Shiv vs Warden

47.2% win rate as Shiv · 18,856 matches

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Early game · first 8 minutes

Save stamina to leave Binding Word’s area before its timer ends. Dodge Alchemical Flask, and wait behind cover if Willpower’s barrier gives Warden the advantage. Keep Slice and Dice available for a route back to cover instead of using it only to close the distance. Once marked, use stamina to leave the area if the upgraded warning is silencing you.

Mid game · Walkers

Leave Binding Word’s marked area before the warning ends; its final upgrade can silence you during that warning. Move out of Last Stand’s pulse range when staying would let Warden damage and heal from you.

Late game · Patron

Help the ally marked by Binding Word without grouping around them inside Last Stand. Interrupt Last Stand during its startup if you have a suitable response and Warden is not protected from it. Otherwise, get out of pulse range and fight after it ends. Throw Serrated Knives from range. Use Killing Blow on Warden when they are below its execution threshold and your team can support you.