Shyvana - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
53.8%
Pick Rate
3.1%

Shyvanavs Vi

SFighterTank
Patch26.14
Matches226,800
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Shyvana vs Vi is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Vi wins with a 54.3% win rate (+8.6%) over Shyvana based on 35 games. Vi 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 Vi matchup.

Join Our Discord
Bug reports, feature requests & developer chat
Join Discord
Metabot Logo
MetaBot Desktop
Counter picks in champ select

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.

Compare against an opponent
Shyvana - 45.7% win rate in this matchup
Shyvana
45.7% WR
VS
Vi vs Shyvana matchup - 54.3% win rate
Vi
54.3% WR

Who Wins the Shyvana vs Vi Matchup?

Vi wins the Shyvana vs Vi matchup
Winner
Vi
Matches: 35
45.7%
Win Rate
54.3%
1.0
CS / min
0.9
749
DMG / min
596
10,798
Gold / game
10,076
383
Heal / min
292
1,279
DMG Mitigated / min
1,096
0.5
CC / min
1.0
42.9%
Early Game WR
57.1%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Shyvana vs Vi Matchup Summary

The Shyvana vs Vi matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 35 recent matches analyzed, Vi wins with a 54.3% win rate compared to Shyvana's 45.7%, giving Vi a 8.6 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Vi controls the early laning stage, but Shyvana outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Vi 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 Vi leads by 0.5s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Vi has a strong advantage in this matchup. Shyvana players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Vi 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.

Shyvana vs Vi Laning Phase Breakdown

Shyvana wins the laning phase against Vi in League of Legends

Shyvana is favored during the laning phase against Vi, 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.

Farming
1.0Shyvana
0.9Vi
Shyvana and Vi farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 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
749Shyvana
596Vi
Shyvana heavily out-damages Vi by 154 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Vi 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
10,798Shyvana
10,076Vi
Shyvana earns 721 more gold per game than Vi, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Shyvana slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.5Shyvana
1.0Vi
Vi 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 Vi coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,662Shyvana
1,389Vi
Shyvana vastly out-sustains Vi, healing and mitigating 274 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Shyvana can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Vi is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Vi, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Shyvana Build Against Vi

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Vi, providing the mobility and stats Shyvana needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Shyvana against Vi 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 has a 40.0% win rate across 5 games. While the overall matchup may be difficult, this item path gives Shyvana the best chance to compete against Vi. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Shyvana vs Vi matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Vi
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Shyvana early game win rateShyvana42.9%
Vi early game win rateVi57.1%
Late Game
Shyvana
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Shyvana late game win rateShyvana50.0%
Vi late game win rateVi50.0%

Vi dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 57.1% win rate — a 14.3 percentage point lead over Shyvana. This lopsided early game means Vi can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Shyvana at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Vi. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Vi has the edge early, but Shyvana gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Shyvana Runes Against Vi

Precision rune tree - Shyvana primary runes vs ViPrecision
Press the Attack - best Shyvana rune vs ViTriumph - best Shyvana rune vs ViLegend: Haste - best Shyvana rune vs ViLast Stand - best Shyvana rune vs Vi
Inspiration rune tree - Shyvana secondary runes vs ViInspiration
Cosmic Insight - best Shyvana rune vs ViMagical Footwear - best Shyvana rune vs Vi
57.1% WR

The Precision and Inspiration rune setup gives Shyvana the best tools to compete against Vi in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


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
58.06%931.277712,65067.5%50.9%
47.62%631.171312,45164.3%34.3%
51.61%621.287812,95347.8%53.9%
46.67%601.063011,47841.7%50.0%
54.39%571.279412,70668.0%43.8%
47.37%571.269011,53546.4%48.3%
64.58%481.174013,15264.7%64.5%
52.17%461.166712,02562.5%40.9%
64.29%421.485914,52166.7%63.6%
50.00%381.168211,60750.0%50.0%
45.71%351.074910,79842.9%50.0%
57.14%351.492913,11068.8%47.4%
50.00%321.563811,46455.6%42.9%
56.25%321.078311,40130.8%73.7%
67.74%311.290012,95884.6%55.6%
51.72%291.382411,89353.9%50.0%
37.04%271.371211,03946.1%28.6%
62.96%271.275812,31450.0%70.6%
53.85%261.387513,78450.0%56.3%
47.83%231.272612,97450.0%46.7%
52.17%231.277312,64645.5%58.3%
39.13%230.970211,14954.5%25.0%
66.67%211.187512,73280.0%54.5%
50.00%201.581713,83640.0%53.3%
55.56%181.482112,21650.0%60.0%
38.89%181.264810,18036.4%42.9%
55.56%181.374412,44657.1%54.5%
72.22%181.389414,71483.3%66.7%
58.82%171.890113,76983.3%45.5%
52.94%171.285010,25745.5%66.7%
50.00%161.273112,73766.7%40.0%
73.33%150.976011,28680.0%70.0%
46.67%151.492614,26775.0%36.4%
50.00%141.470711,50140.0%55.6%
58.33%121.374613,63733.3%66.7%
58.33%122.375913,21966.7%55.6%
45.45%111.575914,62225.0%57.1%
70.00%102.466814,6880.0%70.0%
50.00%101.473810,10842.9%66.7%
40.00%101.06788,44040.0%40.0%
80.00%100.962813,17475.0%83.3%
60.00%102.098113,03760.0%60.0%
60.00%100.766510,81783.3%25.0%
88.89%91.383812,722100.0%75.0%
33.33%92.875511,31233.3%33.3%
50.00%81.21,04814,23450.0%50.0%
85.71%71.380413,73766.7%100.0%
57.14%71.067712,51366.7%50.0%
33.33%61.260212,42050.0%25.0%
83.33%62.898316,9260.0%100.0%
33.33%61.167711,9780.0%66.7%
16.67%61.17089,90033.3%0.0%
100.00%63.51,17914,787100.0%100.0%
66.67%62.490611,793100.0%60.0%
60.00%52.990215,64866.7%50.0%
40.00%53.476413,19350.0%33.3%
20.00%52.81,03112,9100.0%33.3%
100.00%50.887116,531100.0%100.0%

Get the MetaBot Desktop App

Level up your gameplay with real-time overlays, automatic game detection, and instant stats — all on your desktop.

In-game overlaysAuto game detectionMulti-game supportPersonal dashboard
Download NowFree download
🔍

Help us maintain accuracy! If you notice incorrect stats, missing data, or any issues, your feedback directly improves the quality of our data for the entire community.

Report an Issue

Shyvana vs Vi - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Shyvana do against Vi in League of Legends?

Vi wins the Shyvana vs Vi matchup with a 54.3% win rate compared to Shyvana's 45.7%, a 8.6 percentage point difference. This data is based on 35 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Shyvana do against Vi in the early game?

In the early game, Vi has the advantage against Shyvana with a 57.1% win rate versus 42.9%. Vi players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Shyvana do against Vi in the late game?

In the late game, Shyvana takes over the Shyvana vs Vi matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Shyvana scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Shyvana vs Vi matchup?

Vi wins the matchup against Shyvana with a 54.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 8.6 percentage point advantage means Vi is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 35 games analyzed.

What is the best Shyvana build against Vi?

The best Shyvana build against Vi includes Death's Dance, Spear of Shojin, Trinity Force with Mercury's Treads. This build achieves a 40.0% 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 Vi?

The best Shyvana runes against Vi use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 57.1% win rate in the Shyvana vs Vi matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Shyvana counter Vi?

No, Shyvana struggles against Vi with only a 45.7% win rate. Vi has the advantage in this matchup. Shyvana players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Vi's lead.

How do I play Shyvana against Vi?

When playing Shyvana against Vi, play cautiously and avoid Vi's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Vi in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.