Udyr - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
47.7%
Pick Rate
1.6%
Ban Rate
1.5%

Udyrvs Shen

FFighterTank
Patch26.17
Matches911,670
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedSep 5, 2026 UTC
MethodologyData Methodology

Udyr vs Shen is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.17. Udyr wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Shen based on 10 games. Udyr holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Udyr build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Udyr vs Shen matchup.

Udyr Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Udyr 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.

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Udyr - 50.0% win rate in this matchup
Udyr
50.0% WR
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Shen vs Udyr matchup - 50.0% win rate
Shen
50.0% WR

Who Wins the Udyr vs Shen Matchup?

Udyr wins the Udyr vs Shen matchup
Winner
Udyr
Matches: 10
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
3.4
CS / min
2.6
887
DMG / min
591
12,022
Gold / game
10,328
439
Heal / min
387
1,460
DMG Mitigated / min
1,777
1.2
CC / min
1.2
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Udyr vs Shen Matchup Summary

The Udyr vs Shen matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 10 recent matches analyzed, Udyr wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Shen's 50.0%, giving Udyr a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Udyr holds a slight edge in both the early and late game, but the margins are thin enough that individual skill and jungle attention will often determine the outcome. Shen can still find windows through outplays and team coordination. The most significant statistical gap is in damage output, where Udyr leads by 296 damage/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Udyr has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Shen's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Very small sampleBased on 10 matches. This is far too small a sample to draw conclusions from — treat these numbers as provisional.

Udyr vs Shen Laning Phase Breakdown

Udyr wins the laning phase against Shen in League of Legends

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

Farming
3.4Udyr
2.6Shen
Udyr edges out Shen by 0.8 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 12 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Udyr.
Damage
887Udyr
591Shen
Udyr heavily out-damages Shen by 296 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 Udyr's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
12,022Udyr
10,328Shen
Udyr generates a commanding 1,695 more gold per game than Shen. This substantial economic advantage means Udyr 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
1.2Udyr
1.2Shen
Both Udyr and Shen provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.0s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Healing
439Udyr
387Shen
Udyr heals 52 HP/min more than Shen. It helps Udyr recover between trades, but the gap is not large enough to justify an early anti-heal item.
Durability
1,460Udyr
1,777Shen
Shen mitigates 316 more damage per minute than Udyr through shields and resistances, so Shen can take slightly longer trades. This is durability, not healing: anti-heal does nothing against it.

Best Udyr Build Against Shen

Not enough matchup-specific build data: only 1 of 10 Udyr games against Shen carried a complete build, which is too few to recommend an item path from. Use Udyr's standard build instead.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Udyr
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Udyr early game win rateUdyr50.0%
Shen early game win rateShen50.0%
Late Game
Udyr
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Udyr late game win rateUdyr50.0%
Shen late game win rateShen50.0%

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

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Udyr at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Shen. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

This matchup is remarkably even at every stage of the game. Neither Udyr nor Shen has a phase-specific advantage, making this a pure skill matchup where individual mechanics, decision-making, and team coordination determine the outcome.

Best Udyr Runes Against Shen

Resolve rune tree - Udyr primary runes vs ShenResolve
Grasp of the Undying - best Udyr rune vs ShenShield Bash - best Udyr rune vs ShenSecond Wind - best Udyr rune vs ShenRevitalize - best Udyr rune vs Shen
Sorcery rune tree - Udyr secondary runes vs ShenSorcery
Axiom Arcanist - best Udyr rune vs ShenCelerity - best Udyr rune vs Shen
50.0% WR

The Resolve primary with Sorcery secondary combination helps Udyr maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Shen.


Udyr matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.17. The table below shows Udyr'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 Udyr build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

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Udyr vs Shen - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Udyr do against Shen in League of Legends?

Udyr wins the Udyr vs Shen matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Shen's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 10 recent ranked games in patch 26.17.

How does Udyr do against Shen in the early game?

In the early game, Udyr has the advantage against Shen with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. Udyr players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Udyr do against Shen in the late game?

In the late game, Udyr takes over the Udyr vs Shen matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Udyr scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Udyr vs Shen matchup?

Udyr wins the matchup against Shen with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.17. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Udyr is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 10 games analyzed.

What is the best Udyr build against Shen?

There is not enough matchup-specific build data to recommend an item path for Udyr against Shen yet. Use Udyr's standard build for the current patch and adapt situational items to Shen.

What are the best Udyr runes against Shen?

The best Udyr runes against Shen use the Resolve primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 50.0% win rate in the Udyr vs Shen matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Udyr counter Shen?

Yes, Udyr has a favorable matchup against Shen with a 50.0% win rate. Udyr slightly edges out Shen in lane based on current patch 26.17 data.

How do I play Udyr against Shen?

When playing Udyr against Shen, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.