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
Illaoi
VS
Champion 2
Shen
vs

56.8%
Illaoi win rate vs Shen
Illaoi hard counters Shen
481
Games Analyzed
56.8%
Illaoi WR
43.2%
Shen WR
+540
Avg Gold Diff @15
Illaoi
DamageAD
StyleSustained
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Teleport
Shen
DamageMixed
StyleUtility
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesGrasp of the Undying / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Power Spike Timeline
Illaoi
Level 6
Shen
Level 6
Illaoi
1 item
Shen
1 item
Shen
Teamfights
Illaoi
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
Illaoi 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.
Illaoi Win Condition
Land E, force fights in tentacle zones, R in 2v1s
Shen Win Condition
Global R shield, taunt engage, protect carries
Recommended Items
Illaoi

Eclipse
Core
Build every game

Black Cleaver
Core
Build every game

Sterak's Gage
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 Illaoi's AD damage

Bramble Vest
Counter
Grievous wounds + armor vs Illaoi's sustain/autos
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Shen's Worst Matchups
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