Victor
Win Rate
55.7%
Matches
3,653
KDA
2.72

Victor vs Shiv vs Shiv

Skill Level
All Skill Levels
Matches
32,449
Version
6860
Last Updated
Nov 6, 2026 UTC
Methodology
Data Methodology

Victor dominates Shiv with a commanding 55.7% win rate in Deadlock. Across 3,653 games, Victor averages 5.9 kills and 1,985 more player damage per match. This favorable matchup allows aggressive play and early fight opportunities.

Victor Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Victor 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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Victor - 55.7% win rate in this matchup
Victor
55.7% WR
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Shiv vs Victor matchup - 44.3% win rate
Shiv
44.3% WR

Who Wins the Victor vs Shiv Matchup?

Victor wins the Victor vs Shiv matchup
Winner
Victor
Matches: 3,653
55.7%
Win Rate
44.3%
5.9
Avg Kills
6.3
5.6
Avg Deaths
5.7
9.2
Avg Assists
8.7
37,668
Avg Net Worth
35,250
28,751
Player DMG
26,766
6,170
Objective DMG
3,440
68.7
Last Hits
50.6

Victor vs Shiv Matchup Summary

The Victor vs Shiv matchup in Deadlock is a decisive one-sided matchup. Based on 3,653 recent matches analyzed, Victor wins with a 55.7% win rate compared to Shiv's 44.3%, giving Victor a 11.5 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.

Victor vs Shiv Combat Analysis

Victor wins combat stats against Shiv in Deadlock

Victor claims 4 out of 5 combat metrics in the Victor vs Shiv matchup, establishing clear mechanical superiority with advantages in KDA efficiency, survivability, damage output. Our analysis of 3,653 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.

KDA Ratio
2.72Victor
2.63Shiv
The KDA comparison between Victor and Shiv reveals an exceptionally tight contest, with Victor averaging 2.72 and Shiv posting 2.63. This razor-thin margin demonstrates that neither hero has a systematic fragging advantage in this matchup. When facing each other in ranked games, success depends almost entirely on individual player mechanics, ability timing, and split-second decision making rather than any inherent hero kit advantage.
Avg Kills
5.9Victor
6.3Shiv
Kill production between Victor and Shiv is virtually identical, with Victor averaging 5.9 kills per game and Shiv securing 6.3. 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
5.6Victor
5.7Shiv
Survivability metrics are nearly equal between Victor (5.6 deaths/game) and Shiv (5.7 deaths/game). Neither hero demonstrates a clear advantage in staying alive during these matchups, suggesting both have similar risk profiles and neither kit provides notably better escape tools or defensive utility against the other. Outcomes in this matchup hinge on which player makes fewer critical positioning errors rather than any hero-based survival advantage.
Player DMG
28,751Victor
26,766Shiv
Victor applies 1,985 more damage per game than Shiv in this matchup (28,751 vs 26,766). While not overwhelming, this gap compounds meaningfully over a full match: Victor contributes noticeably more chip damage, assists, and near-kills that set up teammates. Shiv can close this gap through better trading patterns, ensuring their damage leads to actual eliminations rather than just tagging opponents who then escape or get healed.
Objective DMG
6,170Victor
3,440Shiv
Victor contributes 2,730 more objective damage than Shiv on average, making them more valuable for split pushing, securing guardian kills, and accelerating tower takes. Teams with Victor may want to prioritize objective-focused strategies. Shiv should focus on creating picks while Victor pushes objectives.

Victor vs Shiv Economy Analysis

Net Worth
37,668Victor
35,250Shiv
Last Hits
68.7Victor
50.6Shiv

Victor vastly out-earns Shiv by 2,419 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 (68.7 vs 50.6), while Victor leads in denies (2.0 vs 1.8). These farming dynamics shape the lane equilibrium and gold distribution.

Recommended Items for Victor vs Shiv

Victor build for Shiv matchup

Victor Build vs Shiv

This winning build for Victor against Shiv focuses on maximizing your statistical advantages in this favorable matchup. With a 55.7% win rate against Shiv, these 7 items help Victor press the advantage and close out games efficiently. Refresher, Ethereal Shift, Escalating Exposure, and 4 more items, totaling approximately 44,800 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 for Victor matchup

Shiv Build vs Victor

Shiv's counter-build against Victor attempts to mitigate the matchup disadvantage through smart itemization. Facing an unfavorable matchup, Shiv players typically prioritize items that help them survive and scale. Healing Tempo, Mystic Expansion, Ethereal Shift, and 4 more items, totaling approximately 33,199 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 Victor vs Shiv matchup based on win rate data from 3,653 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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Deadlock Comp Lab in MetaBot Desktop

Victor has favorable matchups against 36 heroes and unfavorable matchups against 7 heroes in Deadlock. Victor's strongest matchup is against The Doorman with a 60.7% win rate. The hardest matchup is Graves at 44.5% win rate. Use the table below to find specific matchup details and build recommendations.

Victor matchup win rates and combat stats in Deadlock (Version 6860)
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
KDA
Kills
Deaths
Player DMG
Net Worth
46.46%6,5612.625.95.628,83637,200
51.02%4,9102.696.15.729,81937,601
45.84%4,6992.385.45.827,88136,922
56.15%4,6412.745.95.629,60637,750
44.55%4,1622.606.05.828,90537,523
50.54%4,0442.626.36.031,03637,671
52.35%4,0212.635.85.728,95637,467
52.08%3,9022.776.05.529,55037,649
54.54%3,8872.696.25.830,83337,401
50.37%3,8772.605.75.631,99537,250
56.27%3,8622.646.05.830,64937,573
52.26%3,8312.696.15.731,47037,494
55.74%3,6532.725.95.628,75137,668
49.33%3,5112.776.25.630,24337,953
53.53%3,4582.656.05.830,29537,427
57.91%3,4212.806.35.730,14637,737
59.21%3,3542.826.25.629,80937,659
57.47%3,2522.826.15.529,21237,901
51.43%3,1072.505.85.827,87637,064
54.24%3,0992.675.95.630,01137,695
44.83%2,9292.515.95.828,04637,573
58.08%2,8102.846.55.731,35037,892
53.36%2,7702.736.35.832,08238,328
58.30%2,6812.906.35.530,77237,851
53.58%2,6502.645.75.630,64737,918
52.44%2,5252.696.25.830,33437,463
60.65%2,4602.976.45.429,38338,314
50.65%2,2172.715.85.530,21037,658
52.79%2,0972.656.05.831,07037,381
51.66%1,8932.655.75.629,32337,136
57.57%1,8502.896.25.429,69038,083
53.23%1,8242.635.55.427,76737,059
56.89%1,8002.675.85.528,21637,499
58.88%1,7682.805.75.428,73537,303
54.04%1,6692.735.65.227,66437,109
46.63%1,6302.425.25.627,39035,904
57.80%1,6282.926.15.429,15037,220
48.31%1,5132.555.55.629,93636,810
60.70%1,5042.996.05.329,00937,670
59.45%1,4552.935.85.229,19837,792
56.25%1,4082.796.15.629,82537,719
58.96%1,4062.795.65.328,72837,722
58.38%1,0502.975.95.329,05237,684
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Victor Matchups - FAQ

What is Victor's best matchup in Deadlock?

Victor's best matchup is against The Doorman, achieving a 60.7% win rate. Victor excels in this matchup through superior combat stats and favorable ability interactions.

What is Victor's hardest matchup?

Victor's hardest matchup is against Graves, with only a 44.5% win rate. Against this opponent, Victor should focus on team coordination and itemizing defensively.

How many favorable matchups does Victor have?

Victor has 36 favorable matchups (50%+ win rate) and 7 unfavorable matchups in Deadlock. Understanding these matchup dynamics helps you make better hero picks and adapt your playstyle.

How should I play Victor in difficult matchups?

When playing Victor 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 Victor's matchups?

Key stats to analyze in Victor'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.