How to Use Shivs

This guide will show you how to use Shivs, a weapon in The Last of Us Part II. You'll also be able to find out other information, such as how to find this weapon, and crafting details.

Shiv: Basic Information

Weapon	Shiv
Description	Instantly kills enemies from stealth and saves from clicker grabs.
Type	Melee
Capacity	4

How to Use Shivs

Unlike Ellie who uses a small knife when performing Stealth Kills, Abby uses her arms and fists when executing a Stealth Kill. This forces her to require a Shiv when killing tougher enemies like the tough Seraphite or Clickers. Also, Silent Shiv Kills are much faster than a regular Stealth Kill, so don't hesitate on using them when there are multiple enemies nearby.

If you happen to have a Shiv when you are grabbed by an enemy, you can use them to deal damage and instantly break free from their attack.

How to Get Shivs

Obtain Through Crafting

Shivs can be crafted at any time after learning the recipe, as long as you have the required ingredients.

In order to unlock the recipe, you will first need the Craft Shivs player upgrade, which is the 1st upgrade on the Covert Ops branch.

Last of Us 2 Weapons

List of Weapons

Handguns

Long Guns

Throwable

Melee/Other

Recovery