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
Ryze
VS
Champion 2
Shen
vs

53.3%
Ryze win rate vs Shen
Ryze has the edge
135
Games Analyzed
53.3%
Ryze WR
46.7%
Shen WR
+266
Avg Gold Diff @15
Ryze
DamageAP
StyleSustained
RangeRanged
Difficulty****-
StrongLate game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Teleport
Shen
DamageMixed
StyleUtility
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesGrasp of the Undying / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Power Spike Timeline
Ryze
Level 6
Shen
Level 6
Shen
1 item
Shen
Teamfights
Ryze
2 items
Ryze
3 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Ryze is strongest late game while Shen peaks mid game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Ryze deals AP damage while Shen deals Mixed. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Range Advantage
Ryze has range advantage. Shen should look for short trades when Ryze 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.
Ryze Win Condition
EQ combo spam, R team teleport, scale into DPS mage
Shen Win Condition
Global R shield, taunt engage, protect carries
Recommended Items
Ryze
Rod of Ages
Core
Build every game
Archangel's Staff
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 Ryze's AP damage and CC
Ryze's Worst Matchups
Shen's Worst Matchups
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