How to Play Zaun Shyvana
A stage-by-stage plan for Zaun Shyvana: opener, when to level and roll for Shyvana, and where to position the board.
- Tier
- F
- Top 4 rate
- 36.2%
- Avg place
- 5.00
- 1st place
- 4.3%
- Playstyle
- 3-cost reroll
- Games
- 47
How to level and roll with Zaun Shyvana
3-cost rerollZaun Shyvana is a reroll comp: slow roll at level 7 from stage 4-1, keeping 50+ gold and rolling only the excess until Jinx reach 3 stars. At level 7, each shop slot has a 40% chance to be a 3-cost.
| Stage | Level | Action | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-1 | 4 | Level | Level to 4 and play your strongest pairs; slam an early item if it saves HP. |
| 2-5 | 5 | Level | Level to 5 and keep building interest toward 50 gold. |
| 3-2 | 6 | Level | Level to 6 and save to 50 gold. |
| 4-1 | 7 | Slow roll | Stay at level 7: roll only the gold above 50 each round until Jinx hit 3 stars. |
| 4-2 | 7 | Slow roll | Stay at level 7: roll only the gold above 50 each round until Jinx hit 3 stars. |
| 4-5 | 8 | Level | Level to 8 for 4-cost upgrades and a stronger frontline. |
| 5-1 | 8 | Roll down | Roll for the last upgrades and finish the board around Shyvana. |
Zaun Shyvana early game and opener
We don't have enough early-board data for Zaun Shyvana yet. Play your strongest pairs early and hold units that share traits with Shyvana.
Rolling odds for Zaun Shyvana
Your 3-star targets are Jinx. Level 7 gives the best shop odds for them — use the calculator to see how much gold a 3-star costs.
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Zaun Shyvana positioning
A starting board for Zaun Shyvana. Drag units to adjust it, switch to the anti-assassin layout when the lobby has divers, and copy the Team Planner code into the TFT client.
- Corner Jinx on the back line and put Singed in front of it.
- Shyvana, Singed, and Warwick hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry.
- Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Blitzcrank and Vi in the back corners as bait.
Positioning board
Drag a unit onto another hex to move it — dropping on a unit swaps them.
When to play Zaun Shyvana
Strengths
- Big power spike once Jinx hit 3 stars
- Two damage threats (Shyvana and Warwick) make itemizing flexible
- Rarely played, so its units are usually free
- Strong mid game once the reroll units are upgraded
Weaknesses
- Needs Shyvana and Warwick at high cost, which can be hard to hit
- Falls off hard if someone else is rerolling Jinx
Strategic Tips
Economy
Reach 50 gold, then slow roll at level 7 with only the excess until Jinx are 3-starred.
Itemization
Build Hand Of Justice, B.F. Sword, and Sterak's Gage on Shyvana.
When to pivot
Scout at 2-1 and 3-2: if two or more players hold your core units, or you haven't found any by 3-2, move into one of the comps on the Similar Comps tab instead of forcing Zaun Shyvana.
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How to play Zaun Shyvana – FAQ (TFT Set 16)
How do you play Zaun Shyvana?
Zaun Shyvana is a reroll comp: slow roll at level 7 from stage 4-1, keeping 50+ gold and rolling only the excess until Jinx reach 3 stars. Corner Jinx on the back line and put Singed in front of it. Build Hand Of Justice, B.F. Sword, and Sterak's Gage on Shyvana.
When should I roll down for Zaun Shyvana?
Zaun Shyvana doesn't do one big roll down. Slow roll at level 7 from stage 4-1, rolling only the gold above 50 until Jinx are 3-starred.
What level do you roll for Jinx?
Slow roll for Jinx at level 7, where its cost tier shows up most often in the shop. At level 7, each shop slot has a 40% chance to be a 3-cost.
Is Zaun Shyvana a reroll comp?
Yes. Zaun Shyvana wants Jinx at 3 stars, so slow roll at level 7 with gold above 50 until you hit them.
How do you position Zaun Shyvana?
Corner Jinx on the back line and put Singed in front of it. Shyvana, Singed, and Warwick hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry. Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Blitzcrank and Vi in the back corners as bait.
What is the best opener for Zaun Shyvana?
Zaun Shyvana has no fixed opener: play your strongest early pairs, keep HP high and hold units that share traits with Shyvana.