Matchup of the Day

Darius vs. Shen (top Lane)

A detailed breakdown of the lane, from early game to late.

Winrate: 55.3%Patch 15.19188 Matches

Matchup Win Rate

55.3%

Gold Diff @ 15

+826g

Gold Diff @ End

+1829g

Average KDA

6/6/4

Master Tier Analysis

Your Win Condition

Win the 1v1. Cancel his R (Ultimate).

General Strategy

Shen is not a threat post-Level 3. You can cancel his R by permanently shoving waves to his turret; if he tries to R, walk under the turret, E him, and walk away (canceling R). However, this leaves you exposed to ganks.

Trading Patterns

Be careful Level 1 (Passive, Grasp, Ignite, minion damage can cheese kill you).

Wave Management

Freeze if the enemy jungler is top side. Perma-shove to turret if the enemy jungler is bot side. You need perfect vision to manage the dilemma of fighting his R vs. exposing yourself to ganks.

Their Win Condition

Roaming with R to impact other lanes. Level 1 cheese kill.

Build & Rune Breakdown

Darius Build

Starting Items (50.0% WR)

ItemItem

Core Items (25.0% WR)

ItemItemItem

Optimal Runes (54.1% WR)

Press the AttackLethal TempoFleet FootworkConqueror
Absorb LifeTriumphPresence of Mind
Legend: AlacrityLegend: HasteLegend: Bloodline
Coup de GraceCut DownLast Stand
DemolishFont of LifeShield Bash
ConditioningSecond WindBone Plating
OvergrowthRevitalizeUnflinching

Skill Priority

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Skill Order

Q
1
4
5
7
9
W
3
14
15
17
18
E
2
8
10
12
13
R
6
11
16

Shen Build

Starting Items (47.9% WR)

ItemItemItem

Core Items (55.6% WR)

ItemItemItem

Optimal Runes (40.7% WR)

Grasp of the UndyingAftershockGuardian
DemolishFont of LifeShield Bash
ConditioningSecond WindBone Plating
OvergrowthRevitalizeUnflinching
Hextech FlashtraptionMagical FootwearCash Back
Triple TonicTime Warp TonicBiscuit Delivery
Cosmic InsightApproach VelocityJack Of All Trades

Skill Priority

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Skill Order

Q
1
4
5
7
9
W
2
14
15
E
3
8
10
12
13
R
6
11

Who wins this matchup?

Darius
Shen

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Match Flow Visualization

Darius

Combat Stats

Shen
6/6/4KDA4/5/9
36%Kill Participation47%
55%Win Rate45%

Damage Dealt @ 15 min

Darius
6,965
Shen
5,497

Damage Dealt @ End

Darius
21,084
Shen
16,379

Damage Taken @ End

Darius
16,379
Shen
21,084