Shiv vs Venatorvs Venator
Shiv holds a 53.8% win rate advantage over Venator based on 4,624 Deadlock matches. Shiv averages -1,967 more net worth, translating to earlier item power spikes. Play around your economic advantage to maximize this matchup.
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.
Who Wins the Shiv vs Venator Matchup?
Shiv vs Venator Matchup Summary
The Shiv vs Venator matchup in Deadlock is a significant statistical advantage. Based on 4,624 recent matches analyzed, Shiv wins with a 53.8% win rate compared to Venator's 46.3%, giving Shiv a 7.5 percentage point advantage. The most significant statistical gap is in objective contribution, where Venator consistently outperforms. Shiv dominates this matchup statistically. Shiv can play aggressively and look for solo kills, while Venator should focus on minimizing losses, farming safely, and relying on teammates to even the odds.
Shiv vs Venator Combat Analysis
Venator edges out Shiv in a competitive combat comparison, winning 3 of 5 metrics with notable advantages in survivability, damage output, objective damage. With only a 3-2 margin based on 4,624 matches analyzed, this Shiv vs Venator 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.
Shiv vs Venator Economy Analysis
Venator generates approximately 1,967 more souls than Shiv on average. This moderate economic edge translates to earlier power spikes and item completions, giving Venator a mid-game advantage. Venator secures more last hits (107.2 vs 79.4), while Venator leads in denies (3.7 vs 3.3). These farming dynamics shape the lane equilibrium and gold distribution.
Recommended Items for Shiv vs Venator
Shiv Build vs Venator
This winning build for Shiv against Venator focuses on maximizing your statistical advantages in this favorable matchup. With a 53.8% win rate against Venator, these 7 items help Shiv press the advantage and close out games efficiently. Spiritual Overflow, Vortex Web, Mystic Reverb, and 4 more items, totaling approximately 44,800 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.
Venator Build vs Shiv
Venator's counter-build against Shiv attempts to mitigate the matchup disadvantage through smart itemization. Facing an unfavorable matchup, Venator players typically prioritize items that help them survive and scale. Healing Tempo, Witchmail, Mystic Slow, and 4 more items, totaling approximately 37,999 souls Knowing Venator'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 Venator matchup based on win rate data from 4,624 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 11 heroes and unfavorable matchups against 26 heroes in Deadlock. Shiv's strongest matchup is against Sinclair with a 54.8% win rate. The hardest matchup is Graves at 43.2% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.67% | 6,912 | 2.68 | 8.4 | 7.5 | 34,317 | 40,371 | |
| 46.42% | 6,109 | 2.69 | 8.5 | 7.6 | 34,401 | 40,294 | |
| 51.76% | 5,933 | 2.82 | 8.8 | 7.4 | 35,562 | 41,045 | |
| 48.56% | 5,462 | 2.73 | 8.5 | 7.4 | 34,983 | 41,366 | |
| 47.21% | 4,910 | 2.74 | 8.5 | 7.4 | 35,171 | 41,013 | |
| 48.15% | 4,683 | 2.75 | 8.7 | 7.5 | 34,701 | 41,426 | |
| 53.78% | 4,624 | 2.82 | 8.5 | 7.3 | 34,780 | 41,356 | |
| 48.30% | 4,220 | 2.81 | 8.7 | 7.4 | 35,331 | 40,995 | |
| 49.20% | 3,950 | 2.81 | 8.7 | 7.4 | 35,011 | 40,921 | |
| 48.57% | 3,937 | 2.81 | 8.4 | 7.2 | 34,038 | 40,581 | |
| 52.15% | 3,899 | 2.84 | 8.5 | 7.1 | 34,799 | 41,076 | |
| 45.50% | 3,820 | 2.77 | 8.6 | 7.3 | 35,168 | 41,593 | |
| 45.77% | 3,806 | 2.76 | 8.2 | 7.2 | 34,157 | 40,020 | |
| 49.33% | 3,735 | 2.79 | 8.5 | 7.3 | 35,299 | 41,503 | |
| 54.05% | 3,729 | 2.83 | 8.7 | 7.3 | 35,705 | 41,798 | |
| 43.22% | 3,597 | 2.66 | 8.3 | 7.4 | 33,123 | 41,325 | |
| 48.37% | 3,531 | 2.68 | 8.3 | 7.4 | 33,174 | 40,804 | |
| 46.76% | 3,521 | 2.72 | 8.3 | 7.3 | 33,429 | 41,323 | |
| 49.67% | 3,514 | 2.81 | 8.5 | 7.3 | 34,469 | 41,561 | |
| 47.88% | 3,472 | 2.76 | 8.4 | 7.4 | 34,617 | 40,157 | |
| 46.56% | 3,465 | 2.76 | 8.1 | 7.2 | 34,716 | 41,123 | |
| 47.03% | 3,223 | 2.70 | 8.4 | 7.4 | 36,032 | 40,958 | |
| 51.17% | 3,188 | 2.84 | 8.5 | 7.2 | 34,204 | 41,055 | |
| 50.42% | 3,083 | 2.68 | 8.2 | 7.4 | 33,733 | 40,774 | |
| 46.90% | 3,059 | 2.72 | 8.7 | 7.6 | 36,203 | 40,885 | |
| 50.98% | 2,987 | 2.87 | 8.6 | 7.3 | 34,815 | 41,690 | |
| 51.63% | 2,872 | 2.79 | 8.4 | 7.2 | 34,966 | 41,295 | |
| 53.32% | 2,831 | 2.78 | 8.5 | 7.4 | 34,120 | 41,183 | |
| 48.80% | 2,687 | 2.79 | 8.4 | 7.2 | 34,030 | 40,917 | |
| 48.65% | 2,524 | 2.89 | 8.8 | 7.3 | 35,523 | 41,397 | |
| 49.03% | 2,444 | 2.74 | 8.3 | 7.4 | 34,586 | 40,878 | |
| 49.91% | 2,319 | 2.73 | 8.5 | 7.5 | 35,492 | 42,105 | |
| 45.10% | 2,155 | 2.71 | 8.3 | 7.2 | 33,997 | 41,600 | |
| 47.87% | 2,018 | 2.76 | 8.3 | 7.2 | 36,115 | 40,391 | |
| 51.06% | 1,975 | 2.76 | 8.2 | 7.2 | 33,586 | 40,976 | |
| 54.76% | 1,686 | 2.97 | 8.5 | 6.9 | 34,855 | 41,651 | |
| 48.63% | 1,582 | 2.89 | 8.6 | 7.2 | 34,334 | 41,039 |
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Shiv Matchups - FAQ
What is Shiv's best matchup in Deadlock?
Shiv's best matchup is against Sinclair, achieving a 54.8% 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 43.2% win rate. Against this opponent, Shiv should focus on team coordination and itemizing defensively.
How many favorable matchups does Shiv have?
Shiv has 11 favorable matchups (50%+ win rate) and 26 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.