Matchup · November 6, 2026
Calico vs The Doorman
51.9%
Even19,520 matches
All Calico matchups & countersUpdated · Patch Nov 4, 2026
Deadlock Bible take
How Calico beats The Doorman
Assassin vs Mystic
Mystics are often fragile without their spells. Dive them right after they cast.
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 The Doorman
A hotel concierge who controls where everyone goes.
- 01Track Doorways; they’re rotations for the enemy too.
- 02Dodge Luggage Cart.
- 03Have someone ready to peel when Hotel Guest is up.
Respect
Punish
After Luggage Cart
Per match
Head-to-head
CalicoThe Doorman
51.9%Win rate48.1%
1.23Kills per death0.80
+0Last-hit edge+26.2
+0.9Deny edge+0
+2.4KSoul lead+0
+1.5KObjective damage edge+0
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Laning
Win the lane: Calico into The Doorman
- 01The Doorman wins the farm by ~26.2 last hits per match. Prioritise safe last hits and denies over trades, and let your lane partner zone.
- 02The Doorman deals most damage with abilities. Trade right after they’ve used their main spell, and consider early Spirit Shielding.
Skill order
Skill order for this matchup
This matchup
Usual
51.9% win rate over 84,323 matches
Early pointThe Doorman wins the farm: an early point into Leaping Slash clears waves and keeps you in lane.
The Doorman’s kit
Threats
Luggage Cart
Displacement30s cd
Call Bell
Slow18s cd
Calico’s kit
Your tools
Leaping Slash
Mobility13s cd
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Mid & late game
Winning the fights after lane
- Calico averages 1.23 kills per death against The Doorman.
- On average Calico finishes 2.4k souls ahead of The Doorman — convert the lead into objectives.
- Calico deals 1.5k more objective damage per match than The Doorman — push structures when you win lane.
- Track Hotel Guest (140s cooldown). The window right after The Doorman uses it is your best time to fight.
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FAQ
Matchup questions
Who wins Calico vs The Doorman?
Calico wins 51.9% of 19,520 recent matches against The Doorman — even.
How do I beat The Doorman as Calico?
The Doorman wins the farm by ~26.2 last hits per match. Prioritise safe last hits and denies over trades, and let your lane partner zone. Track Hotel Guest (140s cooldown). The window right after The Doorman uses it is your best time to fight.