Matchup · November 6, 2026
Shiv vs Graves
36.9%
Unfavoured86,470 matches
All Shiv matchups & countersUpdated · Patch Nov 4, 2026
Deadlock Bible take
How Shiv beats Graves
Brawler vs Mystic
Most Mystic damage is spirit damage. Buy Spirit Resist early and walk them down after they’ve used their main spell.
Your game plan as Shiv
A dirty fighter who bleeds you, defers his own damage and finishes you with an execute.
Lane
Serrated Knives stack bleed; Slice and Dice reduces Spirit Resist.
Mid game
Bloodletting defers damage you take. Dive, then clear it once you’re safe.
Late game
Killing Blow executes targets below a health threshold. Build rage and finish.
How to beat Graves
A necromancer who gets stronger every time something dies near her.
- 01Don’t take long trades; Essence Theft steals your stats over time.
- 02Burst her before the Jar fills.
- 03Step around Grasping Hands rather than through it.
Respect
Punish
When the Jar is empty
Per match
Head-to-head
ShivGraves
36.9%Win rate63%
1.11Kills per death1.06
+0Last-hit edge+38.8
+0Deny edge+1.6
+0Soul lead+3.3K
+0Objective damage edge+4.4K
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Laning
Win the lane: Shiv into Graves
- 01Graves wins the farm by ~38.8 last hits per match. Prioritise safe last hits and denies over trades, and let your lane partner zone.
- 02Graves denies ~1.6 more orbs per match — secure your orbs before they can.
- 03Graves deals most damage with abilities. Trade right after they’ve used their main spell, and consider early Spirit Shielding.
Skill order
Skill order for this matchup
49.3% win rate over 51,603 matches
Early pointGraves wins the farm: an early point into Serrated Knives clears waves and keeps you in lane.
Graves’s kit
Threats
Grasping Hands
Root34s cd
Shiv’s kit
Your tools
Serrated Knives
Slow16s cd
Slice and Dice
Mobility16s cd
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Mid & late game
Winning the fights after lane
- Shiv averages 1.11 kills per death against Graves.
- Shiv finishes 3.3k souls behind Graves on average — play for teamfights and scaling rather than lane kills.
- Shiv deals 4.4k less objective damage per match than Graves — let teammates take structures while you hold.
- Track Borrowed Decree (140s cooldown). The window right after Graves uses it is your best time to fight.
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FAQ
Matchup questions
Who wins Shiv vs Graves?
Shiv wins 36.9% of 86,470 recent matches against Graves — unfavoured.
How do I beat Graves as Shiv?
Graves wins the farm by ~38.8 last hits per match. Prioritise safe last hits and denies over trades, and let your lane partner zone. Track Borrowed Decree (140s cooldown). The window right after Graves uses it is your best time to fight.