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 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.
Description
Spirit focused build with great slot efficiency, damage, sustain, and power curve.
@Shaman on Shiv discord channel for questions.
Item Build
Early game
Left to Right
The sustain on this is insane. Scales decently. Try not to sell this early
Damage. Great for trading in lane with M2 headshots
Core damage item - builds to boundless
More knives
Build into Enduring. Dont buy juggernaut unless FULL build
Boned Lane
Mid Game
Left to Right
A lot of weapon damage for minimal investment. Replaces express for less upfront burst but better overall damage.
This item synergizes ridiculously well with the build. Tops my healing charts as a 3200
Rage, Regen, and lifesteal upkeep with crazy damage.
Damage
Movespeed, health, damage, and out of combat heals are great value for 3200
Healing component.
Get armor if youre solo tank or focused
Effective hp from this + bloodletting is nasty
Effective hp from this + bloodletting is nasty
Late Game
Left to Right. Skip Eshift if you dont need survivability
More knives...again
Rounds out the build and scales out of previous items
Incredible even at 6400 price tag. Invuln every 20s that you can cancel early and buffs you.
Stacks up to 54% damage amp on a target, not including the -8% resists.
Situational
Big Shiv.
Buy this against fed m1 characters
Options vs. Bullet
Dont skip armor
This first, then plated or juggernaut.
Buy into characters who like proccing on hit effects.
Not as great as the other options.
Options vs. Spirit
Dont skip armor
Great spirit resist and reduces enemy spirit damage. The silence is an added bonus.
Seems good in theory, may proc on trash abilities and not be up for the ones you want to block.
Wont particularly keep you alive more than other spirit items but gives good uptime.
Ability Point Order
Serrated Knives
Slice and Dice
Bloodletting
Killing Blow
1
1
2
2
1
5
2
5
5
1
2
5