League of Legends (LoL) Question: Hybrid Shyvana Viable?
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Hybrid Shyvana Viable?
There are two builds for Shyvana that are really viable at the moment: Ap and Ad. Both have their own pros and cons, but is it possible to build hybrid to eliminate some more cons? Or is it not as viable as just going for one full damage stat? I have tried a hybrid build a few times in the past and succeeded, but I don't know if it is viable for climbing since I believe my MMR is pretty low (High Bronze-Silver).
AP Shyvana is arguably stronger at the moment, but I prefer playing AD or "Bruiser" Shyvana with Stalker's Blade - Bloodrazor and Frozen Mallet. You don't need much damage beyond that to be effective, but Sterak's Gage is always nice if you can finish the full item.
I used the following build: Conqueror, Triumph, Legend: Tenacity, Coup de Grace, Conditioning, Overgrowth with Stalker's Blade - Bloodrazor, Spear of Shojin and Rylai's Crystal Scepter.
AD Shyvana can be kited easily, but she can play more of a frontline role and she offers more utility. AP Shyvana can't do much except for ult and then use Flame Breath. But she does a lot of burst damage. So what I tried is to create a hybrid build that still has some burst damage, but also isn't completely useless without Dragon's Descent available. So I need some AD, AP, attack speed and some resistances. Also important is the CDR for more Flame Breath. Stalker's Blade - Bloodrazor is IMO the best jungle item for her, as it gives enough attack speed to farm fast, reach items and regain fury. Spear of Shojin grants the needed HP, AD AND 20% CDR (this might be replaceable with Black Cleaver, while Rylai's Crystal Scepter provides the AP and some more HP, together with sticking power from its passive, which is great in combination with Burnout. Legend: Tenacity also helps against the weakness of being kiteable. Then finally, Conqueror is kinda in between Dark Harvest and Press the Attack. It's stronger early than Dark Harvest, but it can also be stacked with spellcasts unlike Press the Attack. Last but not least, it also gives a little healing, which Shyvana lacks.
With hybrid Shyvana you can eliminate some cons, but there still are some, like not the best ganks, the weak early game and a lack of sustain. I'm still figuring out the best hybrid build for season 10, so can I ask what build did you use?
I used the following build: Conqueror, Triumph, Legend: Tenacity, Coup de Grace, Conditioning, Overgrowth with Stalker's Blade - Bloodrazor, Spear of Shojin and Rylai's Crystal Scepter.
AD Shyvana can be kited easily, but she can play more of a frontline role and she offers more utility. AP Shyvana can't do much except for ult and then use Flame Breath. But she does a lot of burst damage. So what I tried is to create a hybrid build that still has some burst damage, but also isn't completely useless without Dragon's Descent available. So I need some AD, AP, attack speed and some resistances. Also important is the CDR for more Flame Breath. Stalker's Blade - Bloodrazor is IMO the best jungle item for her, as it gives enough attack speed to farm fast, reach items and regain fury. Spear of Shojin grants the needed HP, AD AND 20% CDR (this might be replaceable with Black Cleaver, while Rylai's Crystal Scepter provides the AP and some more HP, together with sticking power from its passive, which is great in combination with Burnout. Legend: Tenacity also helps against the weakness of being kiteable. Then finally, Conqueror is kinda in between Dark Harvest and Press the Attack. It's stronger early than Dark Harvest, but it can also be stacked with spellcasts unlike Press the Attack. Last but not least, it also gives a little healing, which Shyvana lacks.
With hybrid Shyvana you can eliminate some cons, but there still are some, like not the best ganks, the weak early game and a lack of sustain. I'm still figuring out the best hybrid build for season 10, so can I ask what build did you use?
Bro.. spear of shojin got removed tho xD
The Runes I used were Conqueror, Triumph, Legend: Tenacity, Last Stand, Conditioning, and Revitalize.
I thought of this build since in Korea there is something blowing up recently which was Shyvana Top Lane "Full Heal" with Conqueror Death's Dance and Spirit Visage as signature items.
Pretty sure you can climb with this build if it fits your playstyle. Good luck and have fun.