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
Lux
VS
Champion 2
Shen
vs

57.7%
Lux win rate vs Shen
Lux hard counters Shen
123
Games Analyzed
57.7%
Lux WR
42.3%
Shen WR
+617
Avg Gold Diff @15
Lux
DamageAP
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesArcane Comet / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Barrier
Shen
DamageMixed
StyleUtility
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesGrasp of the Undying / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Power Spike Timeline
Lux
Level 6
Shen
Level 6
Lux
1 item
Shen
1 item
Shen
Teamfights
Lux
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
Lux deals AP damage while Shen deals Mixed. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Range Advantage
Lux has range advantage. Shen should look for short trades when Lux 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.
Lux Win Condition
Land Q, full combo one-shot, zone with E
Shen Win Condition
Global R shield, taunt engage, protect carries
Recommended Items
Lux

Luden's Tempest
Core
Build every game

Shadowflame
Core
Build every game

Rabadon'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 Lux's AP damage and CC
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Shen's Worst Matchups
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