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
Leona
VS
Champion 2
Shen
vs

50.4%
Leona win rate vs Shen
Skill matchup — could go either way
131
Games Analyzed
50.4%
Leona WR
49.6%
Shen WR
+30
Avg Gold Diff @15
Leona
DamageAP
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongEarly game
RunesAftershock / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Ignite
Shen
DamageMixed
StyleUtility
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesGrasp of the Undying / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Power Spike Timeline
Leona
Level 2
Leona
Level 3
Leona
Level 6
Shen
Level 6
Shen
1 item
Shen
Teamfights
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Leona is strongest early game while Shen peaks mid game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Leona deals AP 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.
Leona Win Condition
E engage, chain CC with Q and R, all-in at level 2
Shen Win Condition
Global R shield, taunt engage, protect carries
Kill Pressure vs Map Play
Leona typically runs Ignite for kill pressure. Shen runs Teleport for map impact. Leona needs to convert the combat advantage into kills before Shen outscales through TP plays.
Recommended Items
Leona

Locket of the Iron Solari
Core
Build every game

Knight's Vow
Core
Build every game

Thornmail
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 Leona's AP damage and CC
Leona's Worst Matchups
Shen's Worst Matchups
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