Last of Us 2

How to Use Shivs

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Last updated on: August 28, 2020 08:45 AM

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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.

List of Contents

Shiv: Basic Information
How to Use Shivs
How to Get Shivs
Last of Us 2 Weapons

Shiv: Basic Information

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

How to Use Shivs

Shiv - 1.jpg
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.

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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

Ingredient 1	Ingredient 2	How to Unlock
Binding	Blade	Craft Shivs Upgrade

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

Handguns
Semi-Auto Pistol	Revolver
Military Pistol	Hunting Pistol

Long Guns

Long Guns
Bolt-Action Rifle	Pump Shotgun	Bow
Semi-Auto Rifle	Double Barrel Shotgun	Crossbow
Flamethrower	Silenced Submachine Gun	-

Throwable

Throwable Weapons
Bottle	Brick	Molotov
Stun Bomb	Trap Mine	Pipe Bomb

Melee/Other

Other Weapons
Machete	Hammer	2x4
Axe	Pickaxe	Pipe
Sickle	Club	Baton
Pipe Wrench	Switchblade	Shiv

Recovery

Recovery Items
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How to Use Shivs

Shiv: Basic Information

How to Use Shivs

How to Get Shivs

Obtain Through Crafting