Shyvanavs Hecarim
Shyvana vs Hecarim 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 Shyvana build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Shyvana vs Hecarim matchup.
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.
Who Wins the Shyvana vs Hecarim Matchup?
Shyvana vs Hecarim Matchup Summary
The Shyvana vs Hecarim 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 players can confidently pick into Hecarim and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Hecarim 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 Hecarim 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 Shyvana Build Against Hecarim
Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Hecarim, providing the mobility and stats Shyvana needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Shyvana against Hecarim are Kraken Slayer, Jak'Sho, The Protean and Death's Dance. This combination gives Shyvana an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Hecarim. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Shyvana vs Hecarim matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Shyvana68.8%
Hecarim31.3%Shyvana47.4%Hecarim52.6%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 Shyvana Runes Against Hecarim
Precision
Inspiration
Running Precision primary with Inspiration secondary allows Shyvana to press their advantage against Hecarim, 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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58.06% | 93 | 1.2 | 777 | 12,650 | 67.5% | 50.9% | |
| 47.62% | 63 | 1.1 | 713 | 12,451 | 64.3% | 34.3% | |
| 51.61% | 62 | 1.2 | 878 | 12,953 | 47.8% | 53.9% | |
| 46.67% | 60 | 1.0 | 630 | 11,478 | 41.7% | 50.0% | |
| 54.39% | 57 | 1.2 | 794 | 12,706 | 68.0% | 43.8% | |
| 47.37% | 57 | 1.2 | 690 | 11,535 | 46.4% | 48.3% | |
| 64.58% | 48 | 1.1 | 740 | 13,152 | 64.7% | 64.5% | |
| 52.17% | 46 | 1.1 | 667 | 12,025 | 62.5% | 40.9% | |
| 64.29% | 42 | 1.4 | 859 | 14,521 | 66.7% | 63.6% | |
| 50.00% | 38 | 1.1 | 682 | 11,607 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 45.71% | 35 | 1.0 | 749 | 10,798 | 42.9% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 35 | 1.4 | 929 | 13,110 | 68.8% | 47.4% | |
| 50.00% | 32 | 1.5 | 638 | 11,464 | 55.6% | 42.9% | |
| 56.25% | 32 | 1.0 | 783 | 11,401 | 30.8% | 73.7% | |
| 67.74% | 31 | 1.2 | 900 | 12,958 | 84.6% | 55.6% | |
| 51.72% | 29 | 1.3 | 824 | 11,893 | 53.9% | 50.0% | |
| 37.04% | 27 | 1.3 | 712 | 11,039 | 46.1% | 28.6% | |
| 62.96% | 27 | 1.2 | 758 | 12,314 | 50.0% | 70.6% | |
| 53.85% | 26 | 1.3 | 875 | 13,784 | 50.0% | 56.3% | |
| 47.83% | 23 | 1.2 | 726 | 12,974 | 50.0% | 46.7% | |
| 52.17% | 23 | 1.2 | 773 | 12,646 | 45.5% | 58.3% | |
| 39.13% | 23 | 0.9 | 702 | 11,149 | 54.5% | 25.0% | |
| 66.67% | 21 | 1.1 | 875 | 12,732 | 80.0% | 54.5% | |
| 50.00% | 20 | 1.5 | 817 | 13,836 | 40.0% | 53.3% | |
| 55.56% | 18 | 1.4 | 821 | 12,216 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 38.89% | 18 | 1.2 | 648 | 10,180 | 36.4% | 42.9% | |
| 55.56% | 18 | 1.3 | 744 | 12,446 | 57.1% | 54.5% | |
| 72.22% | 18 | 1.3 | 894 | 14,714 | 83.3% | 66.7% | |
| 58.82% | 17 | 1.8 | 901 | 13,769 | 83.3% | 45.5% | |
| 52.94% | 17 | 1.2 | 850 | 10,257 | 45.5% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 1.2 | 731 | 12,737 | 66.7% | 40.0% | |
| 73.33% | 15 | 0.9 | 760 | 11,286 | 80.0% | 70.0% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 1.4 | 926 | 14,267 | 75.0% | 36.4% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 1.4 | 707 | 11,501 | 40.0% | 55.6% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 1.3 | 746 | 13,637 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 2.3 | 759 | 13,219 | 66.7% | 55.6% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 1.5 | 759 | 14,622 | 25.0% | 57.1% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 2.4 | 668 | 14,688 | 0.0% | 70.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 1.4 | 738 | 10,108 | 42.9% | 66.7% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 1.0 | 678 | 8,440 | 40.0% | 40.0% | |
| 80.00% | 10 | 0.9 | 628 | 13,174 | 75.0% | 83.3% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 2.0 | 981 | 13,037 | 60.0% | 60.0% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 0.7 | 665 | 10,817 | 83.3% | 25.0% | |
| 88.89% | 9 | 1.3 | 838 | 12,722 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 2.8 | 755 | 11,312 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 1.2 | 1,048 | 14,234 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 85.71% | 7 | 1.3 | 804 | 13,737 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 1.0 | 677 | 12,513 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 1.2 | 602 | 12,420 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 2.8 | 983 | 16,926 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 1.1 | 677 | 11,978 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 1.1 | 708 | 9,900 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 100.00% | 6 | 3.5 | 1,179 | 14,787 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 2.4 | 906 | 11,793 | 100.0% | 60.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 2.9 | 902 | 15,648 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 3.4 | 764 | 13,193 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 2.8 | 1,031 | 12,910 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 100.00% | 5 | 0.8 | 871 | 16,531 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
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Shyvana vs Hecarim - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Shyvana do against Hecarim in League of Legends?
Shyvana wins the Shyvana vs Hecarim 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 Shyvana do against Hecarim 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 Shyvana do against Hecarim in the late game?
In the late game, Hecarim takes over the Shyvana vs Hecarim 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 Shyvana vs Hecarim 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 Shyvana build against Hecarim?
The best Shyvana build against Hecarim includes Kraken Slayer, Jak'Sho, The Protean, Death's Dance with Plated Steelcaps. This build achieves a 100.0% 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 Hecarim?
The best Shyvana runes against Hecarim use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 71.4% win rate in the Shyvana vs Hecarim matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Shyvana counter Hecarim?
Yes, Shyvana has a favorable matchup against Hecarim with a 57.1% win rate. Shyvana strongly counters Hecarim in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.
How do I play Shyvana against Hecarim?
When playing Shyvana against Hecarim, 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.