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

Shenvs Yuumi

ATank
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 20, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Shen vs Yuumi is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Yuumi wins with a 55.6% win rate (+11.1%) over Shen based on 18 games. Shen wins the early laning phase while Yuumi scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Shen build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Shen vs Yuumi 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
Yuumi - 44.4% win rateYuumi(44.4%)
Shen - 44.4% win rate in this matchup
Shen
44.4% WR
VS
Yuumi vs Shen matchup - 55.6% win rate
Yuumi
55.6% WR

Who Wins the Shen vs Yuumi Matchup?

Yuumi wins the Shen vs Yuumi matchup
Winner
Yuumi
Matches: 18
44.4%
Win Rate
55.6%
1.2
CS / min
0.5
407
DMG / min
316
9,085
Gold / game
8,398
124
Heal / min
309
1,071
DMG Mitigated / min
137
1.1
CC / min
0.7
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
37.5%
Late Game WR
62.5%

Shen vs Yuumi Matchup Summary

The Shen vs Yuumi matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 18 recent matches analyzed, Yuumi wins with a 55.6% win rate compared to Shen's 44.4%, giving Yuumi a 11.1 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Shen controls the early laning stage, but Yuumi outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Shen needs to press advantages before Yuumi reaches their power spikes, while Yuumi should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Shen leads by 750 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Yuumi 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 Yuumi 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 Yuumi Laning Phase Breakdown

Shen wins the laning phase against Yuumi in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.2Shen
0.5Yuumi
Shen edges out Yuumi by 0.7 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 10 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Shen.
Damage
407Shen
316Yuumi
Shen heavily out-damages Yuumi by 91 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Yuumi should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Shen's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
9,085Shen
8,398Yuumi
Shen earns 687 more gold per game than Yuumi, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Shen slightly faster item completions.
Utility
1.1Shen
0.7Yuumi
Shen provides 0.3 seconds more crowd control per minute than Yuumi, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Shen coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,196Shen
446Yuumi
Shen vastly out-sustains Yuumi, healing and mitigating 750 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Shen can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Yuumi is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Yuumi, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Shen Build Against Yuumi

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Yuumi, providing the mobility and stats Shen needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Shen against Yuumi are Heartsteel, Thornmail and Protoplasm Harness. This combination gives Shen an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Shen vs Yuumi matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Shen
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Shen early game win rateShen50.0%
Yuumi early game win rateYuumi50.0%
Late Game
Yuumi
62.5%
+25.0% advantage
Shen late game win rateShen37.5%
Yuumi late game win rateYuumi62.5%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Shen and Yuumi, 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.

Yuumi is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 62.5% win rate — 25.0 points above Shen. Extended games heavily favor Yuumi, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Shen has the edge early, but Yuumi gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Shen Runes Against Yuumi

Domination rune tree - Shen primary runes vs YuumiDomination
Hail of Blades - best Shen rune vs YuumiSudden Impact - best Shen rune vs YuumiSixth Sense - best Shen rune vs YuumiUltimate Hunter - best Shen rune vs Yuumi
Sorcery rune tree - Shen secondary runes vs YuumiSorcery
Waterwalking - best Shen rune vs YuumiAxiom Arcanist - best Shen rune vs Yuumi
100.0% WR

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


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 Yuumi - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Shen do against Yuumi in League of Legends?

Yuumi wins the Shen vs Yuumi matchup with a 55.6% win rate compared to Shen's 44.4%, a 11.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 18 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Shen do against Yuumi in the early game?

In the early game, Shen has the advantage against Yuumi 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 Yuumi in the late game?

In the late game, Yuumi takes over the Shen vs Yuumi matchup with a 62.5% win rate compared to 37.5%. Yuumi scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Shen vs Yuumi matchup?

Yuumi wins the matchup against Shen with a 55.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 11.1 percentage point advantage means Yuumi is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 18 games analyzed.

What is the best Shen build against Yuumi?

The best Shen build against Yuumi includes Heartsteel, Thornmail, Protoplasm Harness with Plated Steelcaps. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Shen runes against Yuumi?

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

Does Shen counter Yuumi?

No, Shen struggles against Yuumi with only a 44.4% win rate. Yuumi has the advantage in this matchup. Shen players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Yuumi's lead.

How do I play Shen against Yuumi?

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