Calico vs Shivvs Shiv
Calico dominates Shiv with a commanding 57.0% win rate in Deadlock. Across 7,628 games, Calico averages 9.2 kills and 2,646 more player damage per match. This favorable matchup allows aggressive play and early fight opportunities.
Calico Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Calico 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(57.0%)
Who Wins the Calico vs Shiv Matchup?
Calico vs Shiv Matchup Summary
The Calico vs Shiv matchup in Deadlock is a decisive one-sided matchup. Based on 7,628 recent matches analyzed, Calico wins with a 57.0% win rate compared to Shiv's 42.7%, giving Calico a 14.3 percentage point advantage. The most significant statistical gap is in objective contribution, where Calico consistently outperforms. Calico has overwhelming statistical superiority in this matchup. Shiv should avoid direct confrontation, focus entirely on farm and objectives, and wait for team fight scenarios where individual matchup advantages are diluted.
Calico vs Shiv Combat Analysis
Calico achieves a clean sweep in the combat department, winning all five metrics against Shiv in the Calico vs Shiv matchup. This comprehensive dominance across KDA efficiency, kill production, survivability demonstrates that Calico holds systematic mechanical advantages in these encounters. Based on analysis of 7,628 competitive matches, Calico players can approach duels against Shiv with confidence, while Shiv players must completely avoid fair fights and instead focus on ability-based contributions, objective play, and team coordination to remain impactful.
Calico vs Shiv Economy Analysis
Calico vastly out-earns Shiv by 4,268 souls on average. This substantial economic gap means Calico will consistently hit item breakpoints earlier, creating a snowballing advantage throughout the game. Calico secures more last hits (81.1 vs 75.7), while Calico leads in denies (3.2 vs 3.2). These farming dynamics shape the lane equilibrium and gold distribution.
Recommended Items for Calico vs Shiv
Calico Build vs Shiv
This winning build for Calico against Shiv focuses on maximizing your statistical advantages in this favorable matchup. With a 57.0% win rate against Shiv, these 7 items help Calico press the advantage and close out games efficiently. Express Shot, Magic Carpet, Armor Piercing Rounds, 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 Calico
Shiv's counter-build against Calico attempts to mitigate the matchup disadvantage through smart itemization. Facing an unfavorable matchup, Shiv players typically prioritize items that help them survive and scale. Siphon Bullets, Glass Cannon, Weakening Headshot, and 4 more items, totaling approximately 36,800 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 Calico vs Shiv matchup based on win rate data from 7,628 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.
Calico has favorable matchups against 31 heroes and unfavorable matchups against 6 heroes in Deadlock. Calico's strongest matchup is against Mirage with a 59.1% win rate. The hardest matchup is Victor at 46.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54.42% | 18,957 | 3.70 | 9.2 | 6.1 | 36,526 | 44,794 | |
| 50.46% | 15,580 | 3.60 | 9.1 | 6.2 | 36,314 | 43,916 | |
| 47.51% | 14,760 | 3.53 | 9.3 | 6.4 | 36,632 | 44,175 | |
| 54.02% | 13,763 | 3.63 | 9.2 | 6.3 | 36,485 | 44,636 | |
| 53.50% | 13,675 | 3.58 | 9.2 | 6.3 | 36,889 | 45,103 | |
| 52.69% | 12,949 | 3.60 | 9.3 | 6.3 | 36,112 | 44,217 | |
| 53.10% | 12,301 | 3.58 | 9.2 | 6.3 | 36,553 | 44,796 | |
| 51.28% | 11,593 | 3.64 | 9.3 | 6.2 | 36,270 | 45,329 | |
| 51.31% | 11,395 | 3.50 | 9.1 | 6.4 | 36,576 | 44,231 | |
| 51.09% | 11,333 | 3.47 | 9.0 | 6.4 | 36,232 | 44,436 | |
| 52.68% | 11,315 | 3.71 | 9.3 | 6.1 | 36,901 | 44,905 | |
| 48.91% | 11,205 | 3.66 | 9.0 | 6.1 | 36,597 | 43,878 | |
| 49.98% | 10,679 | 3.58 | 9.3 | 6.2 | 36,038 | 44,803 | |
| 56.66% | 10,401 | 3.74 | 9.5 | 6.3 | 37,459 | 44,969 | |
| 46.03% | 10,231 | 3.60 | 9.1 | 6.1 | 37,034 | 44,061 | |
| 53.85% | 9,777 | 3.58 | 9.0 | 6.3 | 36,502 | 44,687 | |
| 47.09% | 9,654 | 3.66 | 9.5 | 6.3 | 37,207 | 45,047 | |
| 55.87% | 9,653 | 3.59 | 9.1 | 6.3 | 36,265 | 44,853 | |
| 54.32% | 9,233 | 3.61 | 9.2 | 6.3 | 36,703 | 45,140 | |
| 54.06% | 8,985 | 3.78 | 9.4 | 6.1 | 36,910 | 44,830 | |
| 50.74% | 8,803 | 3.61 | 9.0 | 6.1 | 36,339 | 44,529 | |
| 50.01% | 8,730 | 3.59 | 9.2 | 6.3 | 37,225 | 44,547 | |
| 52.67% | 8,589 | 3.55 | 9.2 | 6.3 | 35,490 | 44,507 | |
| 53.70% | 8,376 | 3.59 | 9.3 | 6.4 | 36,925 | 44,645 | |
| 53.22% | 7,769 | 3.62 | 9.1 | 6.2 | 36,393 | 44,157 | |
| 56.96% | 7,628 | 3.73 | 9.2 | 6.1 | 36,336 | 44,698 | |
| 53.60% | 7,625 | 3.71 | 9.3 | 6.2 | 36,653 | 45,013 | |
| 50.36% | 7,624 | 3.59 | 9.2 | 6.2 | 37,203 | 44,787 | |
| 52.40% | 7,416 | 3.61 | 9.4 | 6.4 | 37,323 | 45,698 | |
| 49.54% | 7,153 | 3.63 | 9.2 | 6.1 | 36,474 | 45,140 | |
| 59.12% | 6,774 | 3.83 | 9.3 | 5.9 | 37,009 | 44,926 | |
| 51.65% | 6,627 | 3.62 | 9.1 | 6.2 | 35,402 | 44,387 | |
| 52.19% | 5,898 | 3.68 | 9.0 | 6.0 | 37,718 | 43,907 | |
| 56.62% | 4,817 | 3.61 | 9.3 | 6.3 | 36,706 | 44,928 | |
| 53.34% | 4,613 | 3.55 | 9.0 | 6.2 | 35,860 | 44,975 | |
| 55.98% | 4,192 | 3.78 | 9.3 | 6.0 | 36,779 | 45,155 | |
| 52.34% | 4,037 | 3.61 | 9.3 | 6.3 | 36,257 | 44,335 |
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Calico Matchups - FAQ
What is Calico's best matchup in Deadlock?
Calico's best matchup is against Mirage, achieving a 59.1% win rate. Calico excels in this matchup through superior combat stats and favorable ability interactions.
What is Calico's hardest matchup?
Calico's hardest matchup is against Victor, with only a 46.0% win rate. Against this opponent, Calico should focus on team coordination and itemizing defensively.
How many favorable matchups does Calico have?
Calico has 31 favorable matchups (50%+ win rate) and 6 unfavorable matchups in Deadlock. Understanding these matchup dynamics helps you make better hero picks and adapt your playstyle.
How should I play Calico in difficult matchups?
When playing Calico 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 Calico's matchups?
Key stats to analyze in Calico'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.