Win Rate
49.4%
Matches
1,219
KDA
2.69
Shiv vs Miragevs Mirage
Skill LevelAll Skill Levels
Matches2,614
Version6666
Last UpdatedAug 3, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology
AuthorDakota Chinnick
The Shiv vs Mirage matchup is extremely close at 49.4% vs 50.4% win rate across 1,219 matches. Mirage 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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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
49.4% WR
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Mirage
50.4% WR
Who Wins the Shiv vs Mirage Matchup?
Winner
Mirage
Matches: 1,219
49.4%
50.4%
8.1
6.9
7.3
6.0
11.6
12.8
41,116
43,395
33,893
32,509
4,406
6,163
79.5
93.5
Shiv vs Mirage Matchup Summary
The Shiv vs Mirage matchup in Deadlock is a relatively balanced matchup with a slight edge. Based on 1,219 recent matches analyzed, Mirage wins with a 50.4% win rate compared to Shiv's 49.4%, giving Mirage a 1.0 percentage point advantage. The most significant statistical gap is in objective contribution, where Mirage consistently outperforms. Mirage has a small statistical advantage, but Shiv can absolutely win through smart play. The margin is thin enough that jungle rotations, team coordination, and mechanical outplays will often determine the outcome more than champion select.
Shiv vs Mirage Combat Analysis
Mirage edges out Shiv in a competitive combat comparison, winning 3 of 5 metrics with notable advantages in KDA efficiency, survivability, objective damage. With only a 3-2 margin based on 1,219 matches analyzed, this Shiv vs Mirage matchup remains contestable for both sides. Shiv 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 Shiv's favor.
KDA Ratio
2.69Shiv
3.28Mirage
Mirage demonstrates noticeably stronger kill-death-assist performance against Shiv, maintaining a 3.28 KDA versus 2.69. This 0.59 point gap reflects Mirage's superior ability to secure eliminations while avoiding death in these head-to-head encounters. Shiv players facing Mirage 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 Mirage's statistical advantage becomes most pronounced.Avg Kills
8.1Shiv
6.9Mirage
Shiv secures approximately 1.2 more kills per match than Mirage in this head-to-head (8.1 vs 6.9). 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 Mirage can compensate through superior objective focus, team fight positioning, or clutch performances.Avg Deaths
7.3Shiv
6.0Mirage
Mirage demonstrates markedly better survivability against Shiv, recording fewer deaths per game. Dying less frequently gives Mirage 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
33,893Shiv
32,509Mirage
Shiv applies 1,384 more damage per game than Mirage in this matchup (33,893 vs 32,509). While not overwhelming, this gap compounds meaningfully over a full match: Shiv contributes noticeably more chip damage, assists, and near-kills that set up teammates. Mirage 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
4,406Shiv
6,163Mirage
Mirage contributes 1,757 more objective damage than Shiv on average, making them more valuable for split pushing, securing guardian kills, and accelerating tower takes. Teams with Mirage may want to prioritize objective-focused strategies. Shiv should focus on creating picks while Mirage pushes objectives.Shiv vs Mirage Economy Analysis
Net Worth
41,116Shiv
43,395Mirage
Last Hits
79.5Shiv
93.5Mirage
Mirage vastly out-earns Shiv by 2,279 souls on average. This substantial economic gap means Mirage will consistently hit item breakpoints earlier, creating a snowballing advantage throughout the game. Mirage secures more last hits (93.5 vs 79.5), while Mirage leads in denies (3.5 vs 3.2). These farming dynamics shape the lane equilibrium and gold distribution.
Recommended Items for Shiv vs Mirage
Shiv Build vs Mirage
Witchmail
6,400Souls
61.0%Win Rate
16.4%Pick Rate
Escalating Exposure
6,400Souls
55.2%Win Rate
59.0%Pick Rate
Colossus
6,400Souls
73.7%Win Rate
1.7%Pick Rate
Ethereal Shift
6,400Souls
57.3%Win Rate
19.7%Pick Rate
Mystic Reverb
6,400Souls
55.6%Win Rate
34.0%Pick Rate
Bloodletting
0Souls
51.8%Win Rate
307.8%Pick Rate
Killing Blow
0Souls
51.4%Win Rate
361.5%Pick Rate
This optimized build for Shiv against Mirage is designed to help overcome a statistically challenging matchup. Facing a 50.6% win rate disadvantage against Mirage, these items prioritize survivability and efficient trading to close the gap. Witchmail, Escalating Exposure, Colossus, and 4 more items, totaling approximately 32,000 souls Focus on hitting item timings and avoid extended fights until you've completed key items that can shift the matchup in your favor.
Mirage Build vs Shiv
Bullet Resist Shredder
1,600Souls
100.0%Win Rate
0.5%Pick Rate
Plated Armor
6,400Souls
75.9%Win Rate
2.6%Pick Rate
Hollow Point
3,200Souls
81.3%Win Rate
1.4%Pick Rate
Rebuttal
800Souls
100.0%Win Rate
0.5%Pick Rate
Spiritual Overflow
6,400Souls
59.4%Win Rate
33.5%Pick Rate
Silencer
6,400Souls
60.5%Win Rate
19.8%Pick Rate
Monster Rounds
800Souls
60.7%Win Rate
17.4%Pick Rate
Mirage's recommended build against Shiv leverages their statistical advantage in this matchup. With the matchup favoring Mirage, these items emphasize aggressive play and damage output to secure the advantage. Bullet Resist Shredder, Plated Armor, Hollow Point, and 4 more items, totaling approximately 25,600 souls Understanding Mirage's likely build helps you anticipate their power spikes and adjust your timing accordingly.
These item builds are optimized for the Shiv vs Mirage matchup based on win rate data from 1,219 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 12 heroes and unfavorable matchups against 25 heroes in Deadlock. Shiv's strongest matchup is against Sinclair with a 55.4% win rate. The hardest matchup is Graves at 43.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49.37% | 2,872 | 2.84 | 8.6 | 7.4 | 34,863 | 41,328 | |
| 45.07% | 2,795 | 2.73 | 8.3 | 7.4 | 33,788 | 40,464 | |
| 52.33% | 2,540 | 2.81 | 8.5 | 7.4 | 35,372 | 41,248 | |
| 49.75% | 2,353 | 2.86 | 8.4 | 7.1 | 34,450 | 41,545 | |
| 48.13% | 2,207 | 2.81 | 8.4 | 7.3 | 35,140 | 41,610 | |
| 47.77% | 2,140 | 2.74 | 8.5 | 7.5 | 33,892 | 41,054 | |
| 54.14% | 1,843 | 2.83 | 8.4 | 7.2 | 33,968 | 41,429 | |
| 46.72% | 1,807 | 2.74 | 8.1 | 7.2 | 33,704 | 40,631 | |
| 48.33% | 1,794 | 2.87 | 8.6 | 7.3 | 35,320 | 41,236 | |
| 47.92% | 1,677 | 2.81 | 8.5 | 7.3 | 35,363 | 41,706 | |
| 54.77% | 1,641 | 2.90 | 8.6 | 7.2 | 35,205 | 41,870 | |
| 49.45% | 1,625 | 2.78 | 8.1 | 7.2 | 34,003 | 40,914 | |
| 46.85% | 1,621 | 2.89 | 8.7 | 7.1 | 35,128 | 42,049 | |
| 43.27% | 1,616 | 2.73 | 8.2 | 7.2 | 32,866 | 41,452 | |
| 49.83% | 1,596 | 2.69 | 8.1 | 7.4 | 32,705 | 40,714 | |
| 43.70% | 1,589 | 2.77 | 8.2 | 7.2 | 33,969 | 40,366 | |
| 47.66% | 1,584 | 2.80 | 8.4 | 7.3 | 33,892 | 41,343 | |
| 46.72% | 1,541 | 2.76 | 8.3 | 7.4 | 34,182 | 40,825 | |
| 47.36% | 1,538 | 2.78 | 8.3 | 7.1 | 33,132 | 41,602 | |
| 52.25% | 1,459 | 2.92 | 8.5 | 7.1 | 34,143 | 41,420 | |
| 49.89% | 1,445 | 2.82 | 8.3 | 7.3 | 34,062 | 40,981 | |
| 48.49% | 1,436 | 2.86 | 8.6 | 7.2 | 35,689 | 41,039 | |
| 44.49% | 1,422 | 2.80 | 8.1 | 7.1 | 34,672 | 41,579 | |
| 46.95% | 1,419 | 2.76 | 8.3 | 7.2 | 35,413 | 41,225 | |
| 49.60% | 1,321 | 2.75 | 8.5 | 7.5 | 34,951 | 42,010 | |
| 52.13% | 1,302 | 2.80 | 8.5 | 7.4 | 34,252 | 41,896 | |
| 52.20% | 1,300 | 2.80 | 8.2 | 7.1 | 34,119 | 41,268 | |
| 49.39% | 1,219 | 2.69 | 8.1 | 7.3 | 33,893 | 41,116 | |
| 51.09% | 1,147 | 2.93 | 8.7 | 7.2 | 34,883 | 41,833 | |
| 50.59% | 1,085 | 2.83 | 8.2 | 7.2 | 33,522 | 41,595 | |
| 51.73% | 1,066 | 2.80 | 8.4 | 7.4 | 35,213 | 41,767 | |
| 54.07% | 1,025 | 2.84 | 8.3 | 7.2 | 35,016 | 42,249 | |
| 45.19% | 950 | 2.77 | 8.0 | 7.0 | 33,018 | 41,194 | |
| 47.00% | 816 | 2.79 | 8.5 | 7.3 | 36,966 | 40,651 | |
| 55.42% | 777 | 2.98 | 8.2 | 6.8 | 33,714 | 41,658 | |
| 50.69% | 766 | 2.76 | 8.3 | 7.4 | 34,351 | 41,892 | |
| 46.85% | 703 | 2.89 | 8.2 | 7.0 | 32,707 | 40,493 |
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Shiv Matchups - FAQ
What is Shiv's best matchup in Deadlock?
Shiv's best matchup is against Sinclair, achieving a 55.4% 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 Graves, with only a 43.3% win rate. Against this opponent, Shiv should focus on team coordination and itemizing defensively.
How many favorable matchups does Shiv have?
Shiv has 12 favorable matchups (50%+ win rate) and 25 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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