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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.

Description

STICKIN EM!!!! SHOP REWORK, BUILD REWORK! LETS GOOO!!!
This build is heavy work in progress as this update is still very new!
A bleed-focused Shiv that focuses on lots of sustain and cleaning up with ultimate right after.
Message 'starlyn.' on discord for suggestions/questions. Thank you.

(v2.0.1 - 5/17/25)
- Decay is broken, max hp% scales on spirit, as well as cast range.
- Added Cultist Sacrifice to Greed.

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.

Optional Sustain/Counter

If struggling to survive in lane, try one of these.

Deadlock Item

I

Rebuttal

May be helpful against Abrams/Calico if you can succesfully parry.

Mid Game

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

Deadlock Item

III

Active

Debuff Remover

Amazing value for the debuff resist, reduces stuns, DoTs, anti-heal! Also great when slowing hexes & decay counter you. Buy early against DoT heavy comps like Infernus, or Spirit Burn.

GREED

Deadlock Item

III

Trophy Collector

A great snowball item to gain lots of souls and raw stats!

Deadlock Item

III

Active

Cultist Sacrifice

If matchmaking is bad and need to carry, it might be worth picking up.

Late Game

In the late game, we build into lots of sustain, then use anti-heal and shreds to get close then ult for the kill.

PARRY MASTER

YOU'D WIN

Deadlock Item

III

Counterspell

BUY IF NAH ID WIN

Situational

See annotations.

Deadlock Item

II

Active

Guardian Ward

Great if you're frequently fighting!

Deadlock Item

II

Active

Cold Front

Amazing farming item for creeps & camps!

Deadlock Item

II

Reactive Barrier

Buy against Bebop, Sinclair, or Wraith!

Deadlock Item

II

Active

Return Fire

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

Deadlock Item

II

Active

Slowing Hex

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

Deadlock Item

III

Active

Silence Wave

Buy against Geist or Yamato! Or for general utility.

Deadlock Item

III

Active

Knockdown

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

Deadlock Item

III

Active

Metal Skin

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

Deadlock Item

IV

Plated Armor

Could be a more consistent pickup then metal skin or Bullet Resilience against hybrid gun damage dealers.

Deadlock Item

IV

Spellbreaker

Great for charcters that have high burst damage! Also great for the resists.

Deadlock Item

IV

Active

Divine Barrier

Fighting, all day everyday!

Deadlock Item

IV

Active

Unstoppable

Great if the enemy has lots of hard cc to counter you!

Deadlock Item

IV

Active

Curse

Buy against Yamato. Very powerful item against channeling ultimates.

Deadlock Item

III

Fortitude

Could be great if frequently fighting on the map!

Ability Point Order

Serrated Knives

Slice and Dice

Bloodletting

Killing Blow

1

2

1

2

5

1

1

2

5

5

2

5

1

1

1

2

2

2

1

2