Matchup · November 6, 2026
Vyper vs Shiv
52%
Favoured31,133 matches
All Vyper matchups & countersUpdated · Patch Nov 4, 2026
Deadlock Bible take
How Vyper beats Shiv
Assassin vs Brawler
Don’t take an even fight; brawlers out-last you. Burst them when their big cooldown is down, then leave.
Your game plan as Vyper
A slippery gunner who slides into your backline with a dagger and a bola.
Lane
Screwjab Dagger stacks damage and slow. Slither makes you faster than anyone.
Mid game
Lethal Venom gets stronger as targets lose health, so save it to finish fights.
Late game
Petrifying Bola petrifies on direct hit. Land it, then shoot.
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
VyperShiv
52%Win rate48%
1.03Kills per death1.19
+23.5Last-hit edge+0
+0.4Deny edge+0
+1.3KSoul lead+0
+5.4KObjective damage edge+0
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Laning
Win the lane: Vyper into Shiv
- 01Vyper out-farms Shiv by ~23.5 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
52.3% win rate over 34,267 matches
Shiv’s kit
Threats
Serrated Knives
Slow16s cd
Vyper’s kit
Your tools
Lethal Venom
Stun28s cd
Petrifying BolaUltimate
StunSlow115s cd
Screwjab Dagger
Slow10s cd
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Mid & late game
Winning the fights after lane
- Vyper averages 1.03 kills per death against Shiv.
- On average Vyper finishes 1.3k souls ahead of Shiv — convert the lead into objectives.
- Vyper deals 5.4k more objective damage per match than Shiv — push structures when you win lane.
- 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 Vyper vs Shiv?
Vyper wins 52% of 31,133 recent matches against Shiv — favoured.
How do I beat Shiv as Vyper?
Vyper out-farms Shiv by ~23.5 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.