Shyvanavs Hecarim
Shyvana vs Hecarim is a moderate matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Hecarim wins with a 51.6% win rate (+3.3%) over Shyvana based on 91 games. Hecarim wins the early laning phase while Shyvana 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 moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 91 recent matches analyzed, Hecarim wins with a 51.6% win rate compared to Shyvana's 48.4%, giving Hecarim a 3.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Hecarim controls the early laning stage, but Shyvana outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Hecarim needs to press advantages before Shyvana reaches their power spikes, while Shyvana should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Hecarim leads by 0.2s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. While Hecarim is slightly favored, Shyvana can absolutely win this lane through smart trading patterns and wave management. Focus on playing around your cooldowns, conceding CS only when necessary, and capitalizing on Hecarim's mistakes. 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 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Shyvana holds advantages in farming, damage 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 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 performs exceptionally well, achieving a 63.6% win rate across 11 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
Shyvana41.7%
Hecarim58.3%Shyvana55.8%Hecarim44.2%Hecarim dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 58.3% win rate — a 16.7 percentage point lead over Shyvana. This lopsided early game means Hecarim 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 55.8% win rate — 11.6 points above Hecarim. Extended games heavily favor Shyvana, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Hecarim must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Shyvana reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Shyvana 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
The Precision and Inspiration rune setup gives Shyvana the best tools to compete against Hecarim in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Shyvana matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49.38% | 324 | 1.1 | 706 | 12,480 | 52.2% | 46.7% | |
| 56.01% | 316 | 1.2 | 774 | 13,144 | 58.6% | 54.3% | |
| 50.35% | 286 | 1.1 | 768 | 12,740 | 44.7% | 55.9% | |
| 45.21% | 261 | 1.1 | 679 | 12,252 | 41.7% | 48.0% | |
| 48.44% | 256 | 1.2 | 748 | 12,629 | 45.8% | 50.7% | |
| 52.50% | 240 | 1.2 | 785 | 12,479 | 49.6% | 55.6% | |
| 46.51% | 215 | 1.2 | 762 | 12,124 | 44.5% | 48.6% | |
| 58.94% | 207 | 1.1 | 694 | 13,154 | 58.1% | 59.5% | |
| 54.85% | 206 | 1.1 | 739 | 12,287 | 50.5% | 58.7% | |
| 52.90% | 155 | 1.3 | 757 | 13,317 | 50.0% | 54.6% | |
| 52.00% | 150 | 1.3 | 832 | 12,118 | 49.3% | 54.7% | |
| 54.29% | 140 | 1.1 | 712 | 12,861 | 53.9% | 54.7% | |
| 48.53% | 136 | 1.1 | 750 | 12,937 | 37.3% | 55.3% | |
| 48.48% | 132 | 1.3 | 786 | 12,859 | 41.5% | 53.2% | |
| 45.38% | 119 | 1.5 | 703 | 12,227 | 47.4% | 43.5% | |
| 40.87% | 115 | 1.5 | 742 | 11,955 | 41.1% | 40.7% | |
| 43.52% | 108 | 1.3 | 717 | 12,193 | 38.0% | 48.3% | |
| 48.11% | 106 | 1.2 | 766 | 12,558 | 42.0% | 53.6% | |
| 61.32% | 106 | 1.2 | 725 | 12,776 | 66.7% | 57.8% | |
| 65.26% | 95 | 1.1 | 783 | 12,236 | 61.4% | 68.6% | |
| 46.81% | 94 | 1.2 | 728 | 12,411 | 45.2% | 48.1% | |
| 57.14% | 91 | 1.3 | 792 | 13,791 | 59.0% | 55.8% | |
| 48.35% | 91 | 1.2 | 782 | 12,020 | 41.7% | 55.8% | |
| 58.89% | 90 | 1.1 | 670 | 11,835 | 56.3% | 61.9% | |
| 47.73% | 88 | 1.4 | 809 | 13,571 | 50.0% | 46.1% | |
| 52.33% | 86 | 1.0 | 684 | 11,552 | 54.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.60% | 83 | 1.2 | 699 | 11,297 | 46.7% | 55.3% | |
| 55.42% | 83 | 1.3 | 782 | 12,920 | 51.4% | 58.7% | |
| 58.44% | 77 | 1.3 | 836 | 12,594 | 56.8% | 60.0% | |
| 58.33% | 72 | 1.3 | 792 | 13,816 | 51.9% | 62.2% | |
| 55.07% | 69 | 1.0 | 754 | 12,955 | 58.8% | 51.4% | |
| 59.70% | 67 | 1.9 | 670 | 13,040 | 58.6% | 60.5% | |
| 48.48% | 66 | 1.1 | 748 | 13,533 | 56.7% | 41.7% | |
| 58.73% | 63 | 1.1 | 810 | 11,956 | 60.0% | 57.1% | |
| 49.09% | 55 | 2.3 | 794 | 12,501 | 46.4% | 51.9% | |
| 61.54% | 52 | 1.3 | 738 | 12,719 | 53.3% | 72.7% | |
| 63.27% | 49 | 1.8 | 835 | 13,421 | 65.2% | 61.5% | |
| 62.22% | 45 | 2.7 | 609 | 12,328 | 77.3% | 47.8% | |
| 62.22% | 45 | 1.2 | 779 | 13,615 | 59.1% | 65.2% | |
| 39.53% | 43 | 1.1 | 771 | 12,795 | 40.9% | 38.1% | |
| 65.12% | 43 | 2.7 | 728 | 12,006 | 59.1% | 71.4% | |
| 47.50% | 40 | 2.1 | 791 | 13,136 | 58.8% | 39.1% | |
| 52.50% | 40 | 1.0 | 602 | 10,127 | 54.5% | 50.0% | |
| 67.50% | 40 | 1.2 | 708 | 12,726 | 76.2% | 57.9% | |
| 66.67% | 39 | 1.4 | 904 | 13,179 | 70.0% | 63.2% | |
| 66.67% | 36 | 0.9 | 685 | 13,254 | 73.3% | 61.9% | |
| 40.00% | 35 | 2.7 | 741 | 11,031 | 35.3% | 44.4% | |
| 52.94% | 34 | 2.9 | 959 | 12,796 | 61.5% | 47.6% | |
| 50.00% | 32 | 2.5 | 946 | 13,351 | 66.7% | 40.0% | |
| 62.50% | 32 | 1.2 | 799 | 12,800 | 42.9% | 77.8% | |
| 33.33% | 30 | 1.8 | 816 | 12,071 | 41.7% | 27.8% | |
| 41.38% | 29 | 1.5 | 704 | 11,459 | 40.0% | 42.9% | |
| 60.71% | 28 | 2.5 | 855 | 13,875 | 62.5% | 60.0% | |
| 60.00% | 25 | 1.1 | 780 | 12,809 | 63.6% | 57.1% | |
| 56.00% | 25 | 4.8 | 813 | 12,562 | 62.5% | 52.9% | |
| 41.67% | 24 | 2.5 | 862 | 13,426 | 40.0% | 42.9% | |
| 62.50% | 24 | 4.6 | 856 | 12,395 | 75.0% | 56.3% | |
| 50.00% | 22 | 3.7 | 1,041 | 11,618 | 60.0% | 41.7% | |
| 40.91% | 22 | 1.2 | 745 | 12,740 | 33.3% | 46.1% | |
| 63.64% | 22 | 1.9 | 672 | 12,474 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 42.86% | 21 | 3.0 | 713 | 12,690 | 60.0% | 27.3% | |
| 52.38% | 21 | 1.4 | 654 | 12,988 | 40.0% | 63.6% | |
| 45.00% | 20 | 1.2 | 746 | 13,329 | 66.7% | 27.3% | |
| 50.00% | 20 | 1.8 | 715 | 11,605 | 60.0% | 40.0% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 5.4 | 771 | 14,492 | 66.7% | 41.7% | |
| 73.33% | 15 | 2.3 | 812 | 13,998 | 75.0% | 72.7% | |
| 71.43% | 14 | 3.0 | 787 | 13,281 | 75.0% | 66.7% | |
| 71.43% | 14 | 1.5 | 626 | 10,465 | 70.0% | 75.0% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 2.2 | 857 | 12,409 | 20.0% | 57.1% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 0.9 | 668 | 12,351 | 71.4% | 40.0% | |
| 66.67% | 12 | 4.4 | 1,007 | 12,470 | 80.0% | 57.1% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 5.3 | 869 | 11,159 | 28.6% | 50.0% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 6.5 | 698 | 8,707 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 1.6 | 610 | 10,745 | 42.9% | 33.3% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 5.6 | 917 | 11,767 | 50.0% | 83.3% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 5.2 | 523 | 9,170 | 71.4% | 50.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 4.6 | 786 | 13,531 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 1.4 | 982 | 12,559 | 75.0% | 60.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 4.8 | 1,109 | 11,278 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 87.50% | 8 | 1.2 | 743 | 12,819 | 80.0% | 100.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 1.3 | 544 | 9,634 | 57.1% | 0.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 3.1 | 572 | 9,105 | 20.0% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 3.7 | 742 | 13,995 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 5.6 | 771 | 10,256 | 40.0% | 100.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 3.1 | 723 | 10,869 | 100.0% | 40.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 5.7 | 896 | 12,484 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 3.7 | 523 | 7,995 | 20.0% | 100.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 1.9 | 741 | 13,209 | 100.0% | 25.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 3.1 | 882 | 14,318 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 6.6 | 935 | 12,899 | 100.0% | 25.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 3.4 | 775 | 5,652 | 80.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 7.6 | 720 | 10,360 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
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Shyvana vs Hecarim - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Shyvana do against Hecarim in League of Legends?
Hecarim wins the Shyvana vs Hecarim matchup with a 51.6% win rate compared to Shyvana's 48.4%, a 3.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 91 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.
How does Shyvana do against Hecarim in the early game?
In the early game, Hecarim has the advantage against Shyvana with a 58.3% win rate versus 41.7%. Hecarim 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, Shyvana takes over the Shyvana vs Hecarim matchup with a 55.8% win rate compared to 44.2%. Shyvana scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Shyvana vs Hecarim matchup?
Hecarim wins the matchup against Shyvana with a 51.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 3.3 percentage point advantage means Hecarim is moderately favored in this lane matchup based on 91 games analyzed.
What is the best Shyvana build against Hecarim?
The best Shyvana build against Hecarim includes Death's Dance, Spear of Shojin, Trinity Force with Plated Steelcaps. This build achieves a 63.6% 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 57.9% win rate in the Shyvana vs Hecarim matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Shyvana counter Hecarim?
No, Shyvana struggles against Hecarim with only a 48.4% win rate. Hecarim has the advantage in this matchup. Shyvana players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Hecarim's lead.
How do I play Shyvana against Hecarim?
When playing Shyvana against Hecarim, play cautiously and avoid Hecarim's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Hecarim in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.