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Deadlock Bible
Matchup · November 6, 2026

Solomon vs Shiv

51.8%
Even55,524 matches
All Solomon matchups & counters

Updated · Patch Nov 4, 2026

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How Solomon beats Shiv

Mystic vs Brawler

Kite and zone. Your spells punish brawlers who walk straight at you.

Your game plan as Solomon

A strategist who builds the board before the fight starts.

Lane
Setup Bishop stays put indefinitely; move it to slow and damage enemies.
Mid game
Rook Battery immobilises and bounces off walls. Fight near terrain.
Late game
Kingside Knight promotes an ally with barrier and stamina, or develops yourself as king.

How to beat Shiv

A dirty fighter who bleeds you, defers his own damage and finishes you with an execute.

Punish
Per match

Head-to-head

SolomonShiv
51.8%Win rate48.2%
0.78Kills per death1.19
+28.9Last-hit edge+0
+0Deny edge+1.3
+0Soul lead+1.1K
+0Objective damage edge+546
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Laning

Win the lane: Solomon into Shiv

  1. 01Solomon out-farms Shiv by ~28.9 last hits per match. Contest every orb and punish them for walking up to last-hit.
  2. 02Shiv denies ~1.3 more orbs per match — secure your orbs before they can.
  3. 03Shiv 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

52% win rate over 38,080 matches

  • Max first

    You out-farm Shiv: keep the standard order and push your lead with Rook Battery.

Shiv’s kit

Threats

Serrated Knives
Slow16s cd
Solomon’s kit

Your tools

Develop QueenUltimate
Stun240s cd
Rook Battery
Root33s cd
Setup Bishop
Slow12s cd
Kingside Knight
Barrier25s cd
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Mid & late game

Winning the fights after lane

  • Solomon averages 0.78 kills per death against Shiv.
  • Solomon finishes 1.1k souls behind Shiv on average — play for teamfights and scaling rather than lane kills.
  • Solomon deals 546 less objective damage per match than Shiv — let teammates take structures while you hold.
  • 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 Solomon vs Shiv?

Solomon wins 51.8% of 55,524 recent matches against Shiv — even.

How do I beat Shiv as Solomon?

Solomon out-farms Shiv by ~28.9 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.

What should Solomon buy against Shiv?

Bullet Resilience, Return Fire.