Builds — official CN server data (patch 7.2)
Three reads of the same champion, computed by our engine on official CN server data (current-patch stats, ratios and prices): a reliable base to adapt to your game. Why this data? →
Vs AD comps
14,300 — total cost
Vs AP comps
14,350 — total cost
Recommended bootsPlated Steelcaps
Recommended runes
Power spikes (computed)
Early (1-5)9/10
Mid (6-10)1/10
Late (11-15)1/10
Lv 2 E rank 1Lv 7 E rank 2Lv 10 E rank 3
Situational adaptations
Mantle of the Twelfth HourAgainst AD burst (assassins, Zed, Rengar…)
Kaenic RookernAgainst AP burst (Syndra, Fizz, Evelynn…)
The detailed guide below dates from patch 7.0e and is being rewritten — for the current meta, rely on the variants above.
Shen does not need to deal damage to be useful: he must survive the key moment of fights. The build aims to absorb initial burst and stay long enough to protect and reposition allies.
Recommended Build
Starter
Ruby Crystal
Heartsteel
HP stacking, Shen is a pure tank with a global R shield
Sunfire Aegis
damage passifs in melee, Shen taunt with E and colle
Thornmail
Renvoi damage + anti-heal after E taunt in melee
Final Build
Boots & enchant
Plated Steelcaps
Alternative vs AP / CC
Mercurys Treads
Mercurys Treads
Skill order
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1468
3121415
271011
5913
Runes
Grasp Of The Undying
trades with Q auto passive (Spirit Blade) activate Grasp to a HP progressif.
Second Wind
sustain in lane strengthened by his shield passive Ki Barrier.
Overgrowth
Accumulated HP to that the R Stand United protects effectively the allies at range.
Brutal
Strengthens trades with the lame of Ki to dominate the duels in top lane.
Situational Items
vs Ability Power
Sunfire Aegis
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Hollow Radiance
Sunfire Aegis
Hollow Radiance
vs Critical Strike Damage
Amaranth's Twinguard
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Randuin's Omen
Amaranth's Twinguard
Randuin's Omen
vs Ability Power
Plated Steelcaps
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Mercury's Treads
Plated Steelcaps
Mercury's Treads
Situational Runes
vs Crowd Control
Overgrowth
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Perseverance
Overgrowth
Perseverance
For Split Pushing
Brutal
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Demolish
Brutal
Demolish
Build timing
Premier item défensif
With his first major defensive item, Shen gains the time he needs to hold side lane and absorb short trades. This window matters because it reduces the cost of his weak push and lets him prepare rotations more safely.