ShivDeadlock Build, Stats & Counters

Shiv is a balanced B tier pick in the current Deadlock meta, running a 48.1% win rate and a 3.4% pick rate across 463,849 tracked matches this patch. Shiv's role leans bleeds out foes, then goes in for a kill, which shapes every item choice, ability upgrade and lane partner on this page. Shiv has zero interest in playing fair, which is why he relies on hit and run tactics to weaken enemies before he dives in for the kill. Shiv averages 8.5 kills, 7.2 deaths and 12.2 assists per match, so every stat, counter and item build below is pulled directly from ranked matches and refreshed every 15 minutes.