Matchup · November 6, 2026
Kelvin vs Shiv
59%
Favoured28,944 matches
All Kelvin matchups & countersUpdated · Patch Nov 4, 2026
Deadlock Bible take
How Kelvin beats Shiv
Your game plan as Kelvin
A support-tank who keeps his team alive and the enemy team slow.
Lane
Frost Grenade trades and heals your partner at once. Arctic Beam slows and reduces fire rate.
Mid game
Ice Path is the best rotation tool in the game. Use it to carry your team to objectives.
Late game
Frozen Shelter blocks everything: dome your carry, or dome a fight to split it.
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
KelvinShiv
59%Win rate40.9%
0.94Kills per death1.13
+14.9Last-hit edge+0
+0Deny edge+0.1
+2.5KSoul lead+0
+1.1KObjective damage edge+0
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Laning
Win the lane: Kelvin into Shiv
- 01Kelvin out-farms Shiv by ~14.9 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.
- 03Your own sustain (Frost Grenade, Frozen Shelter) wins extended lanes — stay longer than they can.
Skill order
Skill order for this matchup
61% win rate over 29,911 matches
Max firstYou out-farm Shiv: keep the standard order and push your lead with Frost Grenade.
Shiv’s kit
Threats
Serrated Knives
Slow16s cd
Kelvin’s kit
Your tools
Frost Grenade
SlowSustain30s cd
Ice Path
SlowMobility50s cd
Frozen ShelterUltimate
SlowSustain190s cd
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Mid & late game
Winning the fights after lane
- Kelvin averages 0.94 kills per death against Shiv.
- On average Kelvin finishes 2.5k souls ahead of Shiv — convert the lead into objectives.
- Kelvin deals 1.1k 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 Kelvin vs Shiv?
Kelvin wins 59% of 28,944 recent matches against Shiv — favoured.
How do I beat Shiv as Kelvin?
Kelvin out-farms Shiv by ~14.9 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.