ShenTFT Build
Ionia
Bruiser
1 CostBest Shen build for TFT Set 16 with 55.5% top 4 rate. Top items: Thief's Gloves, Steadfast Heart, and Ionic Spark. Learn optimal components & itemization strategy.
Set 16 Shen builds: Sunfire Cape, Spirit Visage, Warmog's Armor (55.45% top four rate, +5.14% difference); Gargoyle Stoneplate, Sunfire Cape, Warmog's Armor (51.15% top four rate, +0.84% difference); Gargoyle Stoneplate, Sunfire Cape, Spirit Visage (50.52% top four rate, +0.21% difference)
Shen Component Priority Order in Set 16
When playing Shen in TFT Set 16, prioritize collecting Chain Vest, Negatron Cloak, Sparring Gloves from the carousel and item drops. Giant's Belt and Needlessly Large Rod are also valuable secondary components. These components build into Shen's highest win rate items and will help you secure consistent top four placements. Focus on slamming items early using these components rather than holding for perfect items, as tempo is crucial for maintaining a healthy economy.
Why These Components for Shen?
Chain Vest is the 1st priority component for Shen, appearing in 6 of the top item builds. This component builds into Steadfast Heart, Bramble Vest, Sunfire Cape, which are core items for maximizing Shen's effectiveness.
Negatron Cloak is the 2nd priority component for Shen, appearing in 5 of the top item builds. This component builds into Ionic Spark, Dragon's Claw, Evenshroud, which are core items for maximizing Shen's effectiveness.
Sparring Gloves is the 3rd priority component for Shen, appearing in 3 of the top item builds. This component builds into Thief's Gloves, Steadfast Heart, which are core items for maximizing Shen's effectiveness.
Shen Carousel & Item Drop Tips
- Early Game (Stage 1-2): Prioritize Chain Vest on the first carousel if available, as it builds into Shen's best-in-slot items.
- Mid Game (Stage 3-4): Look for Chain Vest or Negatron Cloak to complete your core items. Don't greed for perfect components—slam items to preserve HP.
- Late Game (Stage 5+): Use any remaining components to build utility items or complete Shen's secondary items for maximum power.
Should You Itemize Shen in Set 16
RecommendedShen is a solid itemization choice in Set 16. With optimal items, Shen achieves up to +5.1% top four rate improvement over the base rate of 50.3%. While not the highest-scaling carry, itemizing Shen provides meaningful performance gains.
When Itemized (Avg)
Base Champion Stats
Key Factors for Shen Itemization in Set 16
Shen's optimal items provide +5.1% top four rate improvement—solid but not exceptional scaling.
Even when itemized, Shen only achieves 4.71 average placement.
As a 1-cost champion, Shen is easier to 3-star. When 3-starred with proper items, low-cost carries can be very effective.
Shen Itemization Data Analysis
Our analysis of Shen itemization in TFT Set 16 examines 5 item builds to determine how effectively this champion scales with items. Shen has a base top four rate of 50.3%, and we compare each item build's performance against this baseline to measure itemization value.
The best Shen item build achieves a 55.5% top four rate, representing a +5.1% difference from the base rate. 1 builds show 5-10% improvement, 2 builds show 0-5% improvement, and 2 builds actually underperform the baseline. On average across all analyzed builds, itemized Shen achieves 47.3% top four rate (-3.0% vs base) with 4.71 average placement.
For players aiming to win lobbies, itemized Shen achieves a 10.5% first place rate. This provides reasonable first place upside while maintaining consistent top four finishes.
✓When to Itemize Shen
- When Shen fits naturally into your composition's traits
- When you have item components that build Shen's best items
- When higher-cost carries aren't available or are heavily contested
✗When NOT to Itemize Shen
- When your team composition has a higher-scaling primary carry
- When Shen's optimal items don't match your available components
Best Shen Items in TFT Set 16
The best Shen item is Thief's Gloves with a 53.08% win rate (+2.77% vs base), 16.08% first place rate, and 6.12% pick rate. The most popular is Spirit Visage with a 10.73% pick rate and 41.85% win rate. Ionic Spark has the highest first place rate at 17.02%. The top three Shen items are Thief's Gloves, Steadfast Heart, and Ionic Spark.
Rank | Item | Components | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | B | 53.08% | +2.77% | 16.08% | 6.12% | 2,698 | ||
 | B | 50.65% | +0.34% | 15.74% | 3.49% | 1,540 | ||
  | A | 50.40% | +0.09% | 17.02% | 2.81% | 1,238 | ||
| 4 | | B | 50.40% | +0.09% | 15.01% | 4.83% | 2,129 | |
| 5 | | B | 47.14% | -3.17% | 15.25% | 4.88% | 2,151 | |
| 6 |  | B | 46.21% | -4.10% | 15.95% | 4.37% | 1,926 | |
| 7 | | B | 45.04% | -5.27% | 14.30% | 9.85% | 4,341 | |
| 8 |  | A | 44.01% | -6.30% | 16.22% | 3.33% | 1,470 | |
| 9 | | B | 43.10% | -7.21% | 13.53% | 9.22% | 4,063 | |
| 10 | | B | 42.21% | -8.10% | 13.41% | 10.36% | 4,568 | |
| 11 | | B | 41.85% | -8.46% | 14.57% | 10.73% | 4,731 |
Best Shen Artifact Items in TFT Set 16
The best Shen artifact item is Wit's End with a 80.00% win rate (+29.69% vs base), 20.95% first place rate, and 0.02% pick rate. The most popular is Lightshield Crest with a 0.17% pick rate and 24.66% win rate. Horizon Focus has the highest first place rate at 24.31%. The top three Shen artifact items are Wit's End, Seeker's Armguard, and The Indomitable.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 80.00% | +29.69% | 20.95% | 0.02% | 10 | ||
| A | 68.42% | +18.11% | 20.15% | 0.04% | 19 | ||
| A | 65.96% | +15.65% | 20.80% | 0.11% | 47 | ||
| 4 | A | 57.14% | +6.83% | 19.98% | 0.06% | 28 | |
| 5 | A | 57.14% | +6.83% | 24.31% | 0.03% | 14 | |
| 6 | A | 54.55% | +4.24% | 21.66% | 0.02% | 11 | |
| 7 | A | 51.52% | +1.21% | 21.96% | 0.07% | 33 | |
| 8 | B | 50.00% | -0.31% | 14.13% | 0.06% | 26 | |
| 9 | A | 50.00% | -0.31% | 17.85% | 0.04% | 18 | |
| 10 | A | 44.00% | -6.31% | 19.85% | 0.06% | 25 | |
| 11 | A | 43.90% | -6.41% | 19.97% | 0.09% | 41 | |
| 12 | A | 42.31% | -8.00% | 16.90% | 0.06% | 26 | |
| 13 | A | 34.04% | -16.27% | 18.63% | 0.11% | 47 | |
| 14 | A | 32.61% | -17.70% | 20.26% | 0.10% | 46 | |
| 15 | A | 26.67% | -23.64% | 20.56% | 0.03% | 15 | |
| 16 | A | 24.66% | -25.65% | 20.64% | 0.17% | 73 |
Best Shen Radiant Items in TFT Set 16
The best Shen radiant item is Radiant Dragon's Claw with a 70.59% win rate (+20.28% vs base), 12.97% first place rate, and 0.04% pick rate. The most popular is Radiant Thief's Gloves with a 0.18% pick rate and 62.82% win rate. Radiant Ionic Spark has the highest first place rate at 16.93%. The top three Shen radiant items are Radiant Dragon's Claw, Radiant Bramble Vest, and Radiant Evenshroud.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | 70.59% | +20.28% | 12.97% | 0.04% | 17 | ||
| B | 69.23% | +18.92% | 13.64% | 0.03% | 13 | ||
| B | 69.23% | +18.92% | 14.02% | 0.03% | 13 | ||
| 4 | B | 62.82% | +12.51% | 14.55% | 0.18% | 78 | |
| 5 | B | 57.45% | +7.14% | 15.22% | 0.11% | 47 | |
| 6 | B | 40.00% | -10.31% | 13.84% | 0.05% | 20 | |
| 7 | B | 38.10% | -12.21% | 14.73% | 0.05% | 21 | |
| 8 | B | 37.50% | -12.81% | 13.61% | 0.04% | 16 | |
| 9 | B | 35.71% | -14.60% | 16.93% | 0.03% | 14 | |
| 10 | B | 28.13% | -22.19% | 14.45% | 0.07% | 32 |
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Shen Set 16 Build - Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shen's best build in Set 16?
The best Shen build in Set 16 is Sunfire Cape, Spirit Visage, and Warmog's Armor with a 55.45% top four rate, 11.82% first place rate, and 4.33 average placement. This build is picked 0.12% of the time.
What is the best item for Shen?
The best item for Shen is Thief's Gloves with a 53.08% win rate. This item is picked 6.12% of the time and has won 1,432 matches across 2,698 games.
Which item is most popular on Shen?
Spirit Visage is the most popular item on Shen with a 10.73% pick rate. This item maintains a 41.85% win rate and has been used in 4,731 matches.
What are the top 3 items for Shen?
The top 3 items for Shen are Thief's Gloves, Steadfast Heart, and Ionic Spark with an average win rate of 51.38%. These items provide the highest performance across different team compositions and game situations.
How many matches do the Shen item builds have?
The Shen item builds are based on 32,821 total matches. Thief's Gloves has the most wins with 1,432 victories.
Should I always build Thief's Gloves on Shen?
While Thief's Gloves has the highest win rate at 53.08%, the best Shen build depends on your team composition, available components, and game situation. Consider Thief's Gloves, Steadfast Heart, and Ionic Spark as strong alternatives based on what items you can build.
What components should I prioritize for Shen in TFT Set 16?
The top components to prioritize for Shen in Set 16 are Chain Vest, Negatron Cloak, and Giant's Belt. These components appear most frequently in Shen's highest win rate item builds. Chain Vest is the #1 priority component, appearing in 6 of Shen's top item builds.
What should I pick on carousel for Shen in TFT?
When playing Shen in TFT Set 16, prioritize Chain Vest on the first carousel as it builds into Shen's best-in-slot items. Secondary priorities include Negatron Cloak and Giant's Belt. These components give you the flexibility to build Shen's optimal items.
Should I itemize Shen in TFT Set 16?
Shen is a recommended itemization choice in TFT Set 16. Shen's best item build achieves a +5.1% top four rate improvement over the base rate of 50.3%. Proper itemization significantly boosts performance.
Is Shen a good item holder in TFT Set 16?
Shen is an excellent item holder and primary carry in TFT Set 16. With optimal items, Shen achieves +5.1% top four rate improvement, making it worthwhile to commit items to this champion.
What is Shen's top 4 rate with items in TFT Set 16?
When properly itemized, Shen achieves an average top four rate of 47.3% in TFT Set 16, which is -3.0% compared to the base rate of 50.3%. The best Shen item build reaches 55.5% top four rate with a 4.33 average placement.
What is the best Shen emblem?
The best Shen emblem is Gunslinger Emblem with a 59.26% win rate. This emblem is picked 0.06% of the time and has been used in 27 matches.
What is the top Shen radiant item?
The top Shen radiant item is Radiant Adaptive Helm with a 100.00% win rate. This radiant item is picked 0.02% of the time and has been used in 8 matches.
What is the best Shen artifact?
The best Shen artifact is Wit's End with a 80.00% win rate. This artifact item is picked 0.02% of the time and has been used in 10 matches.