Shen Build for Top, Platinum+ Patch 14.18
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Shen with Blitz's best data for every build. The highest win rate Shen build, from rune set to skill order to item path, for Top. LoL Patch 14.18
vsIllaoi
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Q
W
E
R
Tier
Win Rate
52.0%Pick Rate
2.8%Ban Rate
0.4%Matches
33,137Shen Tank Runes
Build Patch 14.18Core Shen Item Build Order
63.2% Win Rate (19 Games)
Starting
1st
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6th
Core Shen Item Build Path
Situational
Summoner Spells
Shen Skill Order
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Champion | Game Win Rate | Lane Win Rate | Matchup Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illaoi | 46.9% | 19.8% | 2.5% | 731 |
 Mordekaiser | 48.8% | 25.7% | 4.8% | 1,394 |
 Teemo | 54.9% | 26.5% | 1.2% | 359 |
 Gwen | 47.7% | 27.1% | 2.7% | 792 |
 Pantheon | 48.7% | 28.8% | 1.2% | 351 |
Win Rate(+0.6%)vs last patch
52.0%
Pick Rate(+0.6%)vs last patch
2.9%
Ban Rate(+0.1%)vs last patch
0.4%
Key Insights
- P's cooldown is reduced when he affects any champion with an ability.
- Q's 3 autos gain bonus attack speed and more max % HP damage if the Spirit Blade passes through an enemy champion.
- R's shield increases based on his ally's missing HP.
- Even if Shen is interrupted duringR's channel, the shield persists.
Strengths
- Timing his aggression withPwill help him win most trades.
- Has a strong level 2/3 withE's andQ's empowered autos.
- Excels at splitpushing withR's global presence.
- Excels with items that enhance his tankiness, split-pushing capabilities, and team utility.
Weaknesses
- Burns through Energy very quickly, especially when he misses an ability.
- If the Spirit Blade doesn't pass through an enemy champion duringQ, his trading is weaker.
- WandEhave longer cooldowns of 18 seconds at rank 1. Once used, he can be punished.
- Rhas a very long cooldown of 200 seconds at rank 1. Once used, his global presence is gone for a while.
