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{{Infobox hero
| key = hero_shiv
| voice_actor = Greg Chun<ref name=":0" />
| release_date = August 15, 2024
}}

'''Shiv''' is a [[Hero]] in ''[[Deadlock]]''. He is a monster hunter with a cause, conducting hit-and-run attacks and picking off vulnerable targets. Flinging Serrated Knives to bleed his targets from range, Shiv builds his Rage through damage and dashes up to his enemy with a Slice and Dice flurry of blades and a few powerful shotgun blasts. Smelling blood, Shiv hunts down any dying targets to finish them off with a devastating Killing Blow.

A former criminal, Shiv seeks to make up for his past mistakes by hunting down monsters on behalf of [[The Baxter Society]].

Shiv's gun has an alt-fire mode.

Shiv was added to the roster on [[Update:August 15, 2024|August 15, 2024]].

== Abilities ==

{{Ability tabs
| name=Shiv
| ability1_notes=
* Knives can be used to confirm [[soul|soul orbs]]. This does not consume the knife, but at full rage, it will consume the ricochet.
* Bleed damage ticks once per second for the listed DPS, barring any outside modifiers.
| ability4_notes=
* Within roughly 25m of an enemy hero below the kill threshold, they will have a pulsating effect and red outline indicating they can be instantly killed.
* After activating Killing Blow, the targeted hero is able to heal up to 3% of their max health, and still be instantly killed.
}}

=== Rage ===
After unlocking Shiv's '''Killing Blow''' ultimate, rage can be built by dealing any damage. The amount of rage built varies depending on the source.

Rage has a '''max value of 10''' which is required to be filled before becoming '''Enraged''', granting you the full rage bonuses.

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Rage build values
|-
! Damage type !! Rage built per damage dealt
|-
| Weapon Damage || {{#invoke:Abilities|get_ability_prop|Killing Blow|RagePerWeaponDamage}}
|-
| Spirit Damage || {{#invoke:Abilities|get_ability_prop|Killing Blow|RagePerSpiritDamage}}
|-
| Light melee || {{#invoke:Abilities|get_ability_prop|Killing Blow|RagePerLightMelee}}
|-
| Heavy melee || {{#invoke:Abilities|get_ability_prop|Killing Blow|RagePerHeavyMelee}}
|}

Rage will begin to decay after '''{{#invoke:Abilities|get_ability_prop|Killing Blow|RageDrainDelayDuration}} seconds''' of not dealing any damage, at a rate of 0.25 per second (43 seconds total).

Rage only builds up from damage dealt to players.

NOTE: These numbers are taken from the code for the game, but rage built per damage does not actually reflect in game values.

As a rule of thumb: Rage built from '''Weapon Damage''' and '''Melee Damage''' does not noticeably change with increases to weapon or spirit power, always taking roughly 18 shots at point blank or 4-7 Melee attacks (depending on strength) to build max rage. Rage built from '''Spirit Damage''' does scale with spirit power granting more rage the more damage your abilities do, however this is offset by the rage you build decreasing with spirit power, 100 Spirit power halving the rage built  (Imbued spirit power from [[Surge of Power]] is not counted towards this, causing it to grant a lot more rage (to the imbued ability) than [[Boundless Spirit]].)

== Weapon ==
{{WeaponCard|key=hero_shiv}}Shiv's alternate fire takes three ammo rounds, and has a recoil that can be used for movement. The alt-fire deals 4.36 damage per pellet.

The approximate movement distance from the alt-fire recoil (without items or level-ups) is as follows:
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+Base recoil max movement distance
!Aim direction
!Movement state
!Max distance (m)
|-
|Horizontal
|On the ground
|2.5
|-
|Horizontal
|One jump
|9
|-
|Horizontal
|Double jump
|15
|-
|Vertical (down 90º)
|One jump
|4
|-
|Vertical (down 90º)
|Double jump
|7
|}
In order to use the jump momentum for max distance, one has to shoot slightly before reaching the apex of the jump.

== Background ==
{{Fates_Tale|shiv}}

=== Lore ===
Shiv was chosen by {{HeroIcon|Grey Talon}} as his replacement in the [[The Baxter Society|Baxter Society]].<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|Grey Talon|file=orion_ally_shiv_unkillable_01.mp3|transcription=There goes my protegé.}}</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Shiv|hero2=Holliday|number=1|hero_quote1=Holliday|quote1=So you're with the Baxter Society?|hero_quote2=Shiv|quote2=Hand picked by the old man himself.}}</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Grey Talon}}'s in-game [[Grey Talon/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Shiv): ''"It seems I chose my replacement poorly."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Grey Talon}}'s in-game [[Grey Talon/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Shiv): ''"And here I thought you could replace me, Shiv."''</ref> He has been in the Society for "a few years" and says he is not respected by the other members.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Shiv|hero2=Abrams|number=1}}</ref>

Shiv appears to be a monster, as indicated by Venator mentioning him being a possible target of the Sword of St. Benedict, and his belief that the Baxter Society will turn on him.

Shiv's wish is unknown, although he seems to be fighting in the ritual to prove himself to Grey Talon and the Baxter Society.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Shiv}}'s in-game [[Shiv/Quotes#Pre-Game|voice line]] (Pre-Game Ping): ''"I'll prove to the old man that I'm worthy."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Shiv}}'s in-game [[Shiv/Quotes#Post-Game|voice line]] (Post-Game Ping): ''"I did what I came here to do."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Shiv}}'s in-game [[Shiv/Quotes#Post-Game|voice line]] (Post-Game Ping): ''"Think the Baxter Society's gonna be lookin' at me different, now!"''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Shiv}}'s in-game [[Shiv/Quotes#Emotional|voice line]] (Sad): ''"I never shoulda taken this job..."''</ref> The [[Patron|Patrons]] don't seem to know what Shiv exactly wants, as they attempt to feed his ambition by making him a king, or offer to make Shiv "whole".<ref>{{PageRef|name=Amber Hand}}'s in-game [[Shiv/Quotes#Patrons|voice line]] (Shiv Start): ''"The Baxter Society has given you purpose, but there is something still missing, yes? Free me and I will help you."''</ref><ref name=":1">{{PageRef|name=Sapphire Flame}}'s in-game [[Shiv/Quotes#Patrons|voice line]] (Shiv Start): ''"You've been many things, Shiv. A brigand, a father, a killer. But if you summon me, I'll make you a king."''</ref><ref name=":2">{{PageRef|name=Sapphire Flame}}'s in-game [[Shiv/Quotes#Patrons|voice line]] (Shiv Start): ''"Shiv, the monster inside you is not the Beast, it is ambition. Complete the ritual and you will finally be sated."''</ref>

{{PageRef|name=The Archmother}} says that Shiv fears the Baxter Society could turn against him.<ref>{{PageRef|name=The Archmother}}'s in-game [[Shiv/Quotes#Patrons|voice line]] (Shiv Start): ''"You found a new family in the Baxter Society, and now you fear them turning on you… but if you complete the ritual, the Archmother can ensure that never happens.''''"''</ref>

Shiv likes to go bowling<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Shiv|file=Shiv unselect 07.mp3|context=(Unselect)|transcription=Sorry friend, today is my day off and I'm going bowling.}}</ref> and drink [[wikipedia:Bourbon_whiskey|bourbon]].<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Shiv|file=Shiv unselect 09.mp3|context=(Unselect)|transcription=Looks like I'll be hanging out with my good friend 'Bourbon' today.}}</ref> He is also referred to as a biker.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Holliday|file=Astro kill shiv 02.mp3|context=(killed Shiv)|transcription=You're not above the law Shiv, you're just a shitty biker.}}</ref>

Shiv hates cats.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Shiv}}'s in-game [[Shiv/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Calico): ''"I hate cats."''</ref>

== Character interactions ==

* Multiple characters compliment Shiv's appearance, calling him "pretty boy",<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Infernus|suffix='|file=Inferno ping see shiv 02.mp3|transcription=I see that pretty boy.}}</ref> "handsome bastard",<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Pocket|file=Pocket ping see shiv 02.mp3|transcription=I see that handsome bastard.}}</ref> "impossibly handsome asshole",<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Lash|file=Lash kill shiv 02.mp3|transcription=There's only room for one impossibly handsome asshole.}}</ref> and a "shampoo ad with knives".<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Ivy|file=Ivy ally shiv unkillable 02.mp3|transcription=He's like a shampoo ad with knives!}}</ref>
* Shiv respects {{PageRef|name=Holliday}} and offers her a place at the Baxter Society.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Shiv|hero2=Holliday|number=3|hero_quote1=Shiv|quote1=You’re the one looking to kill the Troubadour, right?|hero_quote2=Holliday|quote2=Yeah.|hero_quote3=Shiv|quote3=You make it out alive, you should look up the Baxter Society. We could use someone like you.}}</ref> If they're on opposing teams, Shiv promises to kill the [[The Troubadour|Troubadour]] on Holliday's behalf.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Shiv}}'s in-game [[Shiv/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Holliday): ''"Don't worry Holliday, when this is over I'll kill the Troubadour in your behalf."''</ref> Shiv loves Holliday's hat.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Shiv}}'s in-game [[Shiv/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Holliday): ''"Love the hat, though."''</ref>
* {{HeroIcon|Lady Geist}} calls Shiv attractive and asks to have a drink with him after the ritual.<ref>[[Shiv/Quotes#Conversations|Lady Geist and Shiv conversation]]</ref>
* {{HeroIcon|Ivy}} expresses admiration for Shiv.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Ivy|file=Ivy ally shiv unkillable 01.mp3|context=(in Spanish)|transcription=I love that guy!}}</ref> {{HeroIcon|McGinnis}} wants to talk to Shiv and "fix him".<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=McGinnis|suffix='|file=Mcginnis kill shiv 03.mp3|context=(killed Shiv)|transcription=When this is all over Shiv, we should talk.}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=McGinnis|suffix='|file=Mcginnis kill shiv 02.mp3|context=(killed Shiv)|transcription=I can fix him!}}</ref> {{HeroIcon|Yamato}} will simply remark "nice hair".<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Yamato|file=Yamato kill shiv 04.mp3|context=(killed Shiv)|transcription=Nice hair.}}</ref>
* {{PageRef|name=Drifter}} knew Shiv before he joined the Baxter Society.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Drifter}}'s in-game [[Drifter/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Shiv): ''"The Baxter Society made you soft!"''</ref> If he kills Shiv, he calls him a "disappointment" and mentions that killing him feels "Shakespearean".<ref>{{PageRef|name=Drifter}}'s in-game [[Drifter/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Shiv): ''"You're such a disappointment, Shiv."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Drifter}}'s in-game [[Drifter/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Shiv): ''"You're not the man I thought you were, Shiv."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Drifter}}'s in-game [[Drifter/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Shiv): ''"Feels Shakespearean, don't it, Shiv?"''</ref> He also mentions that, had Shiv not "put himself in a muzzle, maybe he'd be worried".<ref>{{PageRef|name=Drifter}}'s in-game [[Drifter/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Shiv): ''"If you hadn't put yourself in a muzzle, maybe I'd be worried."''</ref> When hunting Shiv, he refers to himself as an "old friend".<ref>{{PageRef|name=Drifter}}'s in-game [[Drifter/Quotes#Bloodscent - Hero Specific|voice line]] (Bloodscent Hunting): ''"Why you hidin', Shiv? Don't want to say hello to an old friend?"''</ref> How Shiv and Drifter met each other is unknown.
* {{PageRef|name=Venator}} and {{PageRef|name=Silver}} don't trust Shiv and think he's beyond changing.
* {{PageRef|name=Haze}} and {{PageRef|name=Vyper}} respect Shiv's taste in knives.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Haze|hero2=Shiv|number=3|hero_quote1=Haze|quote1=You got good taste in knives.|hero_quote2=Haze|quote2=Not enough people appreciate quality blade work.}}</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Vyper}}'s in-game [[Vyper/Quotes#Screwjab Dagger|voice line]] (Upgrade Screwjab Dagger): ''"Shiv's like the filet mignon of bladework, you know?"''</ref>
* {{PageRef|name=Paige}} thinks Shiv pulls off the "bad boy thing" better than {{PageRef|name=Lash}} does.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Paige}}'s in-game [[Paige/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Shiv): ''"Lash should take notes: that's how you pull off the bad boy thing."''</ref> Paige likes Shiv, although she prefers {{PageRef|name=Mirage}}.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Paige}}'s in-game [[Paige/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Shiv): ''"Eh... Mirage is better."''</ref>

== Update history ==
{{Update history}}

== Gallery ==
<gallery>
File:Shiv card.png|Shiv portrait
File:Shiv MM.png|Shiv icon
File:Shiv Render.png|Shiv in-game render
File:Shiv Reference Sheet.png|Shiv reference sheet
File:Shiv name.png|Shiv name typography
File:Shiv Weapon.png|Shiv weapon - Busted Flush
File:Shiv card old.png|Previous Shiv portrait
File:Shiv winter.png|Shiv 2024 [[Seasonal events#Winter|Winter skin]]
File:Shiv temp mm.png|Temporary Shiv  icon [[Update:September 12, 2024|(2024-09-12 update)]]
File:Shiv Neon Prime.png|[[Neon Prime]] Shiv
File:Neon Prime Shiv gameplay.png|[[Neon Prime]] Shiv
File:Monster Shiv model.png|Monster Shiv (old ult model)
File:Shiv Gloat.png|Gloat portrait for Shiv.
File:Shiv Critical.png|Critical health portrait for Shiv.
</gallery>

== Trivia ==
* Shiv has an [[:File:Monster Shiv model.png|alternate model]] in the game files titled '''"shiv_ult.vmdl_c"''' which shows an unfinished giant mole transformation, presumably meant for an old ultimate ability.
* Shiv is voiced by '''Greg Chun''', who also voices [[Pocket]].<ref name=":0">{{YouTubeCite|1=https://youtu.be/cB8SgHZF1GQ?t=229|2=Greg's top 100 Voiceover roles 2025}}</ref>
* In now removed voice lines, the [[Patron|Patrons]] said that Shiv "had been" a father<ref name=":1" /> and had a "monster inside him" called "The Beast".<ref name=":2" />
* Shiv used to collect hairspray cans, presumably as an old version of his Rage passive ability.
* Shiv's weapon name, the Busted Flush, is a hand in [[wikipedia:Poker|Poker]] of four cards of the same suit (colour and type) and one of a different suit. It's also an expression referring to a promising thing that ends up failing its potential.
* Shiv carries an amulet on his hip with a design similar to the blood key from the movie [[wikipedia:Demon_Knight|''Demon Knight'']].<ref>{{YouTubeCite|_vujRFDWbVA|THE PROP SHOP 01: DEMON KNIGHT BLOOD KEY}}</ref> The amulet glows red when Shiv is at full Rage.
* "Playing With Knives in the Hideout" is displayed as one's status in the in-game Friends List when playing as Shiv in the [[Hideout]].
* {{AbilityIcon|Bloodletting}} allows Shiv to tank the instant kill damage from {{AbilityIcon|Killing Blow}} if it is copied by {{HeroIcon|Sinclair}}, and the lethal damage of the [[Street Brawl]] item  {{ItemIcon|Unstable Concoction}}.

== References ==
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