DOCTRINE
46% win rate as Shiv · 23,590 matches
Use cover against Vindicta’s gunfire and Assassinate. Move away from Stake’s landing point before it tethers you. Flight adds Spirit damage to her shots; use cover even when you are beneath her. Apply Serrated Knives from beside cover, and keep Slice and Dice for a route that lets you return to your partner. Reach cover before Bloodletting’s delayed damage leaves you low.
Use cover while Vindicta is in Flight, and pressure her on landing only if your team can reach her safely. Flight adds Spirit damage to her shots, so Bullet resistance alone does not cover the entire exchange.
Keep wounded allies out of Assassinate’s firing line and interrupt Flight when possible. Flight’s final upgrade refreshes its duration on hero kills, so protect wounded teammates. Follow her landing only when the route is safe. Throw Serrated Knives from range. Use Killing Blow on Vindicta when they are below its execution threshold and your team can support you.