Patch 26.9 Data
Champion Matchups
Pick two champions and see who wins. Win rates, counters, and tips powered by live ranked data.
Champion 1
Garen
VS
Champion 2
Shen
vs

51.6%
Garen win rate vs Shen
Skill matchup — could go either way
1,102
Games Analyzed
51.6%
Garen WR
48.4%
Shen WR
+130
Avg Gold Diff @15
Garen
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty*----
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Shen
DamageMixed
StyleUtility
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesGrasp of the Undying / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Power Spike Timeline
Garen
Level 6
Shen
Level 6
Garen
1 item
Shen
1 item
Shen
Teamfights
Garen
2 items
How to Play This Matchup
Mid-Game Showdown
Both champions spike around the same time. The player who gets their first item faster wins. Focus on CS leads and smart trades to build an advantage before the mid-game.
Mixed Resistances
Garen deals AD damage while Shen deals Mixed. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Exploit Shen's Weakness
Shen's main weakness: Waveclear, splitpushers while R down, poke. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Garen Win Condition
Silence + spin trades, execute with R, simple and effective
Shen Win Condition
Global R shield, taunt engage, protect carries
Kill Pressure vs Map Play
Garen typically runs Ignite for kill pressure. Shen runs Teleport for map impact. Garen needs to convert the combat advantage into kills before Shen outscales through TP plays.
Recommended Items
Garen

Stridebreaker
Core
Build every game

Mortal Reminder
Core
Build every game

Dead Man's Plate
Core
Build every game
Shen
Heartsteel
Core
Build every game

Thornmail
Core
Build every game

Spirit Visage
Core
Build every game

Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Garen's AD damage
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