Win Rate
49.7%
Matches
1,165
KDA
3.29
Calico vs Shivvs Shiv
Skill LevelAll Skill Levels
Matches17,461
Version6668
Last UpdatedAug 5, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology
AuthorDakota Chinnick
The Calico vs Shiv matchup is extremely close at 49.7% vs 50.4% win rate across 1,165 matches. Calico has a slight edge in kill-death ratio. Individual skill and positioning will determine the outcome more than hero selection in this balanced matchup.
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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.
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Calico
49.7% WR
VS
Shiv
50.4% WR
Who Wins the Calico vs Shiv Matchup?
Winner
Shiv
Matches: 1,165
49.7%
50.4%
8.6
8.4
7.0
7.3
14.4
12.5
45,723
41,136
36,252
34,309
5,865
4,845
76.7
81.4
Calico vs Shiv Matchup Summary
The Calico vs Shiv matchup in Deadlock is an extremely close matchup where individual skill is the deciding factor. Based on 1,165 recent matches analyzed, Shiv wins with a 50.4% win rate compared to Calico's 49.7%, giving Shiv a 0.7 percentage point advantage. The most significant statistical gap is in objective contribution, where Calico consistently outperforms. Both Calico and Shiv have roughly equal chances of winning. Focus on outplaying your opponent through superior positioning, ability usage, and map awareness rather than relying on any inherent hero advantage.
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 1,165 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.
KDA Ratio
3.29Calico
2.88Shiv
Calico demonstrates noticeably stronger kill-death-assist performance against Shiv, maintaining a 3.29 KDA versus 2.88. This 0.42 point gap reflects Calico's superior ability to secure eliminations while avoiding death in these head-to-head encounters. Shiv players facing Calico 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 Calico's statistical advantage becomes most pronounced.Avg Kills
8.6Calico
8.4Shiv
Kill production between Calico and Shiv is virtually identical, with Calico averaging 8.6 kills per game and Shiv securing 8.4. This parity suggests both heroes are equally capable of finding frags in this matchup, and outcomes depend more heavily on objective play, ability usage, and team coordination than raw elimination numbers. Players should focus on impactful kills — lane denials, objective fights, and trading — rather than simply padding their kill count.Avg Deaths
7.0Calico
7.3Shiv
Survivability metrics are nearly equal between Calico (7.0 deaths/game) and Shiv (7.3 deaths/game). Neither hero demonstrates a clear advantage in staying alive during these matchups, suggesting both have similar risk profiles and neither kit provides notably better escape tools or defensive utility against the other. Outcomes in this matchup hinge on which player makes fewer critical positioning errors rather than any hero-based survival advantage.Player DMG
36,252Calico
34,309Shiv
Calico applies 1,942 more damage per game than Shiv in this matchup (36,252 vs 34,309). While not overwhelming, this gap compounds meaningfully over a full match: Calico 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
5,865Calico
4,845Shiv
Calico contributes 1,020 more objective damage than Shiv on average, making them more valuable for split pushing, securing guardian kills, and accelerating tower takes. Teams with Calico may want to prioritize objective-focused strategies. Shiv should focus on creating picks while Calico pushes objectives.Calico vs Shiv Economy Analysis
Net Worth
45,723Calico
41,136Shiv
Last Hits
76.7Calico
81.4Shiv
Calico vastly out-earns Shiv by 4,586 souls on average. This substantial economic gap means Calico will consistently hit item breakpoints earlier, creating a snowballing advantage throughout the game. 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 Calico vs Shiv
Calico Build vs Shiv
Indomitable
6,400Souls
63.4%Win Rate
11.5%Pick Rate
Boundless Spirit
6,400Souls
58.4%Win Rate
45.5%Pick Rate
Scourge
6,400Souls
57.2%Win Rate
41.8%Pick Rate
Transcendent Cooldown
6,400Souls
56.9%Win Rate
34.6%Pick Rate
Escalating Resilience
3,200Souls
100.0%Win Rate
0.4%Pick Rate
Mystic Shot
1,600Souls
57.5%Win Rate
21.4%Pick Rate
Leaping Slash
0Souls
52.5%Win Rate
324.5%Pick Rate
This optimized build for Calico against Shiv is designed to help overcome a statistically challenging matchup. Facing a 50.3% win rate disadvantage against Shiv, these items prioritize survivability and efficient trading to close the gap. Indomitable, Boundless Spirit, Scourge, and 4 more items, totaling approximately 30,400 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 Calico
Restorative Shot
800Souls
65.0%Win Rate
10.8%Pick Rate
Ethereal Shift
6,400Souls
61.5%Win Rate
23.6%Pick Rate
Arctic Blast
6,400Souls
66.1%Win Rate
5.2%Pick Rate
Witchmail
6,400Souls
59.4%Win Rate
14.7%Pick Rate
Mystic Reverb
6,400Souls
56.8%Win Rate
30.0%Pick Rate
Escalating Exposure
6,400Souls
55.0%Win Rate
61.7%Pick Rate
Scourge
6,400Souls
56.5%Win Rate
25.6%Pick Rate
Shiv's recommended build against Calico leverages their statistical advantage in this matchup. With the matchup favoring Shiv, these items emphasize aggressive play and damage output to secure the advantage. Restorative Shot, Ethereal Shift, Arctic Blast, and 4 more items, totaling approximately 39,200 souls Understanding Shiv's likely build helps you anticipate their power spikes and adjust your timing accordingly.
These item builds are optimized for the Calico vs Shiv matchup based on win rate data from 1,165 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 19 heroes and unfavorable matchups against 18 heroes in Deadlock. Calico's strongest matchup is against Mina with a 55.6% win rate. The hardest matchup is Graves at 44.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52.83% | 1,760 | 3.32 | 8.8 | 7.2 | 37,097 | 44,894 | |
| 49.88% | 1,741 | 3.22 | 8.6 | 7.3 | 36,200 | 44,462 | |
| 46.55% | 1,680 | 3.24 | 8.6 | 7.2 | 35,986 | 44,446 | |
| 48.82% | 1,408 | 3.15 | 8.3 | 7.2 | 35,237 | 43,983 | |
| 50.00% | 1,262 | 3.38 | 8.6 | 6.9 | 35,983 | 44,709 | |
| 49.72% | 1,165 | 3.29 | 8.6 | 7.0 | 36,252 | 45,723 | |
| 52.31% | 1,120 | 3.30 | 8.5 | 6.9 | 35,500 | 44,533 | |
| 49.64% | 1,061 | 3.23 | 8.4 | 7.1 | 35,076 | 44,549 | |
| 50.65% | 1,049 | 3.39 | 8.3 | 6.7 | 34,781 | 44,024 | |
| 49.51% | 964 | 3.21 | 8.6 | 7.0 | 34,403 | 44,809 | |
| 52.57% | 931 | 3.32 | 8.2 | 6.8 | 35,009 | 44,167 | |
| 46.40% | 910 | 3.26 | 8.6 | 7.0 | 35,630 | 45,551 | |
| 47.05% | 906 | 3.32 | 8.8 | 6.9 | 35,489 | 44,249 | |
| 51.65% | 897 | 3.34 | 8.6 | 6.9 | 35,609 | 45,248 | |
| 44.47% | 891 | 3.20 | 8.4 | 6.8 | 33,879 | 44,638 | |
| 50.00% | 890 | 3.19 | 8.8 | 7.3 | 35,920 | 44,586 | |
| 45.05% | 884 | 3.32 | 8.3 | 6.7 | 34,661 | 43,751 | |
| 55.56% | 866 | 3.29 | 8.3 | 6.9 | 34,614 | 44,677 | |
| 50.57% | 859 | 3.41 | 8.7 | 6.9 | 35,998 | 45,102 | |
| 49.25% | 852 | 3.18 | 8.1 | 7.0 | 35,765 | 45,201 | |
| 45.77% | 806 | 3.25 | 8.4 | 6.8 | 35,193 | 44,314 | |
| 49.44% | 779 | 3.25 | 8.1 | 7.0 | 35,197 | 43,796 | |
| 46.85% | 770 | 3.25 | 8.5 | 6.9 | 34,624 | 45,367 | |
| 52.89% | 767 | 3.33 | 8.5 | 7.0 | 36,828 | 45,220 | |
| 50.29% | 758 | 3.15 | 8.5 | 7.3 | 36,514 | 44,682 | |
| 54.82% | 751 | 3.44 | 8.7 | 7.0 | 36,133 | 45,731 | |
| 50.28% | 748 | 3.32 | 8.4 | 6.9 | 35,156 | 44,530 | |
| 50.69% | 710 | 3.21 | 8.3 | 6.9 | 35,834 | 45,088 | |
| 52.52% | 689 | 3.28 | 8.4 | 7.0 | 34,442 | 43,951 | |
| 48.30% | 674 | 3.10 | 8.3 | 7.2 | 35,492 | 44,890 | |
| 51.06% | 596 | 3.30 | 8.5 | 7.0 | 36,911 | 46,941 | |
| 47.33% | 578 | 3.30 | 8.3 | 6.6 | 34,398 | 44,469 | |
| 51.41% | 563 | 3.26 | 8.3 | 6.9 | 34,612 | 43,569 | |
| 46.37% | 505 | 3.18 | 8.2 | 7.0 | 37,016 | 43,022 | |
| 52.25% | 469 | 3.36 | 8.1 | 6.7 | 33,569 | 43,810 | |
| 52.81% | 410 | 3.36 | 8.8 | 6.8 | 35,177 | 45,313 | |
| 48.91% | 396 | 3.28 | 8.3 | 6.7 | 33,453 | 43,187 |
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Calico Matchups - FAQ
What is Calico's best matchup in Deadlock?
Calico's best matchup is against Mina, achieving a 55.6% 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 Graves, with only a 44.5% win rate. Against this opponent, Calico should focus on team coordination and itemizing defensively.
How many favorable matchups does Calico have?
Calico has 19 favorable matchups (50%+ win rate) and 18 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.
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