If you are new to League of Legends, Shyvana can be a little hard to get familiar with, mainly because of their ultimate, which affects all of their skills. However, it is really easy to get the grasp of that and this guide was made for you to understand this League of Legends champion better than others! You will find Shyvana’s abilities, builds, tips and tricks, voice actor, voice lines, release date, and more on this page. Here is everything you need to know about Shyvana in League of Legends!

Shyvana abilities in League of Legends

Shyvana has a unique skillset that sets them apart from other traditional champions in Legaue of Legends. Here are all of their abilities:

PASSIVE - Fury of the Dragonborn

Official description: Shyvana deals bonus damage to dragons and gains Armor and Magic Resistance. As Shyvana and her allies slay more dragons, she gains more bonus Armor and Magic Resistance.

Q - Twin Bite

Official description: Shyvana strikes twice on her next attack and grants herself Attack Speed for her next attacks. Basic attacks reduce the cooldown of Twin Bite by 0.5 seconds. 

Dragon Form: Twin Bite cleaves all units in front of Shyvana.

W - Burnout

Official description: Shyvana surrounds herself in fire, dealing magic damage per second to nearby enemies and moving faster for 3 seconds, part of this damage is applied again when Shyvana basic attacks an enemy with Burnout active. The Move Speed reduces over the duration of the spell. Basic attacks extend the duration of Burnout.

Dragon Form: Burnout grows in size.

E - Flame Breath

Official description: Shyvana unleashes a fireball that deals damage to all enemies it encounters and leaves cinders on the target, marking them for 5 seconds. Shyvana's basic attacks on marked targets deal a percentage of their maximum Health as damage on-hit.

Dragon Form: Flame Breath explodes on impact or at target location, dealing bonus damage and scorching the earth for a short duration.

R - Dragon's Descent

Official description: Shyvana transforms into a dragon and takes flight to a target location. Enemies along her path take damage and are knocked toward her target location. Shyvana passively gains Fury per second and gains 2 Fury on basic attack.

Best Shyvana builds

When playing Shyvana in the jungle, their builds can vary greatly depending on your playstyle and the game's demands. Here is a main and an alternative build by the trusted website Mobalytics:

Main build

• Focus: Mobility and sustain
• Summoner Spells: Flash and Smite
• Key Rune: Fleet Footwork (enhances movement and provides healing)
• Secondary Runes:
  • Triumph (health restoration on kills and assists)
  • Legend: Haste (cooldown reduction)
  • Cut Down (extra damage to health-heavy foes)
• Starting Item: Spear of Shojin (boosts attack damage and cooldown reduction)
• Additional Items:
  • Sorcerer's Shoes (increased magic penetration)
  • Liandry's Torment (enhanced burn damage against tankier opponents)
  • Riftmaker (for sustained fights)
  • Rabadon's Deathcap (significant magic power boost)
  • Zhonya's Hourglass (provides defensive stats and stasis effect)

Alternative build

• Focus: Burst damage
• Key Rune: Dark Harvest (scales damage based on enemies’ missing health)
• Secondary Runes:
  • Sudden Impact (extra lethality post-dash or leap)
  • Eyeball Collection (stacking damage on kills and assists)
• Item Path: Emphasizes early aggression with a focus on maximizing the impact of E - Flame Breath
• Core Items: Same as the most popular build, with adjustments for burst damage

How to play Shyvana top

Shyvana can be one of the best junglers in the game for some but they can also played in the top lane. You may see this champion as jungle most of the time but if played effectively in the top lane, you can smurf the game on your own. Here are three different ways to play Shyvana at the top side of

Summoner's Rift:

• AD Shyvana: This version focuses on dealing high damage with basic attacks and abilities. Prioritize farming and trading effectively using Twin Bite and Burnout to maximize damage output. This build usually includes items that enhance attack speed and damage, making them a formidable duelist.
• AP Shyvana: As a top laner, AP Shyvana relies heavily on their E - Flame Breath to harass opponents from a distance. The goal is to poke the enemy and farm safely until they can use their Dragon's Descent to make impactful plays around the map. Items like Nashor’s Tooth and Rylai's Crystal Scepter can enhance their poking and kiting capabilities.
• Bruiser Shyvana: This style balances between offense and defense, using items that provide health, armor, and magic resist alongside damage. The focus is on staying in the fight longer, utilizing Flame Breath and Burnout to chip away at enemies’ health while absorbing damage.

Shyvana counters

Here are three of the best picks against Shyvana:

Rek’Sai

Rek’Sai is effective against Shyvana due to their ability to interrupt Shyvana’s key abilities with knock-ups. Rek’Sai’s underground sonar sense can detect Shyvana trying to flank or engage, allowing them to pre-emptively disrupt their plans.

Elise

Elise can counter Shyvana with their long-range stun (Cocoon), which can stop Shyvana mid-charge, especially during their ultimate, Dragon's Descent. Elise's spider form also allows them to duel Shyvana effectively thanks to their mobility and burst potential

Nunu & Willump

Nunu & Willump excel in securing objectives faster than Shyvana, especially dragons, which are crucial for Shyvana’s passive. Nunu's Consume ability outpaces Shyvana’s damage output on monsters, making it difficult for Shyvana to contest dragons and secure those vital buffs.

Shyvana voice lines

Shyvana is an old champion that has been around for many years, so the odds are very high of you heading their voice lines a couple of times in your games. Here are some of the most popular lines of Shyvana in League of Legends:

• "The dragon nears."
• “On wings of fury."
• "The enemies of Demacia will fall."
• “Without remorse."
• “The quiet before battle."
• “I smell fear."
• “They should run now."
• “They have faced nothing like me."
• “Behold my true form."
• “Tremble before the power of a dragon."
• “Power flows through me."
• “I am unleashed."
• "Come get a glimpse into the belly of the beast!"
• "What do you get when a dragon sneezes? (chuckles) Out of the way."
• "They are nothing before me."
• “By the blood of my father, I will end them.

Shyvana voice actor

Karen Strassman is the voice behind Shyvana. She brings a strong and intimidating voice to the character. Shyvana is not the only League of Legends champion that Stassman voiced. Zyra’s lines also belong to her.

Shyvana release date

Shyvana was introduced to League of Legends on November 1, 2011. 

Is J4 in love with Shyvana?

Jarvan IV and Shyvana have a strong connection. Shyvana saved Jarvan’s life in battle. After that, he welcomed her into the Demacian army and made her part of the Dragonguard. They trust each other and fight well together. Many fans think there could be something more between them, but Riot has not confirmed a love story.

What lane is Shyvana?

Shyvana is mainly a jungle champion. She clears jungle camps fast and becomes stronger after killing dragons. Some players try her in top lane, but her win rate is much lower there. Jungle fits her best because her skills help her clear camps, fight for objectives, and gank other lanes when needed.

Is Shyvana a farming jungler?

Yes, Shyvana is one of the best farming junglers in the game. She clears camps quickly and safely. Her damage goes up as she farms and gets more gold. She also gets stronger by taking dragons. A good Shyvana player focuses on farming early and then joins team fights with strong items and high stats.