Matchup · November 6, 2026
Shiv vs Ivy
42.3%
Unfavoured47,586 matches
All Shiv matchups & countersUpdated · Patch Nov 4, 2026
Deadlock Bible take
How Shiv beats Ivy
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 Ivy
The partner. Ivy is twice as strong when she’s attached to the right ally.
- 01Kill the connected ally first; Ivy loses half her strength.
- 02Don’t stand in Entangling Thorns.
- 03Expect Air Drop onto your backline and keep a stun ready.
Respect
Punish
When Kudzu Connection is broken
Per match
Head-to-head
ShivIvy
42.3%Win rate57.7%
1.18Kills per death0.84
+0Last-hit edge+33.1
+0Deny edge+1.2
+0Soul lead+1.7K
+0Objective damage edge+3.4K
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Laning
Win the lane: Shiv into Ivy
- 01Ivy wins the farm by ~33.1 last hits per match. Prioritise safe last hits and denies over trades, and let your lane partner zone.
- 02Ivy denies ~1.2 more orbs per match — secure your orbs before they can.
- 03Ivy has sustain (Kudzu Connection, Stone Form). Short, sharp trades beat long ones — buy anti-heal early.
Skill order
Skill order for this matchup
49.3% win rate over 51,603 matches
Early pointIvy wins the farm: an early point into Serrated Knives clears waves and keeps you in lane.
Ivy’s kit
Threats
Stone Form
Stun40s cd
Entangling Thorns
Slow32s 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 1.18 kills per death against Ivy.
- Shiv finishes 1.7k souls behind Ivy on average — play for teamfights and scaling rather than lane kills.
- Shiv deals 3.4k less objective damage per match than Ivy — let teammates take structures while you hold.
- Track Air Drop (100s cooldown). The window right after Ivy uses it is your best time to fight.
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Who else beats Ivy
FAQ
Matchup questions
Who wins Shiv vs Ivy?
Shiv wins 42.3% of 47,586 recent matches against Ivy — unfavoured.
How do I beat Ivy as Shiv?
Ivy wins the farm by ~33.1 last hits per match. Prioritise safe last hits and denies over trades, and let your lane partner zone. Track Air Drop (100s cooldown). The window right after Ivy uses it is your best time to fight.