Win Rate
48.9%
Matches
790
KDA
3.44
Holliday vs Shivvs Shiv
Skill LevelAll Skill Levels
Matches7,210
Version6668
Last UpdatedAug 6, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology
AuthorDakota Chinnick
Holliday faces a challenging 48.9% win rate against Shiv in this Deadlock matchup. Data from 790 games shows Holliday averages -1.0 more deaths. Focus on safe farming, team coordination, and avoiding 1v1 confrontations.
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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
48.9% WR
VS
Shiv
52.3% WR
Who Wins the Holliday vs Shiv Matchup?
Winner
Shiv
Matches: 790
48.9%
52.3%
7.2
8.2
6.3
7.3
14.4
12.5
43,690
41,432
36,472
34,393
5,129
4,736
97.8
79.6
Holliday vs Shiv Matchup Summary
The Holliday vs Shiv matchup in Deadlock is a moderately favorable matchup. Based on 790 recent matches analyzed, Shiv wins with a 52.3% win rate compared to Holliday's 48.9%, giving Shiv a 3.4 percentage point advantage. The most significant statistical gap is in fragging power, where Holliday consistently outperforms. Shiv holds a meaningful advantage in this matchup. Holliday players should play more cautiously, prioritize safe farming, and look for team fight opportunities where positioning and coordination matter more than 1v1 statistics.
Holliday vs Shiv Combat Analysis
Holliday claims 4 out of 5 combat metrics in the Holliday vs Shiv matchup, establishing clear mechanical superiority with advantages in KDA efficiency, survivability, damage output. Our analysis of 790 ranked games reveals Holliday consistently outperforms Shiv in direct combat scenarios. While Shiv manages to win one metric, the overall picture favors Holliday in fights. Shiv players should play around their one strength while minimizing exposure in areas where Holliday dominates.
KDA Ratio
3.44Holliday
2.82Shiv
Holliday demonstrates noticeably stronger kill-death-assist performance against Shiv, maintaining a 3.44 KDA versus 2.82. This 0.62 point gap reflects Holliday's superior ability to secure eliminations while avoiding death in these head-to-head encounters. Shiv players facing Holliday should prioritize team coordination over solo aggression — look for 2v1 situations, coordinate ability usage with teammates, and focus on trading rather than taking isolated duels where Holliday's statistical advantage becomes most pronounced.Avg Kills
7.2Holliday
8.2Shiv
Shiv secures approximately 1.0 more kills per match than Holliday in this head-to-head (8.2 vs 7.2). Over the course of a typical match, this translates to Shiv contributing several additional eliminations to their team's efforts. The gap indicates Shiv's playstyle or kit provides slightly better kill-securing opportunities, though Holliday can compensate through superior objective focus, team fight positioning, or clutch performances.Avg Deaths
6.3Holliday
7.3Shiv
Holliday demonstrates markedly better survivability against Shiv, 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. Shiv players face a survival deficit that compounds throughout a match, making disciplined positioning and smart disengagements crucial.Player DMG
36,472Holliday
34,393Shiv
Holliday applies 2,078 more damage per game than Shiv in this matchup (36,472 vs 34,393). 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. Shiv 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
5,129Holliday
4,736Shiv
Objective damage contribution is similar between Holliday (5,129) and Shiv (4,736). 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 Shiv Economy Analysis
Net Worth
43,690Holliday
41,432Shiv
Last Hits
97.8Holliday
79.6Shiv
Holliday vastly out-earns Shiv by 2,258 souls on average. This substantial economic gap means Holliday will consistently hit item breakpoints earlier, creating a snowballing advantage throughout the game. Holliday secures more last hits (97.8 vs 79.6), while Shiv leads in denies (3.4 vs 2.5). These farming dynamics shape the lane equilibrium and gold distribution.
Recommended Items for Holliday vs Shiv
Holliday Build vs Shiv
Unstoppable
6,400Souls
100.0%Win Rate
1.5%Pick Rate
Spirit Snatch
3,200Souls
100.0%Win Rate
0.7%Pick Rate
Spirit Burn
6,400Souls
55.4%Win Rate
47.4%Pick Rate
Restorative Shot
800Souls
71.4%Win Rate
2.8%Pick Rate
Mercurial Magnum
6,400Souls
59.7%Win Rate
10.4%Pick Rate
Crackshot
0Souls
50.5%Win Rate
323.7%Pick Rate
Mystic Reverb
6,400Souls
55.3%Win Rate
26.7%Pick Rate
This optimized build for Holliday against Shiv is designed to help overcome a statistically challenging matchup. Facing a 51.1% win rate disadvantage against Shiv, these items prioritize survivability and efficient trading to close the gap. Unstoppable, Spirit Snatch, Spirit Burn, and 4 more items, totaling approximately 29,600 souls Focus on hitting item timings and avoid extended fights until you've completed key items that can shift the matchup in your favor.
Shiv Build vs Holliday
Witchmail
6,400Souls
68.8%Win Rate
16.8%Pick Rate
Infuser
6,400Souls
65.3%Win Rate
9.7%Pick Rate
Escalating Exposure
6,400Souls
57.4%Win Rate
59.8%Pick Rate
Indomitable
6,400Souls
65.5%Win Rate
7.8%Pick Rate
Bloodletting
0Souls
54.0%Win Rate
316.2%Pick Rate
Killing Blow
0Souls
53.5%Win Rate
356.8%Pick Rate
Slice and Dice
0Souls
52.5%Win Rate
383.8%Pick Rate
Shiv's recommended build against Holliday leverages their statistical advantage in this matchup. With the matchup favoring Shiv, these items emphasize aggressive play and damage output to secure the advantage. Witchmail, Infuser, Escalating Exposure, and 4 more items, totaling approximately 25,600 souls Understanding Shiv's likely build helps you anticipate their power spikes and adjust your timing accordingly.
These item builds are optimized for the Holliday vs Shiv matchup based on win rate data from 790 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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