Thornmail Shyvana build with runes and items. Thornmail Shyvana guide offers in-depth how-to play, skill order and tips. Play Thornmail Shyvana build in League of Legends Patch 25.S1.3!
Hit or miss. Works only if an enemy team is full of physical damage dealers (preferably auto-attackers).
If an enemy team is full of mages/AP damage, play regular tank build instead.
How to play
General
How is this Thornmail build for Shyvana different to regular tank builds? Item order, Armor stacking and countering enemy physical damage dealers!
This build is aimed to counter AD comps. Since you don't know the enemy team, you need to adapt in game. It is hit or miss. If they are heavy AP - just play regular tank.
Late game, you can consider selling boots for 6th item - for even more sweet Thornmail damage!
Remember to consume your Grasp of the Undying procs!
Champion
You get extra spikey because of Fury of the Dragonborn (Passive), thanks to additional Armor.
Tips and Tricks
Riot
Shyvana's abilities all benefit from attacking units. As a result, Attack Speed items are more valuable on her than most champions.
Flame Breath is great to level-up against difficult lane opponents.
Burnout is an ideal choice for jungling. Monsters will be hit by the full duration, and the speed boost improves her ganking potential.
It can be valuable to purchase one of the items that can slow enemies: Frozen Mallet, Dead Man's Plate, or Entropy.