Matchup of the Day

Shen vs. Darius (top Lane)

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

Winrate: 44.7%Patch 15.19188 Matches

Matchup Win Rate

44.7%

Gold Diff @ 15

-826g

Gold Diff @ End

-1829g

Average KDA

4/5/9

Shen Win Condition

Be a scaling champion that does a lot for the team after Level 6. Win if Darius messes up really badly or with jungle help.

Darius Win Condition

Winning trades by successfully landing hisDarius WW. Pushing Shen in at all times.

General Strategy

This is a scary and rough matchup. YourShen WW blocks hisDarius WW, which is huge and important to know. You need amazing micro; when fighting him, be really close to him, but just outside the range of his W (around 175 range).

If he attempts to activate Shen WW, step back so he doesn't use it, and then you can trade with him. Generally, your goal is not really to fight him, as you are not stronger than him.

Trading Patterns

When fighting, be just outside hisDarius WW range. Use yourShen WW to block his W. Trade only if he messes up or with jungle help.

Wave Management

He is generally going to push you in at all times.

Build & Rune Breakdown

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

"q"Q
>
eE
>
w"W"

Skill Order

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

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

"q"Q
>
eE
>
w"W"

Skill Order

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

Who wins this matchup?

Shen
Darius

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Match Flow Visualization

Shen

Combat Stats

Darius
4/5/9KDA6/6/4
47%Kill Participation36%
45%Win Rate55%

Damage Dealt @ 15 min

Shen
5,497
Darius
6,965

Damage Dealt @ End

Shen
16,379
Darius
21,084

Damage Taken @ End

Shen
21,084
Darius
16,379