Shyvana - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
54.1%
Pick Rate
3.2%

Shyvanavs Darius

SFighterTank
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 22, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Shyvana vs Darius is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Shyvana wins with a 58.3% win rate (+16.7%) over Darius based on 12 games. Shyvana holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Shyvana build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Shyvana vs Darius matchup.

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Shyvana Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Shyvana 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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Shyvana - 58.3% win rate in this matchup
Shyvana
58.3% WR
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Darius vs Shyvana matchup - 41.7% win rate
Darius
41.7% WR

Who Wins the Shyvana vs Darius Matchup?

Shyvana wins the Shyvana vs Darius matchup
Winner
Shyvana
Matches: 12
58.3%
Win Rate
41.7%
2.9
CS / min
3.3
803
DMG / min
771
12,279
Gold / game
12,930
352
Heal / min
432
1,426
DMG Mitigated / min
1,486
0.4
CC / min
0.9
66.7%
Early Game WR
33.3%
55.6%
Late Game WR
44.4%

Shyvana vs Darius Matchup Summary

The Shyvana vs Darius matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 12 recent matches analyzed, Shyvana wins with a 58.3% win rate compared to Darius's 41.7%, giving Shyvana a 16.7 percentage point advantage. Shyvana dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Darius 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 Darius leads by 0.5s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Shyvana players can confidently pick into Darius and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Darius away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Shyvana vs Darius Laning Phase Breakdown

Darius wins the laning phase against Shyvana in League of Legends

Darius is favored during the laning phase against Shyvana, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Darius holds advantages in farming, gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
2.9Shyvana
3.3Darius
Darius edges out Shyvana by 0.4 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 6 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Darius.
Damage
803Shyvana
771Darius
Shyvana deals 32 more champion damage per minute than Darius. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Darius choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Shyvana's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
12,279Shyvana
12,930Darius
Darius earns 652 more gold per game than Shyvana, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Darius slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.4Shyvana
0.9Darius
Darius provides 0.5 seconds more crowd control per minute than Shyvana, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Darius coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,778Shyvana
1,917Darius
Darius heals and mitigates 139 more damage per minute than Shyvana, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Darius to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Shyvana.

Best Shyvana Build Against Darius

Gluttonous Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Darius, providing the mobility and stats Shyvana needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Shyvana against Darius are Death's Dance, Spear of Shojin and Trinity Force. This combination gives Shyvana an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 2 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Darius. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Shyvana vs Darius matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Shyvana
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Shyvana early game win rateShyvana66.7%
Darius early game win rateDarius33.3%
Late Game
Shyvana
55.6%
+11.1% advantage
Shyvana late game win rateShyvana55.6%
Darius late game win rateDarius44.4%

Shyvana dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Darius. This lopsided early game means Shyvana can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Shyvana is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 55.6% win rate — 11.1 points above Darius. Extended games heavily favor Shyvana, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

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

Best Shyvana Runes Against Darius

Precision rune tree - Shyvana primary runes vs DariusPrecision
Press the Attack - best Shyvana rune vs DariusTriumph - best Shyvana rune vs DariusLegend: Haste - best Shyvana rune vs DariusLast Stand - best Shyvana rune vs Darius
Inspiration rune tree - Shyvana secondary runes vs DariusInspiration
Cosmic Insight - best Shyvana rune vs DariusMagical Footwear - best Shyvana rune vs Darius
25.0% WR

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


Shyvana matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. The table below shows Shyvana'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 Shyvana build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Shyvana matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
57.44%1951.276312,59461.9%54.0%
52.63%1331.175311,75257.8%47.8%
54.55%1321.384312,63953.9%55.0%
52.34%1281.171512,41865.5%41.4%
56.03%1161.173812,29351.0%60.0%
47.37%1141.166912,08843.2%50.0%
61.82%1101.380913,70268.8%59.0%
52.38%1051.170812,01748.9%55.2%
60.78%1021.275012,81259.5%61.7%
50.52%971.165711,95759.5%43.6%
58.67%751.384912,22859.4%58.1%
56.34%711.383913,06761.3%52.5%
48.57%701.274311,73053.9%41.9%
58.57%701.077612,52635.7%73.8%
52.94%681.668411,83659.4%47.2%
51.56%641.176212,32557.1%47.2%
41.67%601.377412,06140.0%42.9%
48.21%561.271711,84253.3%42.3%
50.00%561.173512,85854.2%46.9%
53.85%521.269811,99550.0%57.1%
54.90%511.373912,49155.0%54.8%
54.00%501.378113,23444.4%59.4%
67.35%491.477612,71258.8%71.9%
52.08%481.280012,77059.1%46.1%
58.33%481.178212,93950.0%63.3%
51.06%471.279111,93047.6%53.9%
44.44%451.380612,74958.8%35.7%
57.50%401.186412,23270.0%45.0%
57.50%401.281312,65652.6%61.9%
38.46%391.164211,40333.3%44.4%
47.37%381.270311,48931.3%59.1%
50.00%341.478012,68950.0%50.0%
50.00%321.269112,46450.0%50.0%
50.00%320.977211,85668.8%31.3%
64.52%311.281213,78860.0%66.7%
46.67%302.584611,31430.8%58.8%
42.31%261.159810,64141.7%42.9%
56.00%252.667912,98637.5%64.7%
56.00%253.075412,53355.6%56.3%
72.00%251.073112,05577.8%68.8%
45.83%241.378212,19442.9%50.0%
69.57%231.491011,91272.7%66.7%
50.00%221.36649,66240.0%71.4%
66.67%182.197312,93970.0%62.5%
58.82%171.289514,52550.0%63.6%
75.00%162.399413,83666.7%80.0%
46.67%151.164911,89857.1%37.5%
66.67%151.186612,72771.4%62.5%
71.43%141.170012,56057.1%85.7%
71.43%140.962511,29057.1%85.7%
46.15%132.986510,98142.9%50.0%
83.33%122.189415,53380.0%85.7%
50.00%121.063612,74150.0%50.0%
58.33%122.980312,27966.7%55.6%
83.33%121.987315,72166.7%88.9%
54.55%111.267312,58942.9%75.0%
63.64%112.787715,1210.0%87.5%
30.00%101.16699,57633.3%25.0%
60.00%101.186213,55675.0%50.0%
66.67%92.61,18215,48850.0%71.4%
22.22%90.972511,61433.3%16.7%
25.00%82.468812,75333.3%20.0%
50.00%83.685714,3440.0%66.7%
87.50%80.891614,02675.0%100.0%
37.50%82.46969,03533.3%50.0%
57.14%71.492711,10833.3%75.0%
28.57%72.295412,84825.0%33.3%
57.14%74.679114,2820.0%80.0%
50.00%63.88248,28450.0%50.0%
66.67%61.163612,78850.0%75.0%
100.00%51.166713,652100.0%100.0%
40.00%51.294213,2210.0%50.0%

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Shyvana vs Darius - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Shyvana do against Darius in League of Legends?

Shyvana wins the Shyvana vs Darius matchup with a 58.3% win rate compared to Darius's 41.7%, a 16.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 12 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Shyvana do against Darius in the early game?

In the early game, Shyvana has the advantage against Darius with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Shyvana players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Shyvana do against Darius in the late game?

In the late game, Shyvana takes over the Shyvana vs Darius matchup with a 55.6% win rate compared to 44.4%. Shyvana scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Shyvana vs Darius matchup?

Shyvana wins the matchup against Darius with a 58.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 16.7 percentage point advantage means Shyvana is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 12 games analyzed.

What is the best Shyvana build against Darius?

The best Shyvana build against Darius includes Death's Dance, Spear of Shojin, Trinity Force with Gluttonous Greaves. This build achieves a 50.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Shyvana runes against Darius?

The best Shyvana runes against Darius use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 25.0% win rate in the Shyvana vs Darius matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Shyvana counter Darius?

Yes, Shyvana has a favorable matchup against Darius with a 58.3% win rate. Shyvana strongly counters Darius in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Shyvana against Darius?

When playing Shyvana against Darius, 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.