Matchup
Sustained DPSHeavy AP damageHeavy AD damageDive threat
Build vs Shyvana
Build adapted to this matchup
Starting items
Core build
Standard
Anti AD
Anti CC
Other options
Power Spikes
Strength by game phase
Early (0-15)
Mid (15-30)
Late (30+)
Alistar
ShyvanaNeutral
Neutral
Neutral
Shyvana's abilities
Passive, spells and ultimate
Scalemail (P)
Takedowns on enemy champions, large minions, and large monsters grant Shyvana Scalemail stacks, improving her defenses.
Cooldowns
Cooldowns by spell rank
| Level | Q | W | E | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 10s | 13s | 12s | – |
| 6 | 8s | 13s | 12s | 0s |
| 9 | 6s | 12s | 12s | 0s |
| 11 | 6s | 11s | 12s | 0s |
| 16 | 6s | 9s | 10s | 0s |
| 18 | 6s | 9s | 8s | 0s |
Playing against Shyvana
How to counter and exploit weaknesses
1
Without her dragon form (R), Shyvana is much less dangerous — fight her when her fury bar is low.
2
Contest drakes: each drake makes her stronger and recharges her R faster.
3
Her E in dragon form does the majority of her damage: dodge the fire zone on the ground.
4
Shyvana has no hard CC — kite champions counter her well since she can't catch you.
Source: op.gg + LTL Engine · Patch 16.9.1 · May 9, 2026