ShyvanaTFT Build
Juggernaut
Dragonborn
5 CostBest Shyvana build for TFT Set 16 with 95.2% top 4 rate. Top items: Thief's Gloves, Giant Slayer, and Sterak's Gage. Learn optimal components & itemization strategy.
Set 16 Shyvana builds: Thief's Gloves (95.24% top four rate, +30.80% difference); Bloodthirster, Edge of Night, Titan's Resolve (71.75% top four rate, +7.31% difference); Bloodthirster, Sterak's Gage, Titan's Resolve (66.53% top four rate, +2.09% difference)
Shyvana Component Priority Order in Set 16
When playing Shyvana in TFT Set 16, prioritize collecting Sparring Gloves, B.F. Sword, Recurve Bow from the carousel and item drops. Chain Vest and Negatron Cloak are also valuable secondary components. These components build into Shyvana's highest win rate items and will help you secure consistent top four placements. Focus on slamming items early using these components rather than holding for perfect items, as tempo is crucial for maintaining a healthy economy.
Why These Components for Shyvana?
Sparring Gloves is the 1st priority component for Shyvana, appearing in 5 of the top item builds. This component builds into Thief's Gloves, Quicksilver, Infinity Edge, which are core items for maximizing Shyvana's effectiveness.
B.F. Sword is the 2nd priority component for Shyvana, appearing in 5 of the top item builds. This component builds into Giant Slayer, Sterak's Gage, Edge of Night, which are core items for maximizing Shyvana's effectiveness.
Recurve Bow is the 3rd priority component for Shyvana, appearing in 2 of the top item builds. This component builds into Giant Slayer, Titan's Resolve, which are core items for maximizing Shyvana's effectiveness.
Shyvana Carousel & Item Drop Tips
- Early Game (Stage 1-2): Prioritize Sparring Gloves on the first carousel if available, as it builds into Shyvana's best-in-slot items.
- Mid Game (Stage 3-4): Look for Sparring Gloves or B.F. Sword to complete your core items. Don't greed for perfect components—slam items to preserve HP.
- Late Game (Stage 5+): Use any remaining components to build utility items or complete Shyvana's secondary items for maximum power.
Should You Itemize Shyvana in Set 16
When Itemized (Avg)
Base Champion Stats
Key Factors for Shyvana Itemization in Set 16
Shyvana's best item build provides +30.8% top four rate improvement. This is exceptional item scaling.
Itemized Shyvana achieves 3.23 average placement, consistently finishing in top positions.
Itemized Shyvana achieves 31.4% first place rate, making it excellent for winning lobbies.
As a 5-cost champion, Shyvana has high base stats and powerful abilities designed to scale with items.
Shyvana Itemization Data Analysis
Our analysis of Shyvana itemization in TFT Set 16 examines 5 item builds to determine how effectively this champion scales with items. Shyvana has a base top four rate of 64.4%, and we compare each item build's performance against this baseline to measure itemization value.
The best Shyvana item build achieves a 95.2% top four rate, representing a +30.8% difference from the base rate. 1 out of 5 builds show 10%+ improvement over baseline, 1 builds show 5-10% improvement, 2 builds show 0-5% improvement, and 1 builds actually underperform the baseline. On average across all analyzed builds, itemized Shyvana achieves 72.1% top four rate (+7.7% vs base) with 3.23 average placement.
For players aiming to win lobbies, itemized Shyvana achieves a 31.4% first place rate. This is excellent first place potential, making Shyvana a strong choice when you need to win rather than just top four.
✓When to Itemize Shyvana
- When you find Shyvana early and can build around it as your primary carry
- When you have the optimal item components (check the Component Priority section above)
- When the lobby isn't heavily contesting Shyvana's key items
✗When NOT to Itemize Shyvana
- When another carry in your comp scales better with the same items
- When you're pivoting to a different composition mid-game
Best Shyvana Items in TFT Set 16
The best Shyvana item is Thief's Gloves with a 70.54% win rate (+6.10% vs base), 15.84% first place rate, and 5.31% pick rate. The most popular is Bloodthirster with a 9.87% pick rate and 64.86% win rate. Sterak's Gage has the highest first place rate at 16.28%. The top three Shyvana items are Thief's Gloves, Giant Slayer, and Sterak's Gage.
Rank | Item | Components | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | A | 70.54% | +6.10% | 15.84% | 5.31% | 8,947 | ||
  | B | 70.36% | +5.92% | 14.69% | 2.33% | 3,920 | ||
 | A | 68.84% | +4.40% | 16.28% | 7.02% | 11,834 | ||
| 4 |  | B | 68.21% | +3.77% | 14.53% | 2.24% | 3,778 | |
| 5 |  | A | 67.33% | +2.89% | 15.85% | 3.35% | 5,644 | |
| 6 | | C | 65.49% | +1.05% | 14.47% | 2.13% | 3,596 | |
| 7 | | C | 65.23% | +0.79% | 13.82% | 6.62% | 11,158 | |
| 8 |  | B | 64.92% | +0.48% | 14.23% | 5.11% | 8,611 | |
| 9 | | C | 64.86% | +0.42% | 13.81% | 9.87% | 16,633 |
Best Shyvana Artifact Items in TFT Set 16
The best Shyvana artifact item is Luden's Tempest with a 78.81% win rate (+14.37% vs base), 10.67% first place rate, and 0.07% pick rate. The most popular is Death's Defiance with a 0.96% pick rate and 70.76% win rate. Titanic Hydra has the highest first place rate at 16.20%. The top three Shyvana artifact items are Luden's Tempest, Gold Collector, and The Indomitable.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F | 78.81% | +14.37% | 10.67% | 0.07% | 118 | ||
| B | 77.78% | +13.34% | 15.85% | 0.17% | 288 | ||
| C | 77.12% | +12.68% | 14.15% | 0.16% | 271 | ||
| 4 | B | 76.36% | +11.92% | 15.47% | 0.16% | 275 | |
| 5 | C | 74.73% | +10.29% | 14.89% | 0.11% | 182 | |
| 6 | C | 73.02% | +8.58% | 11.97% | 0.19% | 315 | |
| 7 | F | 71.91% | +7.47% | 10.77% | 0.05% | 89 | |
| 8 | C | 70.85% | +6.41% | 12.67% | 0.16% | 271 | |
| 9 | B | 70.76% | +6.32% | 15.85% | 0.96% | 1,621 | |
| 10 | D | 70.45% | +6.01% | 15.12% | 0.05% | 88 | |
| 11 | D | 70.33% | +5.89% | 11.64% | 0.11% | 182 | |
| 12 | F | 70.24% | +5.80% | 12.46% | 0.15% | 252 | |
| 13 | C | 69.76% | +5.32% | 13.78% | 0.15% | 248 | |
| 14 | B | 68.72% | +4.28% | 14.81% | 0.21% | 358 | |
| 15 | C | 68.26% | +3.82% | 13.83% | 0.21% | 356 | |
| 16 | C | 67.80% | +3.36% | 14.09% | 0.87% | 1,469 | |
| 17 | C | 67.36% | +2.92% | 14.00% | 0.77% | 1,296 | |
| 18 | D | 67.13% | +2.69% | 11.87% | 0.42% | 712 | |
| 19 | F | 67.11% | +2.67% | 11.54% | 0.05% | 76 | |
| 20 | C | 66.96% | +2.52% | 13.73% | 0.67% | 1,126 | |
| 21 | C | 66.93% | +2.49% | 13.52% | 0.44% | 747 | |
| 22 | C | 66.70% | +2.26% | 13.96% | 0.52% | 871 | |
| 23 | D | 65.59% | +1.15% | 14.08% | 0.31% | 526 | |
| 24 | - | 64.62% | +0.18% | 0.00% | 0.12% | 195 | |
| 25 | A | 64.05% | -0.39% | 16.20% | 0.58% | 982 | |
| 26 | D | 63.25% | -1.19% | 10.11% | 0.07% | 117 | |
| 27 | C | 63.16% | -1.28% | 13.61% | 0.10% | 171 | |
| 28 | D | 62.60% | -1.84% | 10.84% | 0.36% | 599 | |
| 29 | D | 60.66% | -3.78% | 11.93% | 0.07% | 122 | |
| 30 | F | 60.28% | -4.16% | 12.29% | 0.30% | 506 | |
| 31 | D | 60.24% | -4.20% | 13.17% | 0.05% | 83 |
Best Shyvana Radiant Items in TFT Set 16
The best Shyvana radiant item is Radiant Hextech Gunblade with a 82.30% win rate (+17.86% vs base), 14.90% first place rate, and 0.07% pick rate. The most popular is Radiant Thief's Gloves with a 0.42% pick rate and 64.33% win rate. Radiant Gargoyle Stoneplate has the highest first place rate at 19.65%. The top three Shyvana radiant items are Radiant Hextech Gunblade, Radiant Archangel's Staff, and Radiant Evenshroud.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 82.30% | +17.86% | 14.90% | 0.07% | 113 | ||
| F | 77.14% | +12.70% | 10.23% | 0.02% | 35 | ||
| F | 76.60% | +12.16% | 9.79% | 0.08% | 141 | ||
| 4 | D | 75.00% | +10.56% | 12.22% | 0.06% | 104 | |
| 5 | D | 74.44% | +10.00% | 11.82% | 0.08% | 133 | |
| 6 | B | 74.23% | +9.79% | 12.34% | 0.06% | 97 | |
| 7 | D | 73.58% | +9.14% | 12.75% | 0.06% | 106 | |
| 8 | D | 72.63% | +8.19% | 11.96% | 0.06% | 95 | |
| 9 | A | 72.41% | +7.97% | 13.97% | 0.03% | 58 | |
| 10 | D | 71.77% | +7.33% | 11.76% | 0.07% | 124 | |
| 11 | S | 71.63% | +7.19% | 16.81% | 0.38% | 645 | |
| 12 | D | 70.59% | +6.15% | 11.39% | 0.06% | 102 | |
| 13 | B | 70.26% | +5.82% | 17.85% | 0.12% | 195 | |
| 14 | B | 70.00% | +5.56% | 16.76% | 0.07% | 120 | |
| 15 | B | 67.74% | +3.30% | 13.01% | 0.04% | 62 | |
| 16 | F | 66.67% | +2.23% | 9.65% | 0.35% | 582 | |
| 17 | C | 66.67% | +2.23% | 13.02% | 0.05% | 81 | |
| 18 | D | 66.50% | +2.06% | 13.61% | 0.12% | 200 | |
| 19 | B | 66.47% | +2.03% | 12.92% | 0.10% | 170 | |
| 20 | A | 65.57% | +1.13% | 16.63% | 0.07% | 122 | |
| 21 | B | 64.76% | +0.32% | 14.26% | 0.33% | 559 | |
| 22 | A | 64.52% | +0.08% | 19.65% | 0.06% | 93 | |
| 23 | B | 64.39% | -0.05% | 14.26% | 0.12% | 205 | |
| 24 | B | 64.33% | -0.11% | 13.73% | 0.42% | 712 | |
| 25 | B | 64.10% | -0.34% | 10.57% | 0.09% | 156 | |
| 26 | B | 64.04% | -0.40% | 12.50% | 0.07% | 114 | |
| 27 | D | 63.98% | -0.46% | 10.17% | 0.24% | 397 | |
| 28 | D | 63.08% | -1.36% | 12.48% | 0.19% | 325 | |
| 29 | C | 62.83% | -1.61% | 9.45% | 0.07% | 113 | |
| 30 | D | 62.69% | -1.75% | 9.09% | 0.04% | 67 | |
| 31 | F | 62.65% | -1.79% | 13.64% | 0.05% | 83 | |
| 32 | A | 60.62% | -3.82% | 14.80% | 0.19% | 325 | |
| 33 | F | 58.33% | -6.11% | 13.39% | 0.03% | 48 | |
| 34 | F | 57.50% | -6.94% | 13.79% | 0.05% | 80 | |
| 35 | C | 56.00% | -8.44% | 14.23% | 0.03% | 50 | |
| 36 | C | 54.37% | -10.07% | 14.29% | 0.06% | 103 |
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Shyvana Set 16 Build - Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shyvana's best build in Set 16?
The best Shyvana build in TFT Set 16 features Thief's Gloves as core items. This build has a 95.24% win rate and is picked 0.77% of the time. First place rate: 81.84%, avg placement: 1.41.
What is the best item for Shyvana?
Thief's Gloves is the best item for Shyvana with a 70.54% win rate and 5.31% pick rate across 8,947 matches.
Which item is most popular on Shyvana?
Bloodthirster is the most popular item on Shyvana with a 9.87% pick rate. It has a 64.86% win rate across 16,633 matches.
What are the top 3 items for Shyvana?
The top 3 items for Shyvana are Thief's Gloves, Giant Slayer, and Sterak's Gage. These items provide the best stats and synergies for Shyvana's kit.
How many matches do the Shyvana item builds have?
The Shyvana item build data is based on 74,121 matches analyzed in TFT Set 16. This sample size provides statistically significant results for item recommendations.
Should I always build Thief's Gloves on Shyvana?
Thief's Gloves is a great choice but not always mandatory. Consider your lobby and available components. It has a 70.54% win rate on Shyvana.
What components should I prioritize for Shyvana in TFT Set 16?
Priority components for Shyvana are Sparring Gloves, B.F. Sword, and Recurve Bow. These components build into Shyvana's best items and should be picked early on carousel and from PvE rounds.
What should I pick on carousel for Shyvana in TFT?
On carousel for Shyvana TFT builds, prioritize Sparring Gloves. These components are essential for Shyvana's optimal items and may be contested so have backup plans.
Should I itemize Shyvana in TFT Set 16?
Yes, Shyvana is a strong item holder with a 95.2% win rate when properly itemized. Shyvana should be a priority for your items in Shyvana comps.
Is Shyvana a good item holder in TFT Set 16?
Yes, Shyvana is a great item holder because items significantly increase their win rate from 64.4% to 95.2%. Shyvana scales well with items.
What is Shyvana's top 4 rate with items in TFT Set 16?
Shyvana's top 4 rate when itemized is 72.1%. With proper items, Shyvana significantly exceeds the average champion top 4 rate of 50%.
What is the best Shyvana emblem?
The best emblem for Shyvana is Defender Emblem with a 76.32% win rate. This emblem activates the Defender trait on Shyvana, providing additional bonuses.
What is the top Shyvana radiant item?
The top radiant item for Shyvana is Radiant Hextech Gunblade with a 82.30% win rate. Radiant items are stronger versions of base items and should be prioritized when available.
What is the best Shyvana artifact?
The best artifact for Shyvana is Luden's Tempest with a 78.81% win rate. Artifacts provide unique effects that synergize with Shyvana's kit.