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.
Strategy outline at the bottom of the build.
@Shaman on Shiv discord channel for questions.
Item Build
Early game
Left to Right
800
The sustain on this is insane. Scales decently. Try not to sell this early
800
Damage. Great for trading in lane with M2 headshots
800
Core damage item - builds to boundless
1600
Goated damage item. Scales well into the game. No falloff on the proc. Great for trading in lane with M2 headshots. Helps rage buildup.
800
More knives
800
Mobility. Upgrade late.
Boned Lane
800
800
Usually will buy this if i need more sustain. Rarely do i get Regen or Rite
800
Mid Game
Left to Right
4000
Core damage item
2400
Damage
4000
1000 damage M2s lategame. Synergizes with headhunter and mystic shot. Helps rage buildup
3200
Rage, Regen, and lifesteal upkeep with crazy damage. 35% max hp over 10s every 16s lategame
4000
This item synergizes ridiculously well with the build. Tops my healing charts as a 3200
1600
1600
Healing component
Get armor if youre solo tank or focused
3200
Effective hp from this + bloodletting is nasty
3200
Effective hp from this + bloodletting is nasty
Late Game
Left to Right.
8000
4000
More knives..again
6400
Great damage item to get if you dont need the slot for a defensive.
8800
Great lategame damage item
4800
Ability uptime is very important for shiv.
4000
We dont upgrade extra stamina throughout the match so may as well grab this last over kinetic or arcane surge.
Situational
6400
Incredible even at 6400 price tag. Invuln every 20s that you can cancel early and buffs you.
7200
Big Shiv.
3200
Great if you can parry well, especially into comps with predictable damage or CC.
8000
1600
I never buy this
Options vs. Bullet
Dont skip armor
3200
This first, then plated or juggernaut.
6400
Buy into characters who like proccing on hit effects.
8800
Good into heavy gun builds and slows.
Options vs. Spirit
Dont skip armor
6400
Great spirit resist and reduces enemy spirit damage. The silence is an added bonus.
6400
Seems good in theory, may proc on trash abilities and not be up for the ones you want to block.
6400
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