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Shyvana

The Half-Dragon

About Shyvana

Shyvana, The Half-Dragon, is a powerful diver, fighter, and mage champion in League of Legends who is mostly played in jungle of Summoner's Rift. First released on November 1, 2011 during Patch 1.0.0.128, Shyvana has become known for their melee playstyle and physical damage output.

With 8 unique skins available, Shyvana offers plenty of customization options for players who enjoy this champion. Shyvana has a good amount of skins, including some really nice reimaginings of the character.

As a champion who uses Fury as their resource, Shyvana brings a unique set of abilities to League of Legends that makes them a great champ for any team comp.

Gameplay style

Shyvana is primarily played as a diver/fighter/mage, leveraging their melee combat style to dominate in jungle. Since their release in Patch 1.0.0.128, players have come up with a bunch of different strategies and builds to maximize Shyvana's potential.

As a physical-focused champion who uses Fury to cast their abilities, Shyvana requires players to carefully manage their resources while positioning effectively to deal maximum damage. The champion's design makes them particularly effective against grouped enemies with AoE abilities and burst damage.

Shyvana's story

Shyvana is a fearsome half-dragon warrior. Though she often appears humanoid, she also rules the skies as a dragon, incinerating her foes with fiery breath. Having saved the life of the crown prince Jarvan IV, Shyvana now serves uneasily in his royal guard, struggling to find acceptance among the suspicious people of Demacia.

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Official Champion Spotlight

See Shyvana's abilities and gameplay in the official League of Legends Champion Spotlight.

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Learning Shyvana

Whether you're just picking up Shyvana or improving your skills, understanding the strengths and weaknesses of this diver, fighter, and mage champion is crucial.

Champion strengths

  • Good balance of damage and durability
  • Powerful area-of-effect damage
  • Strong dueling potential
  • Strong waveclear

Champion weaknesses

  • Can be kited by ranged champions
  • Usually lacks mobility
  • May struggle against true tanks
  • Vulnerable to assassins

Shyvana currently costs 1575 BE or 790 RP, making them reasonably priced for players building a champion pool. Players looking to master Shyvana should spend time learning their unique mechanics and optimal build paths for different matchups.

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