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Shen

tank

Shen is a durable tank built to absorb damage and initiate fights, primarily played in the top lane. Prioritize supporting your team and controlling objectives.

Difficulty
★★★☆☆
Intermediate difficulty: master the basics before optimizing.
Archetypes
tank
Playstyle
utilityengage
Faction ionia
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Shen (Tank, Ionia) is played in the top lane and as support. Style: a utility role for the team. For reference, 60 champions on the site are playable in the top lane.

Medium difficulty on our scale: Shen takes some practice before it feels comfortable.

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To play Shen in the top lane, read our role guide: objectives, common mistakes and tips to improve.

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Is Shen hard to play?
On our 1 to 5 scale, Shen is rated 3/5: moderate
Which lane should I play Shen in?
Shen is mainly played in the top lane and as support.
Which champions are similar to Shen?
Champions with a close profile: Tahm Kench, Poppy, Maokai, Gragas.