Shen Top has trouble against Pantheon (47.2% win rate) based on 774 games. This is a tough matchup for Shen players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Shen Top vs Pantheon 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 70%+ in this matchup.
Shen dominates the meta (13th most popular, 4.2% pick rate) and regularly clashes with Pantheon (2.1% pick rate). Understanding this common matchup forms the foundation of consistent gameplay for one of top lane's current powerhouses. Surprising upset: Despite Shen's higher tier rating, Pantheon wins 52.8% of encounters. This suggests Pantheon's kit specifically counters Shen's playstyle, overriding general meta strength - approach this matchup with extra caution. Every edge matters: In this tough matchup, the proven Grasp of the Undying + Shield Bash combination (59.7% win rate) plus optimal itemization Titanic Hydra, Dead Man's Plate, Hollow Radiance, and Plated Steelcaps boosts your chances from 47.2% to 70%+ - potentially game-changing.
Farm your way back: Shen's superior farming (5.30 vs 5.10/min, 61st among Top) offers a comeback path. Focus on safe CSing and capitalize on your 0.20 CS/min natural advantage. Outclassed across the board: Pantheon leads in both matchup win rate (52.8%) and damage (815 vs 672/min). Shen must seek alternative win conditions through macro play and team coordination. Strong individual performance: Shen maintains better KDA (2.80, 1st place vs 16th for Pantheon), but loses the matchup overall. High KDA without wins suggests difficulty translating individual advantages into victory conditions.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| S | Tier | A |
| 47.2% | Matchup Winrate | 52.8% |
| 51.66% | Role Winrate | 50.50% |
| #8 | Winrate Rank | #26 |
| 4.2% | Pickrate | 2.1% |
| 2.8 | Average KDA | 2.0 |
| 385 | Gold per Minute | 414 |
| 5.30 | CS/Min | 5.10 |
| 0.31 | Wards per Minute | 0.32 |
| 672 | Damage per Minute | 815 |
Difficult matchup requiring deep understanding of game mechanics and flawless execution. Patience and proper macro play are the keys to victory in this confrontation.
Shen deals mixed damage - the opponent has fewer options for defense. Pantheon deals mainly physical damage (91.42%), additional items against this damage type may be required against snowballing or aggressive play.
An important advantage of Shen is higher farming statistics (ranked 61st among role champions) (versus 62nd for Pantheon), which provides a stable gold advantage in extended games and allows faster access to key items. Meanwhile, their lower KDA (2.0 versus 2.8) suggests they are less effective in team fights.
In this difficult confrontation, it is critically important for the Shen player to avoid attempts to force trades and all-ins with the Pantheon player, as the matchup requires a patient and calculated approach. Extended trades without clear tactical advantage often lead to unfavorable consequences, and ignoring opportunities to receive team support can be a fatal mistake for game progression.
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…
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…
Takedowns restore 5% of your missing health, 2.5% of your max health, and grant…
Deal 8% more damage to champions who have less than 40% health.
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
