TankWarden

Shen

The Eye of Twilight

About Shen

Shen, The Eye of Twilight, is a powerful tank and warden champion in League of Legends who is mostly played in support and toplane of Summoner's Rift. First released on March 24, 2010 during Patch 1.0.0.81, Shen has become known for their melee playstyle and physical damage output.

With 13 unique skins available, Shen offers plenty of customization options for players who enjoy this champion. Shen has a ton of skins to choose from, so players can really customize their experience with this champion.

As a champion who uses Energy as their resource, Shen brings a unique set of abilities to League of Legends that makes them a great champ for any team comp.

Gameplay style

Shen is primarily played as a tank/warden, leveraging their melee combat style to dominate in support and toplane. Since their release in Patch 1.0.0.81, players have come up with a bunch of different strategies and builds to maximize Shen's potential.

As a physical-focused champion who uses Energy to cast their abilities, Shen requires players to carefully manage their resources while positioning effectively to deal maximum damage. The champion's design makes them particularly effective against opponents by absorbing damage and disrupting enemy formations with CC.

Shen's story

Among the secretive, Ionian warriors known as the Kinkou, Shen serves as their leader, the Eye of Twilight. He longs to remain free from the confusion of emotion, prejudice, and ego, and walks the unseen path of dispassionate judgment between the spirit realm and the physical world. Tasked with enforcing the equilibrium between them, Shen wields blades of steel and arcane energy against any who would threaten it.

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Official Champion Spotlight

See Shen's abilities and gameplay in the official League of Legends Champion Spotlight.

Learning Shen

Whether you're just picking up Shen or improving your skills, understanding the strengths and weaknesses of this tank and warden champion is crucial.

Champion strengths

  • Impressive durability
  • Strong crowd control abilities
  • Good at starting fights
  • Great at frontlining

Champion weaknesses

  • Limited damage output
  • Can be kited by other champions
  • Vulnerable to percent-health damage
  • Reliant on team follow-up

Shen currently costs 1575 BE or 790 RP, making them reasonably priced for players building a champion pool. Players looking to master Shen should spend time learning their unique mechanics and optimal build paths for different matchups.

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