Shyvana ARAM Build
Items, runes and skill order from ARAM games, patch 26.20. What players build on Shyvana in ARAM, read from real games on the Howling Abyss: items, runes, spells, starting items and skill order, with Shyvana's ARAM balance changes and how the build differs from Summoner's Rift.
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Updated October 14, 2026 · By LOLValue Team
Best Shyvana ARAM Build in 26.20
The most built Shyvana ARAM build in patch 26.20 is Dusk and Dawn, Heartsteel and Death's Dance, with Dark Harvest and Flash and Mark: it wins 0.0% of its 2 games. Most Shyvana players start with Ruby Crystal and Sheen and max Q > W > E. Over all 15 ARAM games we read this patch, Shyvana wins 33.3%.
| Items | Pick rate | Win rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dusk and Dawn + Heartsteel + Death's Dance | 13.3% | 0.0% | 2 |
| Dusk and Dawn + Death's Dance + Liandry's Torment | 6.7% | 100.0% | 1 |
| Warmog's Armor + Heartsteel + Jak'Sho, The Protean | 6.7% | 100.0% | 1 |
| Item | Pick rate | Win rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dusk and Dawn | 40.0% | 50.0% | 6 |
| Heartsteel | 40.0% | 33.3% | 6 |
| Death's Dance | 33.3% | 40.0% | 5 |
| Liandry's Torment | 26.7% | 50.0% | 4 |
| Jak'Sho, The Protean | 26.7% | 50.0% | 4 |
| Thornmail | 20.0% | 33.3% | 3 |
| Sundered Sky | 13.3% | 50.0% | 2 |
| Trinity Force | 13.3% | 50.0% | 2 |
| Item | Pick rate | Win rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury's Treads | 60.0% | 22.2% | 9 |
| Plated Steelcaps | 13.3% | 50.0% | 2 |
| Sorcerer's Shoes | 6.7% | 100.0% | 1 |
| Items | Pick rate | Win rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruby Crystal + Sheen | 20.0% | 66.7% | 3 |
| Giant's Belt + Ruby Crystal | 20.0% | 0.0% | 3 |
| Giant's Belt + Giant's Belt + Ruby Crystal | 13.3% | 50.0% | 2 |
| Skill max order | Pick rate | Win rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q > W > E | 53.3% | 25.0% | 8 |
| E > W > Q | 20.0% | 66.7% | 3 |
| Keystone | Pick rate | Win rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Harvest | 53.3% | 25.0% | 8 |
| Grasp of the Undying | 20.0% | 66.7% | 3 |
| Arcane Comet | 20.0% | 33.3% | 3 |
| Runes | Pick rate | Win rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Harvest · Sudden Impact · Grisly Mementos · Treasure Hunter · Coup de Grace · Triumph | 26.7% | 0.0% | 4 |
| Summoner spells | Pick rate | Win rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash + Mark | 60.0% | 44.4% | 9 |
| Ghost + Mark | 20.0% | 33.3% | 3 |
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Shyvana ARAM Balance Changes
Shyvana's ARAM balance changes: -5% damage taken. Riot adjusts some champions for ARAM only, to balance them for the mode's single lane; the changes don't apply on Summoner's Rift.
| Change | Value |
|---|---|
| Damage taken | -5% |
Is Shyvana Good in ARAM?
Shyvana is D tier in ARAM in patch 26.20, 152 of the 167 champions with enough ARAM games for a tier. The ARAM tier list ranks champions by win rate, pulled toward 50% when they have few games, and a little by how often they are picked.
Shyvana ARAM Build vs Summoner's Rift
The items Shyvana players build more and less in ARAM than in ranked Summoner's Rift games (Master+), by the share of games each item is finished in. Only differences of 10 points or more are listed.
| Item | Built in ARAM | Built on Summoner's Rift |
|---|---|---|
| Heartsteel | 40% | under 3% |
| Liandry's Torment | 27% | under 3% |
| Thornmail | 20% | under 3% |
| Sundered Sky | 13% | under 3% |
| Dusk and Dawn | 40% | 30% |
| Item | Built in ARAM | Built on Summoner's Rift |
|---|---|---|
| Spear of Shojin | under 7% | 54% |
| Trinity Force | 13% | 59% |
| Kraken Slayer | under 7% | 34% |
| Death's Dance | 33% | 47% |
Where the Shyvana ARAM Data Comes From
The build comes from real ARAM games read through the Riot Games API. For every Shyvana player we keep the final items, runes and summoner spells and, from the game's timeline, the items bought in the first 90 seconds and the order the abilities were leveled; games under 5 minutes are left out. A build is shown from 15 games. The full method is on the LoL ARAM builds page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Shyvana ARAM build?
The build at the top of this page: the items, runes and summoner spells most Shyvana players use in ARAM games of patch 26.20, with the win rate and games of each choice.
Does Shyvana have ARAM balance changes?
In ARAM Shyvana has: -5% damage taken. The changes only apply on the Howling Abyss.
Is Shyvana good in ARAM?
The ARAM tier list ranks Shyvana against every champion with enough ARAM games this patch, by win rate and pick rate. The tier and its place are in the section above once Shyvana has enough games.
What does Shyvana start with in ARAM?
The starting items table above lists what Shyvana players buy in the first 90 seconds of their ARAM games, potions left out, with how often each start is bought.
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