mantis VS jeff the land shark
mantis Wins (Slight edge)
mantis generally wins based on Patch 1.0 win-rate data.
mantis
Strategist
jeff the land shark
Strategistℹ️ Tactical Overview
According to Patch 1.0 data, **mantis** holds a 53.8% win rate compared to jeff the land shark's 50.1%. This is a same-role matchup (**Strategist mirror**). mantis tends to provide more consistent value when both heroes compete for the same job.
Why mantis Wins
Better Kit Synergy
mantis has the cleaner win condition in this matchup dynamic.
"This conclusion comes from either kit interaction (when present) or stable win-rate signals."
Statistical Performance
mantis leads by 3.7% win rate (Slight edge).
"Based on 12,121 analyzed matches (reliability: high)."
⏱️ Combat Phases
Early Game / Neutral
Early game is about positioning and safe trades. mantis generally wants to take first contact and force jeff the land shark to react. Since both are Strategists, the better spacing, angle control, and resource trading usually decides the duel.
Mid Fight & Rotations
Mid game hinges on cooldown exchanges. mantis tends to come out ahead when fights go beyond the first rotation, while jeff the land shark needs cleaner conversions.
Ultimate Economy
Late game is mostly about ultimate timing and commit discipline. With a 3.7% win-rate gap in Patch 1.0, mantis can play slightly more patiently; jeff the land shark should look for an uneven engage or forced mistake. mantis's ult comes online faster (cost 3700 vs 4500), creating a tempo window.
How jeff the land shark Can Still Win
- Capitalize on Mistakesjeff the land shark needs to force an error before committing to a full engage.💡 Tip: Look for a cooldown window, then take space first—don’t dash into a ready kit.
⚠️ Common Mistakes
- ✕ Taking the fight while mantis has key cooldowns available jeff the land shark often loses the trade because mantis can negate the first commit and punish the reset.
- ✕ Overcommitting after partial damage mantis typically punishes the second step-in harder than the first.