Archived Champion: This champion is from TFT Set 15 and is no longer in the current set. Stats shown are from when this set was active.
Avg Place
4.55
1st Place
22.7%
Top 4
48.8%
ShenTFT Comps
Set 15
Bastion
The Crew
Edgelord
2 CostSetSet 17
Matches115,344
TierAll Tiers
RankAll Ranks
Last UpdatedAug 9, 2026 UTC
MethodologyData Methodology
AuthorDakota Chinnick
The best Shen team comp features Bastion , Rogue Captain , The Champ , Mentor , Protector , and The Crew with a 92.29% win rate. The most popular Shen comp uses Rogue Captain , Mentor , Protector , Strategist , and The Crew and is picked 0.80% of the time in TFT Set 15.
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Explore the best TFT team compositions featuring Shen as a core unit in your lineup. Our analysis covers 5 viable team comps that include Shen, with an average win rate of 63.67% across all compositions. The top performing Shen comp achieves an impressive 72.58% win rate, built around Bastion, Edgelord, The Champ traits, while alternative builds leverage Bastion, Mentor. This comprehensive table shows every competitive team composition using Shen, sorted by win rate to help you find the strongest builds for climbing ranked. Each composition displays the complete champion lineup, optimal item builds for carry units, all active traits with breakpoints, and detailed performance statistics including average placement, win rate, first place rate, and pick rate. Toggle between 8 and 9 champion compositions using the filters above to match your preferred board state.
Avg Place 3.41 | Top 4 72.58% | First Place 19.35% | Low Contested Risk | |||
Games248 Gold value68 gold Avg exit round5-6 Avg game length33:58 Dmg to players107 Contested RiskLow Contested Risk Frontline & backlineFrontline  ★★ ★★ ★★ ★★★ ★★ ★★ Backline — Grouped by unit role — not a recommended board layout. Carry buildsNo build data for this comp yet. Star-up priority      | ||||||
Avg Place 3.80 | Top 4 65.38% | First Place 15.38% | Low Contested Risk | |||
Games104 Gold value97 gold Avg exit round5-5 Avg game length32:46 Dmg to players102 Contested RiskLow Contested Risk Frontline & backlineFrontline  ★★★★★★ ★★Backline  ★★★ ★★ ★★★ ★★Grouped by unit role — not a recommended board layout. Carry buildsNo build data for this comp yet. Star-up priority     | ||||||
Avg Place 3.79 | Top 4 63.78% | First Place 16.83% | Low Contested Risk | |||
Games1,408 Gold value98 gold Avg exit round5-5 Avg game length32:49 Dmg to players95 Contested RiskLow Contested Risk Frontline & backlineFrontline ★★★★★★★★Backline ★★★★★★★★★★ Grouped by unit role — not a recommended board layout. Carry buildsNo build data for this comp yet. Star-up priority | ||||||
Avg Place 3.86 | Top 4 62.87% | First Place 12.66% | Low Contested Risk | |||
Games237 Gold value98 gold Avg exit round5-5 Avg game length32:43 Dmg to players103 Contested RiskLow Contested Risk Frontline & backlineFrontline ★★★★★★★★Backline ★★★★★★★★★★Grouped by unit role — not a recommended board layout. Carry buildsNo build data for this comp yet. Star-up priority | ||||||
Avg Place 4.41 | Top 4 53.75% | First Place 7.17% | Low Contested Risk | |||
Games307 Gold value48 gold Avg exit round5-4 Avg game length32:06 Dmg to players92 Contested RiskLow Contested Risk Frontline & backlineFrontline  ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★Backline — Grouped by unit role — not a recommended board layout. Carry buildsNo build data for this comp yet. Star-up priority | ||||||
3.41
Avg Place72.58%
Top 4 Rate19.35%
First PlaceLow Contested Risk
Games248
Gold value68 gold
Avg exit round5-6
Avg game length33:58
Dmg to players107
Contested RiskLow Contested Risk
Frontline & backline
Frontline★★Rell★★Shen★★Xin Zhao★★★Swain★★Yasuo★★LeonaBraum
★★★★★★★★★★★★★Backline
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Grouped by unit role — not a recommended board layout.
Carry builds
No build data for this comp yet.
Star-up priority
3.80
Avg Place65.38%
Top 4 Rate15.38%
First PlaceLow Contested Risk
Games104
Gold value97 gold
Avg exit round5-5
Avg game length32:46
Dmg to players102
Contested RiskLow Contested Risk
Frontline & backline
Frontline★★★Malphite★★★Shen★★Jarvan IVLeona
★★★★★★★★Backline★★★Sivir★★Janna★★★Ziggs★★Ryze
★★★★★★★★★★Grouped by unit role — not a recommended board layout.
Carry builds
No build data for this comp yet.
Star-up priority
3.79
Avg Place63.78%
Top 4 Rate16.83%
First PlaceLow Contested Risk
Games1,408
Gold value98 gold
Avg exit round5-5
Avg game length32:49
Dmg to players95
Contested RiskLow Contested Risk
Frontline & backline
Frontline★★★Malphite★★★Shen★★Jarvan IV
★★★★★★★★Backline★★★Sivir★★Janna★★★Ziggs★★RyzeTwisted Fate
★★★★★★★★★★Grouped by unit role — not a recommended board layout.
Carry builds
No build data for this comp yet.
Star-up priority
3.86
Avg Place62.87%
Top 4 Rate12.66%
First PlaceLow Contested Risk
Games237
Gold value98 gold
Avg exit round5-5
Avg game length32:43
Dmg to players103
Contested RiskLow Contested Risk
Frontline & backline
Frontline★★★Malphite★★★Shen★★Jarvan IVBraum
★★★★★★★★Backline★★★Sivir★★Janna★★★Ziggs★★Ryze
★★★★★★★★★★Grouped by unit role — not a recommended board layout.
Carry builds
No build data for this comp yet.
Star-up priority
4.41
Avg Place53.75%
Top 4 Rate7.17%
First PlaceLow Contested Risk
Games307
Gold value48 gold
Avg exit round5-4
Avg game length32:06
Dmg to players92
Contested RiskLow Contested Risk
Frontline & backline
Frontline★★Garen★★Rell★★Shen★★Xin Zhao★★Swain★★Yasuo★★Leona
★★★★★★★★★★★★★★Backline
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Grouped by unit role — not a recommended board layout.
Carry builds
No build data for this comp yet.
Star-up priority
Shen Comp Trait Synergies in TFT Set 15
Mentor100%63.4% WR
Bastion80%62.7% WR
Protector60%63.8% WR
The Crew60%63.8% WR
Strategist60%63.8% WR
Edgelord40%62.2% WR
Primary Synergies
Shen excels in compositions that leverage Mentor, Bastion, Protector synergies. The Mentor trait appears in 100% of Shen comps with a 63.4% average win rate. Building around these core traits provides consistent performance and flexible itemization options throughout the game.
Supporting Traits
Supporting traits like The Crew, Strategist, Edgelord complement Shen comps by providing additional utility and stat bonuses. These secondary synergies often activate naturally when building your core composition, adding defensive or offensive capabilities without requiring dedicated slots.
How to Play the Best Shen Comp
Stage 2-3Early Game
In this Bastion/Edgelord/The Champ comp, Shen is available early. Start your game by picking up Rell, Xin Zhao. These 1-2 cost units form the foundation of this 72.6% win rate composition, providing early trait activations and board stability. Focus on building economy while collecting these pieces.
Stage 3-4Mid Game
Transition your board around Stage 3-4 by adding Swain, Yasuo. These 3-cost units are crucial for this composition's power spike and help complete key trait breakpoints. Level to 6-7 and stabilize your board.
Stage 4-5Late Game
Complete this Bastion/Edgelord/The Champ composition with Leona, Braum in the late game. These high-cost units are essential for the comp's 72.6% win rate. Level to 8-9 and prioritize 2-starring your carries.
Pivot Suggestions
When playing Shen in TFT Set 15, the Bastion/Edgelord/The Champ composition with a 72.6% win rate is often the strongest choice. However, in competitive lobbies, other players may contest key units, making it difficult to 2-star your carries. Knowing when and how to pivot to alternative Shen team comps is essential for maintaining a top 4 placement. Below are the best pivot compositions that share core units with the optimal Shen build, allowing for a smooth transition without sacrificing too much board strength.
Pivot Option 1: Bastion/Edgelord/Monster Trainer
53.7% WR86% overlap
Keep these units
Sell these units
Add these units
This Bastion/Edgelord/Monster Trainer composition shares 86% of its units with the best Shen comp, achieving a 53.7% win rate. You'll need to sell Braum from your board and replace them with Garen. This pivot can be executed smoothly at any stage since you retain most of your board. This flexibility makes it an excellent backup plan when Shen's primary composition is heavily contested in your lobby.
When to Pivot Your Shen TFT Comp
Recognizing when to pivot is just as important as knowing what to pivot to. Scout your lobby early and often - if you see 2 or more players building the same Shen composition, consider transitioning to one of these alternative builds. The best time to pivot is typically during Stage 3-4, before you've fully committed your gold and items to the contested build. Remember that a completed pivot comp with 2-star units will almost always outperform a contested comp stuck at 1-star. Use these Shen pivot strategies to adapt to your lobby and secure consistent top 4 finishes in TFT Set 15.
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Shen Set 15 Comps - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the highest win rate Shen team comp?
The highest win rate Shen team comp features Braum, Janna, Jarvan IV, Malphite, Ryze, Shen, Sivir, Twisted Fate, and Ziggs with a 92.29% win rate. This comp utilizes the Bastion, Rogue Captain, The Champ, Mentor, Protector, and The Crew traits and is picked 0.46% of the time.
Which Shen team comp is most popular?
The most popular Shen team comp uses Janna, Jarvan IV, Malphite, Ryze, Shen, Sivir, Twisted Fate, and Ziggs with a pick rate of 0.80%. This composition features the Rogue Captain, Mentor, Protector, Strategist, and The Crew traits and has a 63.78% win rate.
Which Shen TFT team comp has the highest first place rate?
The Shen comp with the highest first place rate includes Braum, Janna, Jarvan IV, Malphite, Ryze, Shen, Sivir, Twisted Fate, and Ziggs and achieves first place 47.64% of the time. This comp uses the Bastion, Rogue Captain, The Champ, Mentor, Protector, and The Crew traits and has a 92.29% overall win rate.
Which Shen comp has the best average placement?
The Shen comp with the best average placement features Braum, Janna, Jarvan IV, Malphite, Ryze, Shen, Sivir, Twisted Fate, and Ziggs with an average placement of 0.00. This team comp utilizes the Bastion, Rogue Captain, The Champ, Mentor, Protector, and The Crew traits and maintains a 92.29% win rate.
What are the most common TFT traits used in Shen TFT comps?
The most common traits found in Shen comps are Bastion, Mentor, The Crew, Protector, and Rogue Captain. These traits appear frequently across top-performing Shen team compositions and provide strong synergies with Shen's abilities and playstyle.
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