Smite is a must have for any jungler, like me. With Summoner's Resolve , I get 10G when you use it. Smite gives me extra "insurance" on last hitting objectives like Dragon and Baron Nashor . I could Dragon's Descent + Smite Dragon or Baron Nashor if I get the opportunity and save Flash for later, like Flashing out of the pit.

Flash is the most powerful utility spell available. I can use it offensively during a gank if Dragon's Descent isn't enough or defensively to escape. It allows me to Flash + Smite Dragon or Baron Nashor if I get the opportunity and I don't have Dragon's Descent available.

Marks

I use Greater Mark of Attack Speed runes to give myself an extra 15% attack speed. Since I am, Shyvana, it helps me kill my target faster and shortens the Cooldown on Twin Bite. It also helps when I try to 1 v 1 the enemy jungler.

Seals

I use both Greater Seal of Armor and Greater Seal of Scaling Armor runes. I utilize the Greater Seal of Armor runes so the creeps don't dent my armor early game, and I use the Greater Seal of Scaling Armor runes to reinforce my hide so it can be harder than rock Malphite.

Glyphs

I use both Greater Glyph of Magic Resist and Greater Glyph of Scaling Magic Resist runes. No creeps do magic damage, so I focus on Greater Glyph of Scaling Magic Resist to protect me during mid/late game team fights. I use the Greater Glyph of Magic Resist to reduce a bit of magic damage when I gank an AP by charging them head-on with Burnout.

Quintessences

I use Greater Quintessence of Movement Speed because it lets me travel across the map faster, increases my survivability, and increases the chance of a successful gank.

My passive allows me to shorten the Cooldown of Twin Bite, increase the duration of Burnout, increase damage on debuffed targets ( Flame Breath), and shorten the Cooldown of Dragon's Descent.

Twin Bite allows me to proc Madred's Razors passive twice in "one hit" while jungling and it allows me to reset my attack animation for a quick 1-2₃ punch.
Burnout gives me a powerful movement speed steroid which allows me to chase my foes or retreat from battle.
Flame Breath debuffs and shreds the armor of my enemies which amplifies the damage I deal to them.

Dragon's Descent allows me to initiate teamfights, escape bad situations, or finish off a fleeing enemy.

I build Randuin's Omen if I feel the enemy team is AD heavy. I can Dragon's Descent into the enemy team to position myself for Randuin's Omen's active. Also, casting Dragon's Descent doubles the passive Armor and Magic Resist it gives me, increasing the duration of Randuin's Omen's active.

I build Atma's Impaler if I already have Sunfire Aegis and Randuin's Omen and plan on building Warmog's Armor. It gives both Armor and Damage, very satisfying.

I build Wit's End if the enemy team has 2 Champions with Magic Damage DPS. (For Example: Cassiopeia, Udyr(Phoenix), Evelynn, Kayle, Teemo, Skarner, and Vladimir) Wit's End's extra attack speed and magic damage ( Twin Bite double-proc) increase my DPS, increase my Magic Resistance every hit ( Twin Bite double-proc), and indirectly shortens the Cooldown of Twin Bite and Dragon's Descent.

I build Maw of Malmortius if the enemy team has 2 Champions with Magic Damage Nukes (For Example: LeBlanc, Ziggs, Zyra, Lux, Karthus, Xerath, Ryze, Fiddlesticks(?), etc.). Maw of Malmortius gives me extra damage, Magic Resist, and a Magic Damage Shield when I might die from Magic Damage.

I build Mercurial Scimitar as one of my last items. Mercurial Scimitar's active - "Cleanse" + Movement Speed Boost - is an invaluable ability. Also Mercurial Scimitar considerably increases my damage output and gives me extra Magic Resistance.

I build Warmog's Armor if the enemy team does NOT have Elise, Fizz, Garen, Lee Sin, Xin Zhao, or Kog'Maw since their damage scales off %HP. Liandry's Torment's does becomes a problem if I build Warmog's Armor but the passive Magic Resistance from Dragon's Descent reduces "enough" Magic Damage.

I only build Runic Bulwark if the support is not building it. It's too good not to have, but for the role I play, I'm better off building Sunfire Aegis, Randuin's Omen, or Maw of Malmortius.

I only build Guardian Angel if plan on carrying the game or I have a 4-kill streak. If I'm trying to be the team's tank, I avoid buying Guardian Angel because I want the enemy team to focus me in team fights.

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February 1, 2013

• Guide completed

February 5, 2013

• Added a "My Other Jungle Guides" section