Matchup · November 6, 2026
Deadman Danny vs Shiv
55.2%
Favoured97,419 matches
All Deadman Danny matchups & countersUpdated · Patch Nov 4, 2026
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How Deadman Danny beats Shiv
Marksman vs Brawler
Keep the range. Stay behind troopers, kite backwards, and save your escape for their gap-closer.
Your game plan as Deadman Danny
A jetpack daredevil who flies over the fight, lands on top of it and takes one enemy for a ride they won’t walk away from.
Lane
Lay Strix Salvo along the lane: the missiles explode when an enemy comes near and mark them, and a charged shot on a marked target deals bonus damage and slows.
Mid game
Chimera Mk1 is your mobility and your engage. Fly in, and when it overheats, dive into enemies to launch them. Miss every hero and you stun yourself.
Late game
Close The Deal grabs one enemy and carries them into the air for heavy damage that is stronger under 50% health. Save it for a carry who is already hurt.
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
Deadman DannyShiv
55.2%Win rate44.8%
1.31Kills per death1.12
+0.1Last-hit edge+0
+0Deny edge+1.1
+420Soul lead+0
+0Objective damage edge+916
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Laning
Win the lane: Deadman Danny into Shiv
- 01Farm is close (+0.1 last hits per match), so trades decide this lane, not last hits.
- 02Shiv denies ~1.1 more orbs per match — secure your orbs before they can.
- 03Shiv 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
59.7% win rate over 114,811 matches
Standard order works here.
Shiv’s kit
Threats
Serrated Knives
Slow16s cd
Deadman Danny’s kit
Your tools
Chimera Mk1
StunSlowMobility21.0s cd
Close The DealUltimate
Stun135s cd
Strix Salvo
DisplacementSlow25s cd
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Mid & late game
Winning the fights after lane
- Deadman Danny averages 1.31 kills per death against Shiv.
- On average Deadman Danny finishes 420 souls ahead of Shiv — convert the lead into objectives.
- Deadman Danny deals 916 less objective damage per match than Shiv — let teammates take structures while you hold.
- 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 Deadman Danny vs Shiv?
Deadman Danny wins 55.2% of 97,419 recent matches against Shiv — favoured.
How do I beat Shiv as Deadman Danny?
Farm is close (+0.1 last hits per match), so trades decide this lane, not last hits. Track Killing Blow (145s cooldown). The window right after Shiv uses it is your best time to fight.