Matchup
Skill matchup
Build vs Shyvana
Build adapted to this matchup
Starting items
Core build
Standard
Summoner spells
48%
45%Anti AD
Anti Heal
Anti CC
Anti Tank
DPS
Other options
Domination
Dark Harvest
Cheap Shot
Grisly Mementos
Ultimate Hunter
Sorcery
Axiom Arcanist
Gathering Storm
Power Spikes
Strength by game phase
Karthus
ShyvanaShyvana's abilities
Passive, spells and ultimate
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
Without her dragon form (R), Shyvana is much less dangerous — fight her when her fury bar is low.
Contest drakes: each drake makes her stronger and recharges her R faster.
Her E in dragon form does the majority of her damage: dodge the fire zone on the ground.
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