- Win Rate
- 50.8%
- Pick Rate
- 1.9%
- Ban Rate
- 0.9%
Shen Top Runes: Keystone & Shards
- Patch
- 26.20
- Games
- 3,856
- Lane
- Top
- Tier
- All Tiers
- Last Updated
- Oct 22, 2026 UTC
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
Best Top Shen runes for LoL Patch 26.20 - Grasp of the Undying from the Resolve tree with Inspiration secondary (54.1% WR, 26.6% pick rate). Shen's optimal primary runes are Grasp of the Undying, Shield Bash, Second Wind, Overgrowth. Secondary tree: Approach Velocity, Biscuit Delivery.
Primary Tree
Resolve
Grasp of the UndyingEvery 4s in combat, your next basic attack on a champion will:
Shield BashWhenever you gain a new shield, your next basic attack against a champion deals
You have up to 2s after the shield expires to use this effect.
Second WindAfter taking damage from an enemy champion, heal for 4% of your missing health over 10s.
OvergrowthAbsorb life essence from monsters or enemy minions that die near you, permanently gaining 3 maximum health for every 8.
When you've absorbed 120 monsters or enemy minions, gain an additional 3.5% maximum health.
Approach VelocityGain
Activation Range for CC from allies: 1000
Biscuit DeliveryBiscuit Delivery: Gain a Total Biscuit of Everlasting Will every 2 mins, until 6 min.
Biscuits restore 20 + 2% of your maximum health, increased by up to 100% based on missing Health. Consuming or selling a Biscuit permanently increases your max health by 30.
Primary Tree
Resolve
Grasp of the UndyingEvery 4s in combat, your next basic attack on a champion will:
Shield BashWhenever you gain a new shield, your next basic attack against a champion deals
You have up to 2s after the shield expires to use this effect.
Second WindAfter taking damage from an enemy champion, heal for 4% of your missing health over 10s.
RevitalizeGain 5% Heal and Shield Power.
Heals and shields you cast or receive are 10% stronger on targets below 40% health.
Cheap ShotDamaging champions with impaired movement or actions deals 10 - 45 bonus true damage (based on level).
Cooldown: 4s
Ultimate HunterYour ultimate gains
Every Shen Top Keystone and Secondary Tree (Patch 26.20)
3,695 gamesShen Top runs Grasp of the Undying in 97% of games, with a 51.3% win rate. Domination is the usual secondary tree (49%). Standard stat shards: Attack Speed (offense), Adaptive Force (flex), Health Scaling (defense).
Keystones
| Rune | Players | Win Rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grasp of the UndyingMost played | 97.2% | 51.3% | 3,590 |
Secondary trees
| Rune | Players | Win Rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
 DominationMost played | 49.1% | 49.6% | 1,813 |
 Inspiration | 45.3% | 53.0% | 1,672 |
 Precision | 2.4% | 50.6% | 89 |
 Sorcery | 1.7% | 39.3% | 61 |
| Resolve | 1.6% | 52.5% | 59 |
Pick rate is the share of Shen games in this lane that used the rune; options under 40 games are left out. A higher win rate on a rarely picked rune is usually a matchup-specific choice, not a general upgrade.
Shen Minor Runes by Tree
Every minor rune Shen players take, grouped by rune tree, with how often it is picked and how often it wins.
Resolve
| Rune | Players | Win Rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shield BashMost played | 96.2% | 51.3% | 3,553 |
| Second Wind | 90.1% | 51.2% | 3,328 |
| Revitalize | 49.0% | 49.2% | 1,810 |
| Overgrowth | 48.4% | 53.3% | 1,787 |
 Bone Plating | 6.3% | 50.9% | 234 |
 Conditioning | 2.5% | 47.3% | 91 |
Domination
| Rune | Players | Win Rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ultimate HunterMost played | 49.4% | 49.5% | 1,825 |
| Cheap Shot | 45.7% | 49.2% | 1,688 |
 Sudden Impact | 3.3% | 57.9% | 121 |
Inspiration
| Rune | Players | Win Rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| Approach VelocityMost played | 43.8% | 53.0% | 1,620 |
| Biscuit Delivery | 42.8% | 52.6% | 1,583 |
 Magical Footwear | 2.1% | 59.0% | 78 |
Precision
| Rune | Players | Win Rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
 TriumphMost played | 1.7% | 57.8% | 64 |
 Last Stand | 1.3% | 46.9% | 49 |
 Legend: Alacrity | 1.2% | 34.1% | 44 |
Sorcery
| Rune | Players | Win Rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
 Axiom ArcanistMost played | 1.7% | 45.9% | 61 |
 Transcendence | 1.3% | 44.9% | 49 |
Shen Stat Shards
Which stat shards Shen players choose in each of the three shard rows, and the win rate of each.
| Rune | Players | Win Rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
 Attack Speed (offense)Most played | 91.7% | 51.1% | 3,389 |
 Health Scaling (defense) | 90.9% | 51.0% | 3,360 |
 Adaptive Force (flex) | 49.2% | 48.3% | 1,817 |
| Health Scaling (flex) | 48.2% | 53.7% | 1,780 |
| Health (defense) | 5.7% | 54.1% | 209 |
| Adaptive Force (offense) | 5.5% | 49.3% | 203 |
 Tenacity and Slow Resist (defense) | 3.4% | 45.2% | 126 |
 Ability Haste (offense) | 2.8% | 52.4% | 103 |
 Move Speed (flex) | 2.7% | 53.1% | 98 |
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Shen Runes FAQ - Patch 26.20
What is the best keystone for Shen Top?
Grasp of the Undying: Shen Top takes it in 97% of ranked games and wins 51.3% of 3,590 games.
What stat shards should Shen take?
Most Shen players take Attack Speed (offense), Adaptive Force (flex), Health Scaling (defense) — one from each shard row.
What are the best Shen runes in patch 26.20?
The best Shen runes in patch 26.20 use the Resolve tree with Grasp of the Undying, Shield Bash, Second Wind, and Overgrowth, and the Inspiration tree with Approach Velocity and Biscuit Delivery. This rune setup achieves a 54.1% win rate with a 26.6% pick rate.
What is the win rate for Shen's best rune page?
Shen's best rune page has a 54.1% win rate in patch 26.20, which is +3.3% compared to Shen's average win rate. This rune setup has a 26.6% pick rate among Shen players.
What keystone should I use on Shen?
Grasp of the Undying from the Resolve tree is the best keystone rune for Shen in patch 26.20. This keystone synergizes well with Shen's kit and provides a 54.1% win rate.
What is Shen's primary rune tree?
Shen's primary rune tree is Resolve. The optimal Resolve runes for Shen are Grasp of the Undying, Shield Bash, Second Wind, and Overgrowth, with Grasp of the Undying being the keystone of choice.
What is Shen's secondary rune tree?
Shen's best secondary rune tree is Inspiration. The recommended Inspiration runes are Approach Velocity and Biscuit Delivery, which complement Shen's Resolve primary tree.
What are alternative rune setups for Shen?
An alternative Shen rune setup uses Grasp of the Undying from the Resolve tree. This alternate build may be preferred in certain matchups or playstyles. Check the alternative rune page above for full details including win rate and pick rate.
How popular are Shen's runes?
Shen's top rune page has a 26.6% pick rate in patch 26.20. This indicates that 26.6% of Shen players use the Grasp of the Undying setup with Resolve and Inspiration trees.