
Victor vs Shivvs Shiv
Victor dominates Shiv with a commanding 56.9% win rate in Deadlock. Across 2,936 games, Victor averages 8.0 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.
Who Wins the Victor vs Shiv Matchup?

Victor vs Shiv Matchup Summary
The Victor vs Shiv matchup in Deadlock is a decisive one-sided matchup. Based on 2,936 recent matches analyzed, Victor wins with a 56.9% win rate compared to Shiv's 43.3%, giving Victor a 13.5 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 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 2,936 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.
Victor vs Shiv Economy Comparison
Victor vastly out-earns Shiv by 2,894 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 (102.3 vs 81.7), while Victor leads in denies (3.3 vs 3.3). These farming dynamics shape the lane equilibrium and gold distribution.
Victor vs Shiv Recommended Builds
Victor Build vs Shiv







This winning build for Victor against Shiv focuses on maximizing your statistical advantages in this favorable matchup. With a 56.9% win rate against Shiv, these 7 items help Victor press the advantage and close out games efficiently. The recommended items include Restorative Locket, Crippling Headshot, Melee Charge, and 4 more items, totaling approximately 26,400 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 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. The recommended items include Rapid Rounds, Divine Barrier, Headshot Booster, and 4 more items, totaling approximately 28,000 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 2,936 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.
Victor has favorable matchups against 32 heroes and unfavorable matchups against 1 heroes in Deadlock. Victor's strongest matchup is against Mirage with a 59.1% win rate. The hardest matchup is Graves at 49.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56.90% | 6,833 | 3.10 | 8.3 | 6.6 | 37,832 | 43,294 | |
| 50.55% | 5,554 | 2.94 | 8.2 | 6.7 | 37,392 | 42,625 | |
| 57.43% | 5,079 | 2.99 | 8.4 | 6.7 | 37,833 | 43,227 | |
| 54.87% | 4,111 | 3.03 | 8.7 | 6.8 | 39,611 | 43,875 | |
| 51.15% | 3,924 | 2.84 | 8.2 | 6.9 | 38,631 | 43,136 | |
| 51.59% | 3,837 | 2.95 | 8.4 | 6.7 | 37,064 | 42,751 | |
| 52.30% | 3,341 | 2.94 | 8.1 | 6.7 | 38,619 | 42,664 | |
| 55.66% | 3,340 | 3.03 | 8.6 | 6.8 | 38,423 | 42,730 | |
| 54.23% | 3,218 | 3.19 | 8.9 | 6.6 | 39,112 | 43,783 | |
| 52.46% | 3,095 | 2.98 | 8.7 | 6.9 | 38,264 | 42,627 | |
| 56.43% | 3,051 | 3.14 | 8.5 | 6.5 | 39,094 | 43,637 | |
| 56.85% | 2,936 | 2.99 | 8.0 | 6.6 | 37,159 | 43,258 | |
| 53.08% | 2,522 | 2.97 | 8.5 | 6.8 | 39,902 | 43,567 | |
| 54.57% | 2,432 | 2.90 | 8.2 | 6.8 | 38,173 | 42,992 | |
| 54.56% | 2,423 | 3.06 | 8.2 | 6.4 | 36,553 | 41,857 | |
| 53.32% | 2,367 | 2.89 | 7.9 | 6.7 | 36,413 | 42,569 | |
| 49.89% | 2,331 | 2.95 | 8.5 | 6.9 | 37,832 | 43,252 | |
| 58.35% | 2,167 | 3.09 | 8.5 | 6.7 | 38,787 | 43,485 | |
| 57.19% | 2,151 | 3.16 | 8.5 | 6.5 | 38,469 | 43,525 | |
| 51.57% | 2,117 | 2.99 | 8.0 | 6.5 | 37,709 | 42,528 | |
| 52.74% | 2,110 | 2.95 | 8.0 | 6.6 | 36,538 | 42,320 | |
| 53.94% | 2,071 | 3.22 | 8.7 | 6.2 | 37,631 | 42,672 | |
| 55.57% | 2,069 | 3.06 | 8.7 | 6.7 | 38,590 | 43,893 | |
| 55.61% | 2,018 | 3.08 | 8.4 | 6.6 | 38,231 | 43,228 | |
| 55.42% | 2,015 | 2.99 | 8.1 | 6.5 | 34,770 | 42,039 | |
| 54.00% | 1,844 | 3.08 | 8.6 | 6.7 | 40,376 | 43,481 | |
| 57.40% | 1,706 | 3.19 | 8.8 | 6.4 | 38,364 | 43,263 | |
| 53.98% | 1,551 | 3.02 | 8.4 | 6.6 | 37,209 | 42,657 | |
| 55.39% | 1,529 | 2.94 | 8.2 | 6.7 | 37,758 | 43,146 | |
| 59.14% | 1,170 | 3.13 | 8.2 | 6.3 | 37,227 | 43,098 | |
| 54.48% | 1,168 | 2.97 | 8.3 | 6.6 | 36,514 | 43,134 | |
| 57.89% | 987 | 3.17 | 8.5 | 6.4 | 38,012 | 43,106 | |
| 56.29% | 884 | 3.19 | 8.6 | 6.3 | 41,291 | 43,322 |
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Victor Matchups - FAQ
What is Victor's best matchup in Deadlock?
Victor's best matchup is against Mirage, achieving a 59.1% 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 49.9% win rate. Against this opponent, Victor should focus on team coordination and itemizing defensively.
How many favorable matchups does Victor have?
Victor has 32 favorable matchups (50%+ win rate) and 1 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.
