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Runes: META - Recommended
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Inspiration
+10% Attack Speed
+9 Adaptive (5.4 AD or 9 AP)
+10-180 Bonus Health
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Ability Order Dragon's Rage
Fury of the Dragonborn (PASSIVE)
Shyvana Passive Ability
Champion Build Guide
Intro
What you learn in this guide! Welcome to the ultimate guide to playing Shyvana in the jungle! This guide covers everything from detailed builds and itemization to advanced macro play, jungling path strategies, and in-depth gameplay tips, so you'll have all the tools you need to excel with Shyvana in any game scenario. Whether you're a beginner looking to understand her core mechanics or an experienced player aiming to master her carry potential, this guide has something for everyone. By the end, you’ll be well-equipped to dominate your games and fully unleash Shyvana’s power on the Rift! Current Status in Meta Shyvana has always held a strong place in the jungle, but it truly feels like she’s in her golden era in this season. With objectives becoming even more crucial to securing victory, Shyvana's objective control and scaling power make her an excellent choice for junglers focused on late-game impact. Her strength in extended fights, excellent farming capabilities, and ability to adapt to different team compositions highlight her current viability. Additionally, her carry potential allows her to single-handedly turn games, especially as her scaling makes her a threat as matches progress. With Shyvana, players can comfortably impact the game by balancing farm, objective control, and scaling, making her a reliable pick to learn and master in Season 14! |
Shyvana
Shyvana
Shyvana, the Half-Dragon, is a unique and powerful pick in the jungle, known for her incredible transformation and scaling potential. With her passive, Fury of the Dragonborn, she gains extra bonus stats when her team secures dragons, making her naturally geared toward objective control and late-game scaling. Shyvana’s kit features both burst and sustained damage, with a mix of physical and magic damage that’s difficult to itemize against. Her ultimate, Dragon’s Descent, allows her to transform into a powerful dragon, enhancing her abilities and giving her a mix of tankiness and damage that few champions can rival. Shyvana’s ability to excel in both aggressive plays and defensive peels makes her highly versatile, able to adapt to various team compositions and matchups. Overall Playstyle As a jungler, Shyvana thrives on farming efficiently and scaling up into a late-game monster. Her playstyle revolves around a steady early game, where she can clear jungle camps quickly with her AOE damage abilities, primarily her Burnout (W) and Twin Bite (Q). This gives her an edge in farming speed, allowing her to stay relevant in gold and experience even with minimal early-game presence. Shyvana's objective control is one of her defining strengths; her passive bonuses from dragon takedowns incentivize her to prioritize dragons, giving her a unique synergy with objectives. In terms of playstyle, Shyvana works well with a patient, calculated approach. While she can apply some pressure in the early game, her true potential shines when she reaches mid-to-late game, at which point she has enough items to become a major threat. During ganks, Shyvana is particularly effective when she has her ultimate ready, as Dragon’s Descent not only offers a way to gap-close but also turns her into a durable, high-damage dragon form. Her ability to go from a farming-centric style to a high-impact teamfight monster makes her gameplay rewarding for players who like to grow into a strong carry role as the game progresses. Conclusion Shyvana’s strengths in Season 14 make her an exceptional pick for players aiming for consistent performance in the jungle. Her powerful scaling and objective control allow her to influence critical parts of the game, while her hybrid damage profile and transformative ultimate give her high versatility. Shyvana excels in both solo queue and team environments, as she’s able to fill multiple roles—either as a high-damage threat or as a tanky front-liner that can protect and engage for her team. For those who enjoy a balanced mix of farming, objective control, and carry potential, Shyvana is a fantastic champion to play and master, especially in a meta where objectives and late-game power have taken on even more significance. |
Welcome to Noxus!
Feats of Strength Understanding Feats of Strength Feats of Strength is a game-changing mechanic introduced in Season 15, where both teams compete to complete objectives—three champion kills, first turret, and three epic monster camps—before the enemy team. The first team to secure two out of three of these feats is rewarded with the Blessing of Noxus, which provides powerful upgrades to movement speed and boots, giving a significant mobility and combat advantage. For a jungler like Shyvana, who excels at fast jungle clearing and objective control, this system presents a unique opportunity to accelerate her team's tempo and gain a strong mid-game advantage. Understanding how to efficiently play around Feats of Strength can snowball the game in your favor. Shyvana’s Key Role in Feats of Strength 1. Prioritizing Epic Monster Feat – Your Fast Clear Advantage One of the Feats of Strength conditions is slaying three epic monster camps (Rift Herald, Dragons, or Baron Nashor). Since Shyvana has one of the fastest jungle clears in the game, securing this feat should be her primary focus. Early Game (First 8 Minutes) Shyvana’s full clear is faster than most junglers, which means you can often take early Dragon control before the enemy jungler even finishes their first reset. If your bot lane has priority, rush an early Dragon and secure the first step towards the Feat. Even if you don't immediately claim all three monsters, you are denying the enemy team’s progress. Mid-Game (After Herald Spawns) Voidgrubs count as an Epic Monster Feat once all three are slain. Since Shyvana excels at fast objective clears, taking Voidgrubs early can accelerate Feats of Strength progression while also giving your team a siege advantage. When & How to Take Voidgrubs as Shyvana Early Window (6:00 – 8:00 minutes) If your bot lane has priority or your mid-laner can rotate, Voidgrubs should be an early priority after first recall. Shyvana’s AoE damage from Twin Bite (Q) resets and Burnout (W) helps melt the Voidgrubs quickly. Even if you can’t secure all three immediately, getting at least one or two means you can return later to finish the camp and secure the Feat. Mid-Game (8:00 – 14:00 minutes, before Herald despawns) If your team can’t take first turret early, Voidgrubs serve as a fallback strategy for securing the Monster Feat instead. A well-timed Voidgrubs into Dragon rotation can lock in the Feat before the enemy jungler has a chance to respond. If the enemy jungler is topside contesting Herald, this is a free opportunity to grab Voidgrubs safely. Denying the Enemy’s Feat Progress If the enemy team already has one Dragon, securing Voidgrubs before them prevents them from getting the Monster Slaying Feat. Even if you can’t contest them directly, stealing just one or two delays their progress and can force a misstep in their game plan. Synergy Between Voidgrubs & Shyvana’s Playstyle Objective Focus – Since Shyvana thrives on jungle and objective control, Voidgrubs provide a natural way to stack Feats while accelerating her game plan. Power Spikes – Gaining Voidborn Remnants (Voidgrub Buff) makes sieging towers stronger, which synergizes with Feats of Strength since First Turret is also a key goal. Safe Macro Play – When fighting is risky, securing Voidgrubs allows Shyvana to play for objectives instead of unnecessary early-game fights. By integrating Voidgrubs into your Feats of Strength plan, Shyvana can secure major advantages without forced fights, making her even more impactful in the Season 15 jungle meta. 2. Enabling the First Turret Feat – Playing Around Herald & Lane Priority The First Turret Feat is often determined by lane priority and Rift Herald usage. As Shyvana, you can heavily influence this: If You Secure Herald Look for the most pushed-in lane and drop the Rift Herald for turret destruction. Mid-lane is often the best choice, as it opens up map control and objective vision. If bot lane is ahead, dropping Herald there can also lead to Dragon control and more map dominance. If You Don't Have Herald Play around the strongest lane and hover nearby, ensuring the enemy jungler cannot gank and disrupt the lane that is close to securing first turret. If the enemy is about to claim First Turret Feat, consider a cross-map trade—take Dragon or Herald in return, ensuring you are at least progressing towards another Feat. 3. Contributing to the Warfare Feat – Picking Smart Fights The Warfare Feat (three champion kills) can be unpredictable, but as a jungler, you dictate when fights happen. Look for early skirmishes where your team has an advantage. If your lanes are strong early, play around them to secure three quick kills. Even if Shyvana is weak in early-game fights, you can still secure the last hit on a kill, contributing to the Feat progression without overcommitting. If your team is behind in fights, don't force risky plays. Instead, focus on monster control and turret pressure to win Feats another way. The Impact of Winning Feats of Strength Once your team wins Feats of Strength and claims the Blessing of Noxus, your entire team gains: Upgraded Tier-2 Boots into Triumphant Boots for extra stats. Unlocked access to Tier-3 Boots, which provide game-changing effects once you reach two Legendary items. Cassiopeia gets a direct movement speed buff instead, making her much harder to kite. For Shyvana, this means: Sorcerer’s Shoes become stronger, further boosting her magic penetration. Team mobility increases, making it easier to rotate for Dragon Souls, Baron, and key objectives. Stronger team fighting potential, since higher mobility enables better positioning and engages. By actively focusing on Feats of Strength, Shyvana can accelerate her team’s snowball potential and create a massive tempo advantage that helps close out games before late-game scaling becomes an issue. Atakhan Atakhan is a new neutral epic monster introduced in Season 15 that spawns at 20 minutes based on combat activity across the map. His form and spawn location are determined by how much fighting has occurred on each side of the map before his spawn time. Voracious Atakhan (Low Combat – Defensive Reward) If there has been less fighting before the 14-minute mark, Voracious Atakhan will spawn. Killing this version grants: False Life Buff – A temporary resurrection-style effect, allowing players to revive after death. Bonus Gold on Takedowns – Permanent extra gold for champion takedowns. Why It Matters: Best for teams that are behind or playing scaling compositions since it gives defensive advantages. The revive effect can turn teamfights around, making it harder for the enemy to snowball a lead. Shyvana’s Role – If Voracious Atakhan spawns, Shyvana should prioritize taking it quickly to give her team the revival advantage in upcoming fights. Ruinous Atakhan (High Combat – Offensive Reward) If there has been a lot of fighting before 14 minutes, Ruinous Atakhan will spawn. Killing this version grants: Crown of Carnage Buff – Permanently increases all future Epic Monster rewards & effects by 25%(Dragons, Baron, Voidgrubs, etc.). Bloody Petals Buff – Additional bonus stacks for increased damage and sustain. Why It Matters: Best for snowballing teams looking to secure objectives and dominate neutral fights. The permanent boost to Epic Monster rewards makes Dragon and Baron much stronger, giving a huge mid-to-late-game advantage. Shyvana’s Role – Since Shyvana already thrives on securing objectives, Ruinous Atakhan makes her even stronger, letting her melt objectives faster and push leads harder. Strategic Importance for Shyvana Understanding which form will spawn helps plan around Atakhan’s buffs—play safe and scale for Voracious, or fight early and dominate for Ruinous. Both forms provide game-changing buffs, so securing Atakhan should be a priority once he spawns. If the enemy team is contesting Atakhan, Shyvana’s AoE damage and fast clear can help secure it before they do. Mastering Atakhan’s mechanics and knowing when to force fights or play defensively can give your team a massive edge in Season 15! |
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As Shyvana, you excel as a farming jungler thanks to her fast clear speed and strong scaling. To make the most of her strengths, focus on a few key principles that will help you maintain efficiency and pressure throughout the game. The Ward Trick: At around the 40-second mark, place a ward in the enemy jungle to track their starting path and then recall to switch to an Oracle Lens. This tactic provides valuable vision on the enemy jungler’s early movements, allowing you to better plan your routes and ganks. Full Clear Start: Shyvana’s fast clear allows her to gain a level and gold advantage by doing a full clear. Clearing all camps ensures you hit level 4 with optimal experience and gold, which is crucial for outpacing opponents in the early game. This is your default approach for a strong start. First Decisions: Scuttle, Gank, or Dragon: After your first clear, you’ll have options: Securing Scuttle Crab: Use the intel from your early ward to determine the enemy jungler’s path and secure the Scuttle safely. Early Dragon: If the enemy jungler is top side and you have lane priority, take the opportunity to secure an early Dragon, giving your team a strong objective advantage. First Gank: When the enemy jungler’s position is known, consider a gank if you spot an advantageous lane. Maintaining Farm and Ganking: Throughout the game, balance farming and ganking by using your fast clear to keep camps on cooldown. Return to farming between ganks, but always be ready to take advantage of overextended enemies or good gank setups. Managing Cooldowns for Efficiency: Shyvana's power spikes around her ultimate, so look to prioritize farming and minimizing fights while her ultimate is on cooldown. When it’s up, join team fights and go for plays; once used, return to jungle camps to maintain gold and experience income. Objective Control and Voidgrubs: Take every opportunity to secure objectives, especially Dragons, and manage Voidgrubs early for the strategic buffs they provide. This helps cement your scaling advantage and keeps pressure on the map. In the early game, Shyvana's primary focus is to build a solid foundation through farming and strategic objectives. She doesn’t have the strongest ganks early on, so emphasize clearing camps efficiently to reach level 4 quickly, which is when she starts to unlock her potential. Full Jungle Clear: Start with a full clear, which allows Shyvana to capitalize on her fast jungle clearing ability. Start at Red Buff if you’re on the blue side or Blue Buff if you’re on the red side. After the buff, proceed through all your camps. This will get you closer to level 4, with both buffs ready for potential ganks or an early Dragon. Scuttle Priority and Map Awareness: Keep an eye on the enemy jungler’s likely path based on your ward placement. Securing a Scuttle Crab can be advantageous if the enemy jungler is on the opposite side, as it provides vision and experience. If the Scuttle is contested, prioritize safety and farming instead. Ganking Opportunities: Shyvana's early ganks are situational. Look for lanes that are overextended or where your allies have reliable crowd control to set up kills. If no lanes are ideal for ganks, continue farming and prioritize level 6, where Shyvana’s dragon form makes her a greater threat in skirmishes. Objective Control with Early Dragon: Shyvana is highly efficient at soloing Dragons early due to her innate Dragon form bonuses. If you confirm the enemy jungler’s position or spot them on the opposite side, take the chance to solo the Dragon and secure an advantage for your team. Mid Game: Power Spikes and Map Control The mid game is where Shyvana shines due to her strong scaling and ability to contest objectives with her team. Use your power spikes wisely and look to secure objectives and apply map pressure. Power Spike with Dragon Form: Shyvana's ultimate, Dragon’s Descent, allows her to engage and disengage effectively. Make sure to communicate with your team when you’re ready to take fights, as her power with the Dragon form provides a significant advantage in skirmishes and fights. Objective Priority – Voidgrubs and Dragons: Voidgrubs are a valuable resource for Shyvana’s team due to the stacking benefits they provide. Clearing these will bolster your team’s ability to push and damage enemy structures. Additionally, continue to prioritize Dragons to capitalize on Shyvana's unique bonus resistances from her passive when she secures them. Look to contest or secure every Dragon spawn if possible, coordinating with your team to ensure lane priority and map control. Split Pushing and Farming: Shyvana’s high sustain and AoE damage make her an ideal split pusher. Use this to your advantage, especially if your team composition benefits from drawing enemy resources away from objectives. Farm side lanes and jungle camps in between objectives to maintain gold and experience leads over the enemy jungler. Engaging in Team Fights: When team fights break out, position yourself to dive onto high-priority targets, using your Dragon form’s damage and crowd control to disrupt the enemy backline. Remember that Shyvana excels at sustaining damage over time, so be mindful of your positioning and avoid overcommitting without your team’s follow-up. Late Game: Dominating Team Fights and Objectives In the late game, Shyvana transitions into a powerful frontline presence with substantial damage output. At this stage, focus on key objectives and making decisive plays to secure victory. Objective Control – Baron and Elder Dragon: The late game revolves around controlling major objectives, so set up vision and coordinate with your team to secure Baron or Elder Dragon. These buffs provide significant advantages in team fights, allowing your team to secure a game-winning push. Split Pushing to Create Pressure: Shyvana’s ability to sustain through camps and her high damage allow her to pressure side lanes effectively. Split pushing can create pressure, forcing the enemy team to react, opening opportunities for your team to secure objectives or catch out isolated enemies. Team Fight Positioning: In team fights, your role is to dive into the enemy backline or peel for your carries, depending on the enemy composition. Use Dragon’s Descent to engage on squishy targets and disrupt the enemy team’s positioning. Target high-priority carries if possible, as eliminating them can quickly turn the tide of a fight. Adapt to the Enemy’s Playstyle: By late game, Shyvana’s tanky yet damage-heavy build enables her to take on multiple roles in fights. If your team is ahead, play aggressively, using your Dragon form to push the enemy team back and secure objectives. If your team is behind, focus on positioning safely, picking off squishy targets, and securing objectives to turn the game around. Following this early to late-game strategy will make the most of Shyvana’s strengths as a high-scaling jungle champion, allowing you to dominate objectives and lead your team to victory. |
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