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
Sylas
VS
Champion 2
Shen
vs

41.5%
Sylas win rate vs Shen
Shen hard counters Sylas
164
Games Analyzed
41.5%
Sylas WR
58.5%
Shen WR
-683
Avg Gold Diff @15
Sylas
DamageAP
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Shen
DamageMixed
StyleUtility
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesGrasp of the Undying / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Power Spike Timeline
Sylas
Level 3
Sylas
Level 6
Shen
Level 6
Sylas
1 item
Shen
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
Sylas deals AP damage while Shen deals Mixed. 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.
Sylas Win Condition
Steal enemy ults, W heal sustain, burst combos
Shen Win Condition
Global R shield, taunt engage, protect carries
Kill Pressure vs Map Play
Sylas typically runs Ignite for kill pressure. Shen runs Teleport for map impact. Sylas needs to convert the combat advantage into kills before Shen outscales through TP plays.
Recommended Items
Sylas

Hextech Rocketbelt
Core
Build every game

Shadowflame
Core
Build every game

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