Shen Top performs well against Akali (53.1% win rate) based on 457 games. This matchup works well for Shen players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Shen Top vs Akali Top in patch 15.17 (25.17), including win rates and pick rates. With proper study, this can improve your chances of victory up to 60.1% in this matchup.
Meta staple Shen (4.2% pick rate, 13th most popular out of 64 Top champions) rarely faces off-meta Akali (1.4% pick rate). However, even uncommon picks can cheese unprepared players, so basic matchup knowledge provides valuable insurance. Meta strength confirmed: Shen's superior tier rating (S vs B) translates into a solid 53.1% matchup win rate. This performance explains why Shen ranks 8th in win rate among Top champions. Optimize for consistency: Grasp of the Undying paired with Shield Bash (71.7% win rate, 2.6% popularity) provides the stats you need, while the item sequence Titanic Hydra > Thornmail > Unending Despair with Plated Steelcaps delivers 60.1% win rate against Akali.
Win through macro: Shen takes the matchup (53.13%) despite falling behind in CS (5.30 vs 6.11/min). Your victories come through roaming, team fighting, and map pressure rather than 1v1 lane dominance. Quality over quantity: Shen wins through smart play rather than raw damage - despite lower DPS (672 vs 758/min), the 53.1% win rate shows superior utility, positioning, and team fight impact. Statistical dominance: Shen leads in both matchup win rate (53.1%) and KDA (2.80 vs 2.10) - complete superiority across all metrics.
The Shen versus Akali matchup in the top lane is favorable with proper positioning. Use your statistical advantage and prevent the opponent from realizing their potential.
Shen deals mixed damage - the opponent has fewer options for defense. Meanwhile, Akali deals primarily magic damage (86.02%), additional magic resistance may be required.
Consider the farming superiority demonstrated by Akali, ranking 49th (versus 61st for Shen) in farming efficiency among champions in this role. This means the opponent can build gold advantages more quickly. Meanwhile, their lower KDA (2.1 versus 2.8) suggests they are less effective in team fights.
Despite the statistical advantage in the matchup, overconfidence can be the main mistake. It is important for the Shen player to maintain constant pressure on Akali, not allowing the opponent to safely scale up, and actively use the advantage gained to help their team.
Every 4s in combat, your next basic attack on a champion will:Deal bonus magic damage equ…
Whenever you gain a new shield, your next basic attack against a champion deal…
After taking damage from an enemy champion, heal for 4% of your missing health …
Gain 5% Heal and Shield Power.Heals and shields you cast or receive are 10% str…
Damaging champions with impaired movement or actions deals 10 - 45 bonus true d…
Your ultimate gains 6 Ability Haste, plus an additional 5 Ability Haste per Bou…
Increases attack speed by 10%
Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18
Every 4s in combat, your next basic attack on a champion will:Deal bonus magic damage equ…
Whenever you gain a new shield, your next basic attack against a champion deal…
Absorb life essence from monsters or enemy minions that die near you, permanent…
Takedowns restore 5% of your missing health, 2.5% of your max health, and grant…
Gain 3% attack speed plus an additional 1.5% for every Legend stack (max 10 sta…
Increases attack speed by 10%
Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18
Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18
