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Deadlock Bible
Matchup · November 6, 2026

The Doorman vs Shiv

51.2%
Even30,188 matches
All The Doorman matchups & counters

Updated · Patch Nov 4, 2026

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How The Doorman beats Shiv

Mystic vs Brawler

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

Your game plan as The Doorman

A hotel concierge who controls where everyone goes.

Lane
Call Bell trades; Luggage Cart pulls enemy heroes along its path.
Mid game
Doorway links two points on the map for your team.
Late game
Hotel Guest takes a hero out of the fight. Use it on their carry.

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

The DoormanShiv
51.2%Win rate48.8%
0.88Kills per death1.19
+18.9Last-hit edge+0
+0Deny edge+0.8
+860Soul lead+0
+0Objective damage edge+925
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Laning

Win the lane: The Doorman into Shiv

  1. 01The Doorman out-farms Shiv by ~18.9 last hits per match. Contest every orb and punish them for walking up to last-hit.
  2. 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

49.6% win rate over 35,071 matches

  • Max first

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

Shiv’s kit

Threats

Serrated Knives
Slow16s cd
The Doorman’s kit

Your tools

Luggage Cart
Displacement30s cd
Call Bell
Slow18s cd
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Mid & late game

Winning the fights after lane

  • The Doorman averages 0.88 kills per death against Shiv.
  • On average The Doorman finishes 860 souls ahead of Shiv — convert the lead into objectives.
  • The Doorman deals 925 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 The Doorman vs Shiv?

The Doorman wins 51.2% of 30,188 recent matches against Shiv — even.

How do I beat Shiv as The Doorman?

The Doorman out-farms Shiv by ~18.9 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 The Doorman buy against Shiv?

Bullet Resilience, Return Fire.