Hecarimvs Shyvana
Hecarim vs Shyvana is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Shyvana wins with a 57.1% win rate (+14.3%) over Hecarim based on 35 games. Shyvana wins the early laning phase while Hecarim scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Hecarim build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Hecarim vs Shyvana matchup.
Hecarim Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Hecarim performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, laning stats, the best build and runes for the matchup, and early vs late game analysis — all based on real ranked data.
Who Wins the Hecarim vs Shyvana Matchup?
Hecarim vs Shyvana Matchup Summary
The Hecarim vs Shyvana matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 35 recent matches analyzed, Shyvana wins with a 57.1% win rate compared to Hecarim's 42.9%, giving Shyvana a 14.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Shyvana controls the early laning stage, but Hecarim outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Shyvana needs to press advantages before Hecarim reaches their power spikes, while Hecarim should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in damage output, where Shyvana leads by 316 DMG/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Shyvana has a strong advantage in this matchup. Hecarim players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Shyvana overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Hecarim vs Shyvana Laning Phase Breakdown
Shyvana is favored during the laning phase against Hecarim, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Shyvana holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Hecarim Build Against Shyvana
Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Shyvana, providing the mobility and stats Hecarim needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Hecarim against Shyvana are Voltaic Cyclosword, Death's Dance and Spear of Shojin. This combination gives Hecarim an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 66.7% win rate across 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Shyvana. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Hecarim vs Shyvana matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Hecarim31.3%
Shyvana68.8%Hecarim52.6%Shyvana47.4%Shyvana dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 68.8% win rate — a 37.5 percentage point lead over Hecarim. This lopsided early game means Shyvana can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Hecarim is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 52.6% win rate — 5.3 points above Shyvana. Extended games heavily favor Hecarim, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Shyvana must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Hecarim reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Hecarim survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.
Best Hecarim Runes Against Shyvana
Sorcery
Precision
The Sorcery and Precision rune setup gives Hecarim the best tools to compete against Shyvana in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Hecarim matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. The table below shows Hecarim's win rate, gold difference, and performance stats against every champion in the current meta. Click any champion name to see a detailed head-to-head breakdown including the best Hecarim build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43.48% | 46 | 1.2 | 706 | 12,637 | 35.3% | 48.3% | |
| 41.46% | 41 | 1.1 | 586 | 11,239 | 47.4% | 36.4% | |
| 36.84% | 38 | 1.3 | 695 | 12,149 | 42.1% | 31.6% | |
| 47.37% | 38 | 1.3 | 744 | 12,592 | 52.9% | 42.9% | |
| 42.86% | 35 | 1.3 | 613 | 11,575 | 31.3% | 52.6% | |
| 51.85% | 27 | 1.1 | 759 | 12,434 | 81.8% | 31.3% | |
| 50.00% | 26 | 1.0 | 742 | 12,325 | 33.3% | 64.3% | |
| 34.78% | 23 | 1.1 | 746 | 12,364 | 40.0% | 30.8% | |
| 61.90% | 21 | 1.0 | 668 | 12,296 | 66.7% | 58.3% | |
| 52.63% | 19 | 0.8 | 622 | 10,790 | 41.7% | 71.4% | |
| 38.89% | 18 | 1.5 | 750 | 14,826 | 20.0% | 46.1% | |
| 33.33% | 18 | 1.1 | 632 | 12,829 | 16.7% | 41.7% | |
| 55.56% | 18 | 1.1 | 712 | 12,780 | 80.0% | 46.1% | |
| 55.56% | 18 | 1.3 | 798 | 11,748 | 33.3% | 77.8% | |
| 41.18% | 17 | 1.1 | 614 | 12,121 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 41.18% | 17 | 1.2 | 781 | 10,357 | 45.5% | 33.3% | |
| 41.18% | 17 | 1.0 | 548 | 8,972 | 53.9% | 0.0% | |
| 31.25% | 16 | 1.0 | 557 | 10,146 | 37.5% | 25.0% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 1.3 | 1,041 | 15,030 | 80.0% | 22.2% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 1.0 | 885 | 11,262 | 37.5% | 40.0% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 1.0 | 848 | 13,158 | 40.0% | 62.5% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 1.3 | 854 | 10,332 | 55.6% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 1.2 | 615 | 11,125 | 42.9% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 1.0 | 785 | 13,949 | 75.0% | 37.5% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 1.1 | 617 | 11,314 | 75.0% | 57.1% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 1.3 | 722 | 13,066 | 20.0% | 50.0% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 1.2 | 492 | 10,822 | 57.1% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 1.2 | 890 | 15,260 | 100.0% | 37.5% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 1.0 | 701 | 12,394 | 60.0% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 0.9 | 705 | 10,548 | 57.1% | 33.3% | |
| 100.00% | 8 | 1.0 | 575 | 11,818 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 1.4 | 928 | 11,129 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 1.1 | 548 | 13,797 | 100.0% | 42.9% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 0.8 | 628 | 13,430 | 100.0% | 60.0% | |
| 14.29% | 7 | 0.9 | 789 | 12,710 | 0.0% | 16.7% | |
| 14.29% | 7 | 0.8 | 514 | 11,665 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 1.6 | 1,025 | 14,161 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 1.2 | 759 | 12,986 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 1.5 | 885 | 16,217 | 0.0% | 80.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.2 | 873 | 15,274 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 0.7 | 660 | 9,181 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 1.0 | 738 | 13,743 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 0.7 | 757 | 9,960 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.2 | 884 | 11,962 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 0.8 | 534 | 7,751 | 25.0% | 0.0% | |
| 66.67% | 3 | 0.9 | 682 | 14,135 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
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Hecarim vs Shyvana - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Hecarim do against Shyvana in League of Legends?
Shyvana wins the Hecarim vs Shyvana matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to Hecarim's 42.9%, a 14.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 35 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.
How does Hecarim do against Shyvana in the early game?
In the early game, Shyvana has the advantage against Hecarim with a 68.8% win rate versus 31.3%. Shyvana players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Hecarim do against Shyvana in the late game?
In the late game, Hecarim takes over the Hecarim vs Shyvana matchup with a 52.6% win rate compared to 47.4%. Hecarim scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Hecarim vs Shyvana matchup?
Shyvana wins the matchup against Hecarim with a 57.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 14.3 percentage point advantage means Shyvana is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 35 games analyzed.
What is the best Hecarim build against Shyvana?
The best Hecarim build against Shyvana includes Voltaic Cyclosword, Death's Dance, Spear of Shojin with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. This build achieves a 66.7% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Hecarim runes against Shyvana?
The best Hecarim runes against Shyvana use the Sorcery primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 40.0% win rate in the Hecarim vs Shyvana matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Hecarim counter Shyvana?
No, Hecarim struggles against Shyvana with only a 42.9% win rate. Shyvana has the advantage in this matchup. Hecarim players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Shyvana's lead.
How do I play Hecarim against Shyvana?
When playing Hecarim against Shyvana, play cautiously and avoid Shyvana's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Shyvana in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.