Shyvana
Recommended Build
Most popular build path
Starting items
Core build
Standard
Anti AD
Anti CC
DPS
Other options
Precision
Conqueror
Triumph
Legend: Alacrity
Last Stand
Inspiration
Magical Footwear
Cosmic Insight
Abilities
Passive, spells and ultimate
Takedowns on enemy champions, large minions, and large monsters grant Shyvana Scalemail stacks, improving her defenses.
| 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 |
R (Dragon's Descent) transforms you into a dragon — you gain range, damage, and your abilities are empowered. Engage with R.
E in dragon form (Flame Breath) creates a fire zone on the ground — enemies in the zone take bonus damage from your autos.
The fury bar fills with autos and drake kills — prioritize drakes to recharge your R faster.
In dragon form, Q (Twin Bite) deals AoE damage — use it in teamfights to maximize area damage.
Playing as Shyvana
Tips to maximize your impact
R (Dragon's Descent) transforms you into a dragon — you gain range, damage, and your abilities are empowered. Engage with R.
E in dragon form (Flame Breath) creates a fire zone on the ground — enemies in the zone take bonus damage from your autos.
The fury bar fills with autos and drake kills — prioritize drakes to recharge your R faster.
In dragon form, Q (Twin Bite) deals AoE damage — use it in teamfights to maximize area damage.
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.
Stats with Shyvana
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Stats against Shyvana
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Counters
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Source: op.gg · Patch 16.9.1 · Apr 29, 2026
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Pro Players
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