Matchup · November 6, 2026
Shiv vs McGinnis
44.5%
Unfavoured27,954 matches
All Shiv matchups & countersUpdated · Patch Nov 4, 2026
Deadlock Bible take
How Shiv beats McGinnis
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 McGinnis
The engineer. McGinnis wins by making the battlefield hers before the fight.
- 01Destroy turrets before fighting near them.
- 02Walk around Spectral Wall’s edge rather than through it.
- 03Dive her; she’s slow while casting Heavy Barrage.
Respect
Punish
While she’s channelling Heavy Barrage
Per match
Head-to-head
ShivMcGinnis
44.5%Win rate55.5%
1.16Kills per death0.83
+0Last-hit edge+29.6
+0Deny edge+4.2
+0Soul lead+145
+0Objective damage edge+2K
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Laning
Win the lane: Shiv into McGinnis
- 01McGinnis wins the farm by ~29.6 last hits per match. Prioritise safe last hits and denies over trades, and let your lane partner zone.
- 02McGinnis denies ~4.2 more orbs per match — secure your orbs before they can.
- 03McGinnis 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 pointMcGinnis wins the farm: an early point into Serrated Knives clears waves and keeps you in lane.
McGinnis’s kit
Threats
Spectral Wall
Slow50s cd
Heavy BarrageUltimate
Slow200s 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 1.16 kills per death against McGinnis.
- Shiv finishes 145 souls behind McGinnis on average — play for teamfights and scaling rather than lane kills.
- Shiv deals 2.0k less objective damage per match than McGinnis — let teammates take structures while you hold.
- Track Heavy Barrage (200s cooldown). The window right after McGinnis uses it is your best time to fight.
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FAQ
Matchup questions
Who wins Shiv vs McGinnis?
Shiv wins 44.5% of 27,954 recent matches against McGinnis — unfavoured.
How do I beat McGinnis as Shiv?
McGinnis wins the farm by ~29.6 last hits per match. Prioritise safe last hits and denies over trades, and let your lane partner zone. Track Heavy Barrage (200s cooldown). The window right after McGinnis uses it is your best time to fight.