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Ninja Shen Comp

Ninja / Adept comp built around Shen in TFT Set 4 — 3-cost reroll, 72.7% top 4 across 11 ranked games.

Ninja Shen S Tier
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Tier
S
Top 4 rate
72.7%
Avg place
3.09
1st place
27.3%
Playstyle
3-cost reroll
Games
11

Is Ninja Shen good in TFT Set 4?

11 ranked games
S

Ninja Shen is a 3-cost reroll comp rated S tier in TFT Set 4: it finishes top 4 72.7% of the time with an average place of 3.09 across 11 ranked games. That average place beats 83% of the 6 8-unit boards we track this patch. It also wins the lobby often (27.3% first places), so it rewards a strong start.

3.09
Avg Place
27.27%
First Place
72.73%
Top 4 Rate
0.08%
Pick Rate

This comp averages a 3.09 placement with a 72.7% top 4 rate and a 27.3% first place rate across 11 ranked games. A 0.1% pick rate makes this a less contested composition.

Ninja / Adept builds: Akali with Edge of Night, Quicksilver, Hand Of Justice (100.0% top 4, +27.27% vs. the comp average); Kennen with Assassin Emblem, Ionic Spark, Morellonomicon (100.0% top 4, +27.27% vs. the comp average); Shen with Crownguard, Protector's Vow, Gargoyle Stoneplate (100.0% top 4, +27.27% vs. the comp average)
Akali
Akali
100.00%
Top 4 Rate
+27.27%
Difference
Kennen
Kennen
100.00%
Top 4 Rate
+27.27%
Difference
Shen
Shen
100.00%
Top 4 Rate
+27.27%
Difference
Low Contested Risk
This comp has Very Low contested risk and is almost never contested and very easy to collect. The most contested units are Shen, Talon, Katarina due to their popularity and high cost. You should have no trouble hitting these units.
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Ninja Shen units and star levels

The 8 units of the final board, with how often each finishes at 2 and 3 stars in this comp and the items it holds. Shen is the main carry.

Unit2★3★Items
ShenShen Carry100%0%Gargoyle StoneplateCrownguardProtector's Vow
TalonTalon Carry73%0%BloodthirsterInfinity EdgeQuicksilver
KatarinaKatarina 3★46%55%Hand Of Justice
AkaliAkali Carry 3★55%46%Edge of NightQuicksilverHand Of Justice
IreliaIrelia55%0%—
KennenKennen 3★55%46%Assassin EmblemMorellonomiconIonic Spark
PykePyke82%18%—
ZedZed 3★55%46%QuicksilverEdge of NightBloodthirster

Ninja Shen traits

The board activates Ninja, Adept, and Enlightened. Highlighted numbers are the breakpoints this comp reaches.

Ninja Shen game plan

3-cost reroll
  1. Early

    Play the strongest early board you hit and save gold until you can commit to Shen.

  2. Mid

    Slow roll at level 7 above 50 gold until Katarina, Akali, Kennen, and Zed hit 3 stars, then level up to finish the board.

  3. Items

    Build Gargoyle Stoneplate, Crownguard, and Protector's Vow on Shen.

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Ninja Shen FAQ – TFT Set 4

Is Ninja Shen good in TFT Set 4?

Ninja Shen is a 3-cost reroll comp rated S tier in TFT Set 4: it finishes top 4 72.7% of the time with an average place of 3.09 across 11 ranked games. That average place beats 83% of the 6 8-unit boards we track this patch. It also wins the lobby often (27.3% first places), so it rewards a strong start.

Who are the carries in Ninja Shen?

The damage in Ninja Shen comes from Shen, Talon, and Akali. Shen is the main carry and should get your first completed items.

What items does Shen need in Ninja Shen?

The best tracked build for Shen in this comp is Gargoyle Stoneplate, Crownguard, and Protector's Vow, with a 100.0% top 4 rate over 3 games. See the Items tab for every build and holder.

Is Ninja Shen a reroll comp?

Yes. Ninja Shen wants Katarina, Akali, Kennen, and Zed at 3 stars, so slow roll at level 7 with gold above 50 until you hit them.

What traits does Ninja Shen use?

Ninja Shen runs Ninja, Adept, and Enlightened.

Is Ninja Shen contested?

Rarely. Ninja Shen appears in only 0.08% of full boards, so you will usually have its units to yourself.