Matchup · November 6, 2026
Seven vs Shiv
60.3%
Favoured66,578 matches
All Seven matchups & countersUpdated · Patch Nov 4, 2026
Deadlock Bible take
How Seven beats Shiv
Mystic vs Brawler
Kite and zone. Your spells punish brawlers who walk straight at you.
Your game plan as Seven
A storm that rolls in once the fight is already messy.
Lane
Lightning Ball pushes and pokes; Power Surge bounces shock damage between troopers and heroes.
Mid game
Static Charge stuns everyone around the target — throw it on a hero standing in a group.
Late game
Storm Cloud grows and damages everything in line of sight. Channel it from cover where enemies can’t reach you.
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
SevenShiv
60.3%Win rate39.7%
0.87Kills per death1.18
+73.7Last-hit edge+0
+0Deny edge+0.4
+3.6KSoul lead+0
+4.2KObjective damage edge+0
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Laning
Win the lane: Seven into Shiv
- 01Seven out-farms Shiv by ~73.7 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
55.9% win rate over 61,225 matches
Max firstYou out-farm Shiv: keep the standard order and push your lead with Power Surge.
Shiv’s kit
Threats
Serrated Knives
Slow16s cd
Seven’s kit
Your tools
Static Charge
Stun42s cd
Lightning Ball
Slow26s cd
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Mid & late game
Winning the fights after lane
- Seven averages 0.87 kills per death against Shiv.
- On average Seven finishes 3.6k souls ahead of Shiv — convert the lead into objectives.
- Seven deals 4.2k 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 Seven vs Shiv?
Seven wins 60.3% of 66,578 recent matches against Shiv — favoured.
How do I beat Shiv as Seven?
Seven out-farms Shiv by ~73.7 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.