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
STICKIN EM!!!!
A bleed-focused Shiv that focuses on lots of slow, and cleaning up with ultimate right after.
(v1.2 - 3/30/25)
- Spellslinger Headshots is a broken item, now in midgame
- Improved Spirit moved to midgame to round out our spirit playstyle
- Escalating Exposure is now in late game, not as much value with reducer/remover or w/out sufficient spirit
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.
500
500
500
500
500
500
1250
1250
1250
Mid Game
In mid game, you get two powerspikes: Rapid Recharge & Spellslinger Headshots. Look to creep into team fights after these powerspikes.
1250
1250
1250
3500
1250
1250
4250
Broken item, escalating but with healing! Shoot for headshots to build up stacks, easy to build up stacks with Shiv.
3500
1250
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.
4250
Imbue 1
3000
Imbue 1
7250
Leech early for more sustain. If you prefer more damage instead, buy later.
4250
Amazing value for the debuff resist, reduces stuns, DoTs, anti-heal! As well as a good heal! Buy early against DoT heavy comps like Infernus or Pocket.
1250
7250
3000
Replace with decay if no slots.
6000
Imbue 1
1250
Buy early if the enemy is stacked on anti-heal.
4250
Imbue 1
9500
3500
6000
Luxury
Items to further improve your build. See annotations.
6000
Crippling is always good, and will stack with other sources of crippling.
6000
If you want to be annoying, get this. Replace with Surge of Power.
6000
If you want more tank stats, this is the best item. Replace with Spirit Lifesteal/Surge of Power.
6000
If the enemy has lots of hard cc, this is mandatory.
7250
If your team lineup has lots of bullet dmg, great for raw stats it provides. Replace with Slowing Bullets.
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.
1750
Buy against Kelvin, or Mystic Reverb!
1250
Amazing farming item for creeps & camps!
1250
Overall great item if you're frequently fighting.
1250
Buy against Bebop, Sinclair, or Wraith!
1750
Buy against Haze or Vyper! As well as other bullet heavy builds.
1750
Buy against Calico, Pocket, or Lash! As well as enemies with a escape tool.
3000
Buy against Geist or Yamato! Or for general utility.
3000
Buy against Talon or Vindicta! Also great to cancel channeling ults.
3000
Buy against Haze or Vyper! Or against bullet heavy comps.
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