Matchup · November 6, 2026
Mirage vs Shiv
49.7%
Even28,741 matches
All Mirage matchups & countersUpdated · Patch Nov 4, 2026
Deadlock Bible take
How Mirage beats Shiv
Assassin vs Brawler
Don’t take an even fight; brawlers out-last you. Burst them when their big cooldown is down, then leave.
Your game plan as Mirage
A traveller who keeps fights alive with scarabs and arrives where you least expect.
Lane
Fire Scarabs steal life and reduce enemy damage; Djinn’s Mark stacks on your bullets.
Mid game
Traveler teleports you anywhere on the minimap. Use it to be the extra hero in every fight.
Late game
Dust Devil lifts and slows everyone in a line. Use it to start a fight or to get out of one.
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
MirageShiv
49.7%Win rate50.3%
1.14Kills per death1.15
+20.6Last-hit edge+0
+0.2Deny edge+0
+1.5KSoul lead+0
+324Objective damage edge+0
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Laning
Win the lane: Mirage into Shiv
- 01Mirage out-farms Shiv by ~20.6 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
49.2% win rate over 17,423 matches
Max firstYou out-farm Shiv: keep the standard order and push your lead with Djinn's Mark.
Shiv’s kit
Threats
Serrated Knives
Slow16s cd
Mirage’s kit
Your tools
TravelerUltimate
StunSleepSilenceRootMobilityBarrier140s cd
Dust Devil
Slow36s cd
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Mid & late game
Winning the fights after lane
- Mirage averages 1.14 kills per death against Shiv.
- On average Mirage finishes 1.5k 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 Mirage vs Shiv?
Mirage wins 49.7% of 28,741 recent matches against Shiv — even.
How do I beat Shiv as Mirage?
Mirage out-farms Shiv by ~20.6 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.