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
Nami
vs

43.4%
Shen win rate vs Nami
Nami hard counters Shen
288
Games Analyzed
43.4%
Shen WR
56.6%
Nami WR
-528
Avg Gold Diff @15
Shen
DamageMixed
StyleUtility
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesGrasp of the Undying / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Nami
DamageAP
StyleUtility
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongEarly game
RunesAery / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Power Spike Timeline
Nami
Level 2
Shen
Level 6
Nami
Level 6
Shen
1 item
Nami
1 item
Shen
Teamfights
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Shen is strongest mid game while Nami peaks early game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Shen deals Mixed damage while Nami 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
Nami has range advantage. Shen should look for short trades when Nami 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
Nami Win Condition
W bounce trades, Q bubble engage, R tidal wave teamfight
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 Nami's AP damage and CC
Nami
Moonstone Renewer
Core
Build every game
Staff of Flowing Water
Core
Build every game
Redemption
Core
Build every game
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