Matchup · November 6, 2026
Infernus vs Shiv
54.3%
Favoured86,774 matches
All Infernus matchups & countersUpdated · Patch Nov 4, 2026
Deadlock Bible take
How Infernus beats Shiv
Mystic vs Brawler
Kite and zone. Your spells punish brawlers who walk straight at you.
Your game plan as Infernus
A pyromaniac who wins by keeping everyone burning for just a bit too long.
Lane
Mid game
Flame Dash through fights and leave fire behind you. Long, messy skirmishes are where you win.
Late game
Concussive Combustion can’t be interrupted once you start it. Flame Dash into the middle of their team and blow up.
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
InfernusShiv
54.3%Win rate45.7%
1.14Kills per death1.11
+39.5Last-hit edge+0
+0.1Deny edge+0
+2.6KSoul lead+0
+2.7KObjective damage edge+0
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Laning
Win the lane: Infernus into Shiv
- 01Infernus out-farms Shiv by ~39.5 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
51.2% win rate over 136,069 matches
Shiv’s kit
Threats
Serrated Knives
Slow16s cd
Infernus’s kit
Your tools
Concussive CombustionUltimate
Stun190s cd
Napalm
Slow25s cd
Flame Dash
SlowMobility38s cd
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Mid & late game
Winning the fights after lane
- Infernus averages 1.14 kills per death against Shiv.
- On average Infernus finishes 2.6k souls ahead of Shiv — convert the lead into objectives.
- Infernus deals 2.7k 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 Infernus vs Shiv?
Infernus wins 54.3% of 86,774 recent matches against Shiv — favoured.
How do I beat Shiv as Infernus?
Infernus out-farms Shiv by ~39.5 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.