How to Play The Crew Shen
A stage-by-stage plan for The Crew Shen: opener, when to level and roll for Shen, and where to position the board.
- Tier
- F
- Top 4 rate
- 12.5%
- Avg place
- 5.92
- 1st place
- 0.0%
- Playstyle
- 1-cost reroll
- Games
- 24
How to level and roll with The Crew Shen
1-cost rerollThe Crew Shen is a reroll comp: slow roll at level 5 from stage 3-1, keeping 50+ gold and rolling only the excess until Malphite, Sivir, and Shen reach 3 stars. At level 5, each shop slot has a 45% chance to be a 1-cost.
| Stage | Level | Action | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-1 | 4 | Level | Level to 4 and play your strongest pairs; slam an early item if it saves HP. |
| 2-5 | 5 | Level | Level to 5 and keep building interest toward 50 gold. |
| 3-1 | 5 | Slow roll | Stay at level 5: roll only the gold above 50 each round until Malphite, Sivir, and Shen hit 3 stars. |
| 3-2 | 5 | Slow roll | Stay at level 5: roll only the gold above 50 each round until Malphite, Sivir, and Shen hit 3 stars. |
| 4-1 | 7 | Level | Once your 3-stars are done, level up and add the units that complete your traits. |
| 4-5 | 8 | Level | Level to 8 for 4-cost upgrades and a stronger frontline. |
| 5-1 | 8 | Roll down | Roll for the last upgrades and finish the board around Shen. |
The Crew Shen early game and opener
We don't have enough early-board data for The Crew Shen yet. Play your strongest pairs early and hold units that share traits with Shen.
Rolling odds for The Crew Shen
Your 3-star targets are Malphite, Sivir, and Shen. Level 5 gives the best shop odds for them — use the calculator to see how much gold a 3-star costs.
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The Crew Shen positioning
A starting board for The Crew Shen. Drag units to adjust it, switch to the anti-assassin layout when the lobby has divers, and copy the Team Planner code into the TFT client.
- Corner Ryze on the back line and put Jarvan IV in front of it.
- Split Ryze and Ziggs across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both.
- Jarvan IV, Shen, and Malphite hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry.
- Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Malphite and Shen in the back corners as bait.
Positioning board
Drag a unit onto another hex to move it — dropping on a unit swaps them.
When to play The Crew Shen
Strengths
- Big power spike once Malphite, Sivir, and Shen hit 3 stars
- Two damage threats (Shen and Sivir) make itemizing flexible
- Rarely played, so its units are usually free
- Strong mid game once the reroll units are upgraded
Weaknesses
- Average place is worse than 98% of comps of the same board size
- Falls off hard if someone else is rerolling Malphite, Sivir, and Shen
Strategic Tips
Economy
Reach 50 gold, then slow roll at level 5 with only the excess until Malphite, Sivir, and Shen are 3-starred.
Itemization
Build Dragon's Claw, Strategist Emblem, and Spirit Visage on Shen.
When to pivot
Scout at 2-1 and 3-2: if two or more players hold your core units, or you haven't found any by 3-2, move into one of the comps on the Similar Comps tab instead of forcing The Crew Shen.
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How to play The Crew Shen – FAQ (TFT Set 15)
How do you play The Crew Shen?
The Crew Shen is a reroll comp: slow roll at level 5 from stage 3-1, keeping 50+ gold and rolling only the excess until Malphite, Sivir, and Shen reach 3 stars. Corner Ryze on the back line and put Jarvan IV in front of it. Build Dragon's Claw, Strategist Emblem, and Spirit Visage on Shen.
When should I roll down for The Crew Shen?
The Crew Shen doesn't do one big roll down. Slow roll at level 5 from stage 3-1, rolling only the gold above 50 until Malphite, Sivir, and Shen are 3-starred.
What level do you roll for Malphite?
Slow roll for Malphite at level 5, where its cost tier shows up most often in the shop. At level 5, each shop slot has a 45% chance to be a 1-cost.
Is The Crew Shen a reroll comp?
Yes. The Crew Shen wants Malphite, Sivir, and Shen at 3 stars, so slow roll at level 5 with gold above 50 until you hit them.
How do you position The Crew Shen?
Corner Ryze on the back line and put Jarvan IV in front of it. Split Ryze and Ziggs across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both. Jarvan IV, Shen, and Malphite hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry. Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Malphite and Shen in the back corners as bait.
What is the best opener for The Crew Shen?
The Crew Shen has no fixed opener: play your strongest early pairs, keep HP high and hold units that share traits with Shen.