
Shiv
Counter-build vs Drifter, Infernus


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Lane (auto) · 0 spent
Counters healing from Infernus
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Same logic as the in-game HUD (counters, your items, scouted enemy items). The build below is a whole-game plan that also weighs live win rates, so the two can differ.
Laning Phase
Early game items (T1-T2) to win your lane
4,000 souls
Counters healing from Infernus

Sustain for extended fights

Scales your spirit damage

Spirit burst damage
Mid Game
Core items (T2-T3) for team fights and objectives
9,600 souls
Sustain for extended fights

Sustain for extended fights

Survivability against burst damage

Scales your spirit damage
Late Game
Power spike items (T3-T4) to close out the game
25,600 souls
Raw HP against burst and poke — high win rate item on this hero

Counters healing from Infernus — high win rate item on this hero

Faster ability rotations — high win rate item on this hero

Counters healing from Infernus — high win rate item on this hero
Why This Build Works
This counter-build for Shiv is optimized against Drifter, Infernus. The enemy team has a mixed damage profile, so the build balances multiple defensive needs.
1 enemy hero has healing abilities, making anti-heal items a priority.