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Bleeds out foes, then goes in for a kill
Shiv has zero interest in playing fair, which is why he relies on hit and run tactics to weaken enemies before he dives in for the kill.




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A loyal member of "The Baxter Society", an international order of monster hunters, Shiv travels across North America looking to put down creatures that prey on the living.
While his less polished nature and criminal past make some of the more traditional members of the Society wary, no one can deny his effectiveness.
2,783 builds played since Nov 8 · all ranks.
Shiv · by Chris Hansen (Emissary V) · version 461 · updated Nov 14
377503Radiant not worth rushing anymore but still fine later. Green spike seems better now and still gives spirit.
Restorative Shot0.8 k souls
Weapon · Tier I
Author's noteshiv gun is very good in lane, always look for right-clicks during trades. Buy extra regen if not confident in landing shots on heroes
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Extra Charge0.8 k souls
Spirit · Tier I
Author's noteone more knife. look for all-ins with all your knives + a dash. sell for slots
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Spirit Strike0.8 k souls
Spirit · Tier I
Author's notegood rage gen. light melee every 6s. Can buy cold front here too
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Healbane1.6 k souls
Vitality · Tier II
Author's noteAnti heal and heal on kill for execute resets. Also a green item that gives spirit
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Enchanter's Emblem1.6 k souls
Vitality · Tier II
Author's notegreen item with resists and gives spirit
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Spirit Shielding1.6 k souls
Vitality · Tier II
Author's noteshould be more effective hp than resists if you have no healing
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Decay3.2 k souls
Spirit · Tier III
Author's noteGood rage gen so you can use more rage knives. Will force dispels easily
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Radiant Regeneration3.2 k souls
Spirit · Tier III
Author's noteThe Dark Lord. Decent option after you have spirit spike.
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Spirit Lifesteal1.6 k souls
Vitality · Tier II
Author's notegreen item that gives flat hp and spirit. lifesteal is just a bonus. can replace for shield or locket
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Prio what you need, can choose between dispel and counterspell.
Dispel Magic3.2 k souls
Vitality · Tier III
Author's notejust always good. can choose counterspell instead or just buy both if very ahead to maintain your lead
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Counterspell3.2 k souls
Vitality · Tier III
Author's notestrong anti-everything
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Torment Pulse3.2 k souls
Spirit · Tier III
Author's notegood option for long drawn out fights vs melee heroes
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Compress Cooldown1.6 k souls
Spirit · Tier II
Author's notemore knife uptime or enable dash resets when maxed
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Superior Cooldown3.2 k souls
Spirit · Tier III
Author's notemore uptime
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Mystic Vulnerability1.6 k souls
Spirit · Tier II
Author's notemore shred + resist.
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Ethereal Shift6.4 k souls
Spirit · Tier IV
Author's notejust makes you really hard to kill and clears your deferred damage. Really strong when you have max bloodletting
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Buy based on enemy damage type.
Spirit Resilience3.2 k souls
Vitality · Tier III
Author's notedefault option for spirit damage
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Metal Skin3.2 k souls
Vitality · Tier III
Author's notedefault item for gun damage
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Warp Stone3.2 k souls
Vitality · Tier III
Author's noteChase/disengage tool + bullet resist for gun heroes
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Battle Vest1.6 k souls
Vitality · Tier II
Author's notegood resists
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Debuff Reducer1.6 k souls
Vitality · Tier II
Author's notevs heavy debuffs/cc
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Late game your job is to shred spirit resist and execute reset, so buy items to do that
Juggernaut6.4 k souls
Vitality · Tier IV
Author's noteItem is now very strong on shiv
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Escalating Exposure6.4 k souls
Spirit · Tier IV
Author's noteshred and more damage amp for long fights, good synergy with scourge
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Witchmail6.4 k souls
Vitality · Tier IV
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Plated Armor6.4 k souls
Vitality · Tier IV
Author's noteslightly bugged with bloodletting but still good if you need it
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Transcendent Cooldown6.4 k souls
Spirit · Tier IV
Author's noteuptime for actives and more torment procs.
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Phantom Strike6.4 k souls
Vitality · Tier IV
Author's noteto engage on easy targets or vin
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Unstoppable6.4 k souls
Vitality · Tier IV
Author's noteanti cc, also good for punching rejuv crystal
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Scourge6.4 k souls
Spirit · Tier IV
Author's notestill op for spirit and tank heavy comps. Can prioritize EE, eshift, or bullet res if spirit damage is not a problem somehow.
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Divine Barrier6.4 k souls
Vitality · Tier IV
Author's noteupgrade for dispel
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Arctic Blast6.4 k souls
Spirit · Tier IV
Author's notestrong cc, good for gun shiv to hit M2. Not high prio for spirit
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Cold Front1.6 k souls
Spirit · Tier II
Author's noteflat damage for rage and slow. spirit strike is good here also
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Suppressor1.6 k souls
Spirit · Tier II
Author's notestrong anti gun option. Buy spirit strike if suppressor is not needed
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Bullet Resist Shredder1.6 k souls
Spirit · Tier II
Author's notefor gun shiv
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Slowing Hex1.6 k souls
Spirit · Tier II
Author's noteop
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Spirit Snatch3.2 k souls
Spirit · Tier III
Author's notereally strong if you are down to melee. Light melee once every 6 seconds or risk a heavy
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Rapid Recharge3.2 k souls
Spirit · Tier III
Author's noteStrong spike with max knifes
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Surge of Power3.2 k souls
Spirit · Tier III
Author's notegood on knife scalings
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Greater Expansion3.2 k souls
Spirit · Tier III
Author's notegood for scourge
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Close Quarters0.8 k souls
Weapon · Tier I
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Melee Charge1.6 k souls
Weapon · Tier II
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Hunter's Aura3.2 k souls
Weapon · Tier III
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Express Shot3.2 k souls
Weapon · Tier III
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Berserker3.2 k souls
Weapon · Tier III
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Lucky Shot6.4 k souls
Weapon · Tier IV
Author's notegood for gun shiv
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Monster Rounds0.8 k souls
Weapon · Tier I
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Extra Regen0.8 k souls
Vitality · Tier I
Author's notegood default buy but you can buy resto
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Extra Health0.8 k souls
Vitality · Tier I
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Rebuttal0.8 k souls
Vitality · Tier I
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Healing Rite0.8 k souls
Vitality · Tier I
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Grit0.8 k souls
Vitality · Tier I
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Melee Lifesteal0.8 k souls
Vitality · Tier I
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Rusted Barrel0.8 k souls
Spirit · Tier I
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