Matchup · November 6, 2026
Shiv vs Kelvin
40.9%
Unfavoured28,944 matches
All Shiv matchups & countersUpdated · Patch Nov 4, 2026
Deadlock Bible take
How Shiv beats Kelvin
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 Kelvin
A support-tank who keeps his team alive and the enemy team slow.
- 01Bait out Frozen Shelter before you use your big ultimate; the dome blocks line of sight.
- 02Kill him on the ground; Ice Path is his escape.
- 03Burst through his heals with anti-heal.
Respect
Punish
During the 185-second Shelter cooldown
Per match
Head-to-head
ShivKelvin
40.9%Win rate59%
1.13Kills per death0.94
+0Last-hit edge+14.9
+0.1Deny edge+0
+0Soul lead+2.5K
+0Objective damage edge+1.1K
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Laning
Win the lane: Shiv into Kelvin
- 01Kelvin wins the farm by ~14.9 last hits per match. Prioritise safe last hits and denies over trades, and let your lane partner zone.
- 02Kelvin has sustain (Frost Grenade, Frozen Shelter). 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 pointKelvin wins the farm: an early point into Serrated Knives clears waves and keeps you in lane.
Kelvin’s kit
Threats
Frost Grenade
Slow30s cd
Ice Path
Slow50s cd
Frozen ShelterUltimate
Slow190s 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 1.13 kills per death against Kelvin.
- Shiv finishes 2.5k souls behind Kelvin on average — play for teamfights and scaling rather than lane kills.
- Shiv deals 1.1k less objective damage per match than Kelvin — let teammates take structures while you hold.
- Track Frozen Shelter (190s cooldown). The window right after Kelvin uses it is your best time to fight.
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FAQ
Matchup questions
Who wins Shiv vs Kelvin?
Shiv wins 40.9% of 28,944 recent matches against Kelvin — unfavoured.
How do I beat Kelvin as Shiv?
Kelvin wins the farm by ~14.9 last hits per match. Prioritise safe last hits and denies over trades, and let your lane partner zone. Track Frozen Shelter (190s cooldown). The window right after Kelvin uses it is your best time to fight.