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How to Win Shyvana vs Neeko Counter MatchupShyvana is in the b tier of champions

Shyvana vs Neeko

How to Beat Neeko as Shyvana in LoLShyvana is in the a tier of champions
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How to Beat Neeko as Shyvana

based on 1,629 Shyvana vs Neeko matchups
Win Rate
52.3 %
K/D/A
2.13
Pick Rate
3.1 %

How We Analyze LoL Champion Counters

We produce our matchup statistics from the millions of recently ranked LoL rounds that we analyze every week. This guide on how to beat Neeko as Shyvana resulted from an analysis of 1629 ranked games where both champions clashed against one another. This particular champ matchup is fairly rare. Shyvana fights Neeko in only 3.1% of her rounds.

Shyvana vs Neeko Matchup Summary

Shyvana does a good job of countering Neeko. On average, she wins a fantastic 52.3% of matches the champions fight one another in. In Shyvana vs Neeko rounds, Shyvana’s side is 0.1% less expected to get first blood, implying that she most likely won't be able to get first blood against Neeko.

Best Shyvana vs Neeko Counter Build

Items

Starter Items

Time Target
Mosstomper SeedlingHealth Potion

Early Items

~5 Mins
Long SwordTiamat

Core Shyvana Items

~22 Mins
Rabadon's DeathcapNashor's ToothShadowflame

Optional Items

Sterak's GageBlade of The Ruined KingTitanic HydraJak'Sho, The Protean

Summoner Spells

summonerhaste summoner spell D
summonersmite summoner spell F

Skill Order

First skill for Shyvana to level upe
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Second ability for Shyvana to level upw
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Last skill for Shyvana to max outq

Runes

DominationDark HarvestSudden ImpactEyeball CollectionTreasure Hunter
SorceryTranscendenceGathering Storm
Attack SpeedAdaptive ForceArmor
Shyvana's passive ability p
Shyvana's q ability q
Shyvana's w ability w
Shyvana's e ability e
Shyvana's ultimate ability r
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E
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W
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Q
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E
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E
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R
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Guide to Countering Neeko as Shyvana

Tips for Playing as Shyvana against Neeko

It can be valuable to purchase one of the items that can slow enemies: Frozen Mallet, Dead Man's Plate, or Entropy.

Shyvana's abilities all benefit from attacking units. As a result, Attack Speed items are more valuable on her than most champions.

Burnout is an ideal choice for jungling. Monsters will be hit by the full duration, and the speed boost improves her ganking potential.

Flame Breath is great to level-up against difficult lane opponents.

Advice to Win Against Neeko

Pop Blossom's warning visuals are invisible if Neeko is disguised.

Standing behind minions against Neeko is very dangerous as Tangle-Barbs become stronger.

Shyvana vs Neeko Counter Stats

Shyvana Image
Win Rate
52.3 %
VS
Win Rate
47.7 %
Neeko Image
6.2
< Kills >
5.2
6
< Deaths >
5.8
6.6
< Assists >
8.3
1.45
< Killing Sprees >
1.17
66
< Minions Killed >
111
1.63
< Dragons Killed >
0.1
0.51
< Inhibitors >
0.42
4,846
< Physical Damage >
1,389
14,590
< Magic Damage >
17,893
1,003
< True Damage >
732
20,440
< Damage Dealt >
20,016
33,897
< Damage Taken >
20,697
12,438
< Gold Earned >
10,457
1.79
< Towers >
1.86
0.27
< Baron Takedowns >
0.02
12,486
< Total Healing >
2,337
14,550
< Experience >
13,015
22
< Vision Score >
32
7
< Wards Placed >
14
196
< Time Dealing CC >
182

How to Counter Neeko with Shyvana in LoL

The stats provided here clarify some vital Shyvana vs. Neeko counter stats that can help you appreciate the differences and similarities between the two. Shyvana’s KDA ratio ([kills + assists] / deaths) of NaN is better than Neeko’s KDA ratio of NaN, demonstrating that Shyvana may be more central to her team's team fighting effectiveness than Neeko..

Shyvana normally has a similar longest killing spree as her matchup does. On average, she takes more damage than Neeko. This typically indicates different amounts of tankyness, yet it can also imply that the champion with more HP has less agility and thus is unable to kite away from further damage when engaged or poked.

Differences between Shyvana and Neeko

Damage Types Compared

Shyvana
Neeko
Physical Damage
Magic Damage
True Damage

Champion Playstyles Compared

Shyvana
Neeko

Who is Better, Shyvana or Neeko?

Both League champs are great champions. Both champs have their pros and cons. In the game's current meta, Shyvana usually wins when taking on Neeko, with a 52.3% win rate. Thus, Shyvana makes a good counter for Neeko.

While Shyvana does have a higher win rate compared to Neeko, when on opposite teams, Shyvana also has a lower difficulty level that makes her a less challenging champion to learn and master. You don't need to be too worried when picking Shyvana into Neeko.

Furthermore, Shyvana also has only a small amount of utility and CC, a similar amount to Neeko. This often makes her just as valuable during teamfights, especially when fighting champions with a ton of burst damage.

While there isn't one best champion in League of Legends, in Shyvana vs Neeko matchups, Shyvana is the better champion with a noticably higher win rate, less champion complexity, and a similar amount of utility to help out your team members during late stage team fights.

Shyvana is an above average counter for Neeko. You will do well by focussing your gameplay on keeping up your CS and clearing objectives. If you are able to do that, you should be able to stand on your own as Shyvana against Neeko.

Other Champion Matchups Against Shyvana

Shyvana Loses Against

SingedSinged44.1% winrateTrundleTrundle44.5% winrateLilliaLillia45% winrateCorkiCorki45.4% winrate

Shyvana Wins Against

ZeriZeri56.3% winrateEliseElise55.5% winrateGangplankGangplank55% winrateYuumiYuumi54.9% winrate

Top Synergies by Role

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Additional Information for Shyvana Players

How We Calculated Our Shyvana vs Neeko Build and Stats

For this guide on countering Neeko as Shyvana, we analyzed 1,629 matchups from recent LoL games. We use rigorous data cleaning and processing methods to ensure that our counter stats are of the highest quality. You can rest assured that the recommended build to counter Neeko as Shyvana comes from real data and is not the fabrication of some random LoL player, as some other sites provide. You can use the filters at the top of the page to view the most relevant stats and items to your rank.

Other Useful Resources

Shyvana Build Neeko Build

Further Insights to Win this Matchup

If you would like to learn all of the intricacies of Shyvana to counter Neeko during both the lane and mid / late game phases of League of Legends, you should keep reading to pick up a few extra tricks and insights into this matchup. If you mind the build and suggestions displayed here, you will increase your win rate significantly and be that much closer to League of Legends pro players.

Shyvana most often gets less CS as Neeko. Champions who on average don't take many minion kills usualy don't need much CS to be effective, such as support champions. They are able to scale properly off of their skills, stats, and first items alone. Yet, champions with large amounts of CS, such as hyper-carries, usually need many items to be effective. In either situation, try to exceed the values reported here to do well.

The most crucial items to use in your Shyvana versus Neeko build include Rabadon's Deathcap, Nashor's Tooth, and Shadowflame. When Shyvana incorporated at least these three pieces in her build, she did significantly better when fighting Neeko than with many other typical item sets. In fact, Shyvana boasted an average winrate of 52.3% battling Neeko with these items in her kit.

To have the highest chance of beating Neeko as Shyvana, you should take the Dark Harvest, Sudden Impact, Eyeball Collection, Treasure Hunter, Gathering Storm, and Transcendence runes from the Domination and Sorcery rune sets. Out of all the rune builds that we analyzed for Shyvana vs Neeko matchups, this mix of runes resulted in the greatest win rate. Notably, these runes provided a 52.3% win rate overall.

If you need to see Shyvana vs Neeko tips and builds for a an individual rank, feel free to select one from the selection menu above. If viewing for the first time, the stats and guides given are computed using all games completed with these champs.