Shiv/Quotes

List of voice lines for Shiv, voiced by Greg Chun, as well as lines from other characters referencing Shiv.

Shiv's most recent VO pass was on May 8th, 2025.

Shiv voice lines compilation

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Audio	Transcription
	Leave this to a professional.
	Time to kill some monsters.
	The Baxter Society sent me.
	This shouldn't take long.
	There's a lot of scary things out there, kid. I'm just scarier.
	The Baxter Society saved my life, and now I'm gonna save yours.
	'Bout time someone called me.
	So, you need a monster hunter, huh?
	I got this.
	[Chuckle]

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Audio	Transcription
	My job's to hunt monsters, not summon one.
	I'm not messin' around with the patrons today.
	Wish I could help, there's a lotta nasty things out there that need to be put down.
	Whatever.
	You do you.
	I got Baxter Society business to attend to.
	Sorry, friend, today is my day off and I'm going bowling.
	Call me when you need something stabbed.
	Looks like I'll be hangin' out with my good friend "Bourbon" today.
	Suit yourself.

Conversations

Hero	Complete?	Transcription
Abrams	Yes	Abrams: How long have you been with the Baxter Society? Shiv: Not long, a few years. Abrams: Didn't think they let guys like you in. Shiv: Wasn’t easy. Who knows, in a few more years they might actually start to respect me.
		Abrams: And how long did it take you to do your hair? Shiv: Please, I wake up looking this pretty.
		Shiv: I’ll make ‘em bleed, you finish ‘em off. Abrams: Works for me.
Apollo	No	Shiv: Apollo: Are you trying to mock me or befriend me?
		Shiv: Apollo: It's a family heirloom, not something you pick up at a department store. Shiv: Apollo: It's sharp. Shiv: Apollo: I use it all the time. Shiv: Apollo: No. Shiv: Apollo: We'll find out, won't we?
		Apollo: You look confident. Shiv: Apollo: But, you do lose. Shiv: Apollo: Not me.
Celeste	No	Celeste: What's it like working with Gary Talon? Shiv: Celeste: Thought it was Gary? Shiv: Celeste: Hm. Guess he just really looks like a Gary.
Dynamo	Yes	Shiv: Hold 'em for me, Professor, and I'll take care of the rest. Dynamo: Sounds like a plan.
		Shiv: You got the stomach for this, Professor? Dynamo: If you think academics lack willpower, you are sorely mistaken. Shiv: I hope so.
		Dynamo: Stay close to me, Shiv. I'll do my best to keep you in the fight. Shiv: Professor, you couldn't keep me out of a fight.
Grey Talon	No	Grey Talon: The society still giving you problems? Shiv: Grey Talon: Stay with it. They'll come around. Shiv: Grey Talon: They will... It was never going to be easy for you, Shiv... But I promise you it'll be worth it.
		Shiv: Grey Talon: No, I'm here for my own reasons. Glad you're here, though. No one else I'd rather fight with. Shiv: Grey Talon: You're in the top 5. Shiv: Grey Talon: Okay, Top 8... But I really do mean it.
		Shiv: Grey Talon: They don't. Shiv: Grey Talon: Don't try to guilt me Shiv. Not today. Shiv: Grey Talon: Thank you.
Haze	No	Haze: You're Wesley's protégé, right? Shiv: Haze: You got a lot to live up to.
		Haze: How'd you meet Wesley? Shiv: Haze: I could be persuaded.
		Haze: You got good taste in knives. Shiv: Haze: Not enough people appreciate quality blade work.
Holliday	Yes	Holliday: So you're with the Baxter Society? Shiv: Hand picked by the old man himself. Holliday: Must have liked your hair. Shiv: Lady, everyone likes my hair.
		Holliday: How come the Baxter Society isn't trying to stop the Troubadour? Shiv: We got our own problems right now. Holliday: Must be nice having the luxury to drag your feet while innocent people are dying. Shiv: Trust me Sheriff, if we don't clean up our own house you'll be wishing for Troubadour-sized problems.
		Shiv: You’re the one looking to kill the Troubadour, right? Holliday: Yeah. Shiv: You make it out alive, you should look up the Baxter Society. We could use someone like you. Holliday: I'll think about it.
Lady Geist	Yes	Lady Geist: After the ritual, would you like to have a drink? Shiv: I don’t know, word on the street is that you’re a dangerous woman to know. Lady Geist: I'm a dangerous woman, whether you know me or not. Shiv: What bar? Lady Geist: Jezebel's. Assuming the barman's not dead. Shiv: It's a date. Lady Geist: Let's not get ahead of ourselves.
		Lady Geist: How long have you been with the Baxter Society? Shiv: Not long. Lady Geist: Oh great. I'm paired with a rank amateur. Shiv: Just try to keep up, Lady Geist. I’ll be accepting your apology later.
		Lady Geist: I'm impressed. Shiv: I haven’t done anything yet. Lady Geist: You manage to make a pompadour look attractive. Shiv: Wait til you see me stab somethin’. Lady Geist: Darling, you're a delight.
Mo & Krill	No	Krill: How are you adjusting to life in the Baxter Society? Shiv: Krill: ...But you stab more monsters, right? Shiv:
		Krill: You ever worry that your past is going to catch up with you? Shiv: Krill: That's very introspective, Shiv. Shiv: Krill: He really doesn't.
		Shiv: Krill: Don't worry about us, Shiv. Just be sure you're ready once we grab them.
Pocket	No	Shiv: So... this is kinda awkward.
Venator	No	Venator: Hello, Shiv. Shiv: Venator: I'm not sure. Shiv: Venator: Maybe.
		Venator: I don't know what Wesley saw in you. Shiv: Venator: From what I heard, it's more like three-quarters. Shiv: Venator: There a problem with that?
		Venator: How much longer do you think you can keep the charade up? Shiv: Venator: A month? A year? Shiv: Venator: Heh. Okay...

Abilities

Serrated Knives

Context	Audio	Transcription
Ready		Ready to throw a shiv!
Almost Ready		Blade's almost ready.
Cooldown		Blade's on cooldown.
Upgrade		I'll show 'em a little knifework.
		Blades are ready.
		I can't wait to stick 'em!
		They're gonna die slowly.
		I'm gonna ventilate every last one of 'em.
		I'm gonna watch them bleed.
		I'll turn 'em into a pincushion.
		First I stick 'em, then I finish 'em.
		Time for a little wet work.
		Who needs a gun?
Use		Catch!
		Let's play!
		They're gonna bleed!
		Knife out!
		Softenin' 'em up!
		I'll slow 'em down.
		Blades out.
		Bleed!
		I see you.
		Stickin' 'em.
		Throwin' blades!
Use (low health)		This better land!
		Die, damn you!
		Come on!
		This ain't good.
		I still got fight in me!

Slice and Dice

Context	Audio	Transcription
Ready		Ready to dash in!
Almost Ready		Dash is almost ready!
Cooldown		Dash is on cooldown!
Upgrade		Time to cull the herd.
		Let's cut. Them. Up.
		I'll run through 'em.
		They'll never see me comin'.
		I'll cut through 'em.
		Stick and move.
		I'll be gone before they know what hit 'em.
		By the time they see me comin' it will be too late.
		I'll tear through their army.
		They won't outrun me.
Use		Goin' in!
		Strike swiftly.
		Hit and run.
		Slice and Dice!
		Try to keep up!
		No one stops me!
		Cuttin' 'em up.
		Let's go.
		Showtime!
		I'll carve a path.
Use (low health)		[Shaky] Let's go!
		Grr, I can take 'em!
		No rest for the wicked.
		I'm no coward!
		Let's dance.
Hit multiple enemies		Dashed through 'em both.
		Stuck more than one.
		I love it when they bunch up!

Bloodletting

Shiv does not currently have any upgrade or usage lines for Bloodletting in-game.

Context	Audio	Transcript
Almost Ready		Bloodletting's almost ready.
Cooldown		Bloodletting's on cooldown. That's odd.

Killing Blow

Context	Audio	Transcript
Ready		Hope they're ready to say "Good night"!
		I'll slice 'em in half.
		They won't survive what I got planned.
		Ready to land the killing blow.
		Ready to give them a red smile.
		Ready to show them my bad side.
		I'm about to get up close and personal.
		Say when, and I'll charge 'em.
		I'll do whatever it takes to win!
Almost Ready		Killing Blow's almost ready.
Cooldown		Killing Blow's on cooldown.
Use		They asked for this!
		Time to pull out the big guns!
		I tried to be nice.
		No more games!
		It's over.
		This is where it ends.
		Time to die!
Use as enemy		You're dead.
Use (low health)		You asked for this!
		You wanna play rough? Fine by me!
		Buckle up, boys and girls!
		You really shouldn'ta made me mad!
		You had your fun! Now it's my turn.

Generic Voice Lines

Kill Enemy Hero

Context	Audio	Transcription
Generic		You're done.
		Too easy.
		I can do this all day.
		Who's next?
		Come on!
		You don't know who you're dealin' with.
		Where's the challenge?
		Shoulda came quietly.
		No one gets the drop on me.
		Didn't even mess up my hair.
Melee		Hope I didn't get blood in my hair.
		Don't mess with me.
		You picked a fight with the wrong man.
		[Chuckle] You were never gonna win.
		Hope you learned your lesson.
High Net Worth		My kinda bounty!
End Enemy Killstreak		And you thought I wouldn't catch you.
Revenge		Don't for a second think you're better than me.
Assist		Thanks for the help.
		We'll split the bounty.
		Took 'em out together.
		That's how we get it done around here.
		They were outta their league.

Killstreak

Kill Count	Audio	Transcription
4+		Let's get this show on the road.
		Took out another one.
		I'll be stackin' bodies all night!
		The Baxter Society has your number.
		One more body for the pile!
8+		Like I told ya, no one's better than me.
		I'm not even close to finished.
		Welcome to my world, boys and girls.
12+		New York is under my protection now!
		You live at my leisure!
		Feels good to be king!

Item

Item	Audio	Transcription
Cold Front		Sendin' ice!
		Ice blast!
		Gettin' chilly 'round here!
Echo Shard		Echo Shard!
		Let's do that again!
		One more time!
Metal Skin		Metal skin!
		Armor up!
		Shoot me all you want!
Phantom Strike		Phantom Strike!
		Movin' in!
		Hello, friend!
Refresher		Refreshing!
		Ready to pounce!
		Abilities are ready!
Shadow Weave		Shadow weave.
		Time to disappear.
		I'll meld into the shadows.
Silencer		Time to bring down the mighty.
		[Spits] supernatural...
		They won't have their tricks for much longer!
Unstoppable		You can't stop me!
		I'm not worried about your little tricks!
		I'm unstoppable!
Vampiric Burst		Surging power!
		Let's begin the assault.
		Ready to lay into them.

Reminders

Context	Audio	Transcription
Ability Points		I can improve my technique.
		Gotta work on my abilities.
		Gotta remember to train up.
Tier 1 Item		Should buy something.
		Can't forget to buy gear.
		I should check out the shop.
Tier 2 Item		I should see what I can afford.
		Should hit up the store.
		Wonder what they got at the store?
Tier 3 Item		I can get somethin' quality!
		Need to go shoppin'.
		Might be time to pick up somethin' new.
Tier 4 Item		It's time to buy the best!
		There's nothin' I can't afford!
		No point in savin' anymore.

Situational

Context	Audio	Transcription
Successful Parry		Nice try!
		Blocked!
		You tryna punch me?
Interrupt Enemy		Sorry, friend.
		Not your day, pal.
		Not gonna happen.
		Not today.
		I don't think so.
Pick Up Unsecured Souls		I'll take those souls.
		Alright!
		I'll take that.
		Don't mind if I do.
		Love gettin' paid!
Enemy Denied Tower Souls		Another part of the ritual complete.
		Good job takin' the objective.
		The objective's ours.
		One less objective to worry about.
		Soon we'll summon the Patrons.
Search for Escaped Enemy		Where're you hidin'?
		You can't hide forever.
		I'm gonna find you.
Enemy Escaped (Low Health)		You won't escape next time!
		You're lucky!
		Almost had 'em.
		Damn.
		Keep runnin', friend! I'll get you soon enough.
Escape on Zipline (Low Health)		They're really makin' me work for it.
		They almost had me.
		If I were a lesser man, I'd be dead.
		They're gonna have to try a lot harder than that to kill me.
		[Chuckle] They thought they could actually kill me.
No Teammates Nearby		Gotta be careful.
		Don't got any support nearby.
		If I'm out here by myself, I need to stay alert.
Last Alive		Of course it comes down to me.
		Well, shit.
		Last one standin', huh?
Outnumbered		There's a lot of 'em.
		Numbers don't look good.
		I'm outnumbered.
Claim Rejuvenator		Got the Rejuvenator!
		Time to take the fight to them!
		Picked up the Rejuve'!
Enemy Claimed Rejuvenator		They got the Rejuvenator!
		Damn it, they got the Rejuve'!
		They got the Rejuvenator, we need a plan!
Leave Base		Gotta get back out there and stab some people!
		Can't leave my friends to fight alone.
		Time to finish the ritual!
		There's a whole lotta people that don't got enough knifes stuck in 'em.
		Time to get back to work.
See Enemy with Metal Skin		Don't shoot 'em!
		Bullets ain't gonna hurt 'em!
		They got metal skin!
Low Health Warning		Might be time to pull back.

Generic Pings

Pre-Game

Audio	Transcription
	I'm gonna stab a whole lotta people today.
	They're gonna regret pickin' a fight with the Baxter Society.
	I'm here to win, not play games!
	I'll prove to the old man that I'm worthy.
	I got enough knifes for everyone!
	Almost playtime, boys and girls!

Post-Game

Audio	Transcription
	I did what I came here to do.
	Of course I killed a god!
	Time to celebrate! Who's buyin'?
	Think the Baxter Society's gonna be lookin' at me different, now!
	Never doubted us for a second!
	I proved my worth.

Hero-Specific Voice Lines

Allies

Hero	Context	Audio	Transcription
Lady Geist	Killed in lane		Geist is dead!.. Bad for me, but probably a net positive for society.

Enemies

Hero	Context	Transcription
Abrams	Kill	Not your day, Detective.
		Looks like that's one case that's not gettin' solved.
		Abrams ain't a problem no more.
		Thought you were supposed to be a tough big guy.
		Dropped Abrams!
Bebop	Kill	Took down Bebop!
		[Chuckle] You're a mean old bastard, aren't ya, Bebop?
		Stopped the golem!
		Bebop's scrapped.
		Bebop's outta commission for a little while.
Calico	Kill	I hate cats.
		Calico's dead!
		You talk a big game, but you bleed just like anyone else, Calico.
		Calico won't be bothering us.
		Calico, you're not half as dangerous as you think you are.
Dynamo	Kill	Stopped the professor!
		You belong in the classroom, not a fight!
		Welcome to the big time, Dynamo!
		Dynamo's down!
		No black holes for you, Dynamo.
Grey Talon	Kill	Old man's tough as hell!
Grey Talon	Kill	Rest, old man.
Haze	Kill	Sorry about that ma'am, but ya had to go.
		Just business, Haze.
		Dropped Haze!
		Haze ain't huntin' no one no more.
		Haze won't be botherin' us for a while.
Holliday	Kill	Apologies, Sheriff.
		We should have worked together, Holliday.
		Don't worry Holliday, when this is over I'll kill the Troubadour in your behalf.
		Holliday won't be a problem.
		Love the hat, though.
Infernus	Kill	Why you gotta fight me, Fern?
		Dammit Fern, don't make me do this!
		Good bartender. Bad fighter.
		You should have minded your own business, Infernus.
		Looks like that's one bar I won't be visiting anytime soon.
Ivy	Kill	She seemed nice.
		I feel bad about putting her down.
		Ivy had to go.
		Took out the gargoyle!
		I took out their support!
Kelvin	Kill	Nice try, iceman.
		Bye, Kelvin.
		Took out Kelvin.
		Oh Kelvin, so noble, so predictable.
		Guess the rumors about Kelvin being a tough guy are unfounded!
Lady Geist	Kill	You're a monster, Geist.
		You got what you deserved, Geist.
		You're done preying on the weak, Geist.
		I stopped that leach.
		Rot in hell, Geist.
Lash	Kill	You picked the wrong fight, Lash.
		You got nothin' on me, Lash!
		You got moxie, Lash, I'll give ya that.
		You wish you were half as good as me.
		Lash, Lash, Lash, when are you gonna learn?
McGinnis	Kill	All the toys in the world wouldn't make the difference.
		You're smart, McGinnis, but genius bleeds the same as everyone else.
		I took down McGinnis!
		I killed their engineer!
		If I don't see another turret again, it will be too soon.
Mirage	Kill	Nice try, Mirage.
		Not your day, Mirage.
		I can't let you win, Mirage.
		We're both just doing our jobs.
		Thought the Djinn could afford better help.
Mo & Krill	Kill	That was one giant moleman.
		Stick to the tunnels boys, it's safer for ya.
		Ya think between the two of ya, ya could've come up with a better plan than "die".
		Keep tryin' boys, one of these days ya might win.
		Took out Krill!
Paradox	Kill	Time thief is dead.
		Paradox has been handled.
		That was a wily one.
		Stupid time wall.
		What a nuisance.
Pocket	Kill	Took down Pocket!
		Picked the wrong day to come out of hiding, Pocket.
		Hey, I love revenge as much as the next guy but you get in my way, I'm gonna stick ya.
		I know that your parents are monsters, Pocket, but I can't let you win.
		I feel for the kid.
Seven	Kill	That was one evil son of a bitch.
		I don't get shook, but that was one scary bastard.
		That coulda gone bad...
		That should keep his ego in check.
		Some mastermind he turned out to be.
Vindicta	Kill	Took down the sniper!
		Vindicta won't be hunting us anymore.
		The dead need to stay buried.
		Good night, Vindicta.
		Should have flown away when you had the chance.
Viscous	Kill	Nothin' personal, Viscous.
		Welcome to the surface, Viscous.
		The surface ain't no place for you, Viscous.
		Maybe you should stick to the deep.
		I think the pile of goo thought he had a chance.
Warden	Kill	Picked a bad day to fight, Warden.
		I'm not lettin' you destroy this city, Warden!
		Warden ain't so tough.
		You're not as dangerous as you think you are, Warden.
		You're not in control, Warden!
Wraith	Kill	Took out Wraith.
		You brought a deck of playing cards to a knife fight.
		Keep that psychic shit away from me!
		Sure, Wraith, you're "really scary".
		I don't need fancy knife tricks to kill someone.
Yamato	Kill	I'm not scared of the Seventh Moon.
		Great, now the Seventh Moon is gonna be gunnin' for me.
		I showed 'em how to really use a blade!
		Yamato's down!
		I just finished the fight you started, Yamato.

Other Characters

Ally Heroes

Voice lines spoken by allies when interacting with Shiv.

Hero	Context	Notes	Transcription
Abrams	Pass on Zipline	Unused	Good luck, Shiv!
	Killing Blow multikill		Good God, that was impressive.
			Glad he's on our side.
			Impresive work, Shiv!
	Unkillable		Don't stop, Shiv!
			Keep going, Shiv!
			Shiv's a tough bastard!
Apollo	Killing Blow multikill		Look at the man move...
			He didn't waste a single movement!
			He's a killing machine.
	Unkillable		Keep fighting, Shiv!
			Shiv isn't giving up!
			We gotta help Shiv!
Billy	Killing Blow multikill		He, uh... Just stabbed a lotta people.
			Shiv is ventilating those guys.
			Shiv is, uh, enthusiastic about stabbing people.
	Unkillable		They can't stop Shiv!
			Shiv's a god damn killin' machine!
			So, the pretty boy can fight after all.
Calico	Pass on zipline	Unused	Try not to die, Shiv.
	Killing Blow multikill		Okay, maybe he has talent.
			I see why Wesley chose him.
			Looks like Shiv has promise after all.
	Unkillable		Help Shiv!
			Shiv can't do this on his own.
			I'm coming to help, Shiv!
Celeste	Killing Blow multikill		He killed them all!
			Now that guy knows how to use a knife!
			Jeez, Shiv, leave some for the rest of us!
	Unkillable		You got this, Shiv!
			Shiv needs out help!
			Don't give up, Shiv!
The Doorman	Pass on zipline	Unused	Good luck, Shiv!
	Killing Blow multikill		You're so fast!
			He cut them all down!
			He moves like a demon.
	Unkillable		Don't stop 'til they're dead, Shiv.
			No one can stop Shiv!
			Oh, how they fear Shiv!
Dynamo	Pass on zipline	Unused	Hm, he's the coolest.
	Killing Blow multikill		My God, he's fast!
			Look how he moves!
			Great work, Shiv!
	Unkillable		They can't stop Shiv!
			Don't stop fighting, Shiv!
			Give 'em hell, Shiv!
Graves	Killing Blow multikill		He just stabbed them all!
			He took 'em out so fast.
			That was pretty scary, Shiv.
	Unkillable		Shiv is still in this!
			Help out Shiv!
			Don't give up, Shiv!
Grey Talon	Pass on zipline	Unused	Get to work, Shiv!
	Killing Blow multikill		Perfection.
			You're a credit to the Baxter Society.
			The Baxter Society is lucky to have you, Shiv.
	Unkillable		There goes my protégé.
			I see I chose well.
			You'll do the Baxter Society well, Shiv.
Haze	Pass on zipline	Unused	I have my eye on you, Shiv.
	Killing Blow multikill		Beautiful.
			I love watching him work.
			Great work, Shiv.
	Unkillable		How is he still standing?
			I get why the Baxter Society puts up with him.
			Keep fighting, Shiv!
Holliday	Pass on zipline	Unused	Nice hair, buddy!
	Killing Blow multikill		Yikes.
			Shiv has some anger issues.
			That's something you don't see everyday.
	Unkillable		Glad that thing is fighting for us.
			Don't stop fighting, Shiv!
			Shiv is unstoppable!
Infernus	Pass on zipline	Unused	Keep fightin', Shiv!
	Killing Blow multikill		That was a massacre.
			Impressive work, Shiv.
			Good job, Shiv.
	Unkillable		Shiv can't be stopped!
			Don't stop fighting, Shiv!
			Keep it up, Shiv!
Ivy	Pass on zipline	Unused	Looking good, Shiv!
	Killing Blow multikill		That was so cool!
			How did he do that?
			Whoa...
	Unkillable		¡Me encanta ese tipo! (I love that guy!)
			He's like a shampoo ad with knifes!
			Look at his hair!
Kelvin	Killing Blow multikill		That's... Probably why the Baxter Society never kicked him out.
			Even his hair still looks perfect!
			He ripped them apart!
	Unkillable		The man's a force of nature!
			They don't have a chance against Shiv!
			Support Shiv!
Lady Geist	Pass on zipline	Unused	Have fun out there, Shiv.
	Killing Blow multikill		Shiv just doesn't stop.
			That man is a terror!
			Look at him go.
	Unkillable		Nothing seems to stop him!
			It's a pleasure watching you fight, Shiv.
			They actually think they can stop Shiv? Adorable!
Lash	Pass on zipline	Unused	Ohhh... Love the hair!
Mina	Pass on zipline	Unused	Uh, that guy spends way too much time on his hair.
	Killing Blow multikill		Okay. I'm impressed.
			Not bad, Shiv!
			He just stopped a lot of people, didn't he?
	Unkillable		Kill them all, Shiv!
			They can't stop you, Shiv.
			Help Shiv!
Mirage	Pass on zipline	Unused	Hope Shiv knows what he's doing.
Mo & Krill	Pass on zipline	Unused	Shiv, I'll see you soon!
	Unkillable		Hope you're taking notes, Mo.
			I love watching that knife-wielding Lothario work!
			Shiv fights like a man possessed!
Paige	Pass on zipline	Unused	I'm a sucker for a man with a tortured past.
Pocket	Pass on zipline	Unused	I like that guy.
Seven	Pass on zipline	Unused	Good luck, Shiv.
	Killing Blow multikill		That man has earned my respect.
			I could learn a few things from Shiv.
			Shiv is ruthless!.. I love it!
	Unkillable		How does he endure?!
			Nothing seems to phase him!
			Shiv heals so fast!
Silver	Killed in lane		Oh no. Shiv's dead.
	Killing Blow multikill		Impressive, Shiv.
			He just stabbed a whole lotta people.
			Leave some for the rest of us, Shiv. Jesus!
	Unkillable		Shiv just keeps fightin'!
			That guy'll never give up.
			Shiv's one hell of a fighter.
Venator	Killing Blow multikill		He fights like a man possessed!
			I get what Talon saw in him.
			Shiv, that... was... glorious.
	Unkillable		Shiv is still in the fight!
			We have to help Shiv.
			Keep fighting, Shiv.
Victor	Pass on zipline	Unused	Shiv.
	Killing Blow multikill		Now that was impressive.
			Oh, he's good.
			He's just so fast.
	Unkillable		They don't have what it takes to kill Shiv.
			Help out Shiv!
			Keep fighting, Shiv!
Viscous	Pass on zipline	Unused	He's so fancy!..
	Killing Blow multikill		Fancy!
			Shiv... You're really good at stabbing people!
			His hair is pretty!
	Unkillable		They can't stop Shiv!
			Keep fighting, Shiv!
			Wow... He's tough!
Vyper	Pass on zipline	Unused	Have fun knifing people!
Warden	Killing Blow multikill		It's impressive watching Shiv work.
			He just dances between them effortlessly.
			Look at that knifework...
	Unkillable		You can't stop Shiv!
			Looks like he's not a fop after all.
			Don't stop fighting, Shiv!
Wraith	Pass on zipline	Unused	Lookin' good, Shiv!
	Killing Blow multikill		Look at that man work!
			That guy knows how to use a knife!
			Looking good, Shiv!
	Unkillable		They don't have an answer for Shiv!
			Help out Shiv!
			Give 'em hell, Shiv!

Enemy Heroes

Voice lines spoken by enemies when interacting with Shiv.

Hero	Context	Transcription
Abrams	Kill	Now the Baxter Society is hunting me...
		Stopped Shiv.
		Takes more than a couple of knifes to take me down!
		Know your limits, Shiv!
	Unkillable	Someone stop Shiv!
		How is he still standing?
		Why won't he die?!
	Ping (see)	Fancy hair's over here!
Apollo	Kill	I thought he would be more dangerous?
		He knows how to use a knife, I'll give him that.
		I would think the Baxter Society could afford better teachers.
		I killed Shiv.
		I'm not impressed, Shiv.
	Unkillable	Just die, damn it!
		Why isn't Shiv going down?!
		How is he still standing?!
Bebop	Kill	Shiv's down!
		Your knifes were never gonna be enough!
		Spend less time on your hair and more time learning how to fight!
		This ain't your day, Shiv.
		There's always someone tougher than you, Shiv, remember that.
Billy	Kill	That all you got, pretty boy?
		Should've spent less time on your hair and more time learnin' how to fight.
		Bat beats knives every time!
		Guys like you make it harder for the rest of us.
		Never trusted the Baxter Society.
	Unkillable	I need help with Shiv.
		Shiv ain't dyin!
		Can someone help me with Shiv?
Calico	Kill	You may not be able to fight, but at least you have style.
		He won't last in the Society.
		Took down Shiv.
		You're the best Wesley could find?
		Love your hair, by the way.
	Unkillable	Damn it, Shiv, die!
		Help me kill Shiv.
		Shoot Shiv.
	Ping (see)	Shiv is right there.
Celeste	Kill	I've seen better knife throwers.
		I don't get the appeal.
		Stop stabbin' my friends, Shiv!
		You ruined a lot of lives, Shiv. There's no coming back from that.
		Shiv won't be back for a while.
	Unkillable	Help me stop Shiv!
		I need help with Shiv!
		Shiv isn't goin' down!
The Doorman	Kill	Knives. How pedestrian!
		You're the best the Baxter Society can muster?!
		Your knife-throwing days are over.
		He wasn't a hunter, he was a sheep with a shotgun.
		I took care of Shiv.
	Unkillable	Help me kill Shiv.
		We need to stop Shiv.
		Make Shiv bleed.
	Hotel Guest Taunt	You don’t belong in the Baxter Society, Shiv, you know this. But there will always be a place for you here at The Baroness.
	Hotel Guest Taunt (short)	The Baxter Society will turn on you, Shiv. It’s only a matter of time.
Drifter	Kill	You're such a disappointment, Shiv.
		If you hadn't put yourself in a muzzle, maybe I'd be worried.
		The Baxter Society made you soft!
		You're not the man I thought you were, Shiv.
		Feels Shakespearean, don't it, Shiv?
	Bloodscent Hunting	Why you hidin', Shiv? Don't want to say hello to an old friend?
Dynamo	Kill	Took out Shiv!
		I hope the Baxter Society doesn't take this personally...
		I admire what the Baxter Society does, but I can't let you stop me.
		Shiv won't be bothering us for a while.
		A classic example of style over substance.
	Unkillable	We need to stop Shiv!
		Somebody stop Shiv!
		We need to keep Shiv from healing!
	Ping (see)	Shiv's here, we can't let him claim trophies!
Graves	Kill	Whatever, Shiv.
		I took down Shiv!
		You're not pushing me around, Shiv.
		He thought he was so cool.
		You took something that doesn't belong to you, Shiv!
	Unkillable	Stop Shiv!
		Help me take down Shiv!
		Shiv isn't going down!
Grey Talon	Kill	And here I thought you could replace me, Shiv.
		It seems I chose my replacement poorly.
		Even the Baxter Society turns its back on me...
		In time you'll be great... But that day isn't today.
		You still have much to learn, Shiv.
	Unkillable	We need to stop Shiv!
		Help me kill Shiv!
		Damn it, Shiv... Die!
Haze	Kill	With proper training, you could be so much more, Shiv.
		Your knife skills need some work.
		You were never going to beat me.
		And he thought he knew how to use a knife.
		Amateur.
	Unkillable	We need to stop Shiv.
		Why won't Shiv die?!
		Someone stop Shiv from healing.
	Ping (see)	There's the biker.
Holliday	Kill	Shiv, Shiv, Shiv, when are you gonna wise up?
		You're not above the law, Shiv. You're just a shitty biker.
		You lost, Shiv. Deal with it.
		Shiv's down!
		By the way: Your hair is ridiculous.
	Unkillable	Help me kill Shiv!
		Shiv won't die!
		Exhale, just die, damn it!
	Ping (see)	The biker's over here!
Infernus	Kill	I thought the Baxter Society was supposed to be the good guys.
		Spend more time fighting and less time on your hair.
		Shiv. This was never gonna be your day.
		You're not stopping me, Shiv!
		Get outta my city, Shiv.
	Unkillable	Why won't he go down?!
		Just die already!
		Someone help me kill Shiv!
	Ping (see)	I see that pretty boy.
Ivy	Kill	I won't be hunted by you!
		Stay away from me, Shiv!
		What kind of moron tries to stab stone?
		Get out of my city, Shiv!
		Took down Shiv!
	Unkillable	Why won't Shiv die?
		Help me bring down Shiv!
		Shiv isn't going down!
	Ping (see)	Shiv spotted!
Kelvin	Kill	You're just a bully, Shiv. And I hate bullies...
		Oh you want to pick on someone, Shiv? Pick on me!
		You give the Baxter Society a bad name, Shiv.
		It'll take more than knives to stop me.
		Take your knife throwing act somewhere else!
	Unkillable	For God's sake, die!
		What is that thing?!
		Help me kill Shiv!
Lady Geist	Kill	Nice try, Shiv.
		He was a handsome one, too!
		Perhaps you should have taken me more seriously, Shiv.
		You'll learn to respect your betters, Shiv.
		I hate destroying beautiful things... Oh well.
	Unkillable	Why won't Shiv go down?!
		I need help killing Shiv!
		Shiv is relentless!
	Ping (see)	Shiv is out there.
Lash	Kill	I like your style, Shiv.
		There's only room for one impossibly handsome asshole.
		The Baxter Society will let anyone in these days, huh?
		When ya gonna learn, Shiv?
		The Lash hates to ruin a pretty face.
McGinnis	Kill	I can fix him!
		When this is all over, Shiv, we should talk.
		You picked a fight with the wrong lady, Shiv.
		Quit bein' a tough guy and open up a hair salon or something.
Mina	Kill	Man, the Baxter Society must be falling on hard times if he's working for them.
		Oh, a bad boy. How original.
		He thought he was so cool, didn't he?
		Ugh, get with the times, Shiv! Stabbing people was sooo three years ago.
		Johnny Pompadour's dead.
	Unkillable	Why isn't Shiv dying?
		I hate your stupid pompadour!
		Just die already!
Mirage	Kill	I took out Shiv.
		Shiv is no longer a threat.
		You won't be stabbing anyone, Shiv.
		Perhaps, in time, he'll become a threat.
		I expected more from the Baxter society.
	Ping (see)	There's Shiv!
Mo & Krill	Kill	We caught him, Maurice!
		You're a slippery, slippery man, Shiv.
		Those knives were never going to stop Maurice!
		You could not run forever, Shiv.
		Shiv's down!
	Unkillable	Help us with Shiv!
		Shiv isn't going down!
		This is going to be a lot harder than we thought, isn't it?
Paige	Kill	Lash should take notes: that's how you pull off the bad boy thing.
		Eh... Mirage is better.
		Stopped the biker.
		I think one of his knives might be stuck in my books.
		Sorry, Shiv. That pompadour could only get you so far.
Paradox	Kill	Took care o' Shiv.
		Another Baxter Society errand boy... dealt with.
		You have knives, I have time! It was never going to be a fair fight.
		Nice try, Shiv!
		You're not gonna be stoppin' me, Shiv!
Pocket	Kill	I took out Shiv!
		You're no different than Calico.
		You're not stabbing me!
		Stay away from me!
		We won't be seeing Shiv for a while.
	Ping (see)	I see that handsome bastard.
Rem	Kill	You're so fancy.
		Don't play with knives.
		Stop stabbing friends.
	Naptime taunt	It's okay, Shiv. You're not alone.
Seven	Kill	Hah, like knives were going to stop me.
		Took out Shiv.
		Shiv won't be bothering us for a while.
		The Baxter Society will fall!
		You overstepped, Shiv.
	Unkillable	Shiv keeps coming!
		I need help stopping Shiv!
		We need to work together to stop Shiv!
	Ping (see)	Shiv is going to try to stick us.
Silver	Kill	The Baxter Society can't protect you from me!
		You have a lot to answer for, Shiv.
		You think you can just erase the past?
		I don't give a shit what the Baxter Society says, people don't change!
		He deserved worse.
	Unkillable	Help me kill Shiv!
		We need to take down Shiv!
		Just die, Shiv!
	Ping (see)	I see that knife-throwin' son of a bitch.
	Ping (attack)	I want Shiv dead!
	Ping (dead)	Shiv is dead, and I ain't mad about it. (Alt: Shiv's dead!.. I ain't mad about it.)
Venator	Kill	There is no redeeming you, Shiv.
		I know what you've done, Shiv.
		You have many crimes to answer for, Shiv.
		The Baxter Society was never going to be able to protect you from me.
		I stopped Shiv.
	Unkillable	Help me kill Shiv!
		Damn you, Shiv, die!
		Why won't you die?!
Victor	Kill	I took out Shiv.
		What was he gonna do anyway? Make me leak embalming fluid?
		You're not turning me into a pincushion, Shiv.
		He thought he could outlast me.
		He's going to come back, and he's going to be pissed.
	Unkillable	Can we just kill Shiv already?
		Why won't this man die?
		How is he alive?
Vindicta	Kill	Wesley should have picked a better student.
		I wonder what Wesley saw in him?
		He thought he was untouchable.
		If he's the future of the Baxter Society, they're going to be in trouble.
		I took out Shiv.
	Ping (see)	I can see Shiv!
Viscous	Kill	I couldn't let Shiv kill me, because then I'd be dead.
		Why is the Baxter Society hunting me?
		Leave me alone, Shiv!
		Took down Shiv!
		I got Shiv!
	Unkillable	We need to stop Shiv!
		Shiv keeps coming!
		Help me stop Shiv!
	Ping (see)	Be careful, Shiv's around!
Vyper	Kill	Ugh, killing him seems like such a waste of a good pompadour.
		Killed Shiv, which, heh... you know, shouldn't surprise you guys, but... probably does.
		Oh! Broke the pretty boy.
		I liked him better before he joined the Baxter Society.
		Shiv, buddy, what did you let those losers in the Baxter Society do to you?
Warden	Kill	Is this what the Baxter Society has turned into?
		Nice try, Shiv.
		Spend less time on your hair, and more time learning how to fight.
		You look better, I fight better.
		Stopped Shiv!
	Unkillable	Why won't Shiv die?!
		Someone stop him from healing!
		We need to stop Shiv!
Wraith	Kill	Thought the Baxter Society hunted monsters.
		You make a good looking corpse, Shiv.
		When this is over, I should ask about his stylist.
		Picked the wrong fight, Shiv.
		I won't let the Baxter Society get in my way.
	Unkillable	Shiv isn't going down.
		We need to stop Shiv.
		Shiv's here!
Yamato	Kill	(You deny your nature, Shiv.)
		(How long can he play at being a hero?)
		(You run from your nature when you should run from me.)
		Nice hair.
		(What's a knife compared to a sword?)

Patrons

Patron	Team	Context	Transcription
Hidden King	Ally	Match Start	You were given a second chance, Shiv. Don't squander it. Summon the Hidden King.
			Yours is a bloody past, Shiv. But there is a life beyond it. Let the Hidden King show you the path forward.
			You fear what your life looks like without the Baxter Society, but once you complete the ritual, your future will be secure.
			Some doubt your commitment to your new life, but the Hidden King's faith in you does not waver. Make him proud. Complete the ritual.
			There's a hole in you, Shiv, that yearns to be filled. Complete the ritual and be made complete.
		Kill Streak	Cut them down, Shiv.
			The Baxter Society was wise to put its faith in you, Shiv.
			They have no chance at stopping you, Shiv.
		Praise	Such skill, Shiv!
		Help Out	Shiv needs your support.
		Big Healing	Shiv endures so we all may survive.
		Many Assists	Shiv sows chaos amongst the Guided Hand!
	Enemy	Kill Streak (low)	Shiv is making us bleed!
		Kill Streak (mid)	Find a way to stop Shiv from healing!
		Kill Streak (High)	Shiv is a dangerous enemy.
Archmother	Ally	Match Start	Shiv, you are a marriage of style and substance. Summon the Archmother and earn your reward.
			Complete the ritual, Shiv, and your kingdom will be built atop the bodies of our enemies.
			The Baxter Society is counting on you, Shiv. Don't fail your brothers.
			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.
			A life spent looking over your shoulder is no life at all. Summon the Archmother, Shiv, and know that your future is secure.
		Kill Streak	May your blades continue to strike true, Shiv.
			Dance amongst them, Shiv, and sow chaos!
			Tear them to pieces, Shiv!
		Praise	Well done, Shiv.
		Big Healing	Shiv endures so we all may survive.
		Many Assists	Shiv sows chaos amongst the Hidden King's thralls!
	Enemy	Kill Streak (low)	Shiv hunts us. He must be stopped!
		Kill Streak (mid)	Be vigilant! Shiv seeks another trophy.
		Kill Streak (High)	Find an answer to Shiv.

Shopkeeper

Context	Audio	Transcription
Buy a T4 Item		Have fun stickin‘ people.
		Shiv, may your nights be long, and your aim be true.
		Good seein‘ you, Shiv.
		You know me: anything to support the Baxter Society.
Buy a T4 item (Winter event 2025)		Is this your first holiday where you're not on the lamb?
		The Baxter Society has the new guy workin' the holiday shift, huh?
		Gotta ask, when you get gifts, are they basically all knives?

Newscaster - Winter skin unlock

Audio	Transcription
	A handsome son of a bitch in a Santa hat has been seen throwing knives in midtown! Could it be Shiv? Yes. Yes, it's Shiv.

Removed/Unused Voice Lines

Abilities

Ability	Context	Notes	Transcript
Bloodletting	Upgrade	Unused	Once I get going, there's no slowing me down.
			Gotta keep that momentum up.
			Kill one, move on to the next.
			I'm gonna bounce from target to target.
			I don't need to hide to heal.
			Take one out, fix my hair, take out another one.
			I thrive in chaos.
			The more people I drop, the better.
			They're gonna have a hell of a time gettin' rid of me!
	Use		The reliquary grows stronger.
			Gotta keep standin'.
			I make this look good!
			Take to keep huntin'!
			Need to stay fresh.
			Freshin' up.
			This'll keep me in the fight.
			Can't back down!
			No good to anybody dead.
			Gotta try to outlast 'em.
			I keep hunting.
			I'm not backin' down anytime soon.
			Gotta stay in the mix as long as I can!
			I keep the pressure on 'em.
			I'm still standin'.
			Gotta push through the pain.
			I'm not dyin'!
			I can survive this!
			Just need a little more time!
			I'll be okay.
			The reliquary will heal me.
Killing Blow	Upgrade		The weak won't last long.
			I'll track 'em down.
			It takes a monster to stop a monster.
			Things are about to get ugly.
			There's a reason the Baxter Society keeps me around.
			Time to tap into my basa' instincts.
			The wolf fears nothin' from the lamb.

Monster Ultimate

These lines were used for a previous version of Shiv's ultimate, in which he transformed into a monster.

Context	Audio	Transcription
Use Serrated Knives		Blades!
		Knives!
		Bleed!
		Stick!
		[Laughter]
Use Slice and Dice		Dash!
		Strike!
		Stab!
		Rend!
		Slash!
Use Bloodletting		Heel.
		Yeeees.
		Good.
		Blood.
		Ahhh.
Kill any hero		Die!
		Kill!
		Wuoaghhh!
		More!
		Dead!
Killstreak		Fight.
		Win.
		Dominate.
		Victory.
		Merciless.
Urn spawn		Urn!
		Bridge!
		Souls!
		Spirits!
		Deliver.

Emotional

Context	Audio	Transcription
Angry		The Baxter Society is comin' for ya!
		You gotta be kiddin' me.
		Get outta here with that trash!
		Try fightin' fairly and see what happens!
		Unbelievable...
		Just kill them already.
		You're gonna pay for that.
		You're gonna wish you never met me!
		I'm gonna carve you up!
		They're not gonna be able to recognise your body.
Concerned		This is gonna be hard to explain to the society.
		This is gettin' out of hand.
		I don't like this.
		We shoulda planned better.
		How are they gettin' the drop on us?
		Someone ratted us out. It's the only explanation.
		This, uhh... This is becoming a situation.
		We needed a better plan.
		I shoulda saw this comin'.
		I wonder how this is gonna turn out.
Happy		Alright!
		Nice!
		Great job.
		Good work.
		This is goin' our way.
		All accordin' to plan.
		We got this in the bag.
		Professionals get it done.
		Wasn't worried for a second.
		After this, drinks are on me.
Sad		Not again...
		Oh, come on!..
		This is ridiculous...
		Why does this keep happenin'?
		I never shoulda taken this job...
		This is what I get for fighting with zealots.
		Why did I get involved?
		This is what I get for tryin' to be a hero.
		Just end it already!
		This is bad.

Enemies - Deadlock

Hero	Context	Notes	Transcription
Cadence	Kill	Unused	I took out Cadence!
			Battlefield's no place for you, Cadence!
			See ya at the club later.
			Sorry, lady.
			Wish you could have went another way, Cadence.
Fairfax	Kill	Old name for Pocket	Took out Fairfax!
			Kid, you're out of your league.
			Run back to mommy and daddy, Fairfax.
			Took down Jimmy Trustfund.
			Teenage rebellion doesn't suit you, kid.
Gigawatt	Kill	Old name for Seven	Gigawatt's down!
Gigawatt	Kill	Old name for Seven	Nice try, Gigawatt.
Murphy	Kill	Old name for Warden	You forced my hand, Murph...
			We could've worked together, Murphy!
			You picked the wrong side, Murph.
			You're not hurtin' my friends, Murphy.
			Woo, stopped Murphy!
Sandeep	Kill	Old name for Mirage	Sandeep, you're a good man... and good men don't tend to live long in this business.
			I respect you, Sandeep... still gonna stab you, but respectfully.
			I like that guy!
			We're men of action, Sandeep. We knew the risks.
			Maybe "bodyguard" isn't your calling, Sandeep.
Wrecker	Kill	Unused	Put that thing down.
			Buffet's closed, Wrecker.
			Ugh, that thing's disgusting.
			Wrecker was a menace.
			Eldritch horror my ass.

Other Characters

Old Patrons

Voice lines from the Patrons prior to the Old Gods, New Blood update.

Patron	Team	Context	Transcription
Amber Hand	Ally	Match Start	You were given a second chance, Shiv. Don't squander it.
			Your agency was taken from you, Shiv, but I can help you get it back. Summon me.
			Many men would kill for the gift you're looking to purge. Nonetheless, complete the ritual and I will give you what you seek.
			The Baxter Society has given you purpose, but there is something still missing, yes? Free me and I will help you.
			There's a hole in you, Shiv, that yearns to be filled. Complete the ritual and be made complete.
		Kill Streak	Cut them down, Shiv!
			The Baxter Society was wise to put its faith in you, Shiv.
			They have no chance of stopping Shiv.
		Update	Shiv is stacking body after body!
		Praise	Such skill, Shiv.
		Bespoke	Keep fighting through the pain, Shiv, the reward is worth it!
		Big Healing	Shiv endures so we all may survive.
		Many Assists	Shiv sows chaos amongst the Sapphire Flame!
	Enemy	Kill Streak (low)	Shiv is making us bleed!
		Kill Streak (mid)	Find a way to stop Shiv from healing!
		Kill Streak (High)	Shiv is a dangerous enemy.
Sapphire Flame	Ally	Match Start	Shiv, you are a marriage of style and substance. Summon me and earn your reward.
			Complete the ritual, Shiv, and your kingdom will be built atop the bodies of your enemies.
			You've been many things, Shiv. A brigand, a father, a killer. But if you summon me, I'll make you a king.
			Shiv, the monster inside you is not the Beast, it is ambition. Complete the ritual and you will finally be sated.
			A life spent looking over your shoulder is no life at all. Summon me, Shiv, and know that your future is secure.
			The Baxter Society is counting on you, Shiv. Don't fail your brothers.
			I know you fear your brothers and sisters in the Baxter Society turning on you. But if you complete the Ritual, I can ensure that never happens.
		Kill Streak	May your blades continue to strike true, Shiv.
			Dance among them, Shiv, and sow chaos.
			Tear them to pieces, Shiv!
		Update	Shiv is stacking body after body!
		Praise	Well done, Shiv.
		Bespoke	Keep fighting through the pain, Shiv, the reward is worth it!
		Big Healing	Shiv endures so we all may survive.
		Many Assists	Shiv sows chaos amongst the Amber Hand!
	Enemy	Kill Streak (low)	Shiv hunts us... He must be stopped.
		Kill Streak (mid)	Find an answer to Shiv.
		Kill Streak (High)	Be vigilant! Shiv seeks another trophy!
		Update	Curse Shiv, and watch him wither under your assault!

External links

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