Holliday vs Shivvs Shiv
Holliday holds a 53.9% win rate advantage over Shiv based on 1,534 Deadlock matches. Holliday averages -198 more net worth, translating to earlier item power spikes. Play around your economic advantage to maximize this matchup.
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.
Shiv(53.9%)
Who Wins the Holliday vs Shiv Matchup?
Holliday vs Shiv Matchup Summary
The Holliday vs Shiv matchup in Deadlock is a significant statistical advantage. Based on 1,534 recent matches analyzed, Holliday wins with a 53.9% win rate compared to Shiv's 46.0%, giving Holliday a 7.8 percentage point advantage. The most significant statistical gap is in damage output, where Shiv consistently outperforms. Holliday dominates this matchup statistically. Holliday can play aggressively and look for solo kills, while Shiv should focus on minimizing losses, farming safely, and relying on teammates to even the odds.
Holliday vs Shiv Combat Analysis
Shiv edges out Holliday in a competitive combat comparison, winning 3 of 5 metrics with notable advantages in kill production, damage output, objective damage. With only a 3-2 margin based on 1,534 matches analyzed, this Holliday vs Shiv 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 Shiv Economy Comparison
Holliday and Shiv 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 (90.2 vs 82.3), while Shiv leads in denies (3.2 vs 2.1). These farming dynamics shape the lane equilibrium and gold distribution.
Holliday vs Shiv Recommended Builds
Holliday Build vs Shiv
This winning build for Holliday against Shiv focuses on maximizing your statistical advantages in this favorable matchup. With a 53.9% win rate against Shiv, these 7 items help Holliday press the advantage and close out games efficiently. The recommended items include Frenzy, Rapid Rounds, Intensifying Magazine, and 4 more items, totaling approximately 29,600 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.
Shiv Build vs Holliday
Shiv's counter-build against Holliday attempts to mitigate the matchup disadvantage through smart itemization. Facing an unfavorable matchup, Shiv players typically prioritize items that help them survive and scale. The recommended items include Veil Walker, Swift Striker, Weapon Shielding, and 4 more items, totaling approximately 28,800 souls. Knowing Shiv'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 Shiv matchup based on win rate data from 1,534 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 9 heroes and unfavorable matchups against 24 heroes in Deadlock. Holliday's strongest matchup is against Shiv with a 53.9% win rate. The hardest matchup is Graves at 42.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49.87% | 4,828 | 3.01 | 6.1 | 6.7 | 26,954 | 40,300 | |
| 45.53% | 2,901 | 2.92 | 6.1 | 6.8 | 26,875 | 39,631 | |
| 49.39% | 2,577 | 2.85 | 6.1 | 6.9 | 26,252 | 39,400 | |
| 45.27% | 2,081 | 2.73 | 6.0 | 7.1 | 26,836 | 40,004 | |
| 48.54% | 2,067 | 2.99 | 6.4 | 6.9 | 27,427 | 40,578 | |
| 44.37% | 1,794 | 2.86 | 5.9 | 6.6 | 25,946 | 39,044 | |
| 43.52% | 1,658 | 2.91 | 6.0 | 6.7 | 26,259 | 39,447 | |
| 46.92% | 1,645 | 3.01 | 6.0 | 6.7 | 26,799 | 39,537 | |
| 48.62% | 1,597 | 2.95 | 6.2 | 6.8 | 26,192 | 39,691 | |
| 49.97% | 1,559 | 3.04 | 6.1 | 6.6 | 27,579 | 40,816 | |
| 46.92% | 1,556 | 2.87 | 6.0 | 6.8 | 26,308 | 39,182 | |
| 53.86% | 1,534 | 3.15 | 6.2 | 6.6 | 27,085 | 40,570 | |
| 44.19% | 1,529 | 2.90 | 5.9 | 6.6 | 27,163 | 39,650 | |
| 47.14% | 1,253 | 2.95 | 6.3 | 6.7 | 27,032 | 39,925 | |
| 48.05% | 1,249 | 2.95 | 6.0 | 6.6 | 26,260 | 39,521 | |
| 50.57% | 1,231 | 3.09 | 5.9 | 6.4 | 26,245 | 39,267 | |
| 42.35% | 1,208 | 2.95 | 6.2 | 6.8 | 27,216 | 40,213 | |
| 45.90% | 1,162 | 2.92 | 6.2 | 6.8 | 27,501 | 40,189 | |
| 48.74% | 1,115 | 3.06 | 6.3 | 6.7 | 27,593 | 41,199 | |
| 46.80% | 1,105 | 3.02 | 6.2 | 6.4 | 27,167 | 39,403 | |
| 50.66% | 1,067 | 2.90 | 5.9 | 6.8 | 26,758 | 39,738 | |
| 48.83% | 1,054 | 2.90 | 5.8 | 6.7 | 26,895 | 40,080 | |
| 45.27% | 1,046 | 3.00 | 5.6 | 6.3 | 26,426 | 39,075 | |
| 48.19% | 1,021 | 3.00 | 6.0 | 6.4 | 25,736 | 39,050 | |
| 49.83% | 946 | 2.91 | 6.2 | 6.7 | 25,602 | 40,042 | |
| 50.35% | 920 | 3.00 | 6.1 | 6.8 | 27,165 | 40,124 | |
| 50.75% | 861 | 2.99 | 6.1 | 6.7 | 26,997 | 39,792 | |
| 49.34% | 815 | 2.92 | 5.8 | 6.7 | 25,680 | 39,258 | |
| 48.97% | 805 | 3.16 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 28,505 | 40,765 | |
| 51.87% | 615 | 2.99 | 5.9 | 6.4 | 26,447 | 39,987 | |
| 51.50% | 545 | 2.94 | 5.9 | 6.6 | 25,921 | 40,493 | |
| 51.48% | 436 | 3.15 | 6.3 | 6.5 | 26,755 | 40,468 | |
| 51.96% | 395 | 3.22 | 6.1 | 6.3 | 28,923 | 40,569 |
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Holliday Matchups - FAQ
What is Holliday's best matchup in Deadlock?
Holliday's best matchup is against Shiv, achieving a 53.9% 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 Graves, with only a 42.4% win rate. Against this opponent, Holliday should focus on team coordination and itemizing defensively.
How many favorable matchups does Holliday have?
Holliday has 9 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.