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{{Infobox hero
| key = hero_shiv
| voice_actor = Greg Chun<ref name=":0" />
| release_date = August 15, 2024
| pronouns = He/Him
}}{{Quotation|2=There's a whole lotta people that don't got enough knifes stuck in 'em.}}
'''Shiv''' is a [[Hero]] in ''[[Deadlock]]''. Seeking atonement for his past life, Shiv is a cutthroat monster hunter with a cause, conducting hit-and-run attacks and picking off vulnerable targets. Shiv can efficiently traverse the battlefield and catch up with his targets by making full use of his shotgun's recoil. Flinging Serrated Knives to bleed his foes from range, Shiv initiates close quarters combat on his terms by dashing to them while Slicing and Dicing through those standing in his way. By continuously dealing damage, Shiv builds Rage which enhances his abilities and allows him to be a one man army. Withstanding grievous damage via Bloodletting, Shiv finishes off dying targets with a devastating Killing Blow.

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

Shiv was released on [[Update:August 15, 2024|August 15, 2024]].

== Weapon ==

{{WeaponCard|key=hero_shiv}}
Shiv's alternate fire takes {{#invoke:HeroData|get_alt_fire_var|Shiv|AmmoConsumedPerShot}} ammo rounds per shot, and has a recoil that can be used for movement. The alt-fire deals {{#invoke:HeroData|get_alt_fire_var|Shiv|BulletDamage}}{{#invoke:HeroData|get_hero_scalar|Shiv|Level|BulletDamage}} damage per pellet, at {{#invoke:HeroData|get_alt_fire_var|Shiv|BulletsPerShot}} pellets per shot ({{#expr:{{#invoke:HeroData|get_alt_fire_var|Shiv|BulletDamage}}*{{#invoke:HeroData|get_alt_fire_var|Shiv|BulletsPerShot}}}} total).

== Abilities ==

{{AbilitySection
| hero_name   = Shiv
| ability_num = 1
| 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.
}}

{{AbilitySection
| hero_name   = Shiv
| ability_num = 2
|notes=}}

{{AbilitySection
| hero_name   = Shiv
| ability_num = 3
| notes =
* Bloodletting is affected by [[healing]] modifiers (which includes sources of anti-heal).
}}

{{AbilitySection
| hero_name   = Shiv
| ability_num = 4
| notes       =
* Shiv moves forward until it either reaches max range or hits an enemy below the kill threshold, damaging all enemies in its path. It can still damage enemies behind the enemy killed if they're close enough to Killing Blow's hitbox.
* Within roughly 25m of an enemy hero below the kill threshold, they will have a pulsating effect and red outline alongside a cracked heart in the center of their mass, 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.
* Execute deals [[Pure Damage]].
}}

=== 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 || {{#expr:{{#invoke:Abilities|get_ability_prop|Killing Blow|RagePerWeaponDamage}}round4}}
|-
| Spirit Damage || {{#expr:{{#invoke:Abilities|get_ability_prop|Killing Blow|RagePerSpiritDamage}}round4}}
|-
| Light melee || {{#expr:{{#invoke:Abilities|get_ability_prop|Killing Blow|RagePerLightMelee}}round4}}
|-
| Heavy melee || {{#expr:{{#invoke:Abilities|get_ability_prop|Killing Blow|RagePerHeavyMelee}}round4}}
|}

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 (this includes [[Barrier]]s).

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 {{ItemIcon|Surge of Power}} is not counted towards this, causing it to grant a lot more rage (to the imbued ability) than {{ItemIcon|Boundless Spirit}}.)

== Backstory ==
{{Fates_Tale|shiv}}

== 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 select background.png|Shiv select background
File:Shiv Reference Sheet.png|Shiv reference sheet
File:Shiv name.svg|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 {{HeroIcon|Pocket}}.<ref name=":0">{{YouTubeCite|1=cB8SgHZF1GQ|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">{{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> and had a "monster inside him" called "The Beast".<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> These lines were removed in the [[Old Gods, New Blood]] update.
* Shiv used to collect hairspray cans in [[Neon Prime]], presumably as an old version of his Rage passive ability.
* Shiv's pre-release ultimate ability, '''Haunt''' was nearly identical to [https://liquipedia.net/dota2/Lifestealer Lifestealer's] Infest ability from ''Dota 2'' and had him become surrounded by bats before leaping inside an enemy hero.
* Shiv's weapon name, the '''[[wikt:busted_flush|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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