Matchup · November 6, 2026
Sinclair vs Shiv
49.4%
Even22,403 matches
All Sinclair matchups & countersUpdated · Patch Nov 4, 2026
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How Sinclair beats Shiv
Mystic vs Brawler
Kite and zone. Your spells punish brawlers who walk straight at you.
Your game plan as Sinclair
A magician who borrows your best trick and uses it on you.
Lane
Vexing Bolt grows with distance; Spectral Assistant doubles your attacks.
Mid game
Rabbit Hex turns enemies into rabbits who take more damage.
Late game
Audience Participation copies an enemy ultimate. Copy the strongest one on their team.
How to beat Shiv
A dirty fighter who bleeds you, defers his own damage and finishes you with an execute.
- 01Burst him during Bloodletting’s deferred damage window.
- 02Stay above execute range when Killing Blow is up.
- 03Anti-heal his sustain.
Respect
Punish
After Slice and Dice
Per match
Head-to-head
SinclairShiv
49.4%Win rate50.6%
0.90Kills per death1.25
+9.1Last-hit edge+0
+0Deny edge+0.6
+0Soul lead+36
+78Objective damage edge+0
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Laning
Win the lane: Sinclair into Shiv
- 01Sinclair out-farms Shiv by ~9.1 last hits per match. Contest every orb and punish them for walking up to last-hit.
- 02Shiv wants close range. Keep troopers between you, save stamina for a dash out, and punish them when they over-commit.
Skill order
Skill order for this matchup
49.9% win rate over 12,565 matches
Max firstYou out-farm Shiv: keep the standard order and push your lead with Vexing Bolt.
Shiv’s kit
Threats
Serrated Knives
Slow16s cd
Sinclair’s kit
Your tools
Your gun and your items carry this one.
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Mid & late game
Winning the fights after lane
- Sinclair averages 0.90 kills per death against Shiv.
- Sinclair finishes 36 souls behind Shiv on average — play for teamfights and scaling rather than lane kills.
- Track Killing Blow (145s cooldown). The window right after Shiv uses it is your best time to fight.
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FAQ
Matchup questions
Who wins Sinclair vs Shiv?
Sinclair wins 49.4% of 22,403 recent matches against Shiv — even.
How do I beat Shiv as Sinclair?
Sinclair out-farms Shiv by ~9.1 last hits per match. Contest every orb and punish them for walking up to last-hit. Track Killing Blow (145s cooldown). The window right after Shiv uses it is your best time to fight.