Maokai or Shen: which one to play in LoL?
Maokai and Shen on a single page: the data from their champion pages, side by side, to help you choose.
Maokai
Shen| Maokai | Shen | |
|---|---|---|
| Role | Top · Support | Top · Support |
| Class | Tank | Tank |
| Playstyle | Engage · Utility | Utility · Engage |
| Region | Shadow Isles | Ionia |
| Difficulty | ★★☆☆☆ Easy to pick up, a few hours are enough to be effective. | ★★★☆☆ Intermediate difficulty: master the basics before optimizing. |
In short
- Maokai and Shen are both played in Top / Support.
- Maokai is easier to pick up (2/5 against 3/5 for Shen).
- Both are Tank champions.
- Maokai comes from Shadow Isles, Shen from Ionia.
If you want the simplest one to pick up, start with Maokai.
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