Shen - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.0%
Pick Rate
4.3%

Shenvs Udyr

ATank
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 22, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Shen vs Udyr is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Shen wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Udyr based on 34 games. Udyr wins the early laning phase while Shen scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Shen build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Shen vs Udyr 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.

Compare against an opponent
Udyr - 50.0% win rateUdyr(50.0%)
Shen - 50.0% win rate in this matchup
Shen
50.0% WR
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Udyr vs Shen matchup - 50.0% win rate
Udyr
50.0% WR

Who Wins the Shen vs Udyr Matchup?

Shen wins the Shen vs Udyr matchup
Winner
Shen
Matches: 34
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
2.3
CS / min
3.3
508
DMG / min
807
10,570
Gold / game
12,556
334
Heal / min
439
1,628
DMG Mitigated / min
1,471
1.2
CC / min
1.2
43.8%
Early Game WR
56.3%
55.6%
Late Game WR
44.4%

Shen vs Udyr Matchup Summary

The Shen vs Udyr matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 34 recent matches analyzed, Shen wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Udyr's 50.0%, giving Shen a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Udyr controls the early laning stage, but Shen outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Udyr needs to press advantages before Shen reaches their power spikes, while Shen should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in damage output, where Udyr leads by 299 DMG/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Shen has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Udyr's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Shen vs Udyr Laning Phase Breakdown

Udyr wins the laning phase against Shen in League of Legends

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

Farming
2.3Shen
3.3Udyr
Udyr significantly out-farms Shen by 1.0 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 16 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Udyr a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Shen players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
508Shen
807Udyr
Udyr heavily out-damages Shen by 299 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 Udyr's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
10,570Shen
12,556Udyr
Udyr generates a commanding 1,987 more gold per game than Shen. This substantial economic advantage means Udyr 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
1.2Shen
1.2Udyr
Both Shen and Udyr provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.0s/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
1,962Shen
1,910Udyr
Shen heals and mitigates 52 more damage per minute than Udyr, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Shen to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Udyr.

Best Shen Build Against Udyr

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Udyr, providing the mobility and stats Shen needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Shen against Udyr are Abyssal Mask, Protoplasm Harness and Unending Despair. This combination gives Shen an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 75.0% win rate across 4 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Udyr. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Shen vs Udyr matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Udyr
56.3%
+12.5% advantage
Shen early game win rateShen43.8%
Udyr early game win rateUdyr56.3%
Late Game
Shen
55.6%
+11.1% advantage
Shen late game win rateShen55.6%
Udyr late game win rateUdyr44.4%

Udyr dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 56.3% win rate — a 12.5 percentage point lead over Shen. This lopsided early game means Udyr can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Shen is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 55.6% win rate — 11.1 points above Udyr. Extended games heavily favor Shen, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Udyr must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Shen reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Shen 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 Udyr

Resolve rune tree - Shen primary runes vs UdyrResolve
Grasp of the Undying - best Shen rune vs UdyrShield Bash - best Shen rune vs UdyrSecond Wind - best Shen rune vs UdyrOvergrowth - best Shen rune vs Udyr
Domination rune tree - Shen secondary runes vs UdyrDomination
Cheap Shot - best Shen rune vs UdyrUltimate Hunter - best Shen rune vs Udyr
100.0% WR

The Resolve primary with Domination secondary combination helps Shen maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Udyr.


Shen matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. 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 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
44.38%1605.868310,30038.8%50.0%
56.14%1141.651510,65655.2%57.1%
47.37%1145.063910,47046.9%47.7%
41.86%860.645310,71238.9%44.0%
55.95%845.576311,14966.7%49.0%
46.34%823.379511,26546.1%46.5%
49.37%790.947411,07354.0%45.2%
53.85%780.845510,86854.3%53.5%
51.95%774.459010,57445.7%57.1%
54.55%771.046911,44957.6%52.3%
44.00%755.363110,31142.4%45.2%
64.38%730.746710,89167.6%61.1%
54.17%724.880111,90753.6%54.5%
47.06%680.643610,90553.1%41.7%
47.06%683.357510,97354.8%40.5%
59.70%675.491411,29557.6%61.8%
61.90%634.162011,11057.7%64.9%
60.66%614.050610,46564.3%57.6%
60.00%605.770011,87948.1%69.7%
49.15%595.881611,77759.1%43.2%
39.66%586.175310,47736.7%42.9%
50.88%573.660910,69258.1%42.3%
52.63%571.145310,20751.9%53.3%
44.23%524.075910,00850.0%40.0%
55.77%525.084411,16861.9%51.6%
51.92%525.161610,57658.6%43.5%
41.18%516.060711,18458.3%25.9%
46.94%495.860611,33552.4%42.9%
56.25%484.861710,72859.1%53.9%
58.70%465.763010,32458.3%59.1%
56.82%443.567110,87456.5%57.1%
56.82%443.559611,26440.9%72.7%
50.00%425.353410,42244.4%54.2%
39.02%415.067610,56131.6%45.5%
58.54%410.749412,09046.7%65.4%
43.90%414.75358,41838.7%60.0%
38.46%390.84149,60545.5%29.4%
61.54%391.850011,15165.0%57.9%
61.54%390.647010,71965.0%57.9%
44.74%381.748410,08741.2%47.6%
52.63%385.575910,95452.6%52.6%
59.46%375.459310,94270.6%50.0%
44.44%364.064410,78340.0%47.6%
27.78%362.34998,74918.2%42.9%
33.33%360.743211,43330.0%34.6%
58.33%361.43598,99033.3%76.2%
50.00%342.350810,57043.8%55.6%
48.48%332.259311,67740.0%55.6%
51.52%330.847711,30243.8%58.8%
50.00%321.059711,32456.3%43.8%
50.00%325.75739,99355.0%41.7%
61.29%311.45479,72464.3%58.8%
43.33%304.845311,19146.1%41.2%
56.67%305.56979,06756.5%57.1%
53.33%301.54389,47850.0%55.6%
53.57%285.359410,36954.5%52.9%
46.43%285.675511,65845.5%47.1%
42.86%282.045910,92425.0%50.0%
50.00%285.66569,40058.8%36.4%
51.85%271.45009,57458.3%46.7%
48.15%273.054011,44866.7%38.9%
48.15%271.34079,23736.4%56.3%
42.31%261.354511,79825.0%50.0%
65.38%264.85489,27266.7%60.0%
56.00%256.670410,60166.7%40.0%
41.67%241.057611,73350.0%35.7%
69.57%235.663810,93472.7%66.7%
60.87%230.744712,63957.1%62.5%
52.17%230.847911,17737.5%60.0%
54.55%220.947511,38366.7%46.1%
61.90%212.958011,75463.6%60.0%
66.67%210.550410,73669.2%62.5%
42.86%213.064310,43122.2%58.3%
55.00%201.34589,50450.0%58.3%
50.00%201.35179,66250.0%50.0%
68.42%192.672011,02962.5%72.7%
52.63%191.43509,43840.0%66.7%
52.63%190.748310,94162.5%45.5%
47.37%191.550610,08263.6%25.0%
44.44%181.24079,08550.0%37.5%
44.44%181.245010,78112.5%70.0%
44.44%182.04629,50155.6%33.3%
55.56%181.357711,95250.0%58.3%
77.78%181.34219,23280.0%75.0%
66.67%181.254811,17063.6%71.4%
47.06%170.845210,55333.3%62.5%
58.82%172.459212,37466.7%54.5%
52.94%171.745910,39528.6%70.0%
68.75%164.95959,82671.4%66.7%
62.50%161.865312,47350.0%70.0%
40.00%153.855010,18940.0%40.0%
53.33%154.862711,29680.0%40.0%
50.00%142.349710,37242.9%57.1%
57.14%144.74399,90233.3%75.0%
42.86%145.587110,45733.3%50.0%
57.14%141.449911,06575.0%50.0%
53.85%135.04948,51433.3%100.0%
38.46%131.86519,71450.0%28.6%
53.85%134.657311,91450.0%57.1%
76.92%131.645110,15577.8%75.0%
46.15%131.34038,71620.0%62.5%
46.15%131.044411,11633.3%57.1%
38.46%130.955310,85862.5%0.0%
50.00%121.452011,47740.0%57.1%
50.00%121.150110,57220.0%71.4%
33.33%122.161810,67650.0%16.7%
36.36%112.26039,03440.0%33.3%
45.45%111.64329,38933.3%50.0%
36.36%110.53469,54250.0%20.0%
36.36%111.15029,93133.3%40.0%
45.45%116.06299,29950.0%33.3%
30.00%105.665910,78228.6%33.3%
80.00%102.151110,322100.0%71.4%
40.00%105.752610,46225.0%50.0%
77.78%91.445011,736100.0%75.0%
66.67%92.752610,21460.0%75.0%
44.44%91.145510,176100.0%28.6%
25.00%85.44618,91316.7%50.0%
50.00%81.74349,76140.0%66.7%
25.00%82.13679,2650.0%40.0%
25.00%81.25238,76133.3%20.0%
62.50%81.153010,294100.0%40.0%
37.50%81.344510,15550.0%33.3%
62.50%83.661713,746100.0%57.1%
0.00%72.942710,8260.0%0.0%
0.00%74.862311,8600.0%0.0%
57.14%73.058211,42750.0%60.0%
16.67%65.044510,26225.0%0.0%
66.67%66.468110,10550.0%100.0%
50.00%60.347910,63475.0%0.0%
0.00%61.83218,8810.0%0.0%
0.00%51.744310,3150.0%0.0%
20.00%54.766611,9380.0%33.3%
40.00%54.85529,47933.3%50.0%
60.00%51.544710,961100.0%50.0%

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Shen vs Udyr - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Shen do against Udyr in League of Legends?

Shen wins the Shen vs Udyr matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Udyr's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 34 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Shen do against Udyr in the early game?

In the early game, Udyr has the advantage against Shen with a 56.3% win rate versus 43.8%. Udyr players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Shen do against Udyr in the late game?

In the late game, Shen takes over the Shen vs Udyr matchup with a 55.6% win rate compared to 44.4%. Shen scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Shen vs Udyr matchup?

Shen wins the matchup against Udyr with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Shen is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 34 games analyzed.

What is the best Shen build against Udyr?

The best Shen build against Udyr includes Abyssal Mask, Protoplasm Harness, Unending Despair with Plated Steelcaps. This build achieves a 75.0% 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 Udyr?

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

Does Shen counter Udyr?

Yes, Shen has a favorable matchup against Udyr with a 50.0% win rate. Shen slightly edges out Udyr in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Shen against Udyr?

When playing Shen against Udyr, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Udyr. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.