Shyvana,the Half-Dragon

Stats: health: Health665+104, resource: ResourceN/A, health regen: Health regen. (per 5s)8.5+0.8, resource regen: Secondary BarFury(100), armor: Armor38+4.55, attack damage: Attack damage66+3, attack speed: Base AS0.658, gameplay radius: Gameplay radius65, selection radius: Selection radius100, release: 2011-11-01, changed: V13.16, role: Juggernaut, position: TopJungle, rangetype: Melee, adaptivetype: Physical, cost: 3150|790

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ShyvanaHumanTransformingDragonRuinedRuined DragonTitlesNickname(s)AnaAnaFilthy wyrmAlias(es)The Half-DragonDragonguard ShyvanaThe Chained OneCharacteristicsSpeciesTerrestrial Dragon(Magically Altered)Pronoun(s)She/HerTimelineBorn:966 AN - 971 ANWeapon(s)Fire MagicDragon FormPersonal statusStatusAlivePlace of originPiltoverCurrent residenceDemacia(No Fixed Abode)FamilyUnnamed Adopted Father†Yvva†(Mother)9Unnamed Brother*Professional statusOccupation(s)DragonguardWandererRegion(s)DemaciaFaction(s)DragonguardRelated character(s)Jarvan IVGalioXin ZhaoPoppySonaViegoSylas

Shyvana

• Human
• Transforming
• Dragon
• Ruined
• Ruined Dragon
Titles

Nickname(s)

• Ana
• Ana
• Filthy wyrm
Alias(es)

• The Half-Dragon
• Dragonguard Shyvana
• The Chained One
Characteristics

Species

Pronoun(s)

Timeline

• Born:966 AN - 971 AN
Weapon(s)

• Fire Magic
• Dragon Form
Personal status

Status

Place of origin

Current residence

Family

• Unnamed Adopted Father†
• Yvva†(Mother)
• 9Unnamed Brother*
Professional status

Occupation(s)

• Dragonguard
• Wanderer
Region(s)

Faction(s)

Related character(s)

Shyvanais a creature with pure elemental magic blazing in her heart. Though she most often appears humanoid, she can take her true form when necessary—that of a fearsome dragon, incinerating her foes with fiery breath. Having saved the life of the crown princeJarvan IV, Shyvana now serves uneasily in his royal guard, struggling to find acceptance among the suspicious people ofDemacia.



Contents

• 1Background1.1Early life1.2Contemporary history1.3Recent events
• 2Appearance
• 3Personality
• 4Abilities
• 5Relations5.1Jarvan IV5.2Dragonguard5.3Mageseekers5.4Sentinels of Light
• 6Read More6.1Biography6.2Starring Champion6.3Mentioned Champion6.4Alternate Universes
• 7Trivia
• 8Change log
• 9References
• 10See also
• 1.1Early life
• 1.2Contemporary history
• 1.3Recent events
• 5.1Jarvan IV
• 5.2Dragonguard
• 5.3Mageseekers
• 5.4Sentinels of Light
• 6.1Biography
• 6.2Starring Champion
• 6.3Mentioned Champion
• 6.4Alternate Universes
Background[]

Early life[]

Shyvana was born from Yvva, a powerful fire dragon. Prior to hatching, her egg was captured by a mage, and Yvva could not get it back. The mage kept the egg, and it hatched, but instead of being born as a baby dragon, Shyvana was born as a human with unnatural, pale blue skin. The mage grew fond of the little girl and decided to raise her as his daughter in secret. As Shyvana grew, she discovered more and more of her latent abilities. The mage did everything he could to help her control budding draconic magic and, by her adolescence, she was able to transform between her human form and that of a powerful dragon at will.

Contemporary history[]

Yvva, who had a psychic connection with her daughter, managed to track her down. In her rage, she burned down the entire town Shyvana called home. Shyvana hid amidst some ruins, watching helplessly as her mother rained fire from above. The mage himself did not escape the flames. Shyvana watched on as he succumbed to the inferno and, when her mother was finished, she came out of hiding, retrieved his charred corpse, and gave him a simple burial. She mourned her once-captor turned adoptive father—slain by her very mother—alone.

Fearful that her mother might return, Shyvana took to living on the move, never staying in the same place twice. One day, wandering through a forest, she picked up the aroma of fresh, human blood among the scent of trees and fauna. Following her nose, she found a wounded warrior on the verge of death. Transforming into her draconic form, she took the unconscious man to Wrenwall castle, saving his life. There, she found that this man was none other than PrinceJarvanIV, sole son and heir apparent to the throne of Demacia. The soldiers of the castle looked upon Shyvana with disgust because of her magical nature, but for her valor in saving the prince, she was treated with respect. She would later reflect that her time spent there was the most serene time of her life.

However, serenity never lasts and, in her peace, Shyvana had forgotten her pursuer. Yvva found her there, among the Demacians, and Shyvana knew what would surely follow. The soldiers quickly sent the civilians inside the fortress to protect them and, knowing her mother's quarry was her alone, Shyvana prepared to flee. Prince Jarvan intercepted Shyvana's attempted escape, forcing the half-dragon to tearfully tell him the truth: This dragon was none other than her mother, and so long as Shyvana herself was here, both him and his people were in danger. Jarvan, never having forgotten the kindness Shyvana had showed him by saving his life, swore then that he would never abandon her, nor allow her to face her mother alone.  Moved, Shyvana accepted the offer of aid, and prepared to face Yvva with the might of Demacia by her side.

As Yvva appeared on the horizon, the castle archers began distracting her with arrows. She sprayed a burst of fire on the castle in retaliation, heavily wounding the archer line. Just as she let her guard down, Shyvana sprinted out of the palace and leapt into the air, transformed into dragon in mid-flight. Shyvana and Yvva fought a fierce and gruesome battle. Shyvana had never used her abilities in such a way before. Remembering the people she was protecting, and those who were hurt protecting her, Shyvana grabbed her mother's head, and broke Yvva's neck on a castle wall, closing the battle.

Following the confrontation with her mother, Prince Jarvan IV honored Shyvana's bravery, and asked whether she would journey with him to Demacia proper. Shyvana wholeheartedly accepted. Though Shyvana was afraid that she would be distrusted due to her nature, these proved to be unfounded: The people of Demacia welcomed her as a hero, and Prince Jarvan offered her a place within the elite group known as the Dragonguard, so she might protect this land from other dangerous dragons like Yvva.

Recent events[]

During the rebellion of the magicians, Jarvan confrontedSylas. The two had an arduous battle, and Sylas nearly bested the prince, but, just before Sylas could finish the job, Shyvana descended from the sky and disrupted the battle, prepared to honor her role as Dragonguard.

Sylas faced the two of them, and a fierce fight ensued. A furious Shyvana implored Jarvan to withdraw, and, trusting her judgment, he listened. With the prince out of the way, Shyvana was free to transform into her draconic form, ready to crush Sylas once and for all. But she underestimated the Kingslayer, and he bested her. Wounded, she reverted to her human form and plummeted to the ground. Sylas moved in for the kill, and Prince Jarvan intercepted him, risking his own life to protect not merely a guard, not merely a woman, but a being of pure magic. Quick on the uptake, Sylas noted their connection, and accused the crown prince of hypocrisy. While Sylas rotted in prison for his magic, the prince had fallen in love with a being composed of it. Seeing how injured his opponents were, Sylas once again moved in to kill Jarvan, but Shyvana, with what forces she still possessed, conjured a circle of fire around the two of them, cutting Sylas off. In the end, Sylas had no choice but to flee, but not before swearing that he would kill the prince and his beloved dragon. Slipping into unconsciousness, Shyvana collapsed into Jarvan's arms.

Following the battle, Shyvana had no choice but to leave Demacia due to the countless rules against wizards and magical beings. As he once had, Jarvan tried to convince her not to leave, and she suggested that they leave together, and start a new life. He told her what she already knew: He couldn't do it. Before she left, she implored him not to allow his father's ruthlessness to pass on to the kingdom Jarvan would rule, but Jarvan told her that it was too late for that. With a sad smile, she replied that no transformation lasts forever, and wished him good luck. She then jumped from the castle tower and, assuming draconic form, flew away from the castle, though, perhaps, never too far.

After Jarvan disbanded theMageseekers, Shyvana is seen returning from the horizon, finally free to come home.

Appearance[]

Shyvana is portrayed as a slender woman with pale blue skin, black hair tied in a ponytail with two strands braided over her shoulders, and blue eyes with slit pupils which glow fiery red when she's enraged. She wears red and gold colored armor which covers her head, arms and legs. In her monstrous form, she turns into a medium-sized red and gray dragon.

Personality[]

Despite being half dragon, Shyvana possesses human emotions because she was raised among them. She is loyal, kind, and helpful to all who show her affection, but she is not without a rather fiery temperament, when provoked.

Abilities[]

• Unique Dragon Physiology:Shyvana was born from a dragon's egg, and hatched in a humanoid form. The reason for this is unknown. Her mysterious nature granted her many powers.Draconic Transformation:Shyvana can change shape from her humanoid form to her draconic form at will.Superhuman Strength: Shyvana is much stronger than a normal human, easly able to defeat  foes far larger than her.Superhuman Durability:Shyvana's durability far exceeds that of a normal human, allowing her to withstand attacks that would kill a normal human.Flight:In her dragon form, Shyvana gains a par of wings that allow her to fly at high speeds.Fire Magic:In her human form, Shyvana can channel fire to embolden her physical attacks, or to send fireballs at her enemies. In her dragon form, her very breath can unleash a powerful inferno, scorching all who would oppose her..
• Draconic Transformation:Shyvana can change shape from her humanoid form to her draconic form at will.
• Superhuman Strength: Shyvana is much stronger than a normal human, easly able to defeat  foes far larger than her.
• Superhuman Durability:Shyvana's durability far exceeds that of a normal human, allowing her to withstand attacks that would kill a normal human.
• Flight:In her dragon form, Shyvana gains a par of wings that allow her to fly at high speeds.
• Fire Magic:In her human form, Shyvana can channel fire to embolden her physical attacks, or to send fireballs at her enemies. In her dragon form, her very breath can unleash a powerful inferno, scorching all who would oppose her..
Relations[]

Jarvan IV[]

Jarvan IV was saved byShyvanaafter escaping from the Noxian capture and later helped her in slaying her mother, Yvva, and, out of gratitude, she earned a spot in the Demacian Elite Guard. InLux comics, it was revealed Jarvan loved someone that wasn't so different from the mages. That person may be Shyvana herself.

Dragonguard[]

She would later join theDragonguard, a special branch of the Demacian military tasked in defending Demacian lands from dragons. While some are close to Shyvana and trust her, others are skeptical due to her nature.

Mageseekers[]

After Jarvan III's death and the crackdown on mages instituted byJarvan IV, Shyvana was also imprisoned by theMageseekers. It's not stated how much of a direct hand Jarvan may have had in this. Shyvana waspossessedbyViegoafter his awakening and terrorized the Demacian army, but she partly acts on her own accord due to her disillusionment with Demacia after her imprisonment.

Sentinels of Light[]

Vayneclaims that Shyvana is a monster, so she distrusted her even before she was possessed. AfterLucianandSennaarrived and helped Vayne knock Ruined Shyvana out, Vayne was prepared to kill her until Senna intervened.Sennadetermined that Shyvana's true self is still within her. AfterViegowas defeated, Shyvana was freed along with the other champions from his control and returned to her normal self.

Read More

Biography



Biography

The Half-Dragon

ByRayla Heide

Starring:Shyvana

Mentioned:Jarvan III,Jarvan IV

Starring Champion



Video

Before Dawn

In the darkest night, a new Sentinel rises.

Starring:Lucian,Senna,Shyvana,Vayne

Mentioned:Viego



Game

Rise of the Sentinels

ByJohn O'Bryan

Black Mist pours across Runeterra, enthralling its champions and shrouding the continent in darkness. If the last Sentinels are going to save Runeterra, they're going to need all the help they can get. And that meansyouRookie!

Starring:Akshan,Diana,Draven,Graves,Gwen,Irelia,Isolde,Karma,Lucian,Miss Fortune,Olaf,Pantheon,Pyke,Rengar,Riven,Senna,Shyvana,Thresh,Vayne,Vex,Viego,Yorick

Mentioned:Gangplank,Rafen



Game

The Mageseeker

ByDigital Sun

In the kingdom of Demacia, the Mageseekers hold the power to oppress magic-using citizens in the name of public order–by inducting and indoctrinating them, locking them away, or driving them into hiding. Play as Sylas, a spell-stealing mage who has just broken free of his unjust captivity at the Mageseekers’ hands. Wielding the chains that once bound you, you must liberate your homeland from tyranny, one Mageseeker at a time.

Starring:Aidan,Eldred,Garen,Gideon,Hesbeth,Jarvan IV,Kara,Killan,Leilani,Lux,Morgana,Rayn,Rukko,Shyvana,Sylas,Wisteria,Yops

Mentioned:Aatrox,Anden Mayne,Dalin,Dominick,Evelynn,Falden,Fiddlesticks,Fizz,Galio,Jaredan,Jarvan III,Katarina,Kayle,LeBlanc,Mihira,Naafiri,Nocturne,Rhaast,Ryze,Sion,Tianna,Varus



Short Story • 4 Minute Read

The Winged Beast

ByRayla Heide

The duty of a Demacian. The savagery of a dragon. Her enemies don't stand a chance.

Starring:Shyvana

Mentioned Champion



Short Story • 28 Minute Read

For Demacia

ByGraham McNeill

In a town plagued by nightmares, can even the best and bravest of Demacia bring back the light?

Starring:Garen,Lux,Nocturne

Mentioned:Jarvan IV,Morgana,Shyvana



Comic

Lux: Issue 4

ByJohn O'Bryan,Billy Tan,Haining,Gadson,John Roshell

Sylas' master plan is revealed! But is it too late for a guilt-ridden Lux to turn the tide?

Starring:Garen,Jarvan III,Jarvan IV,Lux,Sylas,Tianna

Mentioned:Kayle,Morgana,Shyvana



Biography

The Exemplar of Demacia

ByRayla Heide

Starring:Jarvan IV

Mentioned:Garen,Jarvan III,Shyvana,Sion,Tianna,Xin Zhao

Alternate Universes



Video

Monuments of Power

Seek what makes you strong.

Starring:Shyvana,Soraka,Tahm Kench

Trivia[]

• Shyvana is a human-dragon half-breed who was inducted intoDemacia'selite guard after partnering with PrinceJarvan IVto slay her father's murderer. She is seen with a mixture of respect and fear amongst the people.Shyvana gets along best withXin Zhao(afterJarvan IV) whileGarendisapprovesof her lack of discipline and self-control.Shyvana is prone to fits of rage, withGaliobeing the one (if not the only) capable ofcalmingher.
• Shyvana gets along best withXin Zhao(afterJarvan IV) whileGarendisapprovesof her lack of discipline and self-control.
• Shyvana is prone to fits of rage, withGaliobeing the one (if not the only) capable ofcalmingher.
Change log[]

References[]



See also[]

Passive ability — Name: Fury of the Dragonborn, Description: Innate: Shyvana gains 5 bonus armor and 5 bonus magic resistance , which are each increased by 5 for every elemental drake and Elder Dragon her team slays. Additionally, Shyvana deals 20% increased damage to Dragons ., {'targeting_input': 'Targeting inputPassive', 'details': ['Hide', 'Details', 'Map-Specific Differences', "Fury of the Dragonborn'sincreased damage modifier toDragonsdoes not affecttrue damage.", "Alternate Innate:Shyvanagains1bonusarmor,1bonusmagic resistance, and0.05bonusFury regenerationwhenever a siege or a canon minion dies within 1400 units range of her, or when she is healed by a health relic's area of effect on the enemy's side of the map.She will not gain bonuses if she is dead, even if in range.", 'She will not gain bonuses if she is dead, even if in range.', 'Alternate Innate:Shyvanagains2bonusarmor,2bonusmagic resistanceand0.05bonusFury regenerationwhenever she or her allies kill nearby epic monsters, jungle monsters, andRift Scuttler.', 'New Effect:Gain 5bonusarmorandbonusmagic resistanceper round.']}

Q ability — Name: Twin Bite, Description: Active: Shyvana empowers her next basic attack within 6 seconds to gain 25 bonus range , deal 100% AD (+ 35% AP) physical damage , and cause her to strike again after 0. 25 seconds to deal bonus physical damage . The second strike applies on-hit and on-attack effects at 100% effectiveness and is affected by critical strike modifiers. Bonus Physical Damage: 20 / 40 / 60 / 80 / 100% AD (+ 25% AP) After consuming the empowered attack, her next two basic attacks within 5 seconds gain bonus attack speed Bonus Attack Speed: 40 / 45 / 50 / 55 / 60% Basic attacks reduce Twin Bite's current cooldown by 0. 5 seconds on-hit . Dragon Form Bonus: Shyvana attacks enemies in a cone in front of her and applies the second strike to enemies surrounding the primary target. Both the attack and the strike occur at the same time and each of them apply Twin Strike's respective effects to all targets hit, with the exception of the second strike not applying on-attack effects and being unable to critically strike . The attack is affected by critical strike modifiers, applies on-hit effects to enemies hit, and triggers on-attack effects against only the primary target. Additionally, Twin Bite's empowered attack has an uncancellable windup . Twin Bite resets Shyvana's basic attack timer., {'targeting_input': 'Targeting inputAuto', 'damage_type': 'Physical', 'spell_shield': 'Blocked', 'parries': 'Blocked', 'details': ['Hide', 'Details', "Dragon Form'sTwin Bitecannot applyTiamat'sCleaveon each target hit because ofCleave'sinternal 0.05seconds interval during which it cannot be applied on a different target.", "Dragon Form'sTwin Biteonly applies the attack to enemies that would be hit by the second strike.", "InDragon Form, Both strikes belong to the samecast instance. InHuman Form, they don't.", 'Since the second strike applies after the ability goes on cooldown, it will reduce its own cooldown.', 'Unlike moston-hiteffects, the one reducing the cooldown ofTwin Bitealso triggers againststructures.', 'InDragon Form,Twin Biteconsumes an additional stack ofHail of Blades.(bug)']}

W ability — Name: Burnout, Description: Active: Shyvana surrounds herself in flames for 3 seconds, gaining decaying bonus movement speed and dealing magic damage every 0. 5 seconds to nearby enemies. Bonus Movement Speed: 30 / 35 / 40 / 45 / 50% (+ 8% per 100 AP) Bonus Movement Speed Decay: 4. 5 / 5. 25 / 6 / 6. 75 / 7. 5 % Magic Damage Per Tick: 10 / 15 / 20 / 25 / 30 (+ 10% bonus AD) During this time, Shyvana's basic attacks deal bonus magic damage on-hit to surrounding enemies and extend the duration of Burnout by 1 second, which can occur up to 4 times for a total of 4 additional seconds. Bonus Magic Damage: 5 / 7 / 9 / 11 / 13 (+ 5% bonus AD) Dragon Form Bonus: Burnout's radius increases, scaling with Dragon's Descent's rank., {'targeting_input': 'Targeting inputAuto', 'damage_type': 'Magic', 'spell_shield': 'Not Blocked', 'parries': 'Missing', 'details': ['Hide', 'Details', 'Magic damageon-hit can be dodged withdodgingeffects.', "PENDING FOR TEST::Magic damageon-hit's interactions withblockingandblindingeffects."]}

E ability — Name: Flame Breath, Description: Active: Shyvana unleashes a fireball in the target direction that stops upon hitting an enemy champion , dealing magic damage to all enemies hit and marking them for 5 seconds. Magic Damage: 60 / 100 / 140 / 180 / 220 (+ 40% AD) (+ 90% AP) Shyvana's basic attacks against marked enemies are empowered to deal bonus magic damage on-hit equal to 3% (+ 1% per 100 bonus AD) of the target's maximum health , capped at 150 against monsters. Dragon Form Bonus: The fireball explodes upon hitting an enemy champion or reaching the target location, dealing increased magic damage and creating a scorched field for 4 seconds. Enemies within the field are marked once and dealt 30 − 60 (based on level) (+ 5% AD) (+ 10% AP) magic damage every 0. 5 seconds. Increased Damage: 75 − 135 (based on level) (+ 60 / 100 / 140 / 180 / 220) (+ 70% AD) (+ 120% AP) Flame Breath while in Dragon Form will cast at max range if cast beyond that., {'targeting_input': 'Targeting inputDirection/Location', 'damage_type': 'Magic', 'spell_shield': 'Blocked', 'parries': 'Missing', 'details': ['Hide', 'Details', 'Map-Specific Differences', 'The fireball appliesarea damageand theon-hiteffect against marked targets dealsproc damage.InDragon Form, the fiery explosion appliesarea damageand the burning scorch dealspersistent area damageto all enemies within the area of effect.', 'InDragon Form, the fiery explosion appliesarea damageand the burning scorch dealspersistent area damageto all enemies within the area of effect.', 'InDragon Form, both areas of effect will be centered on the first champion struck, not at the location the missile collided with them.', 'This ability will cast from wherever the caster is at the end of the cast time.', 'InDragon Form, the visual mark will not be applied to non-champions, but the debuff will still be applied for gameplay purposes.(bug)', 'Magic damageon-hit can be dodged bydodgingeffects.', "PENDING FOR TEST::Magic damageon-hit's interactions withblockingandblindingeffects.", 'Explosion base damage increased to75 − 195 (based on level)']}

R ability — Name: Dragon's Descent, Description: Passive - Fury: Dragon's Descent requires 100 Fury to be cast. Shyvana generates Fury per second while alive and in Human form and 2 Fury per basic attack on-hit in either form. Shyvana gains 100 Fury upon learning Dragon's Descent . Fury Generation per Second: 1 / 1. 5 / 2 Active: Shyvana transforms into Dragon Form and dashes with displacement immunity to the target location, dealing magic damage to enemies she passes through and carrying them alongside her. Magic Damage: 150 / 250 / 350 (+ 130% AP) Dragon Form : Shyvana gains bonus health , bonus attack range , and increased size . Her abilities are also empowered to apply an additional effect. She maintains Dragon Form at a recurring cost of Fury , returning to Human Form once all Fury has been depleted. Bonus Health: 150 / 250 / 350 Bonus Range: 50 / 65 / 80 Size Increase: 0 / 8. 5 / 16% Dragon's Descent will cast at max range if cast beyond that. Link ▶️ "Behold my true form!", {'targeting_input': 'Targeting inputLocation', 'damage_type': 'Magic', 'spell_shield': 'Blocked', 'details': ['Hide', 'Details', "Dragon Descent'sdisplacement immunitybegins from the start of the cast time.", "Dragon's Descenthas a 100 / 66.67/ 50 seconds effective cooldown when not attacking and not dead.", 'Death, unless protected byResurrection']}

Trivia:
Shyvanais one of 14 champions that have an ability that infinitely stacks an effect:Aurelion Sol,Bard,Bel'Veth,Cho'Gath,Draven,Kindred,Nasus,Senna,Sion,Swain,Sylas,Thresh, andVeigar.In Shyvana's case,Fury of the Dragonborninfinitely stacks herarmorandmagic resistance.
Shyvana isvoicedbyKaren Strassman.Cassiopeia,FioraandZyraare also voiced by the same voice actress.
Shyvana's dance referencesRIVERbyAKB48.A side-by-side comparison can be seenhere.
Her name derives from Irish GaelicSiobhán[ˈʃɪwaːn̪ˠ], Anglicized asShevaunorShivaun:
Dragon's Descentis the only non-toggle ability in-game without a cooldown.Shyvana's resource was misnamed 'Dragon's Blood' in her champion preview.Shyvana's dragon form resembles awyvern.
Shyvana,Elise,Gnar,Nidalee, andSwainare the only champions with a transformation ability.
Shyvana was the first champion sinceKog'Mawto not feature a League Judgement after they were discontinued (exceptVarus).