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Assassin Shen Comp

Assassin / Enlightened comp built around Shen in TFT Set 4 — Fast 8, 48.6% top 4 across 37 ranked games.

Assassin Shen S Tier
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Tier
S
Top 4 rate
48.6%
Avg place
4.89
1st place
18.9%
Playstyle
Fast 8
Games
37

Is Assassin Shen good in TFT Set 4?

37 ranked games
S

Assassin Shen is a Fast 8 comp rated S tier in TFT Set 4: it finishes top 4 48.6% of the time with an average place of 4.89 across 37 ranked games. That average place beats 0% of the 6 8-unit boards we track this patch. It also wins the lobby often (18.9% first places), so it rewards a strong start.

4.89
Avg Place
18.92%
First Place
48.65%
Top 4 Rate
0.05%
Pick Rate

This comp averages a 4.89 placement with a 48.6% top 4 rate and a 18.9% first place rate across 37 ranked games. A 0.1% pick rate makes this a less contested composition.

Assassin / Enlightened builds: Irelia with Ionic Spark, Morellonomicon, Thief's Gloves (100.0% top 4, +51.35% vs. the comp average); Janna with Archangel's Staff, Spear of Shojin, Void Staff (100.0% top 4, +51.35% vs. the comp average); Shen with Bramble Vest, Sunfire Cape, Warmog's Armor (100.0% top 4, +51.35% vs. the comp average)
Irelia
Irelia
100.00%
Top 4 Rate
+51.35%
Difference
Janna
Janna
100.00%
Top 4 Rate
+51.35%
Difference
Shen
Shen
100.00%
Top 4 Rate
+51.35%
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 Morgana, Shen, Talon due to their popularity and high cost. You should have no trouble hitting these units.
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Assassin 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
MorganaMorgana Carry57%8%Spirit VisageDragon's ClawChain Vest
ShenShen Carry68%11%Gargoyle StoneplateWarmog's ArmorSpirit Visage
TalonTalon Carry84%0%QuicksilverHand Of JusticeSterak's Gage
KatarinaKatarina68%19%—
IreliaIrelia84%5%Gargoyle StoneplateChain VestAssassin Emblem
JannaJanna65%24%—
PykePyke89%3%—
DianaDiana76%14%—

Assassin Shen traits

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

Assassin Shen game plan

Fast 8
  1. Early

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

  2. Mid

    Push to level 8 and roll down there to find Shen and the rest of the board.

  3. Items

    Build Gargoyle Stoneplate, Warmog's Armor, and Spirit Visage on Shen.

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Assassin Shen FAQ – TFT Set 4

Is Assassin Shen good in TFT Set 4?

Assassin Shen is a Fast 8 comp rated S tier in TFT Set 4: it finishes top 4 48.6% of the time with an average place of 4.89 across 37 ranked games. That average place beats 0% of the 6 8-unit boards we track this patch. It also wins the lobby often (18.9% first places), so it rewards a strong start.

Who are the carries in Assassin Shen?

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

What items does Shen need in Assassin Shen?

The best tracked build for Shen in this comp is Gargoyle Stoneplate, Warmog's Armor, and Spirit Visage, with a 100.0% top 4 rate over 2 games. See the Items tab for every build and holder.

Is Assassin Shen a reroll comp?

No. Assassin Shen is a Fast 8 comp: level up and roll down at level 8 to find your 4- and 5-cost units at 2 stars.

What traits does Assassin Shen use?

Assassin Shen runs Assassin, Enlightened, Adept, and Ninja.

Is Assassin Shen contested?

Rarely. Assassin Shen appears in only 0.05% of full boards, so you will usually have its units to yourself.