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Shiv
Bleeds out foes, then goes in for a 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.

Shiv
Bleeds out foes, then goes in for a 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.

Hero
Build

20

DAILY | TRENDING

01-27-2025 Update

21 days ago

Description

STICKIN EM!!!!
A bleed-focused Shiv that focuses on lots of slow, and cleaning up with ultimate right after.

(v1.0 - 1/20/25)
Build release! Lets go!
Message 'starlyn.' in discord for suggestions. Thank you.

Item Build
Early Game

Focus on poking the enemies with knifes early. Once 2 points into slice and dice is put into, you can be aggressive, and look to dive with your ult when low. Buy Extra Regen or Healing Rite if tough lane.

item
Restorative Shot
500
item
Ammo Scavenger
500
item
Hollow Point Ward
500
item
Extra Charge
500
item
Sprint Boots
500
item
Extra Spirit
500
item
Mystic Shot
1250
item
Soul Shredder Bullets
1250
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Active
Decay
1250
Mid Game

In mid game, you get two powerspikes: Rapid Recharge & Escalating Exposure. Look to creep into team fights after these powerspikes.

item
Mystic Vulnerability
1250
item
Duration Extender
1250
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Enduring Speed
1750
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Rapid Recharge
3500
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Spirit Lifesteal
1250
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Healbane
1250
item
Improved Cooldown
1250
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Escalating Exposure
7250
item
Superior Cooldown
4250

Imbue 1

Late Game

Toxic Bullets will synergize with your DoT playstyle, as well as the multitude of slows to get close then ult for the kill.

item
Surge of Power
3000

Imbue 1

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Improved Spirit
3500
item
Leech
7250

Leech early for more sustain. If you prefer more damage instead, buy later.

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Slowing Bullets
1250
item
Toxic Bullets
3000
item
Mystic Reverb
6000

Imbue 1

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Healing Booster
1250

Buy early if the enemy is stacked on anti-heal.

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Boundless Spirit
9500
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Improved Burst
3500
item
Spellslinger Headshots
4250
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Spiritual Overflow
6000
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Superior Duration
4250

Imbue 1

Luxury

Items to further improve your build. See annotations.

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Crippling Headshot
6000

Crippling is always good, and will stack with other sources of crippling.

item
Active
Refresher
6000

If you want to be annoying, get this. Replace with Surge of Power.

item
Active
Colossus
6000

If you want more tank stats, this is the best item. Replace with Spirit Lifesteal/Surge of Power.

item
Active
Unstoppable
6000

If the enemy has lots of hard cc, this is mandatory.

item
Frenzy
7250

If your team lineup has lots of bullet dmg, great for raw stats it provides. Replace with Slowing Bullets.

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Glass Cannon
7250

Purely preference. If you aren't the one sustaining most of the damage and need more dps, get this.

Situational

Buy what you need according to enemy lineup. See annotations.

item
Active
Cold Front
1250

Amazing farming item for creeps & camps!

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Active
Divine Barrier
1250

Overall great item if you're frequently fighting.

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Reactive Barrier
1250

Buy against Bebop, Sinclair, or Wraith!

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Active
Return Fire
1750

Buy against Haze or Vyper! As well as other bullet heavy builds.

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Active
Slowing Hex
1750

Buy against Calico, Pocket, or Lash! As well as enemies with a escape tool.

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Active
Silence Glyph
3000

Buy against Geist or Yamato! Or for general utility.

item
Active
Knockdown
3000

Buy against Talon or Vindicta! Also great to cancel channeling ults.

item
Active
Debuff Remover
4250

Buy against Pocket or Infernus! Also great to dispel anti-heal and utility.

item
Active
Metal Skin
3000

Buy against Haze or Vyper! Or against bullet heavy comps.

item
Active
Curse
6000

Buy against Yamato. Very powerful item against channeling ultimates.

Ability Point Order

Serrated Knives

Slice and Dice

Bloodletting

Killing Blow

1

2

1

2

5

1

1

2

5

5

2

5