Win Rate
44.5%
Matches
678
KDA
2.75
Shiv vs Victorvs Victor
Skill LevelAll Skill Levels
Matches14,598
Version6668
Last UpdatedAug 6, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology
AuthorDakota Chinnick
Victor hard counters Shiv with only 44.5% win rate across 678 matches. Victor secures -0.5 more kills on average. When facing this counter, prioritize defensive items, team play, and avoid extended trades.
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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
44.5% WR
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Victor
56.0% WR
Who Wins the Shiv vs Victor Matchup?
Winner
Victor
Matches: 678
44.5%
56.0%
7.9
7.4
7.4
6.9
12.3
12.1
42,236
46,289
35,541
40,102
4,438
10,141
83.5
111.7
Shiv vs Victor Matchup Summary
The Shiv vs Victor matchup in Deadlock is a decisive one-sided matchup. Based on 678 recent matches analyzed, Victor wins with a 56.0% win rate compared to Shiv's 44.5%, giving Victor a 11.4 percentage point advantage. The most significant statistical gap is in objective contribution, where Victor consistently outperforms. Victor has overwhelming statistical superiority in this matchup. Shiv should avoid direct confrontation, focus entirely on farm and objectives, and wait for team fight scenarios where individual matchup advantages are diluted.
Shiv vs Victor Combat Analysis
Victor claims 4 out of 5 combat metrics in the Shiv vs Victor matchup, establishing clear mechanical superiority with advantages in KDA efficiency, survivability, damage output. Our analysis of 678 ranked games reveals Victor consistently outperforms Shiv in direct combat scenarios. While Shiv manages to win one metric, the overall picture favors Victor in fights. Shiv players should play around their one strength while minimizing exposure in areas where Victor dominates.
KDA Ratio
2.75Shiv
2.84Victor
The KDA comparison between Shiv and Victor reveals an exceptionally tight contest, with Shiv averaging 2.75 and Victor posting 2.84. This razor-thin margin demonstrates that neither hero has a systematic fragging advantage in this matchup. When facing each other in ranked games, success depends almost entirely on individual player mechanics, ability timing, and split-second decision making rather than any inherent hero kit advantage.Avg Kills
7.9Shiv
7.4Victor
Kill production between Shiv and Victor is virtually identical, with Shiv averaging 7.9 kills per game and Victor securing 7.4. 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
7.4Shiv
6.9Victor
Victor survives longer in this matchup, dying 6.9 times per game compared to Shiv's 7.4 deaths. This 0.5 death difference per match means Victor is available more often, contributing to late-game scenarios and objective fights more frequently. Shiv players should examine their positioning and aggression timing — the data suggests Victor's approach to these duels results in better survivability outcomes.Player DMG
35,541Shiv
40,102Victor
Victor significantly outdamages Shiv in head-to-head encounters, posting 40,102 average damage versus 35,541. This 4,561 damage advantage means Victor consistently wins the damage exchange in fights, either securing kills outright or leaving opponents weak for teammates to clean up. Shiv players should avoid prolonged fights with Victor — instead, look for quick picks with burst damage or rely on ability damage and team crossfires to compensate.Objective DMG
4,438Shiv
10,141Victor
Victor dramatically outperforms Shiv in objective damage (10,141 vs 4,438). This 5,703 point difference makes Victor a premier objective threat. Victor should look to apply constant pressure on towers and objectives, while Shiv must focus on creating picks and disrupting Victor's push attempts.Shiv vs Victor Economy Analysis
Net Worth
42,236Shiv
46,289Victor
Last Hits
83.5Shiv
111.7Victor
Victor vastly out-earns Shiv by 4,053 souls on average. This substantial economic gap means Victor will consistently hit item breakpoints earlier, creating a snowballing advantage throughout the game. Victor secures more last hits (111.7 vs 83.5), while Shiv leads in denies (3.6 vs 3.4). These farming dynamics shape the lane equilibrium and gold distribution.
Recommended Items for Shiv vs Victor
Shiv Build vs Victor
Witchmail
6,400Souls
56.4%Win Rate
18.8%Pick Rate
Scourge
6,400Souls
55.3%Win Rate
21.1%Pick Rate
Ethereal Shift
6,400Souls
53.5%Win Rate
20.4%Pick Rate
Battle Vest
1,600Souls
53.7%Win Rate
19.4%Pick Rate
Bloodletting
0Souls
46.5%Win Rate
321.6%Pick Rate
Extra Charge
800Souls
50.4%Win Rate
36.5%Pick Rate
Escalating Exposure
6,400Souls
48.8%Win Rate
62.3%Pick Rate
This optimized build for Shiv against Victor is designed to help overcome a statistically challenging matchup. Facing a 55.5% win rate disadvantage against Victor, these items prioritize survivability and efficient trading to close the gap. Witchmail, Scourge, Ethereal Shift, and 4 more items, totaling approximately 28,000 souls Focus on hitting item timings and avoid extended fights until you've completed key items that can shift the matchup in your favor.
Victor Build vs Shiv
Scourge
6,400Souls
67.2%Win Rate
21.6%Pick Rate
Transcendent Cooldown
6,400Souls
64.8%Win Rate
36.6%Pick Rate
Phantom Strike
6,400Souls
77.3%Win Rate
3.5%Pick Rate
Crippling Headshot
6,400Souls
100.0%Win Rate
0.8%Pick Rate
Spirit Rend
3,200Souls
88.9%Win Rate
1.4%Pick Rate
Escalating Exposure
6,400Souls
61.0%Win Rate
70.3%Pick Rate
Boundless Spirit
6,400Souls
63.3%Win Rate
29.0%Pick Rate
Victor's recommended build against Shiv leverages their statistical advantage in this matchup. With the matchup favoring Victor, these items emphasize aggressive play and damage output to secure the advantage. Scourge, Transcendent Cooldown, Phantom Strike, and 4 more items, totaling approximately 41,600 souls Understanding Victor's likely build helps you anticipate their power spikes and adjust your timing accordingly.
These item builds are optimized for the Shiv vs Victor matchup based on win rate data from 678 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 13 heroes and unfavorable matchups against 24 heroes in Deadlock. Shiv's strongest matchup is against Sinclair with a 57.5% win rate. The hardest matchup is Graves at 41.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50.27% | 1,392 | 2.79 | 8.6 | 7.5 | 34,975 | 41,206 | |
| 52.97% | 1,171 | 2.77 | 8.4 | 7.3 | 35,219 | 41,072 | |
| 49.52% | 1,121 | 2.84 | 8.3 | 7.1 | 34,234 | 41,336 | |
| 44.86% | 1,118 | 2.75 | 8.4 | 7.4 | 34,400 | 40,877 | |
| 48.33% | 1,054 | 2.71 | 8.2 | 7.3 | 34,819 | 41,357 | |
| 46.62% | 1,014 | 2.68 | 8.5 | 7.7 | 34,228 | 41,442 | |
| 45.70% | 904 | 2.72 | 7.9 | 7.1 | 33,316 | 40,501 | |
| 54.67% | 872 | 2.81 | 8.2 | 7.2 | 33,924 | 41,928 | |
| 47.88% | 869 | 2.93 | 8.4 | 7.0 | 34,757 | 40,485 | |
| 54.98% | 846 | 2.91 | 8.5 | 7.1 | 35,197 | 42,069 | |
| 50.99% | 810 | 2.68 | 8.0 | 7.4 | 32,904 | 40,636 | |
| 46.75% | 804 | 2.79 | 8.2 | 7.1 | 33,491 | 41,095 | |
| 46.47% | 793 | 2.88 | 8.5 | 7.0 | 34,678 | 41,650 | |
| 49.53% | 777 | 2.76 | 8.2 | 7.3 | 34,779 | 41,521 | |
| 48.19% | 775 | 2.85 | 8.4 | 7.2 | 35,728 | 42,143 | |
| 48.19% | 767 | 2.87 | 8.6 | 7.1 | 35,796 | 41,027 | |
| 41.28% | 764 | 2.72 | 8.0 | 7.1 | 33,008 | 41,647 | |
| 42.76% | 745 | 2.78 | 8.4 | 7.2 | 34,838 | 40,873 | |
| 47.54% | 738 | 2.83 | 8.2 | 7.0 | 33,464 | 42,237 | |
| 46.56% | 717 | 2.80 | 8.1 | 7.1 | 33,748 | 40,883 | |
| 51.29% | 693 | 2.88 | 8.2 | 7.0 | 33,824 | 41,111 | |
| 49.45% | 682 | 2.87 | 8.3 | 7.0 | 35,427 | 41,107 | |
| 44.55% | 678 | 2.75 | 7.9 | 7.4 | 35,541 | 42,236 | |
| 49.76% | 665 | 2.82 | 8.2 | 7.3 | 33,793 | 40,550 | |
| 47.39% | 638 | 2.66 | 8.4 | 7.7 | 34,691 | 41,817 | |
| 52.95% | 620 | 2.78 | 8.5 | 7.4 | 34,205 | 41,856 | |
| 48.53% | 584 | 2.68 | 7.7 | 7.1 | 32,641 | 40,508 | |
| 53.13% | 554 | 2.86 | 8.6 | 7.3 | 35,362 | 41,882 | |
| 51.82% | 551 | 2.85 | 8.2 | 7.4 | 34,603 | 41,818 | |
| 52.93% | 528 | 2.84 | 8.3 | 7.2 | 34,053 | 41,935 | |
| 53.29% | 509 | 2.82 | 8.4 | 7.2 | 34,514 | 41,691 | |
| 43.90% | 487 | 2.71 | 7.8 | 6.9 | 32,306 | 40,649 | |
| 52.28% | 484 | 2.77 | 8.3 | 7.4 | 35,651 | 42,784 | |
| 49.59% | 387 | 2.64 | 8.3 | 7.5 | 34,468 | 41,682 | |
| 44.29% | 386 | 2.66 | 8.2 | 7.5 | 37,296 | 40,808 | |
| 49.13% | 366 | 2.89 | 8.1 | 6.9 | 32,880 | 40,991 | |
| 57.50% | 343 | 2.97 | 8.4 | 6.9 | 34,525 | 41,919 |
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Shiv Matchups - FAQ
What is Shiv's best matchup in Deadlock?
Shiv's best matchup is against Sinclair, achieving a 57.5% 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 41.3% win rate. Against this opponent, Shiv should focus on team coordination and itemizing defensively.
How many favorable matchups does Shiv have?
Shiv has 13 favorable matchups (50%+ win rate) and 24 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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