Vi vs Shyvana JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Vi vs Shyvana

Updated Jun 6, 2026

Overview

Vi's early-game pressure and lockdown CC let her contest river and force fights before Shyvana reaches dragon form.
Prioritize early ganks and objective control to deny Shyvana's fast clear tempo and scaling power spikes.

Jungle Plan

Full clear when early ganks are unavailable, then track Shyvana's path to counter-jungle and disrupt her scaling.
Contest dragon setups aggressively when bot and mid lanes have priority to leverage Vi's objective control and lockdown.
Use (R) to secure picks post-level 6 and translate kills into Herald or dragon pressure, denying Shyvana's tempo.

Danger windows

Early invade windows around level 3 when Shyvana can counter with fast clears and dragon form soon after.
Isolated river fights without lane priority risk Shyvana's (R) displacement and burst damage.
Forced smite fights near dragon require vision control; losing these can snowball Shyvana's scaling advantage.

Early game

Start with a three-camp clear to hit level 3 quickly and look for early ganks where (Q) can force flashes.
Fight for first Scuttle Crab only if nearby lanes have priority to secure river control and vision.
Avoid extended fights before level 6 without lane help, as Shyvana's clear speed and dragon form scaling can punish overcommitment.

Power spikes

Level 6 unlocks Vi's (R) for reliable lockdown, enabling guaranteed picks and objective setups.
First completed item boosts Vi's dueling and objective damage, increasing her threat in skirmishes.
Shyvana's dragon form spike post-level 6 demands Vi respect her engage and avoid isolated fights without vision or lane support.

Win conditions

Convert early ganks and picks secured by (Q) and (R) into dragon and Rift Herald control to deny Shyvana's scaling.
Use superior dueling and objective damage to pressure Shyvana off camps and force tempo resets.
Maintain river vision and track Shyvana's pathing to counter-gank and prevent her from safely farming into mid-game power spikes.