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
Janna
vs

41.5%
Shen win rate vs Janna
Janna hard counters Shen
142
Games Analyzed
41.5%
Shen WR
58.5%
Janna WR
-676
Avg Gold Diff @15
Shen
DamageMixed
StyleUtility
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesGrasp of the Undying / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Janna
DamageAP
StyleUtility
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesAery / Resolve
SummsFlash + Exhaust
Power Spike Timeline
Janna
Level 2
Shen
Level 6
Janna
Level 6
Shen
1 item
Janna
1 item
Shen
Teamfights
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 Janna 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
Janna has range advantage. Shen should look for short trades when Janna 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
Janna Win Condition
Disengage with Q+R, shield ADC, peel for carries
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 Janna's AP damage and CC
Janna
Moonstone Renewer
Core
Build every game
Staff of Flowing Water
Core
Build every game
Redemption
Core
Build every game
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Janna's Worst Matchups
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