Shen - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.0%
Pick Rate
2.7%

Shenvs Jhin

ATank
Patch26.3
Matches785,220
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedFeb 27, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Shen vs Jhin is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.3. Jhin wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Shen based on 5 games. Shen wins the early laning phase while Jhin scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Shen build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Shen vs Jhin 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.

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Jhin - 40.0% win rateJhin(40.0%)
Shen - 40.0% win rate in this matchup
Shen
40.0% WR
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Jhin vs Shen matchup - 60.0% win rate
Jhin
60.0% WR

Who Wins the Shen vs Jhin Matchup?

Jhin wins the Shen vs Jhin matchup
Winner
Jhin
Matches: 5
40.0%
Win Rate
60.0%
3.5
CS / min
4.3
577
DMG / min
827
12,073
Gold / game
13,143
155
Heal / min
176
1,653
DMG Mitigated / min
350
1.0
CC / min
1.3
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
25.0%
Late Game WR
75.0%

Shen vs Jhin Matchup Summary

The Shen vs Jhin matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Jhin wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Shen's 40.0%, giving Jhin a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Shen controls the early laning stage, but Jhin outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Shen needs to press advantages before Jhin reaches their power spikes, while Jhin should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Shen leads by 1,282 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Jhin has a strong advantage in this matchup. Shen players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Jhin overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Shen vs Jhin Laning Phase Breakdown

Jhin wins the laning phase against Shen in League of Legends

Jhin is favored during the laning phase against Shen, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Jhin holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
3.5Shen
4.3Jhin
Jhin edges out Shen by 0.8 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 11 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Jhin.
Damage
577Shen
827Jhin
Jhin heavily out-damages Shen by 249 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Shen should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Jhin's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
12,073Shen
13,143Jhin
Jhin generates a commanding 1,070 more gold per game than Shen. This substantial economic advantage means Jhin consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Shen should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.0Shen
1.3Jhin
Both Shen and Jhin provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.3s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
1,809Shen
526Jhin
Shen vastly out-sustains Jhin, healing and mitigating 1,282 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Shen can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Jhin is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Jhin, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Shen Build Against Jhin

Armored Advance is the optimal boots choice against Jhin, providing the mobility and stats Shen needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Shen against Jhin are Hollow Radiance, Thornmail and Kaenic Rookern. This combination gives Shen an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Jhin. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Shen vs Jhin matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Shen
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Shen early game win rateShen100.0%
Jhin early game win rateJhin0.0%
Late Game
Jhin
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Shen late game win rateShen25.0%
Jhin late game win rateJhin75.0%

Shen dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Jhin. This lopsided early game means Shen can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Jhin is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 75.0% win rate — 50.0 points above Shen. Extended games heavily favor Jhin, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Shen must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Jhin reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Jhin survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.

Best Shen Runes Against Jhin

Domination rune tree - Shen primary runes vs JhinDomination
Hail of Blades - best Shen rune vs JhinCheap Shot - best Shen rune vs JhinGrisly Mementos - best Shen rune vs JhinUltimate Hunter - best Shen rune vs Jhin
Precision rune tree - Shen secondary runes vs JhinPrecision
Presence of Mind - best Shen rune vs JhinCoup de Grace - best Shen rune vs Jhin
100.0% WR

The Domination and Precision rune setup gives Shen the best tools to compete against Jhin in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Shen matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.3. 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.

Shen matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.3
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
47.06%1365.463810,40548.0%46.0%
46.55%1165.870511,00351.0%43.1%
49.54%1095.963411,12261.2%40.0%
52.34%1075.372810,50149.1%55.8%
47.62%1055.780310,70150.0%45.3%
46.53%1015.41,02910,61352.9%40.0%
51.02%985.261910,33348.9%52.9%
60.64%945.466511,77870.0%53.7%
56.18%895.882110,74350.0%62.2%
48.84%865.783311,20350.0%48.1%
48.78%825.252811,04747.2%50.0%
59.26%815.666811,51856.7%60.8%
52.50%805.061010,32157.1%45.2%
48.00%755.266110,68448.7%47.2%
65.75%735.785210,92064.1%67.7%
52.11%714.972511,59545.5%57.9%
57.14%705.874010,61548.4%64.1%
42.42%665.251310,09627.6%54.0%
47.62%635.487611,12747.8%47.5%
52.46%614.281710,35944.8%59.4%
39.66%585.766410,39335.5%44.4%
42.11%576.067210,92843.5%41.2%
47.37%575.574010,97239.3%55.2%
47.37%575.264310,82256.0%40.6%
60.71%566.060810,78172.4%48.1%
59.26%545.16129,60454.5%66.7%
50.98%516.169310,65953.9%48.0%
53.06%495.774412,10968.2%40.7%
48.98%495.563111,19556.5%42.3%
51.06%475.979111,14052.0%50.0%
53.19%475.563510,69861.1%48.3%
50.00%441.44749,52440.0%58.3%
41.86%431.24228,66047.8%35.0%
50.00%423.556510,75868.8%38.5%
39.02%411.55529,39337.5%40.0%
50.00%405.662211,17944.4%54.5%
48.65%375.153910,70553.9%45.8%
54.05%374.870111,62966.7%48.0%
55.56%361.548210,32860.0%52.4%
41.67%361.54698,96847.4%35.3%
45.71%355.560911,14630.8%54.5%
58.82%343.364110,06464.7%52.9%
45.45%331.454110,33353.3%38.9%
51.61%311.34899,34453.3%50.0%
53.33%301.444910,51377.8%42.9%
48.28%291.350010,94875.0%15.4%
48.28%295.259910,59450.0%46.7%
62.96%274.266211,38662.5%63.2%
62.96%275.570210,31855.6%77.8%
62.96%275.577610,99258.3%66.7%
46.15%265.454111,85844.4%47.1%
42.31%265.168810,39253.9%30.8%
66.67%244.966310,90563.6%69.2%
54.17%245.559911,60141.7%66.7%
45.83%244.355911,49642.9%47.1%
45.83%245.27518,80943.8%50.0%
50.00%241.54409,12354.5%46.1%
50.00%221.43908,87355.6%46.1%
18.18%222.754011,11012.5%21.4%
68.18%222.147310,14660.0%70.6%
66.67%211.24639,39066.7%66.7%
76.19%215.360211,48987.5%69.2%
47.62%211.249610,09145.5%50.0%
57.14%211.944610,93955.6%58.3%
47.62%211.952811,41954.5%40.0%
30.00%201.64939,30933.3%27.3%
42.11%191.15169,75666.7%30.8%
57.89%195.055111,81557.1%58.3%
68.42%191.25049,54075.0%63.6%
72.22%181.642810,54566.7%73.3%
50.00%181.662012,11766.7%33.3%
61.11%182.051510,78257.1%63.6%
64.71%173.767910,17454.5%83.3%
70.59%175.87579,87766.7%80.0%
35.29%170.844310,81933.3%37.5%
47.06%174.368912,41750.0%45.5%
64.71%175.457610,16071.4%60.0%
58.82%171.34588,75270.0%42.9%
50.00%162.251812,63820.0%63.6%
62.50%160.653811,93871.4%55.6%
66.67%152.764911,24275.0%57.1%
40.00%153.16479,91633.3%44.4%
80.00%151.452810,52185.7%75.0%
85.71%141.45508,55580.0%100.0%
35.71%143.158112,08125.0%40.0%
50.00%142.15409,24350.0%50.0%
64.29%142.751810,44462.5%66.7%
57.14%141.249311,98766.7%50.0%
38.46%135.267811,74125.0%44.4%
30.77%131.34339,41720.0%37.5%
58.33%122.04099,50366.7%50.0%
33.33%121.45557,97842.9%20.0%
50.00%124.08229,00050.0%50.0%
33.33%123.680412,67740.0%28.6%
41.67%121.651410,54933.3%44.4%
50.00%125.16149,21060.0%42.9%
50.00%125.15259,87242.9%60.0%
41.67%122.061912,82750.0%40.0%
45.45%114.647710,6670.0%62.5%
36.36%111.457212,35233.3%37.5%
30.00%105.272012,5040.0%42.9%
40.00%100.953110,75520.0%60.0%
60.00%105.86879,87150.0%75.0%
44.44%91.63808,10542.9%50.0%
66.67%92.355410,45866.7%66.7%
55.56%91.23418,13420.0%100.0%
75.00%81.64499,013100.0%0.0%
37.50%84.375812,08933.3%40.0%
25.00%80.740410,72650.0%0.0%
62.50%81.95229,93480.0%33.3%
50.00%85.661412,14233.3%60.0%
62.50%83.560011,71366.7%50.0%
71.43%73.983813,36750.0%80.0%
28.57%73.068212,33350.0%20.0%
71.43%71.162812,26250.0%100.0%
50.00%61.867210,95466.7%33.3%
50.00%62.385112,86933.3%66.7%
33.33%62.350211,31566.7%0.0%
16.67%60.539210,81533.3%0.0%
83.33%60.65298,71275.0%100.0%
20.00%56.158511,1190.0%50.0%
60.00%55.493114,07850.0%66.7%
60.00%53.590613,38250.0%66.7%
80.00%52.486313,8750.0%100.0%
60.00%54.64669,70066.7%50.0%
60.00%55.587712,957100.0%33.3%
40.00%55.44998,98125.0%100.0%
40.00%53.557712,073100.0%25.0%
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Shen vs Jhin - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Shen do against Jhin in League of Legends?

Jhin wins the Shen vs Jhin matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Shen's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.3.

How does Shen do against Jhin in the early game?

In the early game, Shen has the advantage against Jhin with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. 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 Jhin in the late game?

In the late game, Jhin takes over the Shen vs Jhin matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to 25.0%. Jhin scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Shen vs Jhin matchup?

Jhin wins the matchup against Shen with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.3. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Jhin is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Shen build against Jhin?

The best Shen build against Jhin includes Hollow Radiance, Thornmail, Kaenic Rookern with Armored Advance. This build achieves a 100.0% 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 Jhin?

The best Shen runes against Jhin use the Domination primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Shen vs Jhin matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Shen counter Jhin?

No, Shen struggles against Jhin with only a 40.0% win rate. Jhin has the advantage in this matchup. Shen players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Jhin's lead.

How do I play Shen against Jhin?

When playing Shen against Jhin, play cautiously and avoid Jhin's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Jhin has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.