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
Vladimir
vs

52.4%
Shen win rate vs Vladimir
Shen has the edge
271
Games Analyzed
52.4%
Shen WR
47.6%
Vladimir WR
+191
Avg Gold Diff @15
Shen
DamageMixed
StyleUtility
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesGrasp of the Undying / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Vladimir
DamageAP
StyleSustained
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongLate game
RunesAery / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ghost
Power Spike Timeline
Shen
Level 6
Shen
1 item
Shen
Teamfights
Vladimir
Level 9
Vladimir
2 items
Vladimir
3 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Shen is strongest mid game while Vladimir peaks late game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Shen deals Mixed damage while Vladimir deals AP. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Range Advantage
Vladimir has range advantage. Shen should look for short trades when Vladimir uses abilities on the wave. Freeze near your tower and wait for jungle help or an all-in window.
Exploit Vladimir's Weakness
Vladimir's main weakness: Early game weak, grievous wounds, hard engage pre-pool. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Shen Win Condition
Global R shield, taunt engage, protect carries
Vladimir Win Condition
Scale, E+R teamfight nuke, pool dodges everything, unkillable late
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 Vladimir's AP damage and CC

Executioner's Calling
Counter
Grievous wounds to cut healing
Vladimir

Hextech Rocketbelt
Core
Build every game

Rabadon's
Core
Build every game

Void Staff
Core
Build every game
Shen's Worst Matchups
Vladimir's Worst Matchups
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