Matchup · November 6, 2026
Shiv vs Venator
47.3%
Unfavoured82,433 matches
All Shiv matchups & countersUpdated · Patch Nov 4, 2026
Deadlock Bible take
How Shiv beats Venator
Brawler vs Marksman
Close the gap or don’t fight. Marksmen win at range, so use corners and troopers to approach, and spend your gap-closer only when you can follow through.
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 Venator
A holy gunner who executes the weak.
- 01Stay away from walls when Gutshot is up.
- 02Respect Ira Domini — retreat before you’re low.
- 03Walk around his traps.
Respect
Punish
After Gutshot
Per match
Head-to-head
ShivVenator
47.3%Win rate52.7%
1.15Kills per death1.15
+0Last-hit edge+39.4
+0Deny edge+0.4
+0Soul lead+1.9K
+0Objective damage edge+3.3K
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Laning
Win the lane: Shiv into Venator
- 01Venator wins the farm by ~39.4 last hits per match. Prioritise safe last hits and denies over trades, and let your lane partner zone.
- 02Venator out-ranges most heroes. Fight around corners and troopers; step in when they reload or spend their mobility.
Skill order
Skill order for this matchup
49.3% win rate over 51,603 matches
Early pointVenator wins the farm: an early point into Serrated Knives clears waves and keeps you in lane.
Venator’s kit
Threats
Gutshot
Stun23s cd
Hex-Lined Snap Trap
Root28s 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 1.15 kills per death against Venator.
- Shiv finishes 1.9k souls behind Venator on average — play for teamfights and scaling rather than lane kills.
- Shiv deals 3.3k less objective damage per match than Venator — let teammates take structures while you hold.
- Track Ira Domini (160s cooldown). The window right after Venator uses it is your best time to fight.
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FAQ
Matchup questions
Who wins Shiv vs Venator?
Shiv wins 47.3% of 82,433 recent matches against Venator — unfavoured.
How do I beat Venator as Shiv?
Venator wins the farm by ~39.4 last hits per match. Prioritise safe last hits and denies over trades, and let your lane partner zone. Track Ira Domini (160s cooldown). The window right after Venator uses it is your best time to fight.