Shen, League of Legends champion
Win Rate
51.8%
Pick Rate
1.8%
Ban Rate
1.0%

Shen Top Win Rate & Tier

Shen S TierTank
Patch
26.20
Games
2,288
Lane
Top
Tier
All Tiers
Last Updated
Oct 13, 2026 UTC
Methodology
Data Methodology

Among the secretive, Ionian warriors known as the Kinkou, Shen serves as their leader, the Eye of Twilight. He longs to remain free from the confusion of emotion, prejudice, and ego, and walks the unseen path of dispassionate judgment between the spirit realm and the physical world. Tasked with enforcing the equilibrium between them, Shen wields blades of steel and arcane energy against any who would threaten it.

Is Shen Good in Patch 26.20?

Yes — Shen is one of the strongest picks right now: S tier as Top in Patch 26.20. Shen's 51.8% win rate ranks #5 of 48 Top champions, and its pick rate ranks #22. That is up 0.8 points from Patch 26.19. Shen is banned in 1.0% of games and present (picked or banned) in 6.1%.

Tier
S
Win Rate
51.8%#5 of 48 Top
Pick Rate
1.8%#22 of 48 Top
Ban Rate
1.0%
Win rate change
+0.8vs Patch 26.19

Win rate over the last patches (Top)

Full patch history, ban rate by rank and base stats for Shen →

Shen Roles

Shen goes Top in 68% of ranked games this patch. Each lane has its own build, runes and counters — pick the lane to switch every tab.

Share of the champion's ranked games played in each lane, with the win rate in that lane.

Patch 26.20 Shen Changes

Win Rate
Patch 26.1950.54%
Patch 26.2051.68%
+1.14%
Pick Rate
Patch 26.192.57%
Patch 26.202.57%
0.00%

Quick overview of Shen's optimal setup in League of Legends. Shen's top build includes Mercury's Treads, Titanic Hydra, Thornmail, using Grasp of the Undying, Shield Bash, Second Wind for maximum effectiveness. Shen performs well against Singed, Yorick, Aatrox but struggles against Mordekaiser, Tryndamere, Chogath.

Shen Strengths and Weaknesses

Where Shen stands against every champion this patch, from ranked game stats per minute.

Strengths

  • Damage mitigated: better than 92% of champions
  • Vision score: better than 73% of champions

Weaknesses

  • Damage to champions: below 82% of champions

Shen ranks in the 83.9 percentile for early game strength, 64.3 percentile for late game scaling, 17.3 percentile for objective control, 45.1 percentile for support strength, 1.8 percentile for creep farming, and 0.0 percentile for damage output.

Shen exhibits a notable skill ceiling, with win rates increasing as player skill level rises across ranked tiers. Analysis of Shen's performance shows a 13.5% win rate difference between Iron and Master tiers, indicating that Shen rewards mechanical mastery and game knowledge. In lower tiers like Iron (38.1% win rate), players may struggle to execute Shen's full potential due to the champion's technical demands. However, as players climb to higher tiers such as Master (51.6% win rate), Shen's win rate improves significantly. This upward trend across ranks demonstrates that Shen has a high skill ceiling and benefits greatly from experienced players who understand optimal ability usage, trading patterns, and macro decision-making. Players looking to master Shen should focus on mechanical practice, studying high-level gameplay, and understanding matchup-specific strategies. The data across tiers (Iron (38.1%), Bronze (56.1%), Silver (52.4%), Gold (50.3%), Platinum (53.4%)) clearly shows that investing time to learn Shen's intricacies pays dividends at higher levels of play, making Shen an excellent choice for dedicated players seeking a rewarding champion to master.

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Shen Early vs Late Game Performance's win rate varies throughout the game based on match duration. Shen Early vs Late Game Performance peaks at 59.60% win rate in 15 minute games, while performing lowest at 48.04% in 25 minute games. Understanding Shen Early vs Late Game Performance's power spikes across game duration helps optimize your playstyle and decision-making.

Champions similar to Shen include Xin Zhao, Singed, Rell. These champions share similar playstyles, ability kits, or strategic roles as Shen in League of Legends. If you enjoy playing Shen, consider trying these champions to expand your champion pool while maintaining a familiar playstyle.
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Is Shen Good? FAQ - Patch 26.20

Is Shen good in Patch 26.20?

Yes. Shen is S tier as Top in Patch 26.20 with a 51.8% win rate — one of the strongest picks of the patch. That win rate ranks #5 of 48 Top champions.

What lane is Shen played in?

Mostly Top (68% of ranked games), also Support (20%), Jungle (9%).

How often is Shen banned?

Shen is banned in 1.0% of ranked games in Patch 26.20 and picked or banned in 6.1%.

What is Shen good at?

Compared with every champion this patch, Shen stands out for Damage mitigated (92/100), Vision score (73/100).

Which champions are similar to Shen?

Champions that play like Shen: Xin Zhao, Singed, Rell.