Kelvin vs Shiv

55.8% win rate as Kelvin · 14,518 matches

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Early game · first 8 minutes

Use cover to stop Shiv landing repeated Serrated Knives, which add bleed stacks and refresh their duration. Move sideways as Slice and Dice starts. Bloodletting delays some damage, so keep your distance while it takes effect. Use Arctic Beam while your partner can follow its slow with damage, but break off if sustaining it exposes you to both opponents.

Mid game · Walkers

Protect a wounded teammate with Frozen Shelter while keeping Shiv outside. Use Ice Path to reach a safer position. After the dome ends, slow Shiv with Arctic Beam so your ally can leave before Killing Blow reaches them.

Late game · Patron

Protect wounded allies before Shiv reaches them with Killing Blow. At full rage, Slice and Dice can repeat its path, so move clear after the first pass. Healing reduction limits his recovery but does not stop Bloodletting from delaying damage. Throw Frost Grenade to heal the threatened teammate while keeping your own distance from the attacker.