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
Tryndamere
vs

48.9%
Shen win rate vs Tryndamere
Skill matchup — could go either way
415
Games Analyzed
48.9%
Shen WR
51.1%
Tryndamere WR
-86
Avg Gold Diff @15
Shen
DamageMixed
StyleUtility
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesGrasp of the Undying / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Tryndamere
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongLate game
RunesLethal Tempo / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ghost
Power Spike Timeline
Tryndamere
Level 1
Shen
Level 6
Tryndamere
Level 6
Shen
1 item
Shen
Teamfights
Tryndamere
2 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Shen is strongest mid game while Tryndamere peaks late game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Shen deals Mixed damage while Tryndamere deals AD. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
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
Tryndamere Win Condition
Splitpush forever, R unkillable 5s, crit RNG
Recommended Items
Shen
Heartsteel
Core
Build every game

Thornmail
Core
Build every game

Spirit Visage
Core
Build every game

Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Tryndamere's AD damage
Tryndamere
Kraken Slayer
Core
Build every game
Navori Quickblades
Core
Build every game

Infinity Edge
Core
Build every game
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