4

Tier

Win Rate

53.2%

Pick Rate

4.2%

Ban Rate

0.8%

Matches

86,282

Shen Tank Runes

Build Patch 14.19

Core Shen Item Build Order

Doran's Shield

Starting

Heartsteel

1st

Plated Steelcaps

2nd

Titanic Hydra

3rd

Hollow Radiance

4th

Thornmail

5th

Sunfire Aegis

6th

Doran's Shield
Heartsteel
Plated Steelcaps
Titanic Hydra
Hollow Radiance
Thornmail
Sunfire Aegis

Core Shen Item Build Path

Situational

Kaenic Rookern
Dead Man's Plate
Jak'Sho, The Protean
Iceborn Gauntlet
Spirit Visage
Randuin's Omen
Frozen Heart

Summoner Spells

Flash
152 Games53%
56 Games57%

Shen Skill Order

0
Ki Barrier

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

Twilight Assault
Spirit's Refuge
Shadow Dash
Stand United

Shen's Counters for Top, Platinum+ for Patch 14.19

Discover the ultimate counters for Shen with our comprehensive guide. Learn who counters Shen in lane and throughout the game, turning the tides in your favor. Explore effective Shen counters and strategies to outplay your opponent.
Champion
Game Win Rate
Lane Win Rate
Matchup Rate
Matches
Illaoi
52.0%
23.9%
2.3%
1,788
Aurora
51.5%
24.8%
0.8%
650
Mordekaiser
49.2%
26.4%
5.2%
3,994
Warwick
53.3%
29.3%
1.1%
816
Gnar
49.6%
29.4%
2.2%
1,708

Shen's Trends for Top, Platinum+ for Patch 14.19

Stay ahead of the curve with the latest win rates, pick rates, and ban rates for Shen. Our Trends section offers a deep dive into how Shen is performing in the current meta, with data from the last five patches.
Win Rate

53.2%

(+0.9%)
vs last patch
Pick Rate

4.2%

(+1.4%)
vs last patch
Ban Rate

0.8%

(+0.4%)
vs last patch

Shen Guide for Top, Platinum+ for Patch 14.19

Learn Shen with our Shen guide. Learn about Shen's strengths and Shen's weaknesses, and harness key insights to optimize your playstyle. Whether you're a seasoned player or new to Shen, our guide provides the tools you need to dominate the battlefield.
Key Insights
  • Shen
    P
    's cooldown is reduced when he affects any champion with an ability.
  • Shen
    Q
    's 3 autos gain bonus attack speed and more max % HP damage if the Spirit Blade passes through an enemy champion.
  • Shen
    R
    's shield increases based on his ally's missing HP.
  • Even if Shen is interrupted during
    Shen
    R
    's channel, the shield persists.
Strengths
  • Timing his aggression with
    Shen
    P
    will help him win most trades.
  • Has a strong level 2/3 with
    Shen
    E
    's and
    Shen
    Q
    's empowered autos.
  • Excels at splitpushing with
    Shen
    R
    '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 during
    Shen
    Q
    , his trading is weaker.
  • Shen
    W
    and
    Shen
    E
    have longer cooldowns of 18 seconds at rank 1. Once used, he can be punished.
  • Shen
    R
    has a very long cooldown of 200 seconds at rank 1. Once used, his global presence is gone for a while.

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