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
Sylas
vs

62.6%
Shen win rate vs Sylas
Shen hard counters Sylas
171
Games Analyzed
62.6%
Shen WR
37.4%
Sylas WR
+1005
Avg Gold Diff @15
Shen
DamageMixed
StyleUtility
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesGrasp of the Undying / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Sylas
DamageAP
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Power Spike Timeline
Sylas
Level 3
Shen
Level 6
Sylas
Level 6
Shen
1 item
Sylas
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 Sylas deals AP. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Exploit Sylas's Weakness
Sylas's main weakness: Bad ults to steal, grievous wounds, early poke. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Shen Win Condition
Global R shield, taunt engage, protect carries
Sylas Win Condition
Steal enemy ults, W heal sustain, burst combos
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 Sylas's AP damage and CC
Sylas

Hextech Rocketbelt
Core
Build every game

Shadowflame
Core
Build every game

Zhonya's
Core
Build every game
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Sylas's Worst Matchups
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