Matchup · November 6, 2026
Pocket vs Shiv
49.5%
Even35,015 matches
All Pocket matchups & countersUpdated · Patch Nov 4, 2026
Deadlock Bible take
How Pocket 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 Pocket
A trickster who hides in a suitcase and then hits you with a shotgun.
Lane
Barrage slows and stacks; Flying Cloak lets you teleport to it.
Mid game
Enchanter’s Satchel makes you untargetable. Hop in to dodge key abilities, then punish.
Late game
Affliction damages everyone nearby; it can’t kill, so follow it with 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
PocketShiv
49.5%Win rate50.5%
0.92Kills per death1.20
+40Last-hit edge+0
+0Deny edge+0
+1.4KSoul lead+0
+637Objective damage edge+0
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Laning
Win the lane: Pocket into Shiv
- 01Pocket out-farms Shiv by ~40 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
45.7% win rate over 43,103 matches
Max firstYou out-farm Shiv: keep the standard order and push your lead with Flying Cloak.
Shiv’s kit
Threats
Serrated Knives
Slow16s cd
Pocket’s kit
Your tools
Barrage
Slow32s cd
Flying Cloak
Mobility26s cd
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Mid & late game
Winning the fights after lane
- Pocket averages 0.92 kills per death against Shiv.
- On average Pocket finishes 1.4k souls ahead of Shiv — convert the lead into objectives.
- Pocket deals 637 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 Pocket vs Shiv?
Pocket wins 49.5% of 35,015 recent matches against Shiv — even.
How do I beat Shiv as Pocket?
Pocket out-farms Shiv by ~40 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.