Ninja Shen Items & Builds
What Shen and the rest of Ninja Shen should hold, which components to grab first and what to slam early.
- Best Shen build
100.0%- Top component
- Negatron Cloak
- Itemized units
- 5
- Top emblem
- Assassin Emblem
- Top 4 rate
- 72.7%
Best item builds in Ninja Shen
11 ranked gamesShen does best with Gargoyle Stoneplate, Crownguard, and Protector's Vow in this comp: 100.0% top 4 over 3 games. Pick a unit to see its other full builds.
Shen| Build | Top 4 | Games | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100.0% | 3 | 27% |
Few full builds tracked for Shen in this comp — these are the most common ones, not a ranking.
Talon| Build | Top 4 | Games | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
   | 100.0% | 3 | 27% |
 | 100.0% | 2 | 18% |
Few full builds tracked for Talon in this comp — these are the most common ones, not a ranking.
Akali| Build | Top 4 | Games | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
  | 100.0% | 3 | 27% |
 | 100.0% | 3 | 27% |
  | 100.0% | 2 | 18% |
Few full builds tracked for Akali in this comp — these are the most common ones, not a ranking.
Zed| Build | Top 4 | Games | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100.0% | 3 | 27% |
  | 0.0% | 3 | 27% |
Few full builds tracked for Zed in this comp — these are the most common ones, not a ranking.
Kennen| Build | Top 4 | Games | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
   | 100.0% | 3 | 27% |
  | 100.0% | 2 | 18% |
Few full builds tracked for Kennen in this comp — these are the most common ones, not a ranking.
Component priority for Ninja Shen
The builds above lean hardest on Negatron Cloak and B.F. Sword, so take those first from carousels and early drops to finish Shen items on time.
Negatron Cloak
B.F. Sword
Sparring Gloves
Chain Vest
Needlessly Large Rod
Tear of the Goddess
Recurve Bow
Frying Pan
Giant's Belt
Share of all components the comp's top builds use, weighted by how often each build is played.
What to slam: Ninja Shen item planner
Tap the components on your bench to see which items for Shen and the rest of the board you can build right now.
Item slam planner
Tap a component to add it, tap − to remove it. Items are ranked by how well they perform in this comp.
Add the components you hold to get a slam plan.
Who holds items in Ninja Shen
Every item each unit holds in this comp, most common first. "vs. comp" compares to the comp's own 72.7% top 4; "vs. all boards" compares to the same unit with the same item across every board.
| Unit | Item | Games | Top 4 | vs. comp | vs. all boards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shen | Gargoyle Stoneplate | 6 | 100.0% | — | — |
| Akali | Quicksilver | 6 | 100.0% | — | — |
| Kennen | Morellonomicon | 6 | 100.0% | — | — |
 Katarina | Hand Of Justice | 6 | 100.0% | — | — |
| Zed | Bloodthirster | 6 | 100.0% | — | — |
Deltas are hidden for items held in fewer than 8 games.
Emblems for Ninja Shen
The most played emblem here is Assassin Emblem, usually on Kennen.
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Ninja Shen items FAQ – TFT Set 4
What items does Shen need in Ninja Shen?
Build Gargoyle Stoneplate, Crownguard, and Protector's Vow on Shen. It is the strongest tracked build in this comp with a 100.0% top 4 rate over 3 games.
What are the best items for Ninja Shen?
Shen: Gargoyle Stoneplate, Crownguard, and Protector's Vow. Talon: Bloodthirster, Infinity Edge, and Quicksilver. Akali: Edge of Night, Quicksilver, and Hand Of Justice.
Which components should I take first for Ninja Shen?
Prioritise Negatron Cloak and B.F. Sword. They go into the most items Ninja Shen builds, so taking them early lets you finish Shen items on time.
Who should hold items in Ninja Shen?
Itemize Shen, Talon, and Akali. Put your first completed damage items on Shen.
What is the best emblem for Ninja Shen?
Assassin Emblem is the most played emblem in Ninja Shen, usually given to Kennen.