- Win Rate
- 54.8%
- Matches
- 1,536
- KDA
- 2.98
Shiv vs The Doorman vs The Doorman
- Skill Level
- All Skill Levels
- Matches
- 36,913
- Version
- 6860
- Last Updated
- Nov 7, 2026 UTC
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
Shiv holds a 54.8% win rate advantage over The Doorman based on 1,536 Deadlock matches. Shiv averages -468 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 The Doorman Matchup?
Shiv vs The Doorman Matchup Summary
The Shiv vs The Doorman matchup in Deadlock is a significant statistical advantage. Based on 1,536 recent matches analyzed, Shiv wins with a 54.8% win rate compared to The Doorman's 45.3%, giving Shiv a 9.5 percentage point advantage. The most significant statistical gap is in objective contribution, where Shiv consistently outperforms. Shiv dominates this matchup statistically. Shiv can play aggressively and look for solo kills, while The Doorman should focus on minimizing losses, farming safely, and relying on teammates to even the odds.
Shiv vs The Doorman Combat Analysis
Shiv edges out The Doorman 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 1,536 matches analyzed, this Shiv vs The Doorman matchup remains contestable for both sides. The Doorman 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 The Doorman's favor.
Shiv vs The Doorman Economy Analysis
Shiv and The Doorman 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. The Doorman secures more last hits (52.6 vs 43.8), while Shiv leads in denies (1.5 vs 1.2). These farming dynamics shape the lane equilibrium and gold distribution.
Recommended Items for Shiv vs The Doorman
Shiv Build vs The Doorman
This winning build for Shiv against The Doorman focuses on maximizing your statistical advantages in this favorable matchup. With a 54.8% win rate against The Doorman, these 7 items help Shiv press the advantage and close out games efficiently. Scourge, Witchmail, Spirit Shredder, and 4 more items, totaling approximately 40,000 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.
The Doorman Build vs Shiv
The Doorman's counter-build against Shiv attempts to mitigate the matchup disadvantage through smart itemization. Facing an unfavorable matchup, The Doorman players typically prioritize items that help them survive and scale. Cheat Death, Rapid Rounds, Arctic Blast, and 4 more items, totaling approximately 32,800 souls Knowing The Doorman'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 The Doorman matchup based on win rate data from 1,536 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.
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Shiv has favorable matchups against 13 heroes and unfavorable matchups against 30 heroes in Deadlock. Shiv's strongest matchup is against Sinclair with a 55.3% win rate. The hardest matchup is Graves at 36.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40.18% | 6,707 | 2.61 | 6.0 | 5.2 | 23,896 | 34,088 | |
| 40.22% | 5,214 | 2.43 | 5.7 | 5.4 | 23,751 | 33,892 | |
| 50.66% | 4,769 | 2.65 | 6.3 | 5.5 | 25,993 | 34,557 | |
| 45.72% | 4,692 | 2.71 | 5.8 | 5.1 | 26,668 | 33,968 | |
| 48.88% | 4,603 | 2.66 | 6.0 | 5.3 | 24,930 | 34,690 | |
| 46.30% | 4,562 | 2.65 | 6.3 | 5.5 | 25,852 | 34,218 | |
| 45.86% | 4,479 | 2.52 | 6.6 | 6.0 | 26,210 | 34,539 | |
| 46.76% | 4,331 | 2.65 | 6.3 | 5.5 | 25,184 | 34,854 | |
| 36.05% | 4,313 | 2.46 | 5.9 | 5.5 | 23,464 | 34,042 | |
| 43.98% | 4,270 | 2.64 | 6.3 | 5.5 | 24,891 | 34,382 | |
| 49.08% | 3,957 | 2.69 | 6.5 | 5.6 | 26,490 | 35,095 | |
| 46.41% | 3,736 | 2.62 | 6.1 | 5.4 | 25,237 | 34,161 | |
| 47.89% | 3,688 | 2.66 | 6.2 | 5.4 | 25,671 | 34,806 | |
| 44.47% | 3,647 | 2.61 | 6.1 | 5.6 | 25,919 | 34,834 | |
| 49.23% | 3,620 | 2.71 | 6.4 | 5.5 | 25,339 | 35,000 | |
| 48.87% | 3,497 | 2.78 | 6.2 | 5.2 | 24,620 | 34,713 | |
| 53.10% | 3,495 | 2.79 | 6.6 | 5.5 | 26,069 | 35,269 | |
| 45.07% | 3,492 | 2.62 | 6.1 | 5.4 | 24,211 | 33,946 | |
| 38.54% | 3,334 | 2.50 | 5.8 | 5.3 | 23,117 | 35,047 | |
| 43.20% | 3,164 | 2.82 | 6.3 | 5.2 | 25,081 | 35,009 | |
| 43.40% | 3,092 | 2.45 | 6.1 | 5.7 | 24,022 | 34,591 | |
| 49.54% | 3,072 | 2.73 | 6.6 | 5.6 | 26,521 | 34,872 | |
| 47.08% | 2,910 | 2.70 | 6.3 | 5.5 | 26,126 | 35,181 | |
| 45.85% | 2,866 | 2.60 | 5.8 | 5.2 | 25,529 | 34,512 | |
| 45.15% | 2,853 | 2.65 | 6.2 | 5.4 | 25,021 | 34,449 | |
| 50.52% | 2,809 | 2.79 | 6.4 | 5.4 | 25,982 | 34,842 | |
| 52.12% | 2,809 | 2.79 | 6.5 | 5.4 | 25,115 | 34,774 | |
| 44.22% | 2,517 | 2.72 | 6.0 | 5.1 | 25,153 | 34,377 | |
| 51.04% | 2,253 | 2.85 | 6.4 | 5.3 | 25,748 | 35,508 | |
| 50.63% | 2,206 | 2.58 | 6.3 | 5.7 | 25,478 | 34,714 | |
| 47.19% | 2,191 | 2.70 | 6.0 | 5.3 | 24,939 | 34,586 | |
| 51.78% | 2,167 | 2.66 | 6.2 | 5.4 | 24,721 | 34,863 | |
| 51.04% | 2,159 | 2.76 | 6.6 | 5.5 | 27,152 | 34,584 | |
| 43.68% | 2,120 | 2.59 | 5.6 | 5.0 | 23,594 | 34,194 | |
| 40.64% | 1,929 | 2.44 | 5.6 | 5.3 | 23,666 | 33,277 | |
| 44.72% | 1,923 | 2.65 | 5.6 | 4.9 | 23,372 | 34,333 | |
| 44.81% | 1,821 | 2.59 | 6.0 | 5.4 | 26,417 | 34,234 | |
| 50.85% | 1,815 | 2.76 | 5.8 | 5.1 | 24,322 | 34,616 | |
| 50.03% | 1,753 | 2.71 | 6.5 | 5.6 | 25,906 | 34,616 | |
| 53.04% | 1,646 | 2.72 | 6.1 | 5.2 | 25,119 | 34,739 | |
| 48.38% | 1,635 | 2.72 | 6.0 | 5.1 | 23,006 | 33,363 | |
| 54.75% | 1,536 | 2.98 | 6.5 | 5.1 | 25,558 | 35,615 | |
| 55.34% | 1,133 | 3.05 | 6.5 | 5.0 | 24,694 | 34,564 | |
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Shiv Matchups - FAQ
What is Shiv's best matchup in Deadlock?
Shiv's best matchup is against Sinclair, achieving a 55.3% 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 36.0% 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 30 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.