Shiv vs Hollidayvs Holliday
Shiv faces a challenging 46.0% win rate against Holliday in this Deadlock matchup. Data from 1,534 games shows Shiv averages 1.3 more deaths. Focus on safe farming, team coordination, and avoiding 1v1 confrontations.
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.
Holliday(46.0%)
Who Wins the Shiv vs Holliday Matchup?
Shiv vs Holliday Matchup Summary
The Shiv vs Holliday 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.
Shiv vs Holliday 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 Shiv vs Holliday 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.
Shiv vs Holliday Economy Comparison
Shiv and Holliday 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.
Shiv vs Holliday Recommended Builds
Shiv Build vs Holliday
This optimized build for Shiv against Holliday is designed to help overcome a statistically challenging matchup. Facing a 54.0% win rate disadvantage against Holliday, these items prioritize survivability and efficient trading to close the gap. The recommended items include Veil Walker, Swift Striker, Weapon Shielding, and 4 more items, totaling approximately 28,800 souls. Focus on hitting item timings and avoid extended fights until you've completed key items that can shift the matchup in your favor.
Holliday Build vs Shiv
Holliday's recommended build against Shiv leverages their statistical advantage in this matchup. With the matchup favoring Holliday, these items emphasize aggressive play and damage output to secure the advantage. The recommended items include Frenzy, Rapid Rounds, Intensifying Magazine, and 4 more items, totaling approximately 29,600 souls. Understanding Holliday's likely build helps you anticipate their power spikes and adjust your timing accordingly.
These item builds are optimized for the Shiv vs Holliday 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.
Shiv has favorable matchups against 2 heroes and unfavorable matchups against 31 heroes in Deadlock. Shiv's strongest matchup is against Grey Talon with a 51.1% win rate. The hardest matchup is Haze at 42.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50.04% | 6,717 | 2.81 | 9.6 | 7.5 | 34,386 | 40,754 | |
| 42.83% | 5,622 | 2.64 | 9.6 | 7.8 | 34,222 | 39,948 | |
| 47.35% | 4,813 | 2.63 | 9.5 | 7.8 | 34,405 | 40,377 | |
| 44.15% | 4,260 | 2.62 | 9.7 | 7.8 | 35,306 | 40,555 | |
| 47.92% | 4,073 | 2.70 | 9.9 | 7.9 | 35,589 | 40,780 | |
| 43.26% | 3,589 | 2.65 | 9.2 | 7.5 | 32,999 | 39,640 | |
| 44.82% | 3,550 | 2.66 | 9.5 | 7.7 | 34,786 | 39,930 | |
| 43.32% | 2,936 | 2.76 | 9.3 | 7.4 | 35,174 | 40,364 | |
| 48.89% | 2,895 | 2.76 | 9.7 | 7.6 | 34,993 | 40,929 | |
| 44.24% | 2,849 | 2.79 | 9.9 | 7.6 | 35,398 | 40,882 | |
| 44.37% | 2,845 | 2.70 | 9.8 | 7.8 | 34,686 | 40,179 | |
| 49.12% | 2,774 | 2.77 | 9.9 | 7.7 | 34,340 | 40,454 | |
| 44.35% | 2,611 | 2.63 | 9.6 | 7.9 | 35,094 | 40,601 | |
| 46.69% | 2,353 | 2.69 | 9.4 | 7.6 | 32,827 | 40,134 | |
| 45.83% | 2,269 | 2.79 | 9.7 | 7.5 | 35,129 | 40,427 | |
| 42.95% | 2,264 | 2.68 | 9.6 | 7.8 | 33,839 | 40,745 | |
| 46.39% | 2,261 | 2.78 | 9.5 | 7.4 | 34,004 | 40,147 | |
| 44.50% | 2,195 | 2.69 | 9.3 | 7.5 | 33,856 | 39,897 | |
| 48.36% | 2,115 | 2.75 | 9.9 | 7.7 | 35,060 | 40,953 | |
| 48.51% | 2,075 | 2.76 | 9.8 | 7.6 | 35,005 | 40,346 | |
| 44.75% | 2,015 | 2.78 | 9.6 | 7.4 | 34,688 | 40,457 | |
| 48.67% | 1,892 | 2.81 | 9.7 | 7.5 | 34,434 | 40,914 | |
| 45.40% | 1,767 | 2.78 | 9.3 | 7.2 | 33,365 | 39,821 | |
| 48.51% | 1,755 | 2.69 | 9.5 | 7.7 | 34,018 | 40,287 | |
| 46.45% | 1,742 | 2.74 | 9.8 | 7.6 | 35,250 | 41,097 | |
| 47.13% | 1,717 | 2.76 | 9.9 | 7.7 | 36,026 | 40,719 | |
| 49.53% | 1,690 | 2.71 | 9.6 | 7.6 | 33,594 | 40,669 | |
| 46.02% | 1,534 | 2.62 | 9.6 | 7.9 | 34,689 | 40,768 | |
| 47.13% | 1,407 | 2.74 | 9.5 | 7.5 | 32,939 | 39,750 | |
| 49.04% | 1,057 | 2.68 | 9.2 | 7.6 | 34,155 | 40,877 | |
| 51.14% | 1,048 | 2.78 | 9.7 | 7.5 | 34,274 | 40,878 | |
| 46.64% | 951 | 2.85 | 10.1 | 7.5 | 35,056 | 41,221 | |
| 46.82% | 812 | 2.73 | 9.6 | 7.6 | 36,282 | 40,045 |
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Shiv Matchups - FAQ
What is Shiv's best matchup in Deadlock?
Shiv's best matchup is against Grey Talon, achieving a 51.1% 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 Haze, with only a 42.8% win rate. Against this opponent, Shiv should focus on team coordination and itemizing defensively.
How many favorable matchups does Shiv have?
Shiv has 2 favorable matchups (50%+ win rate) and 31 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.