Shiv vs Apollo
Updated · Patch Nov 4, 2026
How Shiv beats Apollo
Brawler vs Assassin
You have the health; they have the burst. Make them fight you long — every second past their first combo is in your favour. Buy defensive items early and stay near allies.
Your game plan as Shiv
A dirty fighter who bleeds you, defers his own damage and finishes you with an execute.
How to beat Apollo
A fencer. Apollo wins duels by deflecting your best shot and riposting into you.
- 01Don’t throw your key ability into Riposte. Wait for it to expire, then commit.
- 02Spread out; Itani Lo Sahn is a long slash that rewards stacked teams.
- 03Hard CC before he lunges: Flawless Advance commits him forward.
Head-to-head
Win the lane: Shiv into Apollo
- 01Apollo wins the farm by ~5.8 last hits per match. Prioritise safe last hits and denies over trades, and let your lane partner zone.
- 02Apollo looks for burst windows. Don’t sit in lane at low health, and ping the moment they disappear — they’re hunting.
Skill order for this matchup
49.3% win rate over 51,603 matches
Early pointPut an early point into Slice and Dice: Apollo dives on you, and an escape ready beats a lost trade.
Early pointApollo wins the farm: an early point into Serrated Knives clears waves and keeps you in lane.
Threats
Your tools
Winning the fights after lane
- Shiv averages 1.17 kills per death against Apollo.
- On average Shiv finishes 153 souls ahead of Apollo — convert the lead into objectives.
- Track Itani Lo Sahn (145s cooldown). The window right after Apollo uses it is your best time to fight.
Who else beats Apollo
Matchup questions
Who wins Shiv vs Apollo?
Shiv wins 46.5% of 56,169 recent matches against Apollo — unfavoured.
How do I beat Apollo as Shiv?
Apollo wins the farm by ~5.8 last hits per match. Prioritise safe last hits and denies over trades, and let your lane partner zone. Track Itani Lo Sahn (145s cooldown). The window right after Apollo uses it is your best time to fight.