
Vyper vs Shivvs Shiv
Vyper holds a 53.5% win rate advantage over Shiv based on 1,407 Deadlock matches. Vyper averages 2,025 more net worth, translating to earlier item power spikes. Play around your economic advantage to maximize this matchup.
Vyper Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Vyper 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 Vyper vs Shiv Matchup?

Vyper vs Shiv Matchup Summary
The Vyper vs Shiv matchup in Deadlock is a significant statistical advantage. Based on 1,407 recent matches analyzed, Vyper wins with a 53.5% win rate compared to Shiv's 47.1%, giving Vyper a 6.3 percentage point advantage. The most significant statistical gap is in objective contribution, where Vyper consistently outperforms. Vyper dominates this matchup statistically. Vyper can play aggressively and look for solo kills, while Shiv should focus on minimizing losses, farming safely, and relying on teammates to even the odds.
Vyper vs Shiv Combat Analysis
Shiv claims 4 out of 5 combat metrics in the Vyper vs Shiv matchup, establishing clear mechanical superiority with advantages in KDA efficiency, kill production, survivability. Our analysis of 1,407 ranked games reveals Shiv consistently outperforms Vyper in direct combat scenarios. While Vyper manages to win one metric, the overall picture favors Shiv in fights. Vyper players should play around their one strength while minimizing exposure in areas where Shiv dominates.
Vyper vs Shiv Economy Comparison
Vyper vastly out-earns Shiv by 2,025 souls on average. This substantial economic gap means Vyper will consistently hit item breakpoints earlier, creating a snowballing advantage throughout the game. Vyper secures more last hits (90.6 vs 79.6), while Vyper leads in denies (3.6 vs 3.3). These farming dynamics shape the lane equilibrium and gold distribution.
Vyper vs Shiv Recommended Builds
Vyper Build vs Shiv







This winning build for Vyper against Shiv focuses on maximizing your statistical advantages in this favorable matchup. With a 53.5% win rate against Shiv, these 7 items help Vyper press the advantage and close out games efficiently. The recommended items include Ethereal Shift, Healing Nova, Silence Wave, and 4 more items, totaling approximately 30,400 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 Vyper







Shiv's counter-build against Vyper 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 Melee Charge, Monster Rounds, Ballistic Enchantment, 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 Vyper vs Shiv matchup based on win rate data from 1,407 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.
Vyper has favorable matchups against 12 heroes and unfavorable matchups against 21 heroes in Deadlock. Vyper's strongest matchup is against Vindicta with a 54.4% win rate. The hardest matchup is Graves at 42.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50.77% | 3,628 | 2.38 | 8.6 | 8.0 | 30,525 | 40,437 | |
| 46.29% | 3,150 | 2.26 | 8.8 | 8.3 | 30,729 | 39,980 | |
| 49.19% | 2,656 | 2.21 | 8.5 | 8.5 | 30,199 | 40,079 | |
| 44.40% | 2,064 | 2.20 | 8.3 | 8.2 | 29,311 | 39,342 | |
| 47.26% | 2,032 | 2.27 | 9.1 | 8.5 | 31,527 | 40,426 | |
| 42.99% | 1,906 | 2.10 | 8.5 | 8.5 | 30,868 | 40,182 | |
| 44.95% | 1,794 | 2.29 | 8.8 | 8.3 | 30,653 | 40,183 | |
| 48.40% | 1,594 | 2.25 | 8.4 | 8.4 | 29,514 | 39,996 | |
| 46.80% | 1,567 | 2.28 | 8.9 | 8.3 | 31,831 | 40,467 | |
| 45.60% | 1,551 | 2.29 | 8.4 | 8.1 | 31,935 | 40,173 | |
| 51.23% | 1,504 | 2.29 | 8.8 | 8.3 | 31,001 | 40,559 | |
| 47.34% | 1,488 | 2.34 | 9.1 | 8.3 | 31,646 | 39,991 | |
| 53.46% | 1,407 | 2.48 | 9.3 | 8.0 | 32,267 | 41,775 | |
| 46.70% | 1,326 | 2.32 | 8.7 | 8.2 | 30,790 | 39,879 | |
| 48.04% | 1,199 | 2.28 | 8.5 | 8.0 | 29,577 | 39,437 | |
| 42.10% | 1,186 | 2.31 | 8.8 | 8.1 | 30,403 | 40,403 | |
| 44.05% | 1,186 | 2.27 | 8.5 | 7.9 | 30,259 | 39,326 | |
| 47.19% | 1,182 | 2.32 | 8.7 | 8.0 | 30,779 | 40,174 | |
| 48.19% | 1,179 | 2.33 | 8.5 | 8.0 | 29,786 | 39,640 | |
| 46.67% | 1,172 | 2.18 | 8.7 | 8.5 | 31,828 | 41,001 | |
| 47.51% | 1,097 | 2.20 | 8.4 | 8.2 | 29,273 | 39,525 | |
| 49.60% | 1,086 | 2.37 | 8.6 | 8.0 | 30,986 | 40,443 | |
| 50.56% | 1,072 | 2.36 | 8.8 | 8.1 | 30,531 | 40,319 | |
| 46.87% | 1,052 | 2.26 | 8.6 | 8.4 | 30,915 | 40,295 | |
| 51.03% | 1,044 | 2.34 | 9.0 | 8.5 | 31,665 | 40,926 | |
| 54.35% | 1,044 | 2.35 | 8.8 | 8.2 | 30,328 | 40,810 | |
| 51.88% | 922 | 2.39 | 9.1 | 8.0 | 31,382 | 40,607 | |
| 50.18% | 909 | 2.28 | 8.6 | 8.4 | 31,327 | 40,686 | |
| 50.34% | 815 | 2.29 | 9.0 | 8.3 | 31,539 | 41,024 | |
| 54.20% | 567 | 2.27 | 8.3 | 8.1 | 28,306 | 39,845 | |
| 52.78% | 560 | 2.41 | 8.9 | 7.9 | 31,633 | 40,838 | |
| 49.47% | 495 | 2.38 | 9.1 | 8.2 | 31,777 | 41,993 | |
| 52.98% | 453 | 2.36 | 9.2 | 8.3 | 33,164 | 40,910 |
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Vyper Matchups - FAQ
What is Vyper's best matchup in Deadlock?
Vyper's best matchup is against Vindicta, achieving a 54.4% win rate. Vyper excels in this matchup through superior combat stats and favorable ability interactions.
What is Vyper's hardest matchup?
Vyper's hardest matchup is against Graves, with only a 42.1% win rate. Against this opponent, Vyper should focus on team coordination and itemizing defensively.
How many favorable matchups does Vyper have?
Vyper has 12 favorable matchups (50%+ win rate) and 21 unfavorable matchups in Deadlock. Understanding these matchup dynamics helps you make better hero picks and adapt your playstyle.
How should I play Vyper in difficult matchups?
When playing Vyper 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 Vyper's matchups?
Key stats to analyze in Vyper'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.
