Shenvs Alistar
Shen vs Alistar is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.4. Shen wins with a 54.5% win rate (+9.1%) over Alistar based on 22 games. Shen holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Shen build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Shen vs Alistar matchup.
Shen Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Shen performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, laning stats, the best build and runes for the matchup, and early vs late game analysis — all based on real ranked data.
Alistar(54.5%)Who Wins the Shen vs Alistar Matchup?
Shen vs Alistar Matchup Summary
The Shen vs Alistar matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 22 recent matches analyzed, Shen wins with a 54.5% win rate compared to Alistar's 45.5%, giving Shen a 9.1 percentage point advantage. Shen dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Alistar players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Alistar leads by 0.9s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Shen players can confidently pick into Alistar and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Alistar away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Shen vs Alistar Laning Phase Breakdown
Shen is favored during the laning phase against Alistar, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Shen holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Shen Build Against Alistar
Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Alistar, providing the mobility and stats Shen needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Shen against Alistar are Heartsteel, Thornmail and Protoplasm Harness. This combination gives Shen an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 2 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Alistar. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Shen vs Alistar matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Shen50.0%Alistar50.0%Shen60.0%Alistar40.0%The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Shen and Alistar, with Shen holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.
Shen is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 60.0% win rate — 20.0 points above Alistar. Extended games heavily favor Shen, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
Shen holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Alistar players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.
Best Shen Runes Against Alistar
Resolve
Domination
Running Resolve primary with Domination secondary allows Shen to press their advantage against Alistar, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
Shen matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.4. The table below shows Shen's win rate, gold difference, and performance stats against every champion in the current meta. Click any champion name to see a detailed head-to-head breakdown including the best Shen build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.44% | 215 | 5.5 | 732 | 11,243 | 42.5% | 50.8% | |
| 51.79% | 197 | 6.0 | 714 | 11,099 | 49.4% | 53.6% | |
| 46.81% | 189 | 5.2 | 638 | 10,510 | 50.5% | 43.3% | |
| 54.14% | 181 | 5.2 | 647 | 10,997 | 49.4% | 57.8% | |
| 52.51% | 179 | 4.6 | 649 | 10,961 | 45.2% | 59.0% | |
| 46.88% | 161 | 4.5 | 759 | 11,207 | 39.4% | 52.8% | |
| 48.43% | 160 | 4.8 | 1,021 | 11,150 | 51.9% | 45.0% | |
| 52.67% | 150 | 6.0 | 800 | 11,331 | 54.8% | 51.1% | |
| 43.45% | 146 | 4.5 | 530 | 10,621 | 44.3% | 42.9% | |
| 54.93% | 142 | 5.2 | 676 | 10,714 | 50.0% | 59.5% | |
| 53.19% | 141 | 5.3 | 669 | 11,100 | 55.0% | 51.9% | |
| 57.66% | 137 | 3.9 | 670 | 11,625 | 51.9% | 61.2% | |
| 55.47% | 137 | 5.6 | 778 | 10,938 | 43.1% | 64.6% | |
| 53.17% | 128 | 5.8 | 627 | 10,551 | 48.3% | 57.4% | |
| 50.44% | 115 | 5.8 | 725 | 10,368 | 54.1% | 46.1% | |
| 48.25% | 114 | 6.2 | 712 | 11,638 | 44.2% | 50.7% | |
| 46.36% | 110 | 5.3 | 916 | 11,645 | 39.6% | 51.6% | |
| 52.78% | 108 | 5.7 | 623 | 11,233 | 51.1% | 54.0% | |
| 42.06% | 107 | 5.2 | 687 | 10,529 | 27.4% | 55.4% | |
| 56.73% | 104 | 5.8 | 689 | 11,576 | 62.8% | 50.9% | |
| 52.48% | 103 | 5.7 | 574 | 10,622 | 42.5% | 61.1% | |
| 46.60% | 103 | 4.9 | 662 | 10,999 | 40.4% | 52.9% | |
| 59.18% | 100 | 5.7 | 728 | 11,145 | 50.0% | 68.0% | |
| 44.44% | 99 | 5.9 | 642 | 10,540 | 51.1% | 38.5% | |
| 51.06% | 94 | 5.0 | 761 | 11,301 | 52.9% | 50.0% | |
| 64.13% | 93 | 4.4 | 760 | 10,347 | 72.5% | 57.7% | |
| 62.92% | 90 | 2.3 | 574 | 11,746 | 61.9% | 63.8% | |
| 43.82% | 90 | 6.0 | 621 | 11,481 | 39.5% | 47.1% | |
| 62.07% | 87 | 0.7 | 484 | 11,576 | 56.8% | 66.0% | |
| 54.12% | 85 | 4.9 | 620 | 10,804 | 51.4% | 56.3% | |
| 50.00% | 79 | 5.9 | 686 | 10,727 | 47.1% | 52.3% | |
| 53.95% | 76 | 1.4 | 475 | 10,747 | 63.2% | 44.7% | |
| 50.68% | 73 | 4.1 | 660 | 11,273 | 53.1% | 48.8% | |
| 59.15% | 71 | 1.9 | 469 | 10,000 | 65.4% | 55.6% | |
| 48.53% | 68 | 5.4 | 580 | 10,332 | 41.9% | 54.0% | |
| 53.03% | 67 | 1.8 | 632 | 12,227 | 52.0% | 53.7% | |
| 48.48% | 67 | 1.4 | 521 | 10,771 | 41.2% | 56.3% | |
| 45.31% | 64 | 1.2 | 403 | 8,043 | 35.9% | 60.0% | |
| 53.23% | 64 | 5.7 | 721 | 10,830 | 50.0% | 55.9% | |
| 60.32% | 63 | 1.4 | 490 | 9,164 | 44.8% | 73.5% | |
| 48.39% | 62 | 5.5 | 669 | 10,091 | 47.2% | 50.0% | |
| 47.54% | 61 | 3.8 | 555 | 10,353 | 41.4% | 53.1% | |
| 47.54% | 61 | 1.7 | 510 | 9,340 | 56.7% | 38.7% | |
| 62.07% | 59 | 6.1 | 712 | 11,501 | 75.0% | 52.9% | |
| 49.15% | 59 | 1.0 | 509 | 11,391 | 57.1% | 44.7% | |
| 53.45% | 58 | 5.8 | 633 | 11,539 | 57.1% | 51.4% | |
| 53.45% | 58 | 5.3 | 681 | 11,552 | 60.9% | 48.6% | |
| 47.37% | 57 | 1.6 | 569 | 10,049 | 42.3% | 51.6% | |
| 57.14% | 56 | 2.2 | 594 | 12,052 | 47.8% | 63.6% | |
| 46.30% | 55 | 1.6 | 430 | 9,825 | 43.8% | 47.4% | |
| 57.41% | 54 | 0.6 | 490 | 11,926 | 52.0% | 62.1% | |
| 55.77% | 52 | 2.3 | 463 | 10,309 | 52.2% | 58.6% | |
| 66.00% | 51 | 1.4 | 594 | 11,086 | 53.9% | 79.2% | |
| 46.94% | 49 | 5.0 | 506 | 9,782 | 39.1% | 53.9% | |
| 48.98% | 49 | 0.6 | 532 | 11,297 | 34.8% | 61.5% | |
| 59.57% | 47 | 5.5 | 572 | 11,634 | 63.6% | 56.0% | |
| 45.65% | 46 | 1.4 | 541 | 11,340 | 42.1% | 48.1% | |
| 55.56% | 45 | 5.7 | 883 | 11,462 | 52.6% | 57.7% | |
| 48.84% | 43 | 5.7 | 576 | 11,373 | 55.0% | 43.5% | |
| 35.71% | 42 | 1.2 | 513 | 11,477 | 13.3% | 48.1% | |
| 43.90% | 42 | 1.7 | 582 | 11,642 | 44.4% | 43.5% | |
| 52.38% | 42 | 4.5 | 663 | 11,219 | 65.0% | 40.9% | |
| 60.98% | 41 | 3.5 | 613 | 10,706 | 52.9% | 66.7% | |
| 56.10% | 41 | 5.8 | 674 | 11,129 | 47.1% | 62.5% | |
| 52.50% | 40 | 2.8 | 631 | 13,194 | 33.3% | 60.7% | |
| 57.50% | 40 | 1.3 | 551 | 11,846 | 50.0% | 62.5% | |
| 56.41% | 39 | 2.6 | 712 | 11,762 | 52.6% | 60.0% | |
| 60.53% | 39 | 5.4 | 535 | 11,899 | 33.3% | 73.1% | |
| 42.11% | 38 | 1.2 | 409 | 9,124 | 37.5% | 45.5% | |
| 54.05% | 38 | 5.3 | 633 | 9,588 | 57.1% | 50.0% | |
| 54.05% | 37 | 1.6 | 465 | 9,634 | 61.1% | 47.4% | |
| 51.35% | 37 | 5.1 | 523 | 10,487 | 38.9% | 63.2% | |
| 56.76% | 37 | 3.0 | 574 | 12,169 | 46.7% | 63.6% | |
| 65.71% | 36 | 0.6 | 520 | 11,033 | 72.2% | 58.8% | |
| 43.75% | 33 | 5.7 | 734 | 11,232 | 60.0% | 36.4% | |
| 42.42% | 33 | 1.9 | 681 | 9,893 | 38.9% | 46.7% | |
| 59.38% | 32 | 1.1 | 540 | 11,649 | 57.9% | 61.5% | |
| 48.39% | 31 | 1.7 | 533 | 11,554 | 46.1% | 50.0% | |
| 38.71% | 31 | 1.7 | 535 | 9,567 | 8.3% | 57.9% | |
| 53.33% | 30 | 2.3 | 635 | 11,275 | 52.9% | 53.9% | |
| 40.00% | 30 | 1.8 | 526 | 10,774 | 46.1% | 35.3% | |
| 50.00% | 30 | 1.0 | 495 | 9,719 | 46.1% | 52.9% | |
| 50.00% | 30 | 1.9 | 428 | 8,889 | 42.9% | 56.3% | |
| 56.67% | 30 | 1.8 | 502 | 10,540 | 70.6% | 38.5% | |
| 37.93% | 29 | 1.2 | 488 | 8,423 | 37.5% | 38.5% | |
| 41.38% | 29 | 1.3 | 456 | 9,640 | 40.0% | 42.9% | |
| 42.86% | 28 | 1.4 | 438 | 8,721 | 37.5% | 50.0% | |
| 51.85% | 27 | 5.2 | 537 | 10,686 | 58.3% | 46.7% | |
| 62.96% | 27 | 1.4 | 499 | 10,476 | 57.1% | 65.0% | |
| 44.44% | 27 | 0.7 | 502 | 11,488 | 61.5% | 28.6% | |
| 48.15% | 27 | 1.2 | 442 | 8,719 | 46.1% | 50.0% | |
| 42.31% | 27 | 1.5 | 389 | 8,383 | 41.7% | 42.9% | |
| 62.96% | 27 | 2.0 | 654 | 11,186 | 63.6% | 62.5% | |
| 52.00% | 26 | 1.2 | 483 | 9,726 | 57.1% | 45.5% | |
| 53.85% | 26 | 3.2 | 674 | 12,331 | 55.6% | 52.9% | |
| 37.50% | 24 | 3.5 | 558 | 11,811 | 30.0% | 42.9% | |
| 58.33% | 24 | 5.4 | 485 | 10,989 | 58.3% | 58.3% | |
| 56.52% | 23 | 1.2 | 481 | 10,775 | 63.6% | 50.0% | |
| 56.52% | 23 | 0.9 | 536 | 11,444 | 87.5% | 40.0% | |
| 63.64% | 23 | 0.8 | 544 | 11,678 | 62.5% | 64.3% | |
| 72.73% | 22 | 1.2 | 418 | 9,544 | 83.3% | 60.0% | |
| 54.55% | 22 | 1.2 | 508 | 8,157 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 40.91% | 22 | 4.5 | 639 | 10,705 | 62.5% | 28.6% | |
| 50.00% | 22 | 1.5 | 437 | 12,033 | 66.7% | 38.5% | |
| 47.62% | 21 | 0.7 | 459 | 11,409 | 38.5% | 62.5% | |
| 45.00% | 20 | 1.0 | 441 | 9,917 | 41.7% | 50.0% | |
| 42.11% | 19 | 2.9 | 587 | 9,918 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 42.11% | 19 | 2.5 | 544 | 10,196 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 36.84% | 19 | 5.4 | 530 | 10,237 | 33.3% | 42.9% | |
| 52.94% | 17 | 2.7 | 549 | 10,131 | 55.6% | 50.0% | |
| 23.53% | 17 | 1.4 | 437 | 9,736 | 28.6% | 20.0% | |
| 62.50% | 16 | 1.4 | 488 | 9,526 | 88.9% | 28.6% | |
| 43.75% | 16 | 1.6 | 499 | 9,925 | 50.0% | 37.5% | |
| 31.25% | 16 | 2.2 | 501 | 11,505 | 16.7% | 40.0% | |
| 66.67% | 15 | 1.1 | 463 | 11,137 | 80.0% | 60.0% | |
| 60.00% | 15 | 2.7 | 525 | 9,589 | 71.4% | 50.0% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 4.8 | 612 | 8,800 | 45.5% | 75.0% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 6.0 | 616 | 9,931 | 55.6% | 33.3% | |
| 78.57% | 15 | 1.7 | 537 | 8,914 | 75.0% | 83.3% | |
| 71.43% | 14 | 1.2 | 483 | 11,794 | 83.3% | 62.5% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 1.3 | 553 | 10,608 | 71.4% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 13 | 2.0 | 474 | 10,277 | 42.9% | 60.0% | |
| 41.67% | 13 | 2.9 | 501 | 8,934 | 71.4% | 0.0% | |
| 33.33% | 12 | 1.3 | 472 | 10,762 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 3.1 | 700 | 12,440 | 50.0% | 42.9% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 5.8 | 494 | 11,792 | 25.0% | 71.4% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 5.8 | 532 | 9,935 | 40.0% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 1.7 | 416 | 8,632 | 33.3% | 57.1% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 4.9 | 647 | 9,257 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 80.00% | 10 | 3.1 | 602 | 11,824 | 66.7% | 85.7% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 5.6 | 540 | 10,919 | 33.3% | 42.9% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 5.9 | 723 | 13,225 | 50.0% | 71.4% | |
| 37.50% | 9 | 3.9 | 528 | 9,610 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
| 22.22% | 9 | 4.4 | 396 | 9,931 | 20.0% | 25.0% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 3.2 | 565 | 10,662 | 100.0% | 60.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 2.2 | 538 | 9,142 | 40.0% | 100.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 1.2 | 513 | 9,543 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 3.7 | 505 | 10,612 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 5.8 | 783 | 14,185 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 5.7 | 778 | 13,035 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 2.6 | 312 | 11,063 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 100.00% | 6 | 3.1 | 445 | 11,581 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 3.1 | 534 | 12,043 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 5.6 | 439 | 9,332 | 75.0% | 100.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 4.8 | 607 | 13,442 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 3.4 | 658 | 12,293 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 5.5 | 798 | 13,223 | 0.0% | 80.0% | |
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Shen vs Alistar - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Shen do against Alistar in League of Legends?
Shen wins the Shen vs Alistar matchup with a 54.5% win rate compared to Alistar's 45.5%, a 9.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 22 recent ranked games in patch 26.4.
How does Shen do against Alistar in the early game?
In the early game, Shen has the advantage against Alistar with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. Shen players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Shen do against Alistar in the late game?
In the late game, Shen takes over the Shen vs Alistar matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to 40.0%. Shen scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Shen vs Alistar matchup?
Shen wins the matchup against Alistar with a 54.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.4. The 9.1 percentage point advantage means Shen is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 22 games analyzed.
What is the best Shen build against Alistar?
The best Shen build against Alistar includes Heartsteel, Thornmail, Protoplasm Harness with Plated Steelcaps. This build achieves a 50.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Shen runes against Alistar?
The best Shen runes against Alistar use the Resolve primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Shen vs Alistar matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Shen counter Alistar?
Yes, Shen has a favorable matchup against Alistar with a 54.5% win rate. Shen strongly counters Alistar in lane based on current patch 26.4 data.
How do I play Shen against Alistar?
When playing Shen against Alistar, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.