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
Graves
VS
Champion 2
Shen
vs

52.6%
Graves win rate vs Shen
Graves has the edge
171
Games Analyzed
52.6%
Graves WR
47.4%
Shen WR
+210
Avg Gold Diff @15
Graves
DamageAD
StyleBurst
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongEarly game
RunesFleet Footwork / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Smite
Shen
DamageMixed
StyleUtility
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesGrasp of the Undying / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Power Spike Timeline
Graves
Level 3
Graves
Level 6
Shen
Level 6
Graves
1 item
Shen
1 item
Shen
Teamfights
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Graves is strongest early game while Shen peaks mid game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Graves deals AD damage while Shen deals Mixed. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Range Advantage
Graves has range advantage. Shen should look for short trades when Graves uses abilities on the wave. Freeze near your tower and wait for jungle help or an all-in window.
Exploit Shen's Weakness
Shen's main weakness: Waveclear, splitpushers while R down, poke. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Graves Win Condition
Fast clear, invade, burst squishies, grit stacking
Shen Win Condition
Global R shield, taunt engage, protect carries
Recommended Items
Graves

Eclipse
Core
Build every game

Collector
Core
Build every game

Lord Dominik's
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 Graves's AD damage

Bramble Vest
Counter
Grievous wounds + armor vs Graves's sustain/autos

Death's Dance
Defensive
Bleed passive reduces burst, heal on takedown
Graves's Worst Matchups
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