Shiv/Voice lines

Overview

Update history

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Lore

Voice lines

Sounds

List of voice lines for Shiv, voiced by Greg Chun, as well as lines from other characters referencing Shiv.

Shiv's most recent VO pass was on May 8th, 2025.

See Shiv on Deadlock Voice Line Viewer for any missing voice lines or sound files.

Conversations

Hero	Complete?	Audio
Abrams	Yes	Abrams: How long have you been with the Baxter Society? Shiv: Not long, a few years. Abrams: Didn't think they let guys like you in. Shiv: Wasn’t easy. Who knows, in a few more years they might actually start to respect me.
		Abrams: And how long did it take you to do your hair? Shiv: Please, I wake up looking this pretty.
		Shiv: I’ll make ‘em bleed, you finish ‘em off. Abrams: Works for me.
Apollo	No	Shiv: Apollo: Are you trying to mock me or befriend me?
		Shiv: Apollo: It's a family heirloom, not something you pick up at a department store. Shiv: Apollo: It's sharp. Shiv: Apollo: I use it all the time. Shiv: Apollo: No. Shiv: Apollo: We'll find out, won't we?
		Apollo: You look confident. Shiv: Apollo: But, you do lose. Shiv: Apollo: Not me.
Celeste	No	Celeste: What's it like working with Gary Talon? Shiv: Celeste: Thought it was Gary? Shiv: Celeste: Hm. Guess he just really looks like a Gary.
Dynamo	Yes	Shiv: Hold 'em for me, Professor, and I'll take care of the rest. Dynamo: Sounds like a plan.
		Shiv: You got the stomach for this, Professor? Dynamo: If you think academics lack willpower, you are sorely mistaken. Shiv: I hope so.
		Dynamo: Stay close to me, Shiv. I'll do my best to keep you in the fight. Shiv: Professor, you couldn't keep me out of a fight.
Grey Talon	No	Grey Talon: The society still giving you problems? Shiv: Grey Talon: Stay with it. They'll come around. Shiv: Grey Talon: They will... It was never going to be easy for you, Shiv... But I promise you it'll be worth it.
		Shiv: Grey Talon: No, I'm here for my own reasons. Glad you're here, though. No one else I'd rather fight with. Shiv: Grey Talon: You're in the top 5. Shiv: Grey Talon: Okay, Top 8... But I really do mean it.
		Shiv: Grey Talon: They don't. Shiv: Grey Talon: Don't try to guilt me Shiv. Not today. Shiv: Grey Talon: Thank you.
Haze	No	Haze: You're Wesley's protégé, right? Shiv: Haze: You got a lot to live up to.
		Haze: How'd you meet Wesley? Shiv: Haze: I could be persuaded.
		Haze: You got good taste in knives. Shiv: Haze: Not enough people appreciate quality blade work.
Holliday	Yes	Holliday: So you're with the Baxter Society? Shiv: Hand picked by the old man himself. Holliday: Must have liked your hair. Shiv: Lady, everyone likes my hair.
		Holliday: How come the Baxter Society isn't trying to stop the Troubadour? Shiv: We got our own problems right now. Holliday: Must be nice having the luxury to drag your feet while innocent people are dying. Shiv: Trust me Sheriff, if we don't clean up our own house you'll be wishing for Troubadour-sized problems.
		Shiv: You’re the one looking to kill the Troubadour, right? Holliday: Yeah. Shiv: You make it out alive, you should look up the Baxter Society. We could use someone like you. Holliday: I'll think about it.
Lady Geist	Yes	Lady Geist: After the ritual, would you like to have a drink? Shiv: I don’t know, word on the street is that you’re a dangerous woman to know. Lady Geist: I'm a dangerous woman, whether you know me or not. Shiv: What bar? Lady Geist: Jezebel's. Assuming the barman's not dead. Shiv: It's a date. Lady Geist: Let's not get ahead of ourselves.
		Lady Geist: How long have you been with the Baxter Society? Shiv: Not long. Lady Geist: Oh great. I'm paired with a rank amateur. Shiv: Just try to keep up, Lady Geist. I’ll be accepting your apology later.
		Lady Geist: I'm impressed. Shiv: I haven’t done anything yet. Lady Geist: You manage to make a pompadour look attractive. Shiv: Wait til you see me stab somethin’. Lady Geist: Darling, you're a delight.
Mo & Krill	No	Krill: How are you adjusting to life in the Baxter Society? Shiv: Krill: ...But you stab more monsters, right? Shiv:
		Krill: You ever worry that your past is going to catch up with you? Shiv: Krill: That's very introspective, Shiv. Shiv: Krill: He really doesn't.
		Shiv: Krill: Don't worry about us, Shiv. Just be sure you're ready once we grab them.
Pocket	No	Shiv: So... this is kinda awkward.
Venator	No	Venator: Hello, Shiv. Shiv: Venator: I'm not sure. Shiv: Venator: Maybe.
		Venator: I don't know what Wesley saw in you. Shiv: Venator: From what I heard, it's more like three-quarters. Shiv: Venator: There a problem with that?
		Venator: How much longer do you think you can keep the charade up? Shiv: Venator: A month? A year? Shiv: Venator: Heh. Okay...

Abilities

Bloodletting

Shiv does not currently have any upgrade or usage lines for Bloodletting in-game.

Context	Audio
Almost Ready	Bloodletting's almost ready.
Cooldown	Bloodletting's on cooldown. That's odd.

Hero-Specific Voice Lines

Allies

Hero	Context	Audio
Lady Geist	Killed in lane	Geist is dead!.. Bad for me, but probably a net positive for society. Geist is dead!.. Bad for me, but probably a net positive for society.

Other Characters

Ally Heroes

Voice lines spoken by allies when interacting with Shiv.

Enemy Heroes

Voice lines spoken by enemies when interacting with Shiv.

Newscaster - Winter skin unlock

Audio
A handsome son of a bitch in a Santa hat has been seen throwing knives in midtown! Could it be Shiv? Yes. Yes, it's Shiv.

Removed/Unused Voice Lines

Monster Ultimate

These lines were used for a previous version of Shiv's ultimate, in which he transformed into a monster.

Context	Audio
Use Serrated Knives	Blades!
	Knives!
	Bleed!
	Stick!
	[Laughter]
Use Slice and Dice	Dash!
	Strike!
	Stab!
	Rend!
	Slash!
Use Bloodletting	Heal.
	Yeeees.
	Good.
	Blood.
	[Sigh]
Kill any hero	Die!
	Kill!
	[Roars]
	More!
	Dead!
Killstreak	Fight.
	Win.
	Dominate.
	Victory.
	Merciless.
Urn spawn	Urn!
	Bridge!
	Souls!
	Spirits!
	Deliver.

Other Characters

Old Patrons

Voice lines from the Patrons prior to the Old Gods, New Blood update.

Patron	Team	Context	Audio
Amber Hand	Ally	Match Start	You were given a second chance, Shiv. Don't squander it.
			Your agency was taken from you, Shiv, but I can help you get it back. Summon me.
			Many men would kill for the gift you're looking to purge. Nonetheless, complete the ritual and I will give you what you seek.
			The Baxter Society has given you purpose, but there is something still missing, yes? Free me and I will help you.
			There's a hole in you, Shiv, that yearns to be filled. Complete the ritual and be made complete.
		Kill Streak	Cut them down, Shiv!
			The Baxter Society was wise to put its faith in you, Shiv.
			They have no chance of stopping Shiv.
		Update	Shiv is stacking body after body!
		Praise	Such skill, Shiv.
		Bespoke	Keep fighting through the pain, Shiv, the reward is worth it!
		Big Healing	Shiv endures so we all may survive.
		Many Assists	Shiv sows chaos amongst the Sapphire Flame!
	Enemy	Kill Streak (low)	Shiv is making us bleed!
		Kill Streak (mid)	Find a way to stop Shiv from healing!
		Kill Streak (High)	Shiv is a dangerous enemy.
Sapphire Flame	Ally	Match Start	Shiv, you are a marriage of style and substance. Summon me and earn your reward.
			Complete the ritual, Shiv, and your kingdom will be built atop the bodies of your enemies.
			You've been many things, Shiv. A brigand, a father, a killer. But if you summon me, I'll make you a king.
			Shiv, the monster inside you is not the Beast, it is ambition. Complete the ritual and you will finally be sated.
			A life spent looking over your shoulder is no life at all. Summon me, Shiv, and know that your future is secure.
			The Baxter Society is counting on you, Shiv. Don't fail your brothers.
			I know you fear your brothers and sisters in the Baxter Society turning on you. But if you complete the Ritual, I can ensure that never happens.
		Kill Streak	May your blades continue to strike true, Shiv.
			Dance among them, Shiv, and sow chaos.
			Tear them to pieces, Shiv!
		Update	Shiv is stacking body after body!
		Praise	Well done, Shiv.
		Bespoke	Keep fighting through the pain, Shiv, the reward is worth it!
		Big Healing	Shiv endures so we all may survive.
		Many Assists	Shiv sows chaos amongst the Amber Hand!
	Enemy	Kill Streak (low)	Shiv hunts us... He must be stopped.
		Kill Streak (mid)	Find an answer to Shiv.
		Kill Streak (High)	Be vigilant! Shiv seeks another trophy!
		Update	Curse Shiv, and watch him wither under your assault!