Syndra - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.4%
Pick Rate
2.3%

Syndravs Shen

CMage
Patch26.4
Matches846,550
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedFeb 27, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Syndra vs Shen is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.4. Shen wins with a 62.5% win rate (+25.0%) over Syndra based on 8 games. Shen holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Syndra build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Syndra vs Shen matchup.

Syndra Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Syndra 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
Shen - 37.5% win rateShen(37.5%)
Syndra - 37.5% win rate in this matchup
Syndra
37.5% WR
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Shen vs Syndra matchup - 62.5% win rate
Shen
62.5% WR

Who Wins the Syndra vs Shen Matchup?

Shen wins the Syndra vs Shen matchup
Winner
Shen
Matches: 8
37.5%
Win Rate
62.5%
6.8
CS / min
5.7
904
DMG / min
554
12,370
Gold / game
11,376
44
Heal / min
164
338
DMG Mitigated / min
1,356
1.4
CC / min
1.1
33.3%
Early Game WR
66.7%
40.0%
Late Game WR
60.0%

Syndra vs Shen Matchup Summary

The Syndra vs Shen matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 8 recent matches analyzed, Shen wins with a 62.5% win rate compared to Syndra's 37.5%, giving Shen a 25.0 percentage point advantage. Shen dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Syndra players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Shen leads by 1,139 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Shen has a strong advantage in this matchup. Syndra players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Shen 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.

Syndra vs Shen Laning Phase Breakdown

Syndra wins the laning phase against Shen in League of Legends

Syndra is favored during the laning phase against Shen, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Syndra holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.8Syndra
5.7Shen
Syndra significantly out-farms Shen by 1.1 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 16 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Syndra 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
904Syndra
554Shen
Syndra heavily out-damages Shen by 349 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 Syndra's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
12,370Syndra
11,376Shen
Syndra generates a commanding 994 more gold per game than Shen. This substantial economic advantage means Syndra 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
1.4Syndra
1.1Shen
Syndra provides 0.4 seconds more crowd control per minute than Shen, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Syndra coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
382Syndra
1,521Shen
Shen vastly out-sustains Syndra, healing and mitigating 1,139 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Shen can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Syndra is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Syndra, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Syndra Build Against Shen

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Shen, providing the mobility and stats Syndra needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Syndra against Shen are Luden's Echo, Shadowflame and Zhonya's Hourglass. This combination gives Syndra an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 2 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Shen. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Syndra vs Shen matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Shen
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Syndra early game win rateSyndra33.3%
Shen early game win rateShen66.7%
Late Game
Shen
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Syndra late game win rateSyndra40.0%
Shen late game win rateShen60.0%

Shen dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Syndra. This lopsided early game means Shen can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Shen is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 60.0% win rate — 20.0 points above Syndra. Extended games heavily favor Shen, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Shen holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Syndra players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Syndra Runes Against Shen

Inspiration rune tree - Syndra primary runes vs ShenInspiration
First Strike - best Syndra rune vs ShenMagical Footwear - best Syndra rune vs ShenTriple Tonic - best Syndra rune vs ShenCosmic Insight - best Syndra rune vs Shen
Sorcery rune tree - Syndra secondary runes vs ShenSorcery
Manaflow Band - best Syndra rune vs ShenTranscendence - best Syndra rune vs Shen
100.0% WR

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


Syndra matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.4. The table below shows Syndra'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 Syndra build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Syndra matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.4
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
49.31%2927.189012,52447.0%51.3%
47.67%1737.085612,57635.7%55.9%
48.28%1457.187413,24052.0%46.3%
51.52%1336.892213,59434.1%60.2%
52.94%1217.491112,82862.0%46.4%
46.49%1157.183812,76845.8%47.0%
40.19%1076.874011,96533.3%45.8%
47.52%1026.879311,97540.4%53.7%
55.32%957.396713,12757.5%53.7%
40.00%957.295712,59940.9%39.2%
60.44%916.983812,33551.3%67.3%
60.44%917.082712,24960.9%60.0%
53.93%896.986212,58456.8%51.9%
52.27%887.185012,43259.0%46.9%
43.59%787.498713,50352.8%35.7%
51.95%787.096913,13166.7%42.5%
52.00%756.679711,48150.0%53.3%
48.61%737.285312,43252.9%44.7%
52.78%726.780011,97561.1%44.4%
49.28%697.387912,95548.1%50.0%
50.72%697.187312,73455.6%47.6%
60.29%686.793612,61057.1%62.5%
49.21%636.891213,57448.0%50.0%
45.76%596.682211,65837.5%55.6%
58.93%567.599312,70951.6%68.0%
51.85%557.071412,14848.0%55.2%
45.28%536.878912,49131.8%54.8%
55.77%537.292413,45658.3%53.6%
51.02%507.086212,83650.0%52.2%
42.55%487.795710,57853.3%23.5%
50.00%487.298513,06364.7%41.9%
56.82%457.21,03613,32666.7%50.0%
48.78%417.186312,71255.6%43.5%
40.54%377.092513,42064.3%26.1%
45.95%376.698512,04555.0%35.3%
72.22%366.588511,03165.0%81.3%
34.38%326.775311,98960.0%22.7%
50.00%317.196613,80580.0%35.0%
66.67%307.288312,21073.3%60.0%
64.29%286.487111,83250.0%78.6%
50.00%286.991211,02850.0%50.0%
39.13%246.81,00912,80644.4%35.7%
47.83%237.191913,28642.9%50.0%
59.09%226.91,00914,15350.0%66.7%
38.10%217.186113,62642.9%35.7%
55.00%206.91,04814,04850.0%56.3%
65.00%206.884413,84985.7%53.9%
60.00%206.690411,82550.0%70.0%
72.22%197.084511,95566.7%77.8%
42.11%197.793813,51337.5%45.5%
61.11%197.191614,70975.0%57.1%
33.33%187.51,14013,25625.0%40.0%
33.33%186.281811,24433.3%33.3%
50.00%177.286714,13880.0%36.4%
46.67%156.786215,22675.0%36.4%
40.00%157.386214,59233.3%50.0%
50.00%147.283411,83333.3%80.0%
50.00%147.31,05311,42150.0%50.0%
53.85%137.41,06015,74220.0%75.0%
25.00%126.21,00814,352100.0%18.2%
50.00%126.793714,34933.3%55.6%
41.67%126.592613,26740.0%42.9%
63.64%117.285914,45950.0%71.4%
45.45%117.390613,17228.6%75.0%
36.36%116.690114,00333.3%37.5%
72.73%116.51,03214,57775.0%71.4%
54.55%116.785911,41025.0%71.4%
80.00%107.71,00415,72650.0%87.5%
44.44%97.17759,10450.0%33.3%
44.44%95.495413,950100.0%28.6%
75.00%86.873112,71066.7%80.0%
25.00%86.38568,73240.0%0.0%
37.50%86.890412,37033.3%40.0%
28.57%76.775711,8870.0%40.0%
66.67%76.765810,17466.7%66.7%
71.43%77.21,09516,561100.0%66.7%
60.00%68.082213,974100.0%33.3%
33.33%67.689412,8590.0%66.7%
66.67%66.276014,274100.0%60.0%
66.67%67.175510,80075.0%50.0%
40.00%55.37439,54525.0%100.0%
40.00%56.971811,16633.3%50.0%
20.00%57.07269,2530.0%100.0%
60.00%55.882114,379100.0%50.0%
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Syndra vs Shen - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Syndra do against Shen in League of Legends?

Shen wins the Syndra vs Shen matchup with a 62.5% win rate compared to Syndra's 37.5%, a 25.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 8 recent ranked games in patch 26.4.

How does Syndra do against Shen in the early game?

In the early game, Shen has the advantage against Syndra with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Shen players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Syndra do against Shen in the late game?

In the late game, Shen takes over the Syndra vs Shen matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to 40.0%. Shen scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Syndra vs Shen matchup?

Shen wins the matchup against Syndra with a 62.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.4. The 25.0 percentage point advantage means Shen is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 8 games analyzed.

What is the best Syndra build against Shen?

The best Syndra build against Shen includes Luden's Echo, Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass with Spellslinger's Shoes. This build achieves a 50.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Syndra runes against Shen?

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

Does Syndra counter Shen?

No, Syndra struggles against Shen with only a 37.5% win rate. Shen has the advantage in this matchup. Syndra players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Shen's lead.

How do I play Syndra against Shen?

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