Holliday vs Kelvinvs Kelvin
Kelvin hard counters Holliday with only 43.8% win rate across 2,035 matches. Kelvin secures -0.9 more kills on average. When facing this counter, prioritize defensive items, team play, and avoid extended trades.
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.
Kelvin(43.8%)
Who Wins the Holliday vs Kelvin Matchup?
Holliday vs Kelvin Matchup Summary
The Holliday vs Kelvin matchup in Deadlock is a decisive one-sided matchup. Based on 2,035 recent matches analyzed, Kelvin wins with a 56.6% win rate compared to Holliday's 43.8%, giving Kelvin a 12.7 percentage point advantage. The most significant statistical gap is in fragging power, where Kelvin consistently outperforms. Kelvin has overwhelming statistical superiority in this matchup. Holliday should avoid direct confrontation, focus entirely on farm and objectives, and wait for team fight scenarios where individual matchup advantages are diluted.
Holliday vs Kelvin Combat Analysis
Kelvin edges out Holliday in a competitive combat comparison, winning 3 of 5 metrics with notable advantages in KDA efficiency, survivability, objective damage. With only a 3-2 margin based on 2,035 matches analyzed, this Holliday vs Kelvin matchup remains contestable for both sides. Holliday shouldn't feel outmatched — the statistical gap is narrow enough that individual skill, positioning choices, and in-game decision making can easily swing specific encounters in Holliday's favor.
Holliday vs Kelvin Economy Analysis
Holliday and Kelvin have nearly identical economic performance in this matchup, generating comparable souls throughout the game. Item timing advantages will come from efficient farming and securing kills rather than inherent hero advantages. Holliday secures more last hits (91.8 vs 83.3), while Kelvin leads in denies (3.1 vs 2.6). These farming dynamics shape the lane equilibrium and gold distribution.
Recommended Items for Holliday vs Kelvin
Holliday Build vs Kelvin
This optimized build for Holliday against Kelvin is designed to help overcome a statistically challenging matchup. Facing a 56.2% win rate disadvantage against Kelvin, these items prioritize survivability and efficient trading to close the gap. Omnicharge Signet, Crushing Fists, Lightning Scroll, and 4 more items, totaling approximately 43,599 souls Focus on hitting item timings and avoid extended fights until you've completed key items that can shift the matchup in your favor.
Kelvin Build vs Holliday
Kelvin's recommended build against Holliday leverages their statistical advantage in this matchup. With the matchup favoring Kelvin, these items emphasize aggressive play and damage output to secure the advantage. Melee Charge, Backstabber, Cold Front, and 4 more items, totaling approximately 30,799 souls Understanding Kelvin's likely build helps you anticipate their power spikes and adjust your timing accordingly.
These item builds are optimized for the Holliday vs Kelvin matchup based on win rate data from 2,035 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 3 heroes and unfavorable matchups against 34 heroes in Deadlock. Holliday's strongest matchup is against Viscous with a 50.7% win rate. The hardest matchup is Dynamo at 43.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49.65% | 4,439 | 3.26 | 5.9 | 5.6 | 31,241 | 39,961 | |
| 43.05% | 4,356 | 3.09 | 5.6 | 5.7 | 31,056 | 39,490 | |
| 42.99% | 4,210 | 3.02 | 5.7 | 5.8 | 31,899 | 39,526 | |
| 49.15% | 4,088 | 3.06 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 31,518 | 40,222 | |
| 43.86% | 3,842 | 3.17 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 31,091 | 39,596 | |
| 48.55% | 3,681 | 3.11 | 5.7 | 5.9 | 30,966 | 39,489 | |
| 47.68% | 3,605 | 3.12 | 5.7 | 5.8 | 31,064 | 39,770 | |
| 46.70% | 3,528 | 2.96 | 5.8 | 6.1 | 30,867 | 39,575 | |
| 46.39% | 3,494 | 3.11 | 5.7 | 5.8 | 30,832 | 39,304 | |
| 46.67% | 3,327 | 3.18 | 5.8 | 5.7 | 30,807 | 40,140 | |
| 46.95% | 3,263 | 3.20 | 5.9 | 5.7 | 31,250 | 39,854 | |
| 46.38% | 3,170 | 3.16 | 5.8 | 5.6 | 30,463 | 40,070 | |
| 45.85% | 3,143 | 3.11 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 30,865 | 38,910 | |
| 48.87% | 2,759 | 3.24 | 5.7 | 5.5 | 30,905 | 39,826 | |
| 44.99% | 2,748 | 3.00 | 5.9 | 6.0 | 32,442 | 40,528 | |
| 47.49% | 2,733 | 3.05 | 5.8 | 5.9 | 31,018 | 39,513 | |
| 48.58% | 2,613 | 3.14 | 5.7 | 5.8 | 30,934 | 39,379 | |
| 47.12% | 2,610 | 3.19 | 5.9 | 5.7 | 32,518 | 40,290 | |
| 43.31% | 2,521 | 3.17 | 5.7 | 5.6 | 31,156 | 39,000 | |
| 49.68% | 2,491 | 3.18 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 31,285 | 40,039 | |
| 48.70% | 2,483 | 2.96 | 5.7 | 6.0 | 29,739 | 39,443 | |
| 47.52% | 2,442 | 3.20 | 5.8 | 5.6 | 31,265 | 39,286 | |
| 46.47% | 2,304 | 3.12 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 30,092 | 39,274 | |
| 50.48% | 2,213 | 3.21 | 5.9 | 5.7 | 31,111 | 40,254 | |
| 47.99% | 2,188 | 3.03 | 5.6 | 5.9 | 30,664 | 39,882 | |
| 46.44% | 2,134 | 3.09 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 30,499 | 39,410 | |
| 47.36% | 2,132 | 3.11 | 5.7 | 5.8 | 30,637 | 39,716 | |
| 45.40% | 2,101 | 3.09 | 5.5 | 5.7 | 30,856 | 39,462 | |
| 48.13% | 2,045 | 3.17 | 5.8 | 5.6 | 32,335 | 40,465 | |
| 43.84% | 2,035 | 2.99 | 5.4 | 5.7 | 31,455 | 39,176 | |
| 48.68% | 1,920 | 3.22 | 6.0 | 5.8 | 32,048 | 40,468 | |
| 48.38% | 1,768 | 3.26 | 5.9 | 5.8 | 32,771 | 40,287 | |
| 48.28% | 1,729 | 2.95 | 5.5 | 5.8 | 30,285 | 39,559 | |
| 46.77% | 1,613 | 3.22 | 5.5 | 5.3 | 30,036 | 39,885 | |
| 50.69% | 1,493 | 3.17 | 5.7 | 5.5 | 30,942 | 40,047 | |
| 46.64% | 1,420 | 3.13 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 31,346 | 39,813 | |
| 50.33% | 1,152 | 3.23 | 5.7 | 5.6 | 30,917 | 39,934 |
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Holliday Matchups - FAQ
What is Holliday's best matchup in Deadlock?
Holliday's best matchup is against Viscous, achieving a 50.7% 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 Dynamo, with only a 43.0% win rate. Against this opponent, Holliday should focus on team coordination and itemizing defensively.
How many favorable matchups does Holliday have?
Holliday has 3 favorable matchups (50%+ win rate) and 34 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.