Rek'Sai - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
53.1%
Pick Rate
0.9%

Rek'Saivs Shyvana

SFighterTank
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 5, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Rek'Sai vs Shyvana is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Rek'Sai wins with a 60.5% win rate (+20.9%) over Shyvana based on 43 games. Rek'Sai holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Rek'Sai build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Rek'Sai vs Shyvana matchup.

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Rek'Sai Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Rek'Sai 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.

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Rek'Sai - 60.5% win rate in this matchup
Rek'Sai
60.5% WR
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Shyvana vs Rek'Sai matchup - 39.5% win rate
Shyvana
39.5% WR

Who Wins the Rek'Sai vs Shyvana Matchup?

Rek'Sai wins the Rek'Sai vs Shyvana matchup
Winner
Rek'Sai
Matches: 43
60.5%
Win Rate
39.5%
0.8
CS / min
1.1
689
DMG / min
771
12,787
Gold / game
12,795
745
Heal / min
387
1,134
DMG Mitigated / min
1,467
1.1
CC / min
0.5
59.1%
Early Game WR
40.9%
61.9%
Late Game WR
38.1%

Rek'Sai vs Shyvana Matchup Summary

The Rek'Sai vs Shyvana matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 43 recent matches analyzed, Rek'Sai wins with a 60.5% win rate compared to Shyvana's 39.5%, giving Rek'Sai a 20.9 percentage point advantage. Rek'Sai dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Shyvana players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Rek'Sai leads by 0.6s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Rek'Sai players can confidently pick into Shyvana and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Shyvana away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Rek'Sai vs Shyvana Laning Phase Breakdown

Shyvana wins the laning phase against Rek'Sai in League of Legends

Shyvana is favored during the laning phase against Rek'Sai, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Shyvana holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
0.8Rek'Sai
1.1Shyvana
Rek'Sai and Shyvana farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.3 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
689Rek'Sai
771Shyvana
Shyvana heavily out-damages Rek'Sai by 82 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Rek'Sai should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Shyvana's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
12,787Rek'Sai
12,795Shyvana
Rek'Sai and Shyvana generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 7 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
1.1Rek'Sai
0.5Shyvana
Rek'Sai provides 0.6 seconds more crowd control per minute than Shyvana, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Rek'Sai coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,879Rek'Sai
1,854Shyvana
Rek'Sai and Shyvana have comparable sustain profiles, with only 25 HP/min separating their healing and damage mitigation. Neither champion can out-attrition the other in lane, so trades will be decided by burst potential and ability usage rather than sustain.

Best Rek'Sai Build Against Shyvana

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Shyvana, providing the mobility and stats Rek'Sai needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Rek'Sai against Shyvana are Stridebreaker, Death's Dance and Spear of Shojin. This combination gives Rek'Sai 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 Rek'Sai vs Shyvana matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Rek'Sai
59.1%
+18.2% advantage
Rek'Sai early game win rateRek'Sai59.1%
Shyvana early game win rateShyvana40.9%
Late Game
Rek'Sai
61.9%
+23.8% advantage
Rek'Sai late game win rateRek'Sai61.9%
Shyvana late game win rateShyvana38.1%

Rek'Sai dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 59.1% win rate — a 18.2 percentage point lead over Shyvana. This lopsided early game means Rek'Sai can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Rek'Sai is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 61.9% win rate — 23.8 points above Shyvana. Extended games heavily favor Rek'Sai, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Rek'Sai holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Shyvana players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Rek'Sai Runes Against Shyvana

Precision rune tree - Rek'Sai primary runes vs ShyvanaPrecision
Conqueror - best Rek'Sai rune vs ShyvanaTriumph - best Rek'Sai rune vs ShyvanaLegend: Alacrity - best Rek'Sai rune vs ShyvanaCoup de Grace - best Rek'Sai rune vs Shyvana
Inspiration rune tree - Rek'Sai secondary runes vs ShyvanaInspiration
Cosmic Insight - best Rek'Sai rune vs ShyvanaMagical Footwear - best Rek'Sai rune vs Shyvana
84.6% WR

Running Precision primary with Inspiration secondary allows Rek'Sai to press their advantage against Shyvana, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Rek'Sai matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. The table below shows Rek'Sai'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 Rek'Sai build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Rek'Sai matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
55.07%690.865712,63056.3%54.0%
50.00%640.758912,03857.6%41.9%
40.00%600.865912,16433.3%44.4%
63.27%490.761811,88065.4%60.9%
43.75%480.762911,85750.0%35.0%
41.30%460.765311,93140.0%42.3%
60.47%430.868912,78759.1%61.9%
38.46%391.069512,14233.3%41.7%
56.76%371.067712,22050.0%61.9%
50.00%360.969613,08750.0%50.0%
70.59%340.972714,12366.7%72.0%
50.00%341.062812,17564.3%40.0%
59.38%320.873412,35162.5%56.3%
48.39%310.954411,52340.0%56.3%
46.43%280.754211,55337.5%58.3%
50.00%280.864612,11064.3%35.7%
46.43%280.768412,06053.9%40.0%
57.14%280.670812,83469.2%46.7%
57.14%280.963511,75446.1%66.7%
50.00%260.659811,05046.7%54.5%
41.67%240.858612,25155.6%33.3%
45.45%220.561510,86830.8%66.7%
63.16%190.965812,79977.8%50.0%
26.32%190.757712,13042.9%16.7%
57.89%190.861212,34842.9%66.7%
50.00%181.46149,95154.5%42.9%
55.56%180.861711,54463.6%42.9%
76.47%171.180712,99566.7%81.8%
47.06%171.161811,42450.0%42.9%
56.25%160.774213,11037.5%75.0%
37.50%160.958012,92850.0%30.0%
53.33%150.863812,36350.0%55.6%
53.85%130.869612,12766.7%42.9%
53.85%130.666011,57540.0%62.5%
53.85%130.66208,60457.1%50.0%
50.00%120.763711,86560.0%42.9%
50.00%121.649512,039100.0%33.3%
63.64%111.163512,22750.0%80.0%
54.55%110.965114,71950.0%55.6%
72.73%112.166513,56466.7%75.0%
36.36%112.455610,70433.3%40.0%
81.82%114.363810,90787.5%66.7%
50.00%103.563613,550100.0%44.4%
60.00%102.973312,27460.0%60.0%
60.00%100.756811,21850.0%75.0%
33.33%90.766712,60220.0%50.0%
37.50%81.572313,48150.0%33.3%
62.50%81.152810,71350.0%75.0%
42.86%71.065213,25933.3%50.0%
42.86%73.269512,08466.7%25.0%
57.14%70.869412,58940.0%100.0%
42.86%76.067710,8340.0%75.0%
33.33%63.094011,47633.3%33.3%
33.33%61.463113,5210.0%33.3%
60.00%55.489712,74550.0%66.7%
40.00%54.164611,43025.0%100.0%
80.00%54.762013,392100.0%75.0%
40.00%52.373311,04233.3%50.0%
100.00%57.585413,594100.0%100.0%
60.00%53.15529,50750.0%100.0%
60.00%50.784513,049100.0%50.0%

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Rek'Sai vs Shyvana - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Rek'Sai do against Shyvana in League of Legends?

Rek'Sai wins the Rek'Sai vs Shyvana matchup with a 60.5% win rate compared to Shyvana's 39.5%, a 20.9 percentage point difference. This data is based on 43 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Rek'Sai do against Shyvana in the early game?

In the early game, Rek'Sai has the advantage against Shyvana with a 59.1% win rate versus 40.9%. Rek'Sai players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Rek'Sai do against Shyvana in the late game?

In the late game, Rek'Sai takes over the Rek'Sai vs Shyvana matchup with a 61.9% win rate compared to 38.1%. Rek'Sai scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Rek'Sai vs Shyvana matchup?

Rek'Sai wins the matchup against Shyvana with a 60.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 20.9 percentage point advantage means Rek'Sai is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 43 games analyzed.

What is the best Rek'Sai build against Shyvana?

The best Rek'Sai build against Shyvana includes Stridebreaker, Death's Dance, Spear of Shojin with Plated Steelcaps. 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 Rek'Sai runes against Shyvana?

The best Rek'Sai runes against Shyvana use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 84.6% win rate in the Rek'Sai vs Shyvana matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Rek'Sai counter Shyvana?

Yes, Rek'Sai has a favorable matchup against Shyvana with a 60.5% win rate. Rek'Sai strongly counters Shyvana in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Rek'Sai against Shyvana?

When playing Rek'Sai against Shyvana, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.