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Restorative Shot
Monster Rounds
Extra Charge
Radiant Regeneration
Mystic Vulnerability
Healbane
Dispel Magic
Extra Regen
Healing Booster
Restorative Locket
Suppressor
Rapid Recharge
Compress Cooldown
Superior Cooldown
Debuff Reducer
Torment Pulse
Escalating Exposure
Transcendent Cooldown
Bullet Resiliencecan buy metal skin instead
Infuser
Scourge
Unstoppable
Ethereal Shift
Juggernaut
Plated Armor
Arctic Blast
Witchmail
Boundless Spirit
Spellbreaker
Phantom Strike
Divine Barriersell dbr for this at max build
Metal Skinop against gun
Mystic Reverb
Decay
Spirit Snatch
Tankbuster
Reactive Barrier
Battle Vest
Enchanter's Emblem
Counterspell
Fortitude
Spirit Resilience
Colossus
IndomitableRestorative ShotSell later, can skip if good lane.Extra ChargeAn extra knife to poke in lane! Builds into Rapid Recharge.
Mystic RegenerationLots of lane sustain when you hit knives!Radiant RegenerationCore sustain item, but falls off mid-late game. Your significant powerspike in early/laning phase and for the mid-game. Swap out with Leech/Infuser late.Mystic VulnerabilityResist shred & spirit resist, builds into escalating.HealbaneGreat for consistent anti-heal, and synergy on your ult! Allows you to "all in" more in lane. May want to buy early against Kelvin or Geist.Dispel MagicPurges decay, slowing hex, silences, stacks of debuff characters with added spirit resist.
RebuttalBroken against meele characters like Abrams, Billy, Calico, and Viscious!SuppressorGreat against bullet heroes!Reactive BarrierGreat against hard CC heavy comps!Healing BoosterHelps with bloodletting clear, radiant, healbane, and reverb heal!Restorative LocketStrong tempo item, easier get away and more sustain!Rapid RechargeMore knives, a little bit of spirit, and an extra source of CDR on those knives!Torment PulseBroken item, does lots of damage (even better when amped with rage) when close and maintains rage indefintely.CounterspellNAH I'D WIN (sub for reducer if not needed)Compress CooldownJarvis, we need more knives, NOW!!!!Escalating ExposureAn early escalating exposure allows us to burst enemies down quicker for our execute!
Warp StoneGreat consistent movement & escape tool, while also providing bullet resist!Superior CooldownMore knives, dash resets, and opportunities to ult!ScourgeExtremely strong against heavy spirit, scales with rage.DecaySafe rage generation if you're struggling to land knives on a person or execute.Bullet ResilienceGreat if you want more consistent bullet resistance rather than warp stone. Can buy metal skin instead.Spirit ResilienceTheres so many raw stats on spirit resist in items that you rarely buy this but you can in all spirit comps.Metal SkinGet into any gun carry, and combine with return fire if you have to.Transcendent CooldownBroken item. Reduces cooldown of all abilites, actives, and passives! Amazing value if you have a lot of actives!WitchmailGreat item against spirit heavy comps, lots of dash resets/knives!Mystic ReverbCore dash item, huge damage and slows and significant lifesteal.Ethereal ShiftA great item that you can use to get out of trouble or cleanse bloodletting and come back with lots of buffs!Plated ArmorAmazing pickup into characters with lots of on-hit effects! Infernus, Mina, Haze, Wraith, etc.UnstoppableHoly stuns, usually get into a dynamo / mid-boss contest as a tempo buy. Buy if targetted by 3+ slowing hexes / silence waves / curses.
Greater ExpansionBigger scourge & longer dash!Arctic BlastGreat against high-mobility or stamina dependent heroes like Celeste, Vyper, Lash. Sell Emblem.Boundless Spiritwin more itemSpirit SnatchTankbuster(EXPERIMENTAL) Max hp% monster??IndomitableOh my CC lockSpellbreakerGreat for charcters that have high burst damage, usually buy if lots of spirit amp or debuffs.InfuserInsane burst healing when you're low, and more spirit resist!Juggernaut
Spirit BurnBuy against super late game massive healing! (Replace healbane unless against Victor)
Crippling HeadshotBuy if you need to shut down a resist heavy hero, with added anti-heal.ColossusBIG BACK BIG BACK HP HOLY
LeechConsistent healing, not put down by curseDivine BarrierFUCK POCKETDebuff ReducerDebuff resist is always valuble, buy ASAP against multiple slowing hexes, mo and krill, or infernus.
Return FireDecent early-mid game option against bullet heavy comps!
Slowing HexWorks for most of the cast as a cheaper 'silence' for certain heroes.
Trophy CollectorGreat item if constantly fighting + good lane! Especially good if most your team buys it in a permafight playstyle.
Spirit ShieldingSpirit shielding and resist!
Weapon ShieldingBullet shielding and resist!
Spirit SapBuy with a spirit laner and against spirit heroes.
Cold FrontGreat option, especially with our dash, builds into arctic blast.FortitudeGreat for bonus health and roaming! Scales well into late game.
Stamina MasteryI SUCK AT M2 MOVEMENTRestorative ShotPick Rate: 56%
WR: +1%
Close QuartersPick Rate: 46%
WR: +1%Mystic RegenerationPick Rate: 94%
WR: +0%
Bullet Resist Shreddervs tanks
Pick Rate: 41%
WR: +2%Battle VestPick Rate: 38%
WR: -1%Radiant RegenerationPick Rate: 96%
WR: +0%
Hunter's AuraPick Rate: 42%
WR: +1%Cold FrontPick Rate: 28%
WR: +0%
High-Velocity RoundsPick Rate: 25%
WR: +2%
FleetfootPick Rate: 19%
WR: +2%
Express ShotPick Rate: 36%
WR: +3%
Heroic AuraPick Rate: 9%
WR: +3%Arctic BlastPick Rate: 14%
WR: +9%
Lucky ShotPick Rate: 13%
WR: +12%
Glass CannonPick Rate: 3%
WR: +19%Healbanevs healers
Pick Rate: 68%
WR: +1%Extra RegenPick Rate: 46%
WR: +0%Extra ChargePick Rate: 59%
WR: +1%Healing BoosterPick Rate: 34%
WR: +0%RebuttalPick Rate: 6%
WR: +1%
Spirit StrikePick Rate: 27%
WR: +7%
Melee LifestealPick Rate: 8%
WR: +4%
BerserkerPick Rate: 18%
WR: +5%
Point BlankPick Rate: 7%
WR: +7%Spirit SnatchPick Rate: 13%
WR: +9%Warp StonePick Rate: 6%
WR: +1%Dispel Magicvs debuffs
Pick Rate: 62%
WR: +2%Debuff Reducervs debuffs
Pick Rate: 24%
WR: +1%Spirit Resiliencevs spirit
Pick Rate: 37%
WR: +3%Plated Armorvs guns
Pick Rate: 20%
WR: +9%Counterspellvs casters
Pick Rate: 25%
WR: +1%Unstoppablevs CC
Pick Rate: 15%
WR: +4%Dispel Magicvs debuffs
Pick Rate: 62%
WR: +2%Healbanevs healers
Pick Rate: 68%
WR: +1%Debuff Reducervs debuffs
Pick Rate: 24%
WR: +1%Spirit Resiliencevs spirit
Pick Rate: 37%
WR: +3%Plated Armorvs guns
Pick Rate: 20%
WR: +9%Counterspellvs casters
Pick Rate: 25%
WR: +1%Unstoppablevs CC
Pick Rate: 15%
WR: +4%Bullet Resiliencevs guns
Pick Rate: 9%
WR: +2%Dispel Magicvs debuffs
Pick Rate: 62%
WR: +2%Unstoppablevs CC
Pick Rate: 15%
WR: +4%Warp StonePick Rate: 6%
WR: +1%Restorative Shotsell 1stMystic RegenerationClose QuartersRadiant RegenerationCore sustain item. Buy mystic regen earlier.Bullet Resist ShredderHunter's AuraCold FrontBattle VestSpirit ResilienceGo-to anti-spirit item.Express ShotArctic BlastBerserkerDispel Magic
FrenzyPossibly goated. 2nd or 3rd T4Debuff ReducerUnstoppableJust like dispel this is basically required nowadays. 1st, 2nd, or 3rd T4SpellbreakerGreat into spirit burst. Probably still bugged with bloodletting though.WitchmailSpirit res and CDRSuppressorPlated ArmorGo-to anti-gun item.JuggernautSlow resist/good into gun heroes. This + Suppressor is a solid combo. Usually only buy this before plated if you need the slow resist AND anti-gun.Bullet ResilienceLucky ShotCore Damage. 1st or 2nd T4
Siphon BulletsGood into tanks, or in general if you dont need anything elseTranscendent CooldownEthereal ShiftHeals BL hp during the active. Buy if you need survivability beyond resists + UnstoppableScourgeAlso good into tanks. Siphon is probably a better buyGlass CannonKinda greedy. Buy if you're stomping, avoid it if you're not.CounterspellGreat into telegraphed abilities/comps.Point BlankDecent upgradeExtra Regengood default buy but you can buy resto if you want to fight and aim or build gun.Extra Chargeone more knife. look for all-ins with all your knives + a dash.Mystic Regenerationa bit of sustain for your all-ins until radiantSpirit Strikegood rage gen. light melee every 6s. Can buy cold front here too
StalkerGood rage build with a light melee + M2. Skip if you don't want to use your gun or meleeRadiant RegenerationThe Dark Lord.HealbaneAnti heal and heal on kill for execute resets. Can buy in lane vs sustain heroes (Abrams, Mo)Dispel Magicjust always good. Can greed vests if you want more raw stats or they have no slow hexes/debuffs to cleanseDecayGood rage gen so you don't have to use knivesRapid RechargeVery strong if you play for max rage knivesTorment Pulsegood option if you can stick to people or aheadMystic Vulnerabilitymore shred + resist.Compress Cooldownenable dash resets, buy when dash is maxedCounterspellstrong anti-everythingEthereal Shiftjust makes you really hard to kill and clears your deferred damage. Really strong when you have max bloodlettingSuperior Cooldownmore uptimeEscalating Exposureshred and more damage amp for long fights, good synergy with scourgeSpirit Resiliencedefault option for spirit damageMetal Skindefault item for gun damageWarp StoneChase/disengage tool + bullet resist for gun heroesEnchanter's Emblemcan buy locket + heal booster if they have a lot of ability uptimeBattle Vestgood res, even better if going hybridPlated Armorbuy for heroes who do damage through on hit effects, (infern, mina, mirage, haze, wraith, etc.) or item bullet procs (tesla, toxic, lucky shot, inhibitor)Transcendent Cooldownuptime for actives and more torment procs.Unstoppableanti cc, also good for punching rejuv crystalScourgestill op for spirit and tank heavy comps. Can prioritize EE, eshift, or bullet res if spirit damage is not a problem somehow.Phantom Striketo engage on easy targets or vinWitchmailJuggernautcan sell suppressor for thisArctic Blaststrong cc, good for gun shiv to hit M2. Not high prio for spiritRestorative Shotdamage, clear, sustain all in one item. extra regen better for harder lanesClose QuartersHunter's AuraExpress ShotBerserkerHeroic AuraCold Frontflat damage for rage and slow is much better for people with good movement. spirit strike is good here alsoBullet Resist Shredderfor gun shivSuppressorstrong anti gun option. Buy spirit strike if suppressor is not neededSlowing HexopSpirit Snatchreally strong. Light melee once every 6 secondsGreater Expansiongood for scourge
Disarming Hex
Surge of Power
Extra HealthRebuttalburgerboxDebuff Reducerdebuff reduction pairs great with scourge, upgrade to unstopHealing Boosterboosts bloodletting, radiant, healbane, dispel. Only buy if it's a good resto locket game.Restorative LocketGood vs heroes who use a lot of abilities (Geist, Celeste, etc.). Replace for resists if not against a comp with a lot of ability spamWeapon ShieldingThis or battle vestBullet Resiliencegun heroes bey shred so this item is worse than metal skin plated jugg
Recharging Rush
Spirit RendDivine BarrierBetter debuff remover, get super late or if pocket is a big problem/Restorative ShotExtra RegenMystic RegenerationClose QuartersRadiant RegenerationCold FrontHealing BoosterDispel MagicSpirit ResilienceCounterspellWarp StoneBattle VestHealbaneExpress ShotArctic BlastBullet Resist ShredderHunter's AuraPoint BlankGlass CannonLucky ShotPlated ArmorPhantom StrikeMonster RoundsExtra RegenExtra ChargeSELL LATERMystic RegenerationSpirit StrikeRadiant RegenerationHealbaneTHIS OR ENCHANTERS FIRSTEnchanter's EmblemHealing BoosterSELL LATER OR BUY TCTrophy CollectorDecayDispel Magicthis is good but counter spell or warp stone can sub hereMystic VulnerabilityTorment PulseCompress CooldownSuperior CooldownEthereal ShiftWarp StoneMetal SkinCounterspellBullet ResilienceSpirit ResiliencePlated ArmorEscalating ExposureTranscendent CooldownMystic ReverbInfuserLeechScourgeBoundless SpiritWitchmailSpellbreakerColossus
Cheat DeathDebuff ReducerUnstoppableSpirit BurnPhantom StrikeJuggernautCrippling HeadshotDivine BarrierMonster Roundspick this if you are going to get perma shoved under turret and dont plan on going TC
Sprint Bootspick this if you can shove waves and do box routes / if you plan on going TC and rushing ult max. not good if ur rushing dashRestorative ShotRIGHT CLICK TO PROC. pick this if you are in a fighting lane / equal matchup and you think u can win. flexibleHealbanethis is healing you insane amounts. grab before rift fight with ur ult upDispel Magicalmost grabbing every game to dispel stuns / slows / hexRestorative LocketbuffedTrophy Collectorbuffed bc of lower soul scaling + ult maxReactive Barriermo, doorman, holliday, etc.
Capacitor4.8 spike MATTERS, boon order MATTERS. rush 4.8 green (ult max) or purple (dash max). 2 points in knives can be skipped if lane is hopeless. use brainFrenzyassume the enemy is bad until proven otherwise. limit test. be aggressive. this character can live the craziest situations, but you wont know that unless you test it
Crushing Fistsfight in tight spaces. bait. stall for cds. hug corners. avoid sitting in the open. draw attention. just because youre tanky doesnt mean you need to give free dmg.Cold Frontgreat burst, movement slow, strong 4.8 itemRadiant Regenerationblood of the dark lord....Torment Pulsegrab after 4.8 purp and 4.8 green. lots of dmg, procs radiant + rage. sometimes if its a dash heavy game i just grab cd and lifesteal
Spirit Lifesteala lot better since the health changesCompress Cooldownthis is a massive dash max spikeEthereal ShiftMANDATORY ITEM (even if no dash). full clears bloodletting log. use to contest mid, avoid ults like mina/haze, and get ur CDs up.Mystic ReverbNOT EVERY GAME. insane lifesteal if you can get dashes off. if ur perma CC this is a bad investScourgebetter tpulseEscalating Exposurereally strong, but never my first 6.4 unless its a weird game. need survTranscendent Cooldown25% buff to TP, radiant, reverb, etc. keeps you alive better. its like shiv's oil changeArctic Blastreally good for landing echo dash. if u want a quick upgrade to punish the midgame this is greatReturn FireRLY GOOD VALUE ON SHIV (bc of 3)Healing BoosterBattle Vestless good version of enchanters, id rather pick up suppressorEnchanter's Emblemgreat early game item, dont be afraid to pick this upSpirit Resilienceyou buy almost always against spirit heroes but can be skipped to spellbreaker bc of resists from dispel, EE, etc.Counterspellif you have the sauce like thatUnstoppablefor cc jailSpellbreakerthis item is crazy value. with TCD youre basically invincible to a spirit compWitchmail50/50 larp. barely get value off it in comparison to other 6.4s, but can be insane in the right game with the right pilotPlated Armorbarely get, its got good stats but ideally ur not buying defenses against the m1, ur just buying dmg to kill themIndomitablenot an ES replacement. need it into certain characters. doorman, mo, etc. can be baited easily by good players so i prefer ES or skipping
Mystic Slowfeels nice into certain characters and very worth over cf if you need gap closing but not dmgSuppressorgrab into lots of gun heavy instead of CF. dont buy if ur not gonna proc spirit dmg on them reliably before u take half ur hpMystic Regenerationinto rad regenExtra Regenfor shoving and boxing, but sprint boots does it better i feelExtra Chargefor aggressive knife maxingSpirit Strikerarely necessary, ur gonna sell so ask urself if this is worth -400 soulsRebuttalif u have the sauce for the burger
Gritsurprise advantage
Extra Staminafeels good but idk how to judgeDivine BarrierGO 6RATS
Shiv
Winning build in All Ranks · Last 30 days
Best builds to subscribe to
The in-game build browser ranks by favorites — popularity, not performance. These are the most-played published Shiv builds ranked by the real win rate of matches that started with them (conservative 95% bound), with stale pre-patch builds flagged.
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Dew
#369681413 games♥ 0pre-patch · Sep 17
50.1%
win rate
+4.2 vs avg
Early
Restorative ShotMonster RoundsExtra ChargeRadiant RegenerationMystic VulnerabilityHealbaneDispel MagicEarly Situational
Extra RegenHealing BoosterRestorative LocketSuppressorEarly-Mid
Rapid RechargeCompress CooldownSuperior CooldownDebuff ReducerTorment PulseMid-Late
Escalating ExposureTranscendent CooldownBullet Resiliencecan buy metal skin insteadInfuserScourgeUnstoppableLate
Ethereal ShiftJuggernautPlated ArmorArctic BlastWitchmailLate Situational
Boundless SpiritSpellbreakerPhantom StrikeDivine Barriersell dbr for this at max buildMetal Skinop against gunMystic ReverbOther Situational
DecaySpirit SnatchTankbusterReactive BarrierBattle VestEnchanter's EmblemCounterspellFortitudeSpirit ResilienceColossusIndomitable2
FIRST I STICK EM THEN I FINISH EM (marky v4)
#196212249 games♥ 30Kupdated this patch
51.0%
win rate
+5.1 vs avg
Early Game
Restorative ShotSell later, can skip if good lane.Extra ChargeAn extra knife to poke in lane! Builds into Rapid Recharge.Mystic RegenerationLots of lane sustain when you hit knives!Radiant RegenerationCore sustain item, but falls off mid-late game. Your significant powerspike in early/laning phase and for the mid-game. Swap out with Leech/Infuser late.Mystic VulnerabilityResist shred & spirit resist, builds into escalating.HealbaneGreat for consistent anti-heal, and synergy on your ult! Allows you to "all in" more in lane. May want to buy early against Kelvin or Geist.Dispel MagicPurges decay, slowing hex, silences, stacks of debuff characters with added spirit resist.Early-Mid Optionals
RebuttalBroken against meele characters like Abrams, Billy, Calico, and Viscious!SuppressorGreat against bullet heroes!Reactive BarrierGreat against hard CC heavy comps!Healing BoosterHelps with bloodletting clear, radiant, healbane, and reverb heal!Restorative LocketStrong tempo item, easier get away and more sustain!Mid Game
Rapid RechargeMore knives, a little bit of spirit, and an extra source of CDR on those knives!Torment PulseBroken item, does lots of damage (even better when amped with rage) when close and maintains rage indefintely.CounterspellNAH I'D WIN (sub for reducer if not needed)Compress CooldownJarvis, we need more knives, NOW!!!!Escalating ExposureAn early escalating exposure allows us to burst enemies down quicker for our execute!Warp StoneGreat consistent movement & escape tool, while also providing bullet resist!Superior CooldownMore knives, dash resets, and opportunities to ult!ScourgeExtremely strong against heavy spirit, scales with rage.Mid-Late Optionals
DecaySafe rage generation if you're struggling to land knives on a person or execute.Bullet ResilienceGreat if you want more consistent bullet resistance rather than warp stone. Can buy metal skin instead.Spirit ResilienceTheres so many raw stats on spirit resist in items that you rarely buy this but you can in all spirit comps.Metal SkinGet into any gun carry, and combine with return fire if you have to.Late Game
Transcendent CooldownBroken item. Reduces cooldown of all abilites, actives, and passives! Amazing value if you have a lot of actives!WitchmailGreat item against spirit heavy comps, lots of dash resets/knives!Mystic ReverbCore dash item, huge damage and slows and significant lifesteal.Ethereal ShiftA great item that you can use to get out of trouble or cleanse bloodletting and come back with lots of buffs!Plated ArmorAmazing pickup into characters with lots of on-hit effects! Infernus, Mina, Haze, Wraith, etc.UnstoppableHoly stuns, usually get into a dynamo / mid-boss contest as a tempo buy. Buy if targetted by 3+ slowing hexes / silence waves / curses.Greater ExpansionBigger scourge & longer dash!Arctic BlastGreat against high-mobility or stamina dependent heroes like Celeste, Vyper, Lash. Sell Emblem.Boundless Spiritwin more itemGreat Options
Spirit SnatchTankbuster(EXPERIMENTAL) Max hp% monster??Other Late / Luxury Optionals
IndomitableOh my CC lockSpellbreakerGreat for charcters that have high burst damage, usually buy if lots of spirit amp or debuffs.InfuserInsane burst healing when you're low, and more spirit resist!JuggernautSpirit BurnBuy against super late game massive healing! (Replace healbane unless against Victor)Crippling HeadshotBuy if you need to shut down a resist heavy hero, with added anti-heal.ColossusBIG BACK BIG BACK HP HOLYLeechConsistent healing, not put down by curseDivine BarrierFUCK POCKETSituational Preferences
Debuff ReducerDebuff resist is always valuble, buy ASAP against multiple slowing hexes, mo and krill, or infernus.Return FireDecent early-mid game option against bullet heavy comps!Slowing HexWorks for most of the cast as a cheaper 'silence' for certain heroes.Trophy CollectorGreat item if constantly fighting + good lane! Especially good if most your team buys it in a permafight playstyle.Spirit ShieldingSpirit shielding and resist!Weapon ShieldingBullet shielding and resist!Spirit SapBuy with a spirit laner and against spirit heroes.Cold FrontGreat option, especially with our dash, builds into arctic blast.FortitudeGreat for bonus health and roaming! Scales well into late game.Stamina MasteryI SUCK AT M2 MOVEMENT3
Shiv - Gun-Burst [57% WR] [tracklock.gg]
#317837252 games♥ 5.8Kupdated this patch
48.0%
win rate
+2.1 vs avg
Core Build
Restorative ShotPick Rate: 56%
WR: +1%Close QuartersPick Rate: 46%
WR: +1%Mystic RegenerationPick Rate: 94%
WR: +0%Bullet Resist Shreddervs tanks
Pick Rate: 41%
WR: +2%Battle VestPick Rate: 38%
WR: -1%Radiant RegenerationPick Rate: 96%
WR: +0%Hunter's AuraPick Rate: 42%
WR: +1%Cold FrontPick Rate: 28%
WR: +0%High-Velocity RoundsPick Rate: 25%
WR: +2%FleetfootPick Rate: 19%
WR: +2%Express ShotPick Rate: 36%
WR: +3%Heroic AuraPick Rate: 9%
WR: +3%Arctic BlastPick Rate: 14%
WR: +9%Lucky ShotPick Rate: 13%
WR: +12%Glass CannonPick Rate: 3%
WR: +19%Early
Healbanevs healers
Pick Rate: 68%
WR: +1%Extra RegenPick Rate: 46%
WR: +0%Extra ChargePick Rate: 59%
WR: +1%Healing BoosterPick Rate: 34%
WR: +0%RebuttalPick Rate: 6%
WR: +1%Spirit StrikePick Rate: 27%
WR: +7%Melee LifestealPick Rate: 8%
WR: +4%Late
BerserkerPick Rate: 18%
WR: +5%Point BlankPick Rate: 7%
WR: +7%Spirit SnatchPick Rate: 13%
WR: +9%Warp StonePick Rate: 6%
WR: +1%Defensives
Dispel Magicvs debuffs
Pick Rate: 62%
WR: +2%Debuff Reducervs debuffs
Pick Rate: 24%
WR: +1%Spirit Resiliencevs spirit
Pick Rate: 37%
WR: +3%Plated Armorvs guns
Pick Rate: 20%
WR: +9%Counterspellvs casters
Pick Rate: 25%
WR: +1%Unstoppablevs CC
Pick Rate: 15%
WR: +4%Counter Picks
Dispel Magicvs debuffs
Pick Rate: 62%
WR: +2%Healbanevs healers
Pick Rate: 68%
WR: +1%Debuff Reducervs debuffs
Pick Rate: 24%
WR: +1%Spirit Resiliencevs spirit
Pick Rate: 37%
WR: +3%Plated Armorvs guns
Pick Rate: 20%
WR: +9%Counterspellvs casters
Pick Rate: 25%
WR: +1%Unstoppablevs CC
Pick Rate: 15%
WR: +4%Bullet Resiliencevs guns
Pick Rate: 9%
WR: +2%Actives
Dispel Magicvs debuffs
Pick Rate: 62%
WR: +2%Unstoppablevs CC
Pick Rate: 15%
WR: +4%Warp StonePick Rate: 6%
WR: +1%4
Sanguine Shiv [Shaman] - UPDATED 10/04/26
#503221223 games♥ 13Kupdated this patch
47.1%
win rate
+1.2 vs avg
Early Game
Restorative Shotsell 1stMystic RegenerationClose QuartersRadiant RegenerationCore sustain item. Buy mystic regen earlier.Bullet Resist ShredderHunter's AuraCold FrontMidgame
Battle VestSpirit ResilienceGo-to anti-spirit item.Express ShotArctic BlastLate Game
BerserkerDispel MagicFrenzyPossibly goated. 2nd or 3rd T4Debuff ReducerUnstoppableJust like dispel this is basically required nowadays. 1st, 2nd, or 3rd T4Options vs. Spirit
SpellbreakerGreat into spirit burst. Probably still bugged with bloodletting though.WitchmailSpirit res and CDROptions vs. Gun
SuppressorPlated ArmorGo-to anti-gun item.JuggernautSlow resist/good into gun heroes. This + Suppressor is a solid combo. Usually only buy this before plated if you need the slow resist AND anti-gun.Bullet ResilienceItems
Lucky ShotCore Damage. 1st or 2nd T4Siphon BulletsGood into tanks, or in general if you dont need anything elseTranscendent CooldownEthereal ShiftHeals BL hp during the active. Buy if you need survivability beyond resists + UnstoppableScourgeAlso good into tanks. Siphon is probably a better buyGlass CannonKinda greedy. Buy if you're stomping, avoid it if you're not.CounterspellGreat into telegraphed abilities/comps.Point BlankDecent upgrade5
PREDATOR HUNTER SHIV (THE METRO FILES)
#377503510 games♥ 0updated this patch
44.3%
win rate
-1.6 vs avg
start L -> R
Extra Regengood default buy but you can buy resto if you want to fight and aim or build gun.Extra Chargeone more knife. look for all-ins with all your knives + a dash.Mystic Regenerationa bit of sustain for your all-ins until radiantSpirit Strikegood rage gen. light melee every 6s. Can buy cold front here tooStalkerGood rage build with a light melee + M2. Skip if you don't want to use your gun or meleeRadiant RegenerationThe Dark Lord.HealbaneAnti heal and heal on kill for execute resets. Can buy in lane vs sustain heroes (Abrams, Mo)Dispel Magicjust always good. Can greed vests if you want more raw stats or they have no slow hexes/debuffs to cleansecore damage
DecayGood rage gen so you don't have to use knivesRapid RechargeVery strong if you play for max rage knivesTorment Pulsegood option if you can stick to people or aheadcore rough L - R
Mystic Vulnerabilitymore shred + resist.Compress Cooldownenable dash resets, buy when dash is maxedCounterspellstrong anti-everythingEthereal Shiftjust makes you really hard to kill and clears your deferred damage. Really strong when you have max bloodlettingSuperior Cooldownmore uptimeEscalating Exposureshred and more damage amp for long fights, good synergy with scourgeItems
Spirit Resiliencedefault option for spirit damageMetal Skindefault item for gun damageWarp StoneChase/disengage tool + bullet resist for gun heroesEnchanter's Emblemcan buy locket + heal booster if they have a lot of ability uptimeBattle Vestgood res, even better if going hybridlate options
Plated Armorbuy for heroes who do damage through on hit effects, (infern, mina, mirage, haze, wraith, etc.) or item bullet procs (tesla, toxic, lucky shot, inhibitor)Transcendent Cooldownuptime for actives and more torment procs.Unstoppableanti cc, also good for punching rejuv crystalScourgestill op for spirit and tank heavy comps. Can prioritize EE, eshift, or bullet res if spirit damage is not a problem somehow.Phantom Striketo engage on easy targets or vinWitchmailJuggernautcan sell suppressor for thisArctic Blaststrong cc, good for gun shiv to hit M2. Not high prio for spiritgun options
Restorative Shotdamage, clear, sustain all in one item. extra regen better for harder lanesClose QuartersHunter's AuraExpress ShotBerserkerHeroic Auraother spirit options
Cold Frontflat damage for rage and slow is much better for people with good movement. spirit strike is good here alsoBullet Resist Shredderfor gun shivSuppressorstrong anti gun option. Buy spirit strike if suppressor is not neededSlowing HexopSpirit Snatchreally strong. Light melee once every 6 secondsGreater Expansiongood for scourgeDisarming HexSurge of Powerother stuff
Extra HealthRebuttalburgerboxDebuff Reducerdebuff reduction pairs great with scourge, upgrade to unstopHealing Boosterboosts bloodletting, radiant, healbane, dispel. Only buy if it's a good resto locket game.Restorative LocketGood vs heroes who use a lot of abilities (Geist, Celeste, etc.). Replace for resists if not against a comp with a lot of ability spamWeapon ShieldingThis or battle vestBullet Resiliencegun heroes bey shred so this item is worse than metal skin plated juggRecharging RushSpirit RendDivine BarrierBetter debuff remover, get super late or if pocket is a big problem/6
oneshot (actual oneshot)
#818625263 games♥ 1pre-patch · Sep 20
45.2%
win rate
-0.6 vs avg
Items
Restorative ShotExtra RegenMystic RegenerationClose QuartersRadiant RegenerationCold FrontHealing BoosterItems
Dispel MagicSpirit ResilienceCounterspellWarp StoneLate Game
Battle VestHealbaneExpress ShotArctic BlastBullet Resist ShredderHunter's AuraPoint BlankGlass CannonLucky ShotItems
Plated ArmorPhantom Strike7
ttvcrayon_fps new meta demon build
#521196386 games♥ 18Kpre-patch · Sep 23
43.8%
win rate
-2.1 vs avg
Early Game
Monster RoundsExtra RegenExtra ChargeSELL LATERMystic RegenerationSpirit StrikeRadiant RegenerationHealbaneTHIS OR ENCHANTERS FIRSTEnchanter's EmblemHealing BoosterSELL LATER OR BUY TCTrophy CollectorDecayMid Game
Dispel Magicthis is good but counter spell or warp stone can sub hereMystic VulnerabilityTorment PulseCompress CooldownSuperior CooldownEthereal Shiftgreens
Warp StoneMetal SkinCounterspellBullet ResilienceSpirit ResilienceLate Game
Plated ArmorEscalating ExposureTranscendent CooldownMystic ReverbInfuserLeechScourgeBoundless SpiritWitchmailSpellbreakerColossusCategory 6
Cheat DeathDebuff ReducerUnstoppableSpirit BurnPhantom StrikeJuggernautCrippling HeadshotDivine Barrier8
MONK LORD SHIV (ANCIENT BUDDHIST DASH BUILD)
#339573133 games♥ 18Kpre-patch · Sep 20
45.9%
win rate
-0.0 vs avg
lane options
Monster Roundspick this if you are going to get perma shoved under turret and dont plan on going TCSprint Bootspick this if you can shove waves and do box routes / if you plan on going TC and rushing ult max. not good if ur rushing dashRestorative ShotRIGHT CLICK TO PROC. pick this if you are in a fighting lane / equal matchup and you think u can win. flexiblemain 4.8
Healbanethis is healing you insane amounts. grab before rift fight with ur ult upDispel Magicalmost grabbing every game to dispel stuns / slows / hexalt 4.8
Restorative LocketbuffedTrophy Collectorbuffed bc of lower soul scaling + ult maxReactive Barriermo, doorman, holliday, etc.TIPS for newbs
Capacitor4.8 spike MATTERS, boon order MATTERS. rush 4.8 green (ult max) or purple (dash max). 2 points in knives can be skipped if lane is hopeless. use brainFrenzyassume the enemy is bad until proven otherwise. limit test. be aggressive. this character can live the craziest situations, but you wont know that unless you test itCrushing Fistsfight in tight spaces. bait. stall for cds. hug corners. avoid sitting in the open. draw attention. just because youre tanky doesnt mean you need to give free dmg.core
Cold Frontgreat burst, movement slow, strong 4.8 itemRadiant Regenerationblood of the dark lord....Torment Pulsegrab after 4.8 purp and 4.8 green. lots of dmg, procs radiant + rage. sometimes if its a dash heavy game i just grab cd and lifestealSITH LORD SHIV
Spirit Lifesteala lot better since the health changesCompress Cooldownthis is a massive dash max spikeEthereal ShiftMANDATORY ITEM (even if no dash). full clears bloodletting log. use to contest mid, avoid ults like mina/haze, and get ur CDs up.Mystic ReverbNOT EVERY GAME. insane lifesteal if you can get dashes off. if ur perma CC this is a bad investupgrades / alternatives
Scourgebetter tpulseEscalating Exposurereally strong, but never my first 6.4 unless its a weird game. need survTranscendent Cooldown25% buff to TP, radiant, reverb, etc. keeps you alive better. its like shiv's oil changeArctic Blastreally good for landing echo dash. if u want a quick upgrade to punish the midgame this is greatxtra greens
Return FireRLY GOOD VALUE ON SHIV (bc of 3)Healing BoosterBattle Vestless good version of enchanters, id rather pick up suppressorEnchanter's Emblemgreat early game item, dont be afraid to pick this upSpirit Resilienceyou buy almost always against spirit heroes but can be skipped to spellbreaker bc of resists from dispel, EE, etc.Counterspellif you have the sauce like thatstupid green
Unstoppablefor cc jailSpellbreakerthis item is crazy value. with TCD youre basically invincible to a spirit compWitchmail50/50 larp. barely get value off it in comparison to other 6.4s, but can be insane in the right game with the right pilotPlated Armorbarely get, its got good stats but ideally ur not buying defenses against the m1, ur just buying dmg to kill themIndomitablenot an ES replacement. need it into certain characters. doorman, mo, etc. can be baited easily by good players so i prefer ES or skippingsecret knife technology
Mystic Slowfeels nice into certain characters and very worth over cf if you need gap closing but not dmgSuppressorgrab into lots of gun heavy instead of CF. dont buy if ur not gonna proc spirit dmg on them reliably before u take half ur hpother 800s for lane
Mystic Regenerationinto rad regenExtra Regenfor shoving and boxing, but sprint boots does it better i feelExtra Chargefor aggressive knife maxingSpirit Strikerarely necessary, ur gonna sell so ask urself if this is worth -400 soulsRebuttalif u have the sauce for the burgerGritsurprise advantageExtra Staminafeels good but idk how to judgeItems
Divine BarrierGO 6RATSWin rate counts matches where players had the build selected at game start; “follow it” verifies against what those players actually bought. Copy a build's ID and search it in the in-game build browser to subscribe.
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