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Shen

Tank · Diamond+ · Chinese server

Baron2.64% pick rate S+ Jungle1.34% pick rate S
RiftRank tier
S#5 of 44
Win rate
55.26%
Pick rate
1.34%
Ban rate
0.65%
CN tier
Dofficial #29

Matchups and synergies

Editorial recommendation

Best matchups

Master Yi

The area of Shen's W blocks Master Yi's basic attacks.

Tryndamere

Shen's W blocks Tryndamere's attacks and the E taunt stops his engage.

Worst matchups

Darius

Darius's bleed wins extended trades against Shen.

Best synergies

Twisted FateMid

Shen's and Twisted Fate's global ultimates arrive together in the lanes.

KennenMid

Shen protects Kennen when he goes in with his ultimate.

ZedMid

Shen's ultimate protects Zed after his combo.

KatarinaMid

Shen taunts the enemies and Katarina goes in with her ultimate.

Build, runes and spells

Patch 7.3bEditorial recommendation
Heartsteel#1
Sunfire Aegis#2
Thornmail#3
Armored AdvanceBoots

Heartsteel increases health and the ultimate's shield, and Sunfire Aegis clears camps with constant damage. Thornmail punishes marksmen in fights.

Situational items

DawnshroudAgainst mixed damage: the E taunt triggers the effect, which reveals and damages nearby enemies.
Unending DespairTo heal in extended fights.
Amaranth's TwinguardTo be tankier late in the game.
Chainlaced CrushersSwap the boots against heavy crowd control or magic damage.

Runes

Grasp of the UndyingKeystone
Courage of the Colossus
Second Wind
Overgrowth
Triumph

In the jungle Shen swaps the Baron Lane Sudden Impact for Triumph, which heals after kills in ganks. Courage of the Colossus gives a shield after the taunt.

Rune swaps

Swap Courage of the Colossus for Font of Life to protect allies more in fights.

Summoner spells

Smite
Flash

Flash with the E taunts several enemies by surprise, and the global ultimate brings Shen into fights.

Abilities

Official Wild Rift icons. Under each ability, the base cooldown published by Tencent. Hover (or tap) to see the description.

Passive10sKI BARRIERAfter casting a spell, Shen gets a shield. Affecting other champions reduces the cooldown of this effect.
18sTWILIGHT ASSAULTShen recalls his spirit blade to attack with it, dealing damage based on the target's max health. The attacks are greatly empowered if it collides with an enemy champion, and all collided enemies are slowed while running away from Shen.
218sSPIRIT'S REFUGEShen sends his spirit blade to an ally, creating a zone that blocks enemy attacks.
316sSHADOW DASHShen dashes in a direction, taunting enemies in his path
Ult110sSTAND UNITEDShen shields target allied champion from incoming damage, and soon after teleports to their location.

Skill order

Priority QEW
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TWILIGHT ASSAULTShen recalls his spirit blade to attack with it, dealing damage based on the target's max health. The attacks are greatly empowered if it collides with an enemy champion, and all collided enemies are slowed while running away from Shen.Q1467
SPIRIT'S REFUGEShen sends his spirit blade to an ally, creating a zone that blocks enemy attacks.W3121415
SHADOW DASHShen dashes in a direction, taunting enemies in his pathE281011
STAND UNITEDShen shields target allied champion from incoming damage, and soon after teleports to their location.R5913

Official profile

Tencent's rating for Shen, from 1 to 3.

Damage
Medium
Toughness
High
Utility
High
Difficulty
Medium