Matchup · November 6, 2026
Grey Talon vs Shiv
52.6%
Favoured34,876 matches
All Grey Talon matchups & countersUpdated · Patch Nov 4, 2026
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How Grey Talon beats Shiv
Mystic vs Brawler
Kite and zone. Your spells punish brawlers who walk straight at you.
Your game plan as Grey Talon
A hunter who wins fights before they start — from a rooftop, with a bow.
Lane
Charged Shot pierces troopers and heroes; poke every time they stand in a line.
Mid game
Set Spirit Snare on flanks and rotations. Rain of Arrows gives you angles no one else has.
Late game
Guided Owl is a map-wide stun. Use it to pick off the hero walking alone to an objective.
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
Grey TalonShiv
52.6%Win rate47.4%
1.43Kills per death1.14
+13.5Last-hit edge+0
+0Deny edge+0.1
+544Soul lead+0
+88Objective damage edge+0
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Laning
Win the lane: Grey Talon into Shiv
- 01Grey Talon out-farms Shiv by ~13.5 last hits per match. Contest every orb and punish them for walking up to last-hit.
- 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
53.8% win rate over 15,280 matches
Max firstYou out-farm Shiv: keep the standard order and push your lead with Charged Shot.
Shiv’s kit
Threats
Serrated Knives
Slow16s cd
Grey Talon’s kit
Your tools
Guided OwlUltimate
Stun125s cd
Spirit Snare
SilenceDisarmSlow34s cd
Rain of Arrows
SlowMobility25s cd
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Mid & late game
Winning the fights after lane
- Grey Talon averages 1.43 kills per death against Shiv.
- On average Grey Talon finishes 544 souls ahead of Shiv — convert the lead into objectives.
- 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 Grey Talon vs Shiv?
Grey Talon wins 52.6% of 34,876 recent matches against Shiv — favoured.
How do I beat Shiv as Grey Talon?
Grey Talon out-farms Shiv by ~13.5 last hits per match. Contest every orb and punish them for walking up to last-hit. Track Killing Blow (145s cooldown). The window right after Shiv uses it is your best time to fight.