Shyvana vs Rek'Sai JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Shyvana vs Rek'Sai

Updated Jun 6, 2026

Overview

Shyvana should rely on her very fast clear speed to outpace Rek'Sai's early three-camp path and avoid direct early fights.
Prioritize scaling through power farming and controlling dragon area when bot and mid have lane priority for safer setups.

Jungle Plan

Use fast clear speed to trade camps and secure dragon control when bot and mid have priority.
Track Rek'Sai's early pathing to counter-gank or invade after her three-camp clear.
Prioritize vision and control around dragon and Rift Herald to leverage Shyvana's objective scaling and force Rek'Sai into unfavorable fights.

Danger windows

Rek'Sai's early level 3 tunnel ganks create high-risk invade and river fight windows; avoid overextending without vision.
Isolated river fights before Shyvana reaches dragon form or item spikes are dangerous due to Rek'Sai's knockup and execute.
Forced smite fights around dragon early can be risky if Rek'Sai has lane priority or numbers advantage; avoid contesting without support.

Early game

Start with a full clear to reach dragon form and item spikes faster than Rek'Sai's early gank tempo.
Avoid fighting Rek'Sai early without fury or lane priority due to her high early duel and gank threat.
Contest first Scuttle only if nearby lanes can move first to secure river control without risking tunnel ganks.

Power spikes

Level 6 dragon form significantly increases Shyvana's dueling and objective control; use it to contest mid-game fights.
First completed core item boosts Shyvana's clear and fight potential, enabling more aggressive objective plays.
Rek'Sai's early level 3 with tunnel access increases her gank threat; respect this by avoiding isolated river fights before your spikes.

Win conditions

Convert Shyvana's superior clear speed and dragon form into sustained dragon control and mid-game teamfight presence.
Use vision and lane priority to safely counter-jungle Rek'Sai post-level 6 and deny her early snowball attempts.
Leverage dragon form and item spikes to win grouped fights and secure Rift Herald, snowballing objective leads into mid-game dominance.