Win Rate
41.1%
Matches
446
KDA
2.73
Sinclair vs Ivyvs Ivy
Skill LevelAll Skill Levels
Matches4,699
Version6668
Last UpdatedAug 6, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology
AuthorDakota Chinnick
Ivy hard counters Sinclair with only 41.1% win rate across 446 matches. Ivy secures -0.0 more kills on average. When facing this counter, prioritize defensive items, team play, and avoid extended trades.
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Sinclair Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Sinclair 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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Sinclair
41.1% WR
VS
Ivy
58.5% WR
Who Wins the Sinclair vs Ivy Matchup?
Winner
Ivy
Matches: 446
41.1%
58.5%
4.9
4.9
6.4
5.3
12.5
16.7
40,287
42,768
29,128
29,357
7,217
8,730
88.2
104.8
Sinclair vs Ivy Matchup Summary
The Sinclair vs Ivy matchup in Deadlock is a decisive one-sided matchup. Based on 446 recent matches analyzed, Ivy wins with a 58.5% win rate compared to Sinclair's 41.1%, giving Ivy a 17.4 percentage point advantage. The most significant statistical gap is in fragging power, where Ivy consistently outperforms. Ivy has overwhelming statistical superiority in this matchup. Sinclair should avoid direct confrontation, focus entirely on farm and objectives, and wait for team fight scenarios where individual matchup advantages are diluted.
Sinclair vs Ivy Combat Analysis
Ivy claims 4 out of 5 combat metrics in the Sinclair vs Ivy matchup, establishing clear mechanical superiority with advantages in KDA efficiency, survivability, damage output. Our analysis of 446 ranked games reveals Ivy consistently outperforms Sinclair in direct combat scenarios. While Sinclair manages to win one metric, the overall picture favors Ivy in fights. Sinclair players should play around their one strength while minimizing exposure in areas where Ivy dominates.
KDA Ratio
2.73Sinclair
4.05Ivy
The KDA disparity between Ivy and Sinclair is substantial: 4.05 versus 2.73, a commanding 1.33 point difference that reveals Ivy's dominance in direct combat exchanges. This matchup data from 446 games shows Ivy consistently outfragging and outliving Sinclair in these encounters. For Sinclair players, the strategic implication is clear: avoid 1v1 gunfights against Ivy whenever possible. Instead, leverage team utility, information gathering, and multi-person pushes to neutralize Ivy's mechanical advantage.Avg Kills
4.9Sinclair
4.9Ivy
Kill production between Sinclair and Ivy is virtually identical, with Sinclair averaging 4.9 kills per game and Ivy securing 4.9. 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
6.4Sinclair
5.3Ivy
Ivy demonstrates markedly better survivability against Sinclair, recording fewer deaths per game. Dying less frequently gives Ivy significantly more impact potential — more opportunities for multi-kills, more presence in objective fights, and more economic stability from staying alive. Sinclair players face a survival deficit that compounds throughout a match, making disciplined positioning and smart disengagements crucial.Player DMG
29,128Sinclair
29,357Ivy
Player damage output is remarkably close in the Sinclair vs Ivy matchup. Sinclair deals 29,128 average damage while Ivy deals 29,357. This parity indicates both heroes apply similar pressure in fights and contribute comparably to wearing down enemy health pools. When these heroes face off, neither can rely on superior damage output to swing encounters — instead, the deciding factors become ability timing, positioning, and coordination with teammates.Objective DMG
7,217Sinclair
8,730Ivy
Ivy contributes 1,514 more objective damage than Sinclair on average, making them more valuable for split pushing, securing guardian kills, and accelerating tower takes. Teams with Ivy may want to prioritize objective-focused strategies. Sinclair should focus on creating picks while Ivy pushes objectives.Sinclair vs Ivy Economy Analysis
Net Worth
40,287Sinclair
42,768Ivy
Last Hits
88.2Sinclair
104.8Ivy
Ivy vastly out-earns Sinclair by 2,481 souls on average. This substantial economic gap means Ivy will consistently hit item breakpoints earlier, creating a snowballing advantage throughout the game. Ivy secures more last hits (104.8 vs 88.2), while Ivy leads in denies (4.6 vs 2.3). These farming dynamics shape the lane equilibrium and gold distribution.
Recommended Items for Sinclair vs Ivy
Sinclair Build vs Ivy
Heroic Aura
3,200Souls
100.0%Win Rate
1.0%Pick Rate
Witchmail
6,400Souls
75.0%Win Rate
2.9%Pick Rate
Mystic Reverb
6,400Souls
57.1%Win Rate
15.2%Pick Rate
Magic Carpet
6,400Souls
56.5%Win Rate
16.7%Pick Rate
Spellslinger
6,400Souls
100.0%Win Rate
0.7%Pick Rate
Extra Spirit
800Souls
83.3%Win Rate
1.4%Pick Rate
Diviner's Kevlar
6,400Souls
56.8%Win Rate
8.9%Pick Rate
This optimized build for Sinclair against Ivy is designed to help overcome a statistically challenging matchup. Facing a 58.9% win rate disadvantage against Ivy, these items prioritize survivability and efficient trading to close the gap. Heroic Aura, Witchmail, Mystic Reverb, and 4 more items, totaling approximately 36,000 souls Focus on hitting item timings and avoid extended fights until you've completed key items that can shift the matchup in your favor.
Ivy Build vs Sinclair
Extra Regen
800Souls
90.9%Win Rate
2.6%Pick Rate
Headshot Booster
800Souls
100.0%Win Rate
1.4%Pick Rate
Transcendent Cooldown
6,400Souls
71.8%Win Rate
16.7%Pick Rate
Spirit Burn
6,400Souls
75.0%Win Rate
7.5%Pick Rate
Kudzu Connection
0Souls
59.4%Win Rate
354.5%Pick Rate
Air Drop
0Souls
59.0%Win Rate
367.6%Pick Rate
Stone Form
0Souls
58.9%Win Rate
372.5%Pick Rate
Ivy's recommended build against Sinclair leverages their statistical advantage in this matchup. With the matchup favoring Ivy, these items emphasize aggressive play and damage output to secure the advantage. Extra Regen, Headshot Booster, Transcendent Cooldown, and 4 more items, totaling approximately 14,400 souls Understanding Ivy's likely build helps you anticipate their power spikes and adjust your timing accordingly.
These item builds are optimized for the Sinclair vs Ivy matchup based on win rate data from 446 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.
Sinclair has favorable matchups against 6 heroes and unfavorable matchups against 31 heroes in Deadlock. Sinclair's strongest matchup is against Silver with a 51.3% win rate. The hardest matchup is Ivy at 41.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50.00% | 791 | 2.84 | 5.1 | 6.3 | 29,877 | 40,357 | |
| 44.35% | 787 | 2.63 | 4.9 | 6.7 | 28,329 | 40,407 | |
| 45.97% | 752 | 2.68 | 4.8 | 6.6 | 28,220 | 40,330 | |
| 44.06% | 698 | 2.74 | 4.8 | 6.6 | 27,790 | 40,817 | |
| 45.96% | 653 | 2.64 | 4.8 | 6.6 | 28,379 | 41,027 | |
| 46.49% | 627 | 2.74 | 4.9 | 6.5 | 29,466 | 41,644 | |
| 45.56% | 569 | 2.79 | 5.1 | 6.3 | 28,627 | 40,409 | |
| 48.18% | 561 | 2.68 | 5.1 | 6.6 | 29,501 | 41,987 | |
| 44.03% | 544 | 2.84 | 4.9 | 6.1 | 30,858 | 42,180 | |
| 44.56% | 531 | 2.71 | 4.7 | 6.5 | 28,620 | 41,107 | |
| 46.12% | 517 | 2.93 | 5.2 | 6.2 | 30,518 | 41,917 | |
| 44.16% | 503 | 2.74 | 4.9 | 6.4 | 29,540 | 41,563 | |
| 50.87% | 494 | 2.88 | 5.2 | 6.4 | 31,004 | 42,569 | |
| 50.23% | 475 | 2.88 | 5.1 | 6.3 | 29,590 | 41,999 | |
| 46.22% | 471 | 2.74 | 4.8 | 6.4 | 28,340 | 40,435 | |
| 47.64% | 470 | 2.61 | 5.0 | 6.7 | 28,323 | 41,018 | |
| 44.37% | 463 | 2.87 | 5.2 | 6.3 | 30,035 | 40,768 | |
| 49.04% | 452 | 2.66 | 5.1 | 6.5 | 28,414 | 41,189 | |
| 41.06% | 446 | 2.73 | 4.9 | 6.4 | 29,128 | 40,287 | |
| 43.10% | 437 | 2.68 | 5.0 | 6.4 | 30,326 | 41,062 | |
| 43.10% | 430 | 2.71 | 4.9 | 6.1 | 27,994 | 40,057 | |
| 47.33% | 416 | 2.66 | 4.8 | 6.4 | 30,751 | 41,561 | |
| 46.42% | 402 | 2.69 | 5.0 | 6.7 | 29,953 | 40,651 | |
| 45.68% | 402 | 2.63 | 4.7 | 6.5 | 29,131 | 40,018 | |
| 45.41% | 401 | 2.62 | 4.9 | 6.6 | 28,673 | 40,097 | |
| 44.75% | 392 | 2.75 | 4.8 | 6.5 | 29,243 | 40,545 | |
| 51.32% | 362 | 2.73 | 5.0 | 6.5 | 28,762 | 41,322 | |
| 50.00% | 360 | 2.88 | 5.2 | 6.3 | 29,157 | 41,023 | |
| 46.31% | 359 | 2.63 | 5.0 | 6.9 | 29,521 | 41,592 | |
| 48.88% | 348 | 2.93 | 4.9 | 6.0 | 30,061 | 40,888 | |
| 50.68% | 317 | 2.76 | 4.8 | 6.3 | 29,824 | 41,281 | |
| 47.04% | 307 | 2.71 | 4.6 | 6.2 | 27,608 | 41,252 | |
| 47.84% | 294 | 2.79 | 4.7 | 6.4 | 28,179 | 41,273 | |
| 44.80% | 270 | 2.82 | 4.8 | 6.3 | 29,580 | 41,910 | |
| 43.27% | 259 | 2.89 | 5.0 | 6.2 | 29,401 | 40,779 | |
| 42.11% | 232 | 2.73 | 4.3 | 6.2 | 27,880 | 39,676 | |
| 47.46% | 188 | 2.79 | 5.5 | 6.5 | 32,072 | 43,457 |
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Sinclair Matchups - FAQ
What is Sinclair's best matchup in Deadlock?
Sinclair's best matchup is against Silver, achieving a 51.3% win rate. Sinclair excels in this matchup through superior combat stats and favorable ability interactions.
What is Sinclair's hardest matchup?
Sinclair's hardest matchup is against Ivy, with only a 41.1% win rate. Against this opponent, Sinclair should focus on team coordination and itemizing defensively.
How many favorable matchups does Sinclair have?
Sinclair has 6 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 Sinclair in difficult matchups?
When playing Sinclair 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 Sinclair's matchups?
Key stats to analyze in Sinclair'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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