Shield BashOverview
You have up to 2s after the shield expires to use this effect.
Yasuo leads with 6.41% pick rate and 84.21% win rate, Nautilus leads with 4.73% pick rate and 87.50% win rate, Shen leads with 4.27% pick rate and 100.00% win rate.
Shen achieves 100.00% win rate (+49.00% diff), Camille achieves 88.89% win rate (+39.03% diff), Tahm Kench achieves 88.89% win rate (+40.08% diff).
Shield Bash Early vs Late Game Performance's win rate varies throughout the game based on match duration. Shield Bash Early vs Late Game Performance peaks at 51.30% win rate in 50+ minute games, while performing lowest at 49.66% in 35 minute games. Understanding Shield Bash Early vs Late Game Performance's power spikes across game duration helps optimize your playstyle and decision-making.
Shield Bash is most commonly used by Tank (38%), Fighter (24%) and Support (19%) champions.
These runes are most commonly used alongside Shield Bash in League of Legends. Overgrowth appears in 63.6% of builds with a 76.08% win rate, Grasp of the Undying appears in 54.5% of builds with a 77.97% win rate, Second Wind appears in 45.5% of builds with a 82.07% win rate when paired with Shield Bash.
When to Pick Shield Bash
Strengths
- Solid win rate (50.17%) shows reliable performance
- Excellent synergy with Shen (100.00% WR)
- Strong synergy with Overgrowth (63.6% pairing rate)
- Scales well into late game teamfights
Weaknesses
- Requires proper champion selection to maximize value
- Weaker early game requires safe laning phase
- Less effective on Mage champions
- Other Resolve runes may outperform in specific matchups
Strategic Tips
Champion Selection
Pick Shield Bash on champions like Yasuo that can fully utilize its effects. Avoid picking it on champions where other Resolve runes provide more value.
Rune Synergies
Pair Shield Bash with Overgrowth and Grasp of the Undying for the highest win rate combinations.
Game Phase Focus
Shield Bash scales into the late game. Focus on farming safely and reaching your power spikes before committing to fights.
These runes are part of the same Resolve rune tree as Shield Bash. Grasp of the Undying, Aftershock, Guardian, and 8 more runes can be combined with Shield Bash in your rune page.
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Shield Bash - Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shield Bash and what does it do in League of Legends?
Shield Bash is a rune in the Resolve rune tree. It currently has a 50.17% win rate and 5.87% pick rate across 11 champions in ranked play.
Is Shield Bash good in the current meta?
Shield Bash has a 50.17% win rate in the current patch, making it a solid option. The most popular champions using Shield Bash are Rell, Camille, Shen.
What champion class benefits most from Shield Bash?
Tank champions benefit most from Shield Bash, making up 38% of its usage. Fighter (24%) and Support (19%) also commonly use this rune.
What runes pair well with Shield Bash?
The best runes to pair with Shield Bash are Overgrowth, Grasp of the Undying, Second Wind. Overgrowth appears in 63.6% of builds featuring Shield Bash with a 76.08% combined win rate.
Which champion has the highest win rate with Shield Bash?
Shen currently has the highest win rate with Shield Bash at 51.00%, with a 4.27% pick rate in ranked games.