Patch: 16.4
Patch: 16.4
Tier Tier 5
Win Rate 47.0%
Win Rate Change
-1.5%
Pick rate 0.3%
Ban rate 1.0%
Matches 776
Playstyle Builds
Pro Builds
Patch: 16.4
Runes
Precision
Domination
Sorcery
Inspiration
Resolve
Grasp of the Undying
Aftershock
Guardian
Demolish
Font of Life
Shield Bash
Conditioning
Second Wind
Bone Plating
Overgrowth
Revitalize
Unflinching
Precision
Domination
Sorcery
Inspiration
Cheap Shot
Taste of Blood
Sudden Impact
Sixth Sense
Grisly Mementos
Deep Ward
Treasure Hunter
Relentless Hunter
Ultimate Hunter
5008
5005
5007
5008
5010
5001
5011
5013
5001
Summoner Spells
Items
Starting Items
Health Potion
Build Order
Giant's Belt
Crystalline Bracer
Giant's Belt
Heartsteel
Boots
Null-Magic Mantle
Mercury's Treads
Solstice Sleigh
Completed Items
Heartsteel
Mercury's Treads
Solstice Sleigh
Thornmail
Protoplasm Harness
Hollow Radiance
Situational Items
Warmog's Armor
Bandlepipes
Locket of the Iron Solari
Titanic Hydra
Randuin's Omen
Dead Man's Plate
Kaenic Rookern

Ability Max Order

89%

209 games

Shadow Dash E
Twilight Assault Q
Spirit's Refuge W
Ki Barrier
Twilight Assault
Spirit's Refuge
Shadow Dash
Stand United
1
E
2
Q
3
W
4
E
5
E
6
R
7
E
8
Q
9
E
10
Q
11
R
12
Q
13
Q
14
W
15
W
16
R
17
W
18
W
Damage Breakdown
53%
38%
9%

Key Insights

  • Even if Shen is interrupted during
    R
    's channel, the shield persists.
  • 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.

Strengths

  • Excels at splitpushing with
    R
    's global presence.
  • Excels with items that enhance his tankiness, split-pushing capabilities, and team utility.
  • Has a strong level 2/3 with
    E
    's and
    Q
    's empowered autos.
  • Timing his aggression with
    P
    will help him win most trades.

Weaknesses

  • Burns through Energy very quickly, especially when he misses an ability.
  • If the Spirit Blade doesn't pass through an enemy champion during
    Q
    , his trading is weaker.
  • R
    has a very long cooldown of 200 seconds at rank 1. Once used, his global presence is gone for a while.
  • W
    and
    E
    have longer cooldowns of 18 seconds at rank 1. Once used, he can be punished.
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