Matchup · November 6, 2026
Mina vs Shiv
50.7%
Even82,017 matches
All Mina matchups & countersUpdated · Patch Nov 4, 2026
Deadlock Bible take
How Mina beats Shiv
Mystic vs Brawler
Kite and zone. Your spells punish brawlers who walk straight at you.
Your game plan as Mina
A harasser who bites you to death with spirit damage you never quite dodge.
Lane
Every bullet adds spirit damage; abilities build up Love Bites. Harass constantly.
Mid game
Sanguine Retreat makes you untargetable and moves you, so it works as both your escape and your engage.
Late game
Nox Nostra seeks targets and silences them. Cast it into a grouped team before they can use abilities.
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
MinaShiv
50.7%Win rate49.2%
1.22Kills per death1.16
+30.5Last-hit edge+0
+0Deny edge+0.5
+1KSoul lead+0
+795Objective damage edge+0
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Laning
Win the lane: Mina into Shiv
- 01Mina out-farms Shiv by ~30.5 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
49.9% win rate over 127,815 matches
Shiv’s kit
Threats
Serrated Knives
Slow16s cd
Mina’s kit
Your tools
Nox NostraUltimate
Silence150s cd
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Mid & late game
Winning the fights after lane
- Mina averages 1.22 kills per death against Shiv.
- On average Mina finishes 1.0k souls ahead of Shiv — convert the lead into objectives.
- Mina deals 795 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 Mina vs Shiv?
Mina wins 50.7% of 82,017 recent matches against Shiv — even.
How do I beat Shiv as Mina?
Mina out-farms Shiv by ~30.5 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.