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

Shenvs Yone

ATank
Patch26.3
Matches785,220
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedFeb 25, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Shen vs Yone is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.3. Shen wins with a 51.0% win rate (+2.0%) over Yone based on 51 games. Shen wins the early laning phase while Yone scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Shen build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Shen vs Yone 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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Yone - 51.0% win rateYone(51.0%)
Shen - 51.0% win rate in this matchup
Shen
51.0% WR
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Yone vs Shen matchup - 49.0% win rate
Yone
49.0% WR

Who Wins the Shen vs Yone Matchup?

Shen wins the Shen vs Yone matchup
Winner
Shen
Matches: 51
51.0%
Win Rate
49.0%
6.1
CS / min
7.0
693
DMG / min
998
10,659
Gold / game
11,886
154
Heal / min
295
1,704
DMG Mitigated / min
1,143
1.3
CC / min
1.0
53.9%
Early Game WR
46.1%
48.0%
Late Game WR
52.0%

Shen vs Yone Matchup Summary

The Shen vs Yone matchup is a very close matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 51 recent matches analyzed, Shen wins with a 51.0% win rate compared to Yone's 49.0%, giving Shen a 2.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Shen controls the early laning stage, but Yone outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Shen needs to press advantages before Yone reaches their power spikes, while Yone should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in damage output, where Yone leads by 306 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 Yone'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 Yone Laning Phase Breakdown

Yone wins the laning phase against Shen in League of Legends

Yone is favored during the laning phase against Shen, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Yone holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.1Shen
7.0Yone
Yone significantly out-farms Shen by 1.0 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 14 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Yone 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
693Shen
998Yone
Yone heavily out-damages Shen by 306 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 Yone's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
10,659Shen
11,886Yone
Yone generates a commanding 1,227 more gold per game than Shen. This substantial economic advantage means Yone 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
1.3Shen
1.0Yone
Both Shen and Yone 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
1,857Shen
1,438Yone
Shen vastly out-sustains Yone, healing and mitigating 419 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Shen can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Yone is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Yone, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Shen Build Against Yone

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Yone, providing the mobility and stats Shen needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Shen against Yone are Titanic Hydra, Dead Man's Plate and Thornmail. 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 Yone. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Shen vs Yone matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Shen
53.9%
+7.7% advantage
Shen early game win rateShen53.9%
Yone early game win rateYone46.1%
Late Game
Yone
52.0%
+4.0% advantage
Shen late game win rateShen48.0%
Yone late game win rateYone52.0%

Shen dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 53.9% win rate — a 7.7 percentage point lead over Yone. This lopsided early game means Shen can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

In the late game (25+ minutes), Yone takes over with a 52.0% win rate, leading Shen by 4.0 percentage points. Yone scales more effectively into team fights and objective contests.

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

Resolve rune tree - Shen primary runes vs YoneResolve
Grasp of the Undying - best Shen rune vs YoneShield Bash - best Shen rune vs YoneSecond Wind - best Shen rune vs YoneOvergrowth - best Shen rune vs Yone
Inspiration rune tree - Shen secondary runes vs YoneInspiration
Approach Velocity - best Shen rune vs YoneBiscuit Delivery - best Shen rune vs Yone
50.0% WR

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


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 Yone - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Shen do against Yone in League of Legends?

Shen wins the Shen vs Yone matchup with a 51.0% win rate compared to Yone's 49.0%, a 2.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 51 recent ranked games in patch 26.3.

How does Shen do against Yone in the early game?

In the early game, Shen has the advantage against Yone with a 53.9% win rate versus 46.1%. 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 Yone in the late game?

In the late game, Yone takes over the Shen vs Yone matchup with a 52.0% win rate compared to 48.0%. Yone scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Shen vs Yone matchup?

Shen wins the matchup against Yone with a 51.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.3. The 2.0 percentage point advantage means Shen is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 51 games analyzed.

What is the best Shen build against Yone?

The best Shen build against Yone includes Titanic Hydra, Dead Man's Plate, Thornmail 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 Yone?

The best Shen runes against Yone use the Resolve primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 50.0% win rate in the Shen vs Yone matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Shen counter Yone?

Yes, Shen has a favorable matchup against Yone with a 51.0% win rate. Shen slightly edges out Yone in lane based on current patch 26.3 data.

How do I play Shen against Yone?

When playing Shen against Yone, 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.