Shiv build guide

Azrael's simplified shiv build (ALWAYS UPDATED)

by twitch AzraelDL_Version 55Updated Oct 9, 2026Guide #753952

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Observed usage

Match statistics · filters applied except game mode

Published guide

As written by the author · latest version · not affected by filters

In-game favourites: 42 (as last synced by the API; not match usage)

Author's notes

Rank 1 shiv NA

Item categories

11
Author's category · 12 items · IF A VYPER OR WRAITH IS GETTING FED RUSH PLATED PLS AROUND SPIRIT RES. YOU WILL BE UNKILLABLE
1. 1
  Extra Regen
2. 2
  Extra Charge
  Sell first for slots
3. 3
  Spirit Strike
4. 4
  Radiant Regeneration
5. 5
  Healbane
6. 6
  Torment Pulse
7. 7
  Healing Booster
  Built from Extra Regen
8. 8
  Spirit Resilience
  This or you can rush t4 for fed players
9. 9
  Mystic Vulnerability
10. 10
  Compress Cooldown
11. 11
  Escalating Exposure
  Built from Mystic Vulnerability
  Best item for shiv in terms of raw damage
12. 12
  Dispel Magic
22
Author's category · 9 items · Get Eth for survival first or escalating for dmg
1. 1
  Superior Cooldown
  Built from Compress Cooldown
2. 2
  Ethereal Shift
3. 3
  Suppressor
4. 4
3optional
Author's category · 20 items
1. 1
  Indomitable
2. 2
  Reactive Barrier
3. 3
  Cheat Death
4. 4

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Published ability order

Published ability order: unlocks and upgrades in the author's order, one row per ability in slot order
Serrated KnivesSerrated Knives	Serrated Knives: Ability unlocked, step 1				Serrated Knives: 1 AP upgrade, step 5	Serrated Knives: 2 AP upgrade, step 6	Serrated Knives: 5 AP upgrade, step 7