Shen, League of Legends champion
Win Rate
51.8%
Pick Rate
0.5%
Ban Rate
1.0%

Shen Support Win Rate & Tier

Shen C TierTank
Patch
26.20
Games
676
Lane
Support
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?

Shen is middle of the pack in Patch 26.20: C tier as Support. Shen's 51.8% win rate ranks #5 of 39 Support champions, and its pick rate ranks #39. That is up 2.9 points from Patch 26.19. Shen is banned in 1.0% of games and present (picked or banned) in 6.1%.

Tier
C
Win Rate
51.8%#5 of 39 Support
Pick Rate
0.5%#39 of 39 Support
Ban Rate
1.0%
Win rate change
+2.9vs Patch 26.19

Win rate over the last patches (Support)

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 Plated Steelcaps, Thornmail, Zeke's Convergence, using Grasp of the Undying, Shield Bash, Second Wind for maximum effectiveness. Shen performs well against Thresh, Milio, Leona but struggles against Bard, Nami, Nautilus.

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 93.3 percentile for early game strength, 37.8 percentile for late game scaling, 54.1 percentile for objective control, 43.9 percentile for support strength, 53.3 percentile for creep farming, and 46.7 percentile for damage output.

Shen demonstrates unique performance characteristics, with win rates showing a 16.7% decrease from Iron to Master tiers. This pattern suggests that Shen may be more accessible for newer players while facing increased difficulty against higher-skilled opponents. In Iron tier, Shen achieves a 50.0% win rate, which gradually declines to 33.3% in Master. This trend often indicates that Shen's strengths can be more effectively countered by experienced players who understand the champion's weaknesses and trading patterns. The declining performance (Iron (50.0%), Bronze (42.9%), Silver (57.1%), Gold (48.6%), Platinum (52.3%)) suggests that while Shen can be effective in lower ranks where opponents may not exploit vulnerabilities, higher-tier players are better equipped to neutralize Shen's advantages. However, this doesn't mean Shen is unviable at higher ranks - rather, it requires more sophisticated strategies, better macro play, and careful matchup selection. Players at higher elos should focus on understanding when to pick Shen, how to play around counters, and maximizing value in favorable matchups. Success with Shen at higher levels demands strong game sense, positioning, and the ability to adapt playstyle based on team compositions and enemy picks.

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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 73.17% win rate in 45 minute games, while performing lowest at 14.29% in 50+ 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?

Shen is average this patch: C tier as Support with a 51.8% win rate. That win rate ranks #5 of 39 Support 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.