Matchup · November 6, 2026
Paradox vs Shiv
51.6%
Even43,887 matches
All Paradox matchups & countersUpdated · Patch Nov 4, 2026
Deadlock Bible take
How Paradox beats Shiv
Marksman vs Brawler
Keep the range. Stay behind troopers, kite backwards, and save your escape for their gap-closer.
Your game plan as Paradox
A tactician who swaps you into her team.
Lane
Pulse Grenade slows and stacks damage. Kinetic Carbine is a long-range Time-Stop.
Mid game
Time Wall stops enemy bullets, so fight behind it.
Late game
Paradoxical Swap pulls a target into your team’s range. Swap the enemy carry, then burst.
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
ParadoxShiv
51.6%Win rate48.3%
0.92Kills per death1.21
+24.2Last-hit edge+0
+0.4Deny edge+0
+749Soul lead+0
+507Objective damage edge+0
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Laning
Win the lane: Paradox into Shiv
- 01Paradox out-farms Shiv by ~24.2 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
51.8% win rate over 58,148 matches
Max firstYou out-farm Shiv: keep the standard order and push your lead with Kinetic Carbine.
Shiv’s kit
Threats
Serrated Knives
Slow16s cd
Paradox’s kit
Your tools
Pulse Grenade
Slow32s cd
Time Wall
Slow25s cd
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Mid & late game
Winning the fights after lane
- Paradox averages 0.92 kills per death against Shiv.
- On average Paradox finishes 749 souls ahead of Shiv — convert the lead into objectives.
- Paradox deals 507 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 Paradox vs Shiv?
Paradox wins 51.6% of 43,887 recent matches against Shiv — even.
How do I beat Shiv as Paradox?
Paradox out-farms Shiv by ~24.2 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.