
Shiv
Counter-build vs Viscous

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Lane phase (auto) · 0 souls spent
Shreds spirit resist on Viscous
When you perform a Light or Heavy Melee attack against a hero, deal extra spirit damage with the attack and reduce the target's Spirit Resist.
Counters come after this: Enchanter's Emblem later in lane, Indomitable in late game.
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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.
Select an item for what it does and who it counters.= data behind the pick · FLEX = swappable last slot.
Laning Phase
Early game items (T1-T2) to win your lane
4,000 souls
Shreds spirit resist on Viscous

Spirit resist vs Viscous

Scales your spirit damage

Sustain for extended fights
Mid Game
Core items (T2-T3) for team fights and objectives
9,600 souls
Shreds spirit resist on Viscous

Shreds spirit resist on Viscous

Shreds armor on Viscous

Sustain for extended fights
Late Game
Power spike items (T3-T4) to close out the game
22,400 souls
Spirit resist vs Viscous — high win rate item on this hero

Bullet and spirit resist vs Viscous — Reduces CC from Viscous

Shreds spirit resist on Viscous

Shreds spirit resist on Viscous
Why This Build Works
This counter-build for Shiv is optimized against Viscous. The enemy team has a mixed damage profile, so the build balances multiple defensive needs.
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