3.45 | 7.0 | 6.2 | 37,746 | 44,598 | |
| 49.69% | 343 | 3.44 | 6.9 | 6.1 | 36,208 | 43,103 | |
| 50.68% | 316 | 3.33 | 7.0 | 6.2 | 34,858 | 42,678 | |
| 50.55% | 294 | 3.33 | 6.8 | 6.1 | 35,171 | 42,975 | |
| 43.96% | 287 | 3.38 | 7.1 | 5.8 | 34,219 | 42,001 |
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Holliday Matchups - FAQ
What is Holliday's best matchup in Deadlock?
Holliday's best matchup is against Paradox, achieving a 54.7% win rate. Holliday excels in this matchup through superior combat stats and favorable ability interactions.
What is Holliday's hardest matchup?
Holliday's hardest matchup is against McGinnis, with only a 43.2% win rate. Against this opponent, Holliday should focus on team coordination and itemizing defensively.
How many favorable matchups does Holliday have?
Holliday has 13 favorable matchups (50%+ win rate) and 24 unfavorable matchups in Deadlock. Understanding these matchup dynamics helps you make better hero picks and adapt your playstyle.
How should I play Holliday in difficult matchups?
When playing Holliday in difficult matchups, prioritize safe farming, positioning, and team coordination. Adjust your item build to compensate for the matchup disadvantage, and look for opportunities to impact fights through abilities rather than direct confrontation.
What stats should I focus on in Holliday's matchups?
Key stats to analyze in Holliday's matchups include win rate, KDA ratio, average player damage, and net worth difference. High damage matchups favor aggressive play, while low KDA matchups suggest playing more defensively and relying on team support.
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