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
Shen
VS
Champion 2
Bard
vs

42.6%
Shen win rate vs Bard
Bard hard counters Shen
129
Games Analyzed
42.6%
Shen WR
57.4%
Bard WR
-588
Avg Gold Diff @15
Shen
DamageMixed
StyleUtility
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesGrasp of the Undying / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Bard
DamageAP
StyleUtility
RangeRanged
Difficulty****-
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Power Spike Timeline
Bard
Level 1
Shen
Level 6
Bard
Level 6
Shen
1 item
Shen
Teamfights
Bard
Chime scaling
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
Shen deals Mixed damage while Bard deals AP. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Mirror Playstyle
Both champions play a utility style. The one with better execution and itemization wins. Focus on spacing and cooldown tracking.
Range Advantage
Bard has range advantage. Shen should look for short trades when Bard 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.
Shen Win Condition
Global R shield, taunt engage, protect carries
Bard Win Condition
Roam with E portals, R Tempered Fate playmaking, meep damage
Recommended Items
Shen
Heartsteel
Core
Build every game

Thornmail
Core
Build every game

Spirit Visage
Core
Build every game

Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Bard's AP damage and CC
Bard
Imperial Mandate
Core
Build every game

Dead Man's Plate
Core
Build every game

Zhonya's
Core
Build every game
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