Matchup · November 6, 2026
Wraith vs Shiv
56.7%
Favoured76,670 matches
All Wraith matchups & countersUpdated · Patch Nov 4, 2026
Deadlock Bible take
How Wraith beats Shiv
Marksman vs Brawler
Keep the range. Stay behind troopers, kite backwards, and save your escape for their gap-closer.
Your game plan as Wraith
A duellist who isolates targets and teleports out before anyone can respond.
Lane
Card Trick builds cards with weapon damage; throw them for bonus effects.
Mid game
Project Mind is a teleport. Use it to flank, or to escape.
Late game
Telekinesis lifts a hero and slams them where you want — pull the carry into your 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
WraithShiv
56.7%Win rate43.3%
1.31Kills per death1.14
+57.2Last-hit edge+0
+1.2Deny edge+0
+4.6KSoul lead+0
+7.8KObjective damage edge+0
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Laning
Win the lane: Wraith into Shiv
- 01Wraith out-farms Shiv by ~57.2 last hits per match. Contest every orb and punish them for walking up to last-hit.
- 02Wraith denies ~1.2 more orbs per match — keep shooting theirs.
- 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
53.6% win rate over 65,057 matches
Shiv’s kit
Threats
Serrated Knives
Slow16s cd
Wraith’s kit
Your tools
Card Trick
Mobility0.6s cd
Project Mind
Mobility50s cd
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Mid & late game
Winning the fights after lane
- Wraith averages 1.31 kills per death against Shiv.
- On average Wraith finishes 4.6k souls ahead of Shiv — convert the lead into objectives.
- Wraith deals 7.8k 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 Wraith vs Shiv?
Wraith wins 56.7% of 76,670 recent matches against Shiv — favoured.
How do I beat Shiv as Wraith?
Wraith out-farms Shiv by ~57.2 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.