Shyvana the Half-Dragon
Shyvana is a creature with the magic of a rune shard burning within her heart. Though she often appears humanoid, she can take her true form as a fearsome dragon, incinerating her foes with fiery breath. Having saved the life of the crown prince Jarvan IV, Shyvana now serves uneasily in his royal guard, struggling to find acceptance among the suspicious people of Demacia.
Fury of the Dragonborn
Shyvana deals bonus damage to dragons and gains Armor and Magic Resistance. As Shyvana and her allies slay more dragons, she gains more bonus Armor and Magic Resistance.
Twin Bite
Shyvana strikes twice on her next attack and grants herself Attack Speed for her next attacks. Basic attacks reduce the cooldown of Twin Bite by 0.5 seconds.
Dragon Form: Twin Bite cleaves all units in front of Shyvana.Cost:- 0
Cooldown:- 8/
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Range:- 650
Burnout
Shyvana surrounds herself in fire, dealing magic damage per second to nearby enemies and moving faster for 3 seconds, part of this damage is applied again when Shyvana basic attacks an enemy with Burnout active. The Move Speed reduces over the duration of the spell. Basic attacks extend the duration of Burnout.
Dragon Form: Burnout grows in size.Cost:- 0
Cooldown:- 12
Range:- 325
Flame Breath
Shyvana unleashes a fireball that deals damage to all enemies it encounters and leaves cinders on the target, marking them for 5 seconds. Shyvana's basic attacks on marked targets deal a percentage of their maximum Health as damage on-hit.
Dragon Form: Flame Breath explodes on impact or at target location, dealing bonus damage and scorching the earth for a short duration.Cost:- 0
Cooldown:- 12/
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Range:- 925
Dragon's Descent
Shyvana transforms into a dragon and takes flight to a target location. Enemies along her path take damage and are knocked toward her target location.
Shyvana passively gains Fury per second and gains 2 Fury on basic attack.Cost:- 0
Cooldown:- 0
Range:- 850
- Fighter,
- Mage
Patch 26.1 Shyvana Changes
Quick overview of Shyvana's optimal setup in League of Legends. Shyvana's top build includes Slightly Magical Footwear, Liandry's Torment, Riftmaker, using Conqueror, Triumph, Legend: Alacrity for maximum effectiveness. Shyvana performs well against Sylas, Rengar, Jayce but struggles against Zac, Malphite, MonkeyKing.
- Shyvana's Top Build
- Shyvana's Best Runes
- Shyvana's Top Matchups
- Shyvana's Counters
Shyvana's base statistics in League of Legends. Shyvana has 665 base health, 66 attack damage, 38 armor, and 32 magic resist. Understanding Shyvana's stats is crucial for maximizing Shyvana's effectiveness in lane and team fights. Compare Shyvana's stats against other champions to see how Shyvana ranks.
AP:0
AD:66(3 per level)
AS:0(2.5 per level)
Crit Chance:0%
Mana:100(0 per level)
Mana Regen:0(0 per level)
Health:665(104 per level)
Health Regen:8(0.8 per level)
Armor:38(4.55 per level)
MR:32(1.5 per level)
Speed:350
Attack Range:125(125 per level)
Shyvana Early vs Late Game Performance's win rate varies throughout the game based on match duration. Shyvana Early vs Late Game Performance peaks at 60.78% win rate in 20 minute games, while performing lowest at 41.94% in 50+ minute games. Understanding Shyvana Early vs Late Game Performance's power spikes across game duration helps optimize your playstyle and decision-making.
Shyvana's performance across key metrics in League of Legends. Early Game: 72.1%, Late Game: 46.5%, Objective Control: 64.2%, Supportive Strength: 57.4%, Creep Farming: 32.0%, Damage: 45.9%. These percentile rankings show how Shyvana compares to other champions in each category.
Champions similar to Shyvana include Naafiri, Neeko, Volibear. These champions share similar playstyles, ability kits, or strategic roles as Shyvana in League of Legends. If you enjoy playing Shyvana, consider trying these champions to expand your champion pool while maintaining a familiar playstyle.
Shyvana exhibits a notable skill ceiling, with win rates increasing as player skill level rises across ranked tiers. Analysis of Shyvana's performance shows a 11.4% win rate difference between Iron and Diamond tiers, indicating that Shyvana rewards mechanical mastery and game knowledge. In lower tiers like Iron (47.1% win rate), players may struggle to execute Shyvana's full potential due to the champion's technical demands. However, as players climb to higher tiers such as Diamond (58.5% win rate), Shyvana's win rate improves significantly. This upward trend across ranks demonstrates that Shyvana has a high skill ceiling and benefits greatly from experienced players who understand optimal ability usage, trading patterns, and macro decision-making. Players looking to master Shyvana should focus on mechanical practice, studying high-level gameplay, and understanding matchup-specific strategies. The data across tiers (Iron (47.1%), Bronze (50.6%), Silver (52.9%), Gold (50.5%), Platinum (48.8%)) clearly shows that investing time to learn Shyvana's intricacies pays dividends at higher levels of play, making Shyvana an excellent choice for dedicated players seeking a rewarding champion to master.
When to Pick Shyvana
Strengths
- Solid win rate (50.35%) shows reliable performance
- Strong matchups against Sylas and Rengar
- Optimal rune setup achieves 73.3% win rate
- Consistent performance throughout all game phases
Weaknesses
- Struggles against Zac (30.8% enemy WR)
- Requires safe laning to reach power spikes
- Requires proper positioning and cooldown management
- Can be punished by coordinated team play
Strategic Tips
Pick Shyvana into favorable matchups like Sylas where you can dominate lane and snowball your lead.
Use the optimal $Precision + $Inspiration rune setup for a $73.3% win rate.
Learn your champion's key item and level power spikes to maximize fight potential.
Shyvana Overview - Frequently Asked Questions
What tier is Shyvana in League of Legends?
Shyvana is currently B tier in League of Legends patch 26.1. Shyvana ranks among the top champions in the current meta.
What is Shyvana's win rate?
Shyvana has a 50.35% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.1. This win rate is calculated across all ranks and reflects Shyvana's overall performance in ranked games.
Which champions are similar to Shyvana?
Champions similar to Shyvana include Naafiri, Neeko, and Volibear. These champions share similar playstyles, abilities, or roles as Shyvana in League of Legends.
How does Shyvana perform during different match durations?
Shyvana's performance varies throughout the game. Early game strength, mid game power spikes, and late game scaling all contribute to Shyvana's overall effectiveness. Check the match duration win rate chart to see Shyvana's performance at different game lengths.