Matchup · November 6, 2026
Calico vs Shiv
53%
Favoured35,546 matches
All Calico matchups & countersUpdated · Patch Nov 4, 2026
Deadlock Bible take
How Calico beats Shiv
Assassin vs Brawler
Don’t take an even fight; brawlers out-last you. Burst them when their big cooldown is down, then leave.
Your game plan as Calico
A shadow-hunter who appears, bursts and vanishes before anyone can turn around.
Lane
Gloom Bombs out-trade most heroes at range; Leaping Slash heals you if it hits a hero.
Mid game
Possess Ava to roam unseen on the minimap and pick off heroes who rotate alone.
Late game
Return to Shadows makes you untargetable. Use it to dodge a key ultimate, then come back in for the kill.
How to beat Shiv
A dirty fighter who bleeds you, defers his own damage and finishes you with an execute.
- 01Burst him during Bloodletting’s deferred damage window.
- 02Stay above execute range when Killing Blow is up.
- 03Anti-heal his sustain.
Respect
Punish
After Slice and Dice
Per match
Head-to-head
CalicoShiv
53%Win rate47%
1.26Kills per death1.12
+0Last-hit edge+9.5
+0.2Deny edge+0
+3.2KSoul lead+0
+511Objective damage edge+0
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Laning
Win the lane: Calico into Shiv
- 01Shiv wins the farm by ~9.5 last hits per match. Prioritise safe last hits and denies over trades, and let your lane partner zone.
- 02Shiv wants close range. Keep troopers between you, save stamina for a dash out, and punish them when they over-commit.
Skill order
Skill order for this matchup
This matchup
Usual
51.9% win rate over 84,323 matches
Early pointShiv wins the farm: an early point into Leaping Slash clears waves and keeps you in lane.
Shiv’s kit
Threats
Serrated Knives
Slow16s cd
Calico’s kit
Your tools
Leaping Slash
Mobility13s cd
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Mid & late game
Winning the fights after lane
- Calico averages 1.26 kills per death against Shiv.
- On average Calico finishes 3.2k souls ahead of Shiv — convert the lead into objectives.
- Calico deals 511 more objective damage per match than Shiv — push structures when you win lane.
- Track Killing Blow (145s cooldown). The window right after Shiv uses it is your best time to fight.
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FAQ
Matchup questions
Who wins Calico vs Shiv?
Calico wins 53% of 35,546 recent matches against Shiv — favoured.
How do I beat Shiv as Calico?
Shiv wins the farm by ~9.5 last hits per match. Prioritise safe last hits and denies over trades, and let your lane partner zone. Track Killing Blow (145s cooldown). The window right after Shiv uses it is your best time to fight.