Viscous vs Shivvs Shiv
Viscous dominates Shiv with a commanding 55.2% win rate in Deadlock. Across 2,195 games, Viscous averages 6.3 kills and -2,672 more player damage per match. This favorable matchup allows aggressive play and early fight opportunities.
Viscous Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Viscous 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.
Shiv(55.2%)
Who Wins the Viscous vs Shiv Matchup?
Viscous vs Shiv Matchup Summary
The Viscous vs Shiv matchup in Deadlock is a decisive one-sided matchup. Based on 2,195 recent matches analyzed, Viscous wins with a 55.2% win rate compared to Shiv's 44.5%, giving Viscous a 10.7 percentage point advantage. The most significant statistical gap is in objective contribution, where Viscous consistently outperforms. Viscous 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.
Viscous vs Shiv Combat Analysis
Viscous 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 2,195 matches analyzed, this Viscous vs Shiv 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.
Viscous vs Shiv Economy Comparison
Viscous generates approximately 1,666 more souls than Shiv on average. This moderate economic edge translates to earlier power spikes and item completions, giving Viscous a mid-game advantage. Viscous secures more last hits (100.3 vs 81.6), while Viscous leads in denies (3.6 vs 3.2). These farming dynamics shape the lane equilibrium and gold distribution.
Viscous vs Shiv Recommended Builds
Viscous Build vs Shiv
This winning build for Viscous against Shiv focuses on maximizing your statistical advantages in this favorable matchup. With a 55.2% win rate against Shiv, these 7 items help Viscous press the advantage and close out games efficiently. The recommended items include Spirit Sap, Colossus, Unstoppable, and 4 more items, totaling approximately 27,200 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.
Shiv Build vs Viscous
Shiv's counter-build against Viscous attempts to mitigate the matchup disadvantage through smart itemization. Facing an unfavorable matchup, Shiv players typically prioritize items that help them survive and scale. The recommended items include Rapid Rounds, Lucky Shot, Unstoppable, and 4 more items, totaling approximately 31,200 souls. Knowing Shiv's likely itemization helps you exploit windows where they're weaker and predict their item timing.
These item builds are optimized for the Viscous vs Shiv matchup based on win rate data from 2,195 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.
Viscous has favorable matchups against 25 heroes and unfavorable matchups against 8 heroes in Deadlock. Viscous's strongest matchup is against Kelvin with a 57.5% win rate. The hardest matchup is Victor at 48.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53.74% | 5,857 | 3.19 | 6.3 | 5.9 | 30,852 | 41,193 | |
| 48.42% | 4,054 | 2.97 | 6.3 | 6.2 | 30,266 | 40,258 | |
| 54.18% | 3,582 | 3.06 | 6.4 | 6.1 | 30,842 | 40,809 | |
| 50.68% | 3,075 | 2.98 | 6.3 | 6.2 | 31,158 | 41,359 | |
| 54.82% | 3,029 | 3.15 | 6.6 | 6.2 | 31,649 | 41,427 | |
| 49.47% | 2,775 | 3.01 | 6.1 | 6.0 | 29,899 | 40,360 | |
| 50.60% | 2,441 | 3.04 | 6.2 | 6.0 | 30,917 | 40,485 | |
| 50.66% | 2,440 | 3.04 | 6.4 | 6.3 | 30,887 | 41,091 | |
| 53.64% | 2,260 | 3.07 | 6.3 | 6.1 | 30,009 | 40,492 | |
| 51.36% | 2,249 | 3.07 | 6.3 | 6.2 | 30,072 | 40,421 | |
| 55.17% | 2,195 | 3.13 | 6.3 | 6.0 | 31,184 | 41,563 | |
| 55.13% | 2,178 | 3.11 | 6.4 | 6.0 | 31,092 | 41,221 | |
| 47.98% | 2,110 | 3.11 | 6.2 | 5.9 | 31,850 | 40,412 | |
| 51.57% | 1,895 | 2.99 | 6.3 | 6.2 | 31,091 | 41,419 | |
| 51.71% | 1,785 | 3.06 | 6.5 | 6.2 | 31,713 | 40,941 | |
| 51.85% | 1,743 | 3.10 | 6.3 | 5.9 | 29,578 | 40,441 | |
| 49.97% | 1,699 | 3.08 | 5.9 | 5.8 | 28,810 | 39,255 | |
| 48.32% | 1,681 | 3.11 | 6.3 | 6.1 | 30,791 | 41,435 | |
| 49.87% | 1,590 | 3.09 | 6.2 | 5.9 | 31,081 | 40,775 | |
| 52.57% | 1,574 | 3.03 | 6.4 | 6.3 | 30,849 | 41,543 | |
| 54.29% | 1,561 | 3.20 | 6.5 | 6.1 | 31,793 | 41,362 | |
| 48.50% | 1,504 | 3.06 | 6.0 | 5.9 | 29,693 | 40,077 | |
| 54.73% | 1,462 | 3.19 | 6.4 | 5.9 | 31,333 | 41,727 | |
| 53.81% | 1,399 | 2.93 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 29,078 | 40,272 | |
| 50.55% | 1,350 | 3.09 | 6.4 | 6.1 | 31,183 | 40,681 | |
| 54.68% | 1,335 | 3.12 | 6.4 | 6.0 | 30,755 | 40,725 | |
| 49.79% | 1,258 | 3.08 | 6.4 | 6.1 | 31,445 | 41,113 | |
| 52.07% | 1,182 | 3.09 | 6.3 | 6.0 | 29,985 | 40,302 | |
| 53.04% | 1,105 | 3.02 | 6.4 | 6.2 | 30,952 | 40,955 | |
| 54.76% | 855 | 3.09 | 6.1 | 5.8 | 30,444 | 40,648 | |
| 52.86% | 812 | 2.98 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 29,730 | 41,054 | |
| 55.97% | 709 | 3.21 | 6.5 | 5.9 | 31,213 | 41,810 | |
| 57.47% | 616 | 3.20 | 6.4 | 5.8 | 32,364 | 40,588 |
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Viscous Matchups - FAQ
What is Viscous's best matchup in Deadlock?
Viscous's best matchup is against Kelvin, achieving a 57.5% win rate. Viscous excels in this matchup through superior combat stats and favorable ability interactions.
What is Viscous's hardest matchup?
Viscous's hardest matchup is against Victor, with only a 48.0% win rate. Against this opponent, Viscous should focus on team coordination and itemizing defensively.
How many favorable matchups does Viscous have?
Viscous has 25 favorable matchups (50%+ win rate) and 8 unfavorable matchups in Deadlock. Understanding these matchup dynamics helps you make better hero picks and adapt your playstyle.
How should I play Viscous in difficult matchups?
When playing Viscous 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 Viscous's matchups?
Key stats to analyze in Viscous'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.