Assassin Shen Items & Builds
What Shen and the rest of Assassin Shen should hold, which components to grab first and what to slam early.
- Best Shen build
100.0%- Top component
- Chain Vest
- Itemized units
- 4
- Top emblem
- Assassin Emblem
- Top 4 rate
- 48.6%
Best item builds in Assassin Shen
37 ranked gamesShen does best with Warmog's Armor, Gargoyle Stoneplate, and Spirit Visage in this comp: 100.0% top 4 over 5 games. Pick a unit to see its other full builds.
Shen| Build | Top 4 | Games | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100.0% | 5 | 14% |
 | 100.0% | 3 | 8% |
| 100.0% | 2 | 5% |
Few full builds tracked for Shen in this comp — these are the most common ones, not a ranking.
Talon| Build | Top 4 | Games | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
   | 37.5% | 8 | 22% |
 | 100.0% | 3 | 8% |
| 66.7% | 3 | 8% |
Few full builds tracked for Talon in this comp — these are the most common ones, not a ranking.
Morgana| Build | Top 4 | Games | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
   | 100.0% | 3 | 8% |
  | 100.0% | 2 | 5% |
   | 100.0% | 2 | 5% |
Few full builds tracked for Morgana in this comp — these are the most common ones, not a ranking.
Irelia| Build | Top 4 | Games | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
   | 0.0% | 5 | 14% |
 | 100.0% | 3 | 8% |
   | 100.0% | 2 | 5% |
Few full builds tracked for Irelia in this comp — these are the most common ones, not a ranking.
Component priority for Assassin Shen
The builds above lean hardest on Chain Vest and Sparring Gloves, so take those first from carousels and early drops to finish Shen items on time.
- Chain Vest
Sparring Gloves
Giant's Belt
Negatron Cloak
Tear of the Goddess
B.F. Sword
Needlessly Large Rod
Frying Pan
Spatula
Recurve Bow
Share of all components the comp's top builds use, weighted by how often each build is played.
What to slam: Assassin 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 Assassin Shen
Every item each unit holds in this comp, most common first. "vs. comp" compares to the comp's own 48.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talon | Hand Of Justice | 25 | 100.0% | +51.4 | +36.7 |
Deltas are hidden for items held in fewer than 8 games.
Emblems for Assassin Shen
The most played emblem here is Assassin Emblem, usually on Irelia.
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Assassin Shen items FAQ – TFT Set 4
What items does Shen need in Assassin Shen?
Build Warmog's Armor, Gargoyle Stoneplate, and Spirit Visage on Shen. It is the strongest tracked build in this comp with a 100.0% top 4 rate over 5 games.
What are the best items for Assassin Shen?
Shen: Warmog's Armor, Gargoyle Stoneplate, and Spirit Visage. Talon: Edge of Night, Hand Of Justice, and Quicksilver. Morgana: Jeweled Gauntlet, Hextech Gunblade, and Adaptive Helm.
Which components should I take first for Assassin Shen?
Prioritise Chain Vest and Sparring Gloves. They go into the most items Assassin Shen builds, so taking them early lets you finish Shen items on time.
Who should hold items in Assassin Shen?
Itemize Shen, Talon, and Morgana. Put your first completed damage items on Shen.
What is the best emblem for Assassin Shen?
Assassin Emblem is the most played emblem in Assassin Shen, usually given to Irelia.