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
Nasus
VS
Champion 2
Shen
vs

47.0%
Nasus win rate vs Shen
Shen has the edge
379
Games Analyzed
47.0%
Nasus WR
53.0%
Shen WR
-242
Avg Gold Diff @15
Nasus
DamageAD
StyleSustained
RangeMelee
Difficulty*----
StrongLate game
RunesFleet Footwork / Resolve
SummsFlash + Teleport
Shen
DamageMixed
StyleUtility
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesGrasp of the Undying / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Power Spike Timeline
Nasus
Level 6
Shen
Level 6
Nasus
Trinity Force
Shen
1 item
Nasus
200 stacks
Shen
Teamfights
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Nasus is strongest late game while Shen peaks mid game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Nasus deals AD damage while Shen deals Mixed. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Exploit Nasus's Weakness
Nasus's main weakness: Early game, kiting, getting zoned from stacks. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Nasus Win Condition
Stack Q, scale, become unkillable splitpusher
Shen Win Condition
Global R shield, taunt engage, protect carries
Recommended Items
Nasus

Trinity Force
Core
Build every game

Frozen Heart
Core
Build every game

Spirit Visage
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 Nasus's AD damage

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