Shiv vs Victorvs Victor
Victor hard counters Shiv with only 43.3% win rate across 2,936 matches. Victor secures -1.3 more kills on average. When facing this counter, prioritize defensive items, team play, and avoid extended trades.
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.
Victor(43.3%)
Who Wins the Shiv vs Victor Matchup?
Shiv vs Victor Matchup Summary
The Shiv vs Victor matchup in Deadlock is a decisive one-sided matchup. Based on 2,936 recent matches analyzed, Victor wins with a 56.9% win rate compared to Shiv's 43.3%, giving Victor a 13.5 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 2,936 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.
Shiv vs Victor Economy Comparison
Victor vastly out-earns Shiv by 2,894 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 (102.3 vs 81.7), while Victor leads in denies (3.3 vs 3.3). These farming dynamics shape the lane equilibrium and gold distribution.
Shiv vs Victor Recommended Builds
Shiv Build vs Victor
This optimized build for Shiv against Victor is designed to help overcome a statistically challenging matchup. Facing a 56.7% win rate disadvantage against Victor, these items prioritize survivability and efficient trading to close the gap. The recommended items include Rapid Rounds, Divine Barrier, Headshot Booster, and 4 more items, totaling approximately 28,000 souls. The build emphasizes early power spikes with cost-efficient items, allowing you to stay relevant even when Victor has an inherent advantage.
Victor Build vs Shiv
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. The recommended items include Restorative Locket, Crippling Headshot, Melee Charge, and 4 more items, totaling approximately 26,400 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 2,936 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.