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Shen Counters

Shen

Shen, the Eye of Twilight

Who beats Shen in League of Legends, which picks to avoid and how to play the lane. Every matchup comes with the reason it works.

  • Top
  • Tank
  • Melee · 125 range
  • 340 move speed
  • Patch 16.21

Best picks against Shen

These champions have the tools to beat Shen.

  1. Vayne
    Vayne

    Vayne kites Shen and her true damage ignores his shields and health.

  2. Quinn
    Quinn

    Quinn kites Shen from range, and Spirit's Refuge does little against her blind and poke.

  3. Teemo
    Teemo

    Teemo poisons Shen from range and outruns his taunt.

  4. Gwen
    Gwen

    Gwen shreds Shen's health with maximum health damage and dodges his taunt in her mist.

Worst picks against Shen

Shen usually wins these matchups.

  1. Yasuo
    Yasuo

    Spirit's Refuge blocks Yasuo's auto attacks and crits.

  2. Tryndamere
    Tryndamere

    Spirit's Refuge blocks Tryndamere's auto attacks and crits.

  3. Riven
    Riven

    Shen taunts Riven and blocks her auto attacks with Spirit's Refuge.

  4. Renekton
    Renekton

    Shen taunts Renekton and blocks his auto attacks with Spirit's Refuge.

How to counter Shen

  1. Trade when his Ki Barrier shield is down.

  2. Watch for Stand United: he can teleport to an ally anywhere on the map.

  3. Dodge Shadow Dash, his taunt.

  4. Push the wave when he uses his ultimate; he leaves lane to do it.

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Vayne, Quinn, Teemo and Gwen are strong picks against Shen. Vayne kites Shen and her true damage ignores his shields and health.
Shen usually has the advantage against Yasuo, Tryndamere, Riven and Renekton, so avoid those picks when Shen is likely in the top.
Trade when his Ki Barrier shield is down. Watch for Stand United: he can teleport to an ally anywhere on the map.
Shen has clear weaknesses that the right pick and good timing can exploit. Even without a counter pick, following the tips on this page will make the lane much easier.

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