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4 CostBest Shen build for TFT Set 4 with 77.7% top 4 rate. Top items: Evenshroud, Protector's Vow, and Steadfast Heart. Learn optimal components & itemization strategy.
Set 4 Shen builds: Sunfire Cape, Evenshroud, Warmog's Armor (77.65% top four rate, +17.63% difference); Gargoyle Stoneplate, Sunfire Cape, Warmog's Armor (66.07% top four rate, +6.05% difference); Dragon's Claw, Gargoyle Stoneplate, Warmog's Armor (65.22% top four rate, +5.20% difference)
Shen Component Priority Order in Set 4
When playing Shen in TFT Set 4, prioritize collecting Chain Vest, Giant's Belt, Negatron Cloak from the carousel and item drops. Sparring Gloves and Tear of the Goddess 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 Protector's Vow, Steadfast Heart, Bramble Vest, which are core items for maximizing Shen's effectiveness.
Giant's Belt is the 2nd priority component for Shen, appearing in 5 of the top item builds. This component builds into Evenshroud, Warmog's Armor, Spirit Visage, which are core items for maximizing Shen's effectiveness.
Negatron Cloak is the 3rd priority component for Shen, appearing in 5 of the top item builds. This component builds into Evenshroud, Ionic Spark, Dragon's Claw, 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 Giant's Belt 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 4
High PriorityShen is a high-priority itemization target in Set 4. The best Shen item build achieves a 77.7% top four rate, which is +17.6% higher than Shen's base rate of 60.0%. Proper itemization significantly boosts performance.
When Itemized (Avg)
Base Champion Stats
Key Factors for Shen Itemization in Set 4
Shen's best item build provides +17.6% top four rate improvement. This is exceptional item scaling.
Itemized Shen achieves 17.9% first place rate, making it excellent for winning lobbies.
As a 4-cost champion, Shen has high base stats and powerful abilities designed to scale with items.
Shen Itemization Data Analysis
Our analysis of Shen itemization in TFT Set 4 examines 5 item builds to determine how effectively this champion scales with items. Shen has a base top four rate of 60.0%, and we compare each item build's performance against this baseline to measure itemization value.
The best Shen item build achieves a 77.7% top four rate, representing a +17.6% difference from the base rate. 1 out of 5 builds show 10%+ improvement over baseline, 2 builds show 5-10% improvement, 2 builds show 0-5% improvement, On average across all analyzed builds, itemized Shen achieves 67.3% top four rate (+7.2% vs base) with 3.63 average placement.
For players aiming to win lobbies, itemized Shen achieves a 17.9% first place rate. This is excellent first place potential, making Shen a strong choice when you need to win rather than just top four.
✓When to Itemize Shen
- When you find Shen early and can build around it as your primary carry
- When you have the optimal item components (check the Component Priority section above)
- When the lobby isn't heavily contesting Shen's key items
✗When NOT to Itemize Shen
- When another carry in your comp scales better with the same items
- When you're pivoting to a different composition mid-game
Best Shen Items in TFT Set 4
The best Shen item is Evenshroud with a 71.16% win rate (+11.14% vs base), 15.95% first place rate, and 5.10% pick rate. The most popular is Warmog's Armor with a 12.56% pick rate and 66.30% win rate. Ionic Spark has the highest first place rate at 17.02%. The top three Shen items are Evenshroud, Protector's Vow, and Steadfast Heart.
Rank | Item | Components | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  | B | 71.16% | +11.14% | 15.95% | 5.10% | 2,032 | ||
  | A | 69.79% | +9.77% | 16.22% | 3.19% | 1,271 | ||
 | B | 69.53% | +9.51% | 15.74% | 3.18% | 1,267 | ||
| 4 | | B | 69.24% | +9.22% | 16.08% | 2.92% | 1,164 | |
| 5 |  | A | 68.12% | +8.10% | 17.02% | 2.60% | 1,035 | |
| 6 | | B | 67.36% | +7.34% | 15.01% | 5.79% | 2,307 | |
| 7 | | B | 66.30% | +6.28% | 13.53% | 12.56% | 5,003 | |
| 8 | | B | 65.91% | +5.89% | 14.57% | 9.52% | 3,790 | |
| 9 | | B | 64.75% | +4.73% | 15.25% | 6.24% | 2,485 | |
| 10 | | B | 64.72% | +4.70% | 14.30% | 10.39% | 4,138 | |
| 11 | | B | 63.17% | +3.15% | 13.41% | 12.56% | 5,002 |
Best Shen Artifact Items in TFT Set 4
The best Shen artifact item is Zhonya's Paradox with a 90.91% win rate (+30.89% vs base), 20.56% first place rate, and 0.03% pick rate. The most popular is Lightshield Crest with a 0.38% pick rate and 76.16% win rate. Horizon Focus has the highest first place rate at 24.31%. The top three Shen artifact items are Zhonya's Paradox, Void Gauntlet, and Silvermere Dawn.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 90.91% | +30.89% | 20.56% | 0.03% | 11 | ||
| A | 77.62% | +17.60% | 19.97% | 0.36% | 143 | ||
| A | 76.19% | +16.17% | 21.96% | 0.16% | 63 | ||
| 4 | A | 76.16% | +16.14% | 20.64% | 0.38% | 151 | |
| 5 | A | 72.41% | +12.39% | 19.85% | 0.07% | 29 | |
| 6 | A | 72.26% | +12.24% | 20.80% | 0.34% | 137 | |
| 7 | A | 70.42% | +10.40% | 18.63% | 0.36% | 142 | |
| 8 | A | 68.53% | +8.51% | 20.26% | 0.36% | 143 | |
| 9 | A | 68.18% | +8.16% | 24.31% | 0.06% | 22 | |
| 10 | A | 67.09% | +7.07% | 19.98% | 0.20% | 79 | |
| 11 | A | 66.67% | +6.65% | 21.66% | 0.05% | 18 | |
| 12 | A | 65.00% | +4.98% | 16.90% | 0.10% | 40 | |
| 13 | A | 62.07% | +2.05% | 20.15% | 0.07% | 29 | |
| 14 | A | 58.54% | -1.48% | 17.85% | 0.10% | 41 | |
| 15 | B | 35.00% | -25.02% | 14.13% | 0.05% | 20 | |
| 16 | A | 28.57% | -31.45% | 20.95% | 0.04% | 14 |
Best Shen Radiant Items in TFT Set 4
The best Shen radiant item is Radiant Evenshroud with a 81.25% win rate (+21.23% vs base), 14.02% first place rate, and 0.04% pick rate. The most popular is Radiant Warmog's Armor with a 0.21% pick rate and 71.43% win rate. Radiant Sterak's Gage has the highest first place rate at 18.05%. The top three Shen radiant items are Radiant Evenshroud, Radiant Bramble Vest, and Radiant Gargoyle Stoneplate.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | 81.25% | +21.23% | 14.02% | 0.04% | 16 | ||
| B | 76.47% | +16.45% | 13.64% | 0.04% | 17 | ||
| B | 74.42% | +14.40% | 14.73% | 0.11% | 43 | ||
| 4 | B | 72.73% | +12.71% | 16.01% | 0.03% | 11 | |
| 5 | B | 71.43% | +11.41% | 14.45% | 0.21% | 84 | |
| 6 | B | 62.75% | +2.73% | 15.22% | 0.13% | 51 | |
| 7 | B | 62.50% | +2.48% | 16.93% | 0.04% | 16 | |
| 8 | B | 60.38% | +0.36% | 14.55% | 0.13% | 53 | |
| 9 | B | 56.25% | -3.77% | 13.61% | 0.04% | 16 | |
| 10 | B | 56.25% | -3.77% | 14.34% | 0.04% | 16 | |
| 11 | B | 54.29% | -5.73% | 13.84% | 0.09% | 35 | |
| 12 | B | 48.72% | -11.30% | 12.97% | 0.10% | 39 | |
| 13 | A | 0.00% | -60.02% | 18.05% | 0.03% | 10 |
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Shen Set 4 Build - Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shen's best build in Set 4?
The best Shen build in Set 4 is Sunfire Cape, Evenshroud, and Warmog's Armor with a 77.65% top four rate, 16.76% first place rate, and 3.26 average placement. This build is picked 0.68% of the time.
What is the best item for Shen?
The best item for Shen is Evenshroud with a 71.16% win rate. This item is picked 5.10% of the time and has won 1,446 matches across 2,032 games.
Which item is most popular on Shen?
Warmog's Armor is the most popular item on Shen with a 12.56% pick rate. This item maintains a 66.30% win rate and has been used in 5,003 matches.
What are the top 3 items for Shen?
The top 3 items for Shen are Evenshroud, Protector's Vow, and Steadfast Heart with an average win rate of 70.16%. 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 29,494 total matches. Evenshroud has the most wins with 1,446 victories.
Should I always build Evenshroud on Shen?
While Evenshroud has the highest win rate at 71.16%, the best Shen build depends on your team composition, available components, and game situation. Consider Evenshroud, Protector's Vow, and Steadfast Heart as strong alternatives based on what items you can build.
What components should I prioritize for Shen in TFT Set 4?
The top components to prioritize for Shen in Set 4 are Chain Vest, Giant's Belt, and Negatron Cloak. 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 4, prioritize Chain Vest on the first carousel as it builds into Shen's best-in-slot items. Secondary priorities include Giant's Belt and Negatron Cloak. These components give you the flexibility to build Shen's optimal items.
Should I itemize Shen in TFT Set 4?
Shen is a high priority itemization target in TFT Set 4. Shen's best item build achieves a +17.6% top four rate improvement over the base rate of 60.0%. Proper itemization significantly boosts performance.
Is Shen a good item holder in TFT Set 4?
Shen is an excellent item holder and primary carry in TFT Set 4. With optimal items, Shen achieves +17.6% 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 4?
When properly itemized, Shen achieves an average top four rate of 67.3% in TFT Set 4, which is +7.2% compared to the base rate of 60.0%. The best Shen item build reaches 77.7% top four rate with a 3.26 average placement.
What is the best Shen emblem?
The best Shen emblem is Duelist Emblem with a 70.27% win rate. This emblem is picked 0.84% of the time and has been used in 333 matches.
What is the top Shen radiant item?
The top Shen radiant item is Radiant Deathblade with a 100.00% win rate. This radiant item is picked 0.02% of the time and has been used in 6 matches.
What is the best Shen artifact?
The best Shen artifact is Eternal Pact with a 100.00% win rate. This artifact item is picked 0.01% of the time and has been used in 5 matches.