Win Rate
52.3%
Matches
790
KDA
2.82
Shiv vs Hollidayvs Holliday
Skill LevelAll Skill Levels
Matches10,299
Version6668
Last UpdatedAug 6, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology
AuthorDakota Chinnick
Shiv holds a 52.3% win rate advantage over Holliday based on 790 Deadlock matches. Shiv averages -2,258 more net worth, translating to earlier item power spikes. Play around your economic advantage to maximize this matchup.
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Shiv Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Shiv 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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Shiv
52.3% WR
VS
Holliday
48.9% WR
Who Wins the Shiv vs Holliday Matchup?
Winner
Shiv
Matches: 790
52.3%
48.9%
8.2
7.2
7.3
6.3
12.5
14.4
41,432
43,690
34,393
36,472
4,736
5,129
79.6
97.8
Shiv vs Holliday Matchup Summary
The Shiv vs Holliday 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.
Shiv vs Holliday Combat Analysis
Holliday claims 4 out of 5 combat metrics in the Shiv vs Holliday 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
2.82Shiv
3.44Holliday
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
8.2Shiv
7.2Holliday
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
7.3Shiv
6.3Holliday
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
34,393Shiv
36,472Holliday
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
4,736Shiv
5,129Holliday
Objective damage contribution is similar between Shiv (4,736) and Holliday (5,129). 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.Shiv vs Holliday Economy Analysis
Net Worth
41,432Shiv
43,690Holliday
Last Hits
79.6Shiv
97.8Holliday
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 Shiv vs Holliday
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
This winning build for Shiv against Holliday focuses on maximizing your statistical advantages in this favorable matchup. With a 52.3% win rate against Holliday, these 7 items help Shiv press the advantage and close out games efficiently. Witchmail, Infuser, Escalating Exposure, and 4 more items, totaling approximately 25,600 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.
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
Holliday's counter-build against Shiv attempts to mitigate the matchup disadvantage through smart itemization. Facing an unfavorable matchup, Holliday players typically prioritize items that help them survive and scale. Unstoppable, Spirit Snatch, Spirit Burn, and 4 more items, totaling approximately 29,600 souls Knowing Holliday's likely itemization helps you exploit windows where they're weaker and predict their item timing.
These item builds are optimized for the Shiv vs Holliday 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.
Shiv has favorable matchups against 14 heroes and unfavorable matchups against 23 heroes in Deadlock. Shiv's strongest matchup is against Sinclair with a 55.6% win rate. The hardest matchup is Ivy at 43.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50.85% | 2,023 | 2.86 | 8.7 | 7.4 | 34,890 | 41,229 | |
| 45.71% | 1,745 | 2.76 | 8.4 | 7.3 | 34,007 | 40,682 | |
| 52.70% | 1,725 | 2.79 | 8.4 | 7.3 | 34,981 | 40,997 | |
| 49.19% | 1,649 | 2.87 | 8.2 | 7.0 | 33,662 | 40,995 | |
| 49.62% | 1,557 | 2.81 | 8.3 | 7.2 | 35,124 | 41,501 | |
| 47.71% | 1,491 | 2.71 | 8.4 | 7.5 | 33,899 | 41,317 | |
| 47.02% | 1,326 | 2.72 | 7.9 | 7.2 | 33,106 | 40,368 | |
| 53.67% | 1,291 | 2.83 | 8.3 | 7.2 | 34,306 | 41,768 | |
| 47.68% | 1,262 | 2.89 | 8.5 | 7.1 | 34,750 | 40,679 | |
| 54.24% | 1,206 | 2.89 | 8.5 | 7.2 | 35,003 | 41,955 | |
| 48.77% | 1,186 | 2.87 | 8.5 | 7.1 | 35,285 | 41,888 | |
| 46.73% | 1,168 | 2.89 | 8.5 | 7.0 | 34,731 | 41,844 | |
| 52.00% | 1,166 | 2.72 | 8.1 | 7.3 | 32,951 | 40,758 | |
| 43.49% | 1,132 | 2.75 | 8.2 | 7.2 | 33,169 | 41,549 | |
| 49.16% | 1,128 | 2.74 | 8.1 | 7.3 | 34,439 | 41,225 | |
| 46.80% | 1,128 | 2.77 | 8.2 | 7.1 | 33,252 | 40,865 | |
| 43.45% | 1,101 | 2.76 | 8.3 | 7.2 | 34,355 | 40,398 | |
| 47.25% | 1,096 | 2.81 | 8.2 | 7.0 | 33,177 | 41,915 | |
| 48.79% | 1,066 | 2.88 | 8.5 | 7.1 | 35,739 | 41,194 | |
| 46.71% | 1,048 | 2.76 | 8.0 | 7.2 | 33,294 | 40,455 | |
| 50.20% | 1,039 | 2.83 | 8.3 | 7.1 | 33,956 | 41,132 | |
| 47.83% | 1,009 | 2.82 | 8.3 | 7.1 | 35,464 | 41,193 | |
| 44.92% | 999 | 2.81 | 7.9 | 7.2 | 34,941 | 41,834 | |
| 49.73% | 989 | 2.83 | 8.3 | 7.3 | 33,949 | 40,751 | |
| 47.27% | 939 | 2.66 | 8.3 | 7.6 | 34,439 | 41,632 | |
| 50.29% | 918 | 2.76 | 8.4 | 7.4 | 33,926 | 41,546 | |
| 51.72% | 898 | 2.74 | 7.9 | 7.1 | 33,371 | 40,896 | |
| 51.63% | 804 | 2.85 | 8.7 | 7.3 | 35,270 | 42,047 | |
| 52.28% | 790 | 2.82 | 8.2 | 7.3 | 34,393 | 41,432 | |
| 52.24% | 785 | 2.85 | 8.3 | 7.2 | 34,059 | 41,986 | |
| 51.46% | 778 | 2.73 | 8.1 | 7.2 | 34,073 | 41,349 | |
| 51.99% | 709 | 2.82 | 8.4 | 7.3 | 35,554 | 42,405 | |
| 45.21% | 686 | 2.78 | 7.9 | 6.8 | 32,482 | 41,216 | |
| 47.19% | 582 | 2.80 | 8.5 | 7.3 | 37,244 | 40,765 | |
| 49.90% | 548 | 2.69 | 8.2 | 7.4 | 34,125 | 41,681 | |
| 55.58% | 531 | 2.95 | 8.3 | 6.9 | 33,736 | 41,332 | |
| 46.89% | 528 | 2.91 | 8.1 | 6.9 | 32,640 | 40,662 |
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Shiv Matchups - FAQ
What is Shiv's best matchup in Deadlock?
Shiv's best matchup is against Sinclair, achieving a 55.6% win rate. Shiv excels in this matchup through superior combat stats and favorable ability interactions.
What is Shiv's hardest matchup?
Shiv's hardest matchup is against Ivy, with only a 43.5% win rate. Against this opponent, Shiv should focus on team coordination and itemizing defensively.
How many favorable matchups does Shiv have?
Shiv has 14 favorable matchups (50%+ win rate) and 23 unfavorable matchups in Deadlock. Understanding these matchup dynamics helps you make better hero picks and adapt your playstyle.
How should I play Shiv in difficult matchups?
When playing Shiv 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 Shiv's matchups?
Key stats to analyze in Shiv'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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