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
Heimerdinger
VS
Champion 2
Shen
vs

48.1%
Heimerdinger win rate vs Shen
Skill matchup — could go either way
106
Games Analyzed
48.1%
Heimerdinger WR
51.9%
Shen WR
-151
Avg Gold Diff @15
Heimerdinger
DamageAP
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongEarly game
RunesArcane Comet / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Shen
DamageMixed
StyleUtility
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesGrasp of the Undying / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Power Spike Timeline
Heimerdinger
Level 3
Heimerdinger
Level 6
Shen
Level 6
Heimerdinger
1 item
Shen
1 item
Shen
Teamfights
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Heimerdinger is strongest early game while Shen peaks mid game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Heimerdinger deals AP damage while Shen deals Mixed. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Range Advantage
Heimerdinger has range advantage. Shen should look for short trades when Heimerdinger uses abilities on the wave. Freeze near your tower and wait for jungle help or an all-in window.
Exploit Heimerdinger's Weakness
Heimerdinger's main weakness: Ganks, long-range poke, turret clear. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Heimerdinger Win Condition
Zone with turrets, bait dives, R turret melts
Shen Win Condition
Global R shield, taunt engage, protect carries
Recommended Items
Heimerdinger

Liandry's Anguish
Core
Build every game

Zhonya's Hourglass
Core
Build every game

Rylai's
Core
Build every game
Shen
Heartsteel
Core
Build every game

Thornmail
Core
Build every game

Spirit Visage
Core
Build every game

Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Heimerdinger's AP damage and CC
Heimerdinger's Worst Matchups
Shen's Worst Matchups
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