Shen is no longer viable on Top or any other lane,he falls behind almost every Tank/Bruiser there is

Dragonul009·5/30/2016, 8:30:01 AM·3 votes·544 views

I just can't play Shen Top anymore,the champion doesn't feel ahead even if you are 10-0-11,while almost every Top laner like Irelia,Maokai,Malphite and almost 99% of them could contribute much more in TF. He doesn't feel like a tank at all especially with his horrible stats that I can't get my head around this decision.Just because he uses energy doesn't mean he needs to have worse stats than Zyra,Vayne,Sona..

The problem with Shen is that he doesn't feel as Tanky as them,no amounts of items seems to matter,he does absolutely nothing in TF especially after the taunt.He does no damage beside those lousy 3 q's wich mid-late game seems to hit less than a super minion.

He only seems to be viable only when you have a decent team and knows what their doing,because you will never carry with Shen.

This rework has put him to sleep and even he's popularity has tanked into the ground.

12 Comments

Flaherty5/30/2016, 8:41:57 AM1 votes

He's more of a niche pick now than before, he does really well versus an auto attack heavy team. You don't need tankiness when their auto attacks miss you.

rG Thundrag5/30/2016, 8:42:36 AM1 votes

Shen's base stats are too bad when you compare them to other fighers/tanks they need adjustments

CerealBoxOfDoom5/30/2016, 8:46:09 AM1 votes

FYI you don't pick shen to bully the other guy. you pick him to outmaneuver and shit on teamfights.

also who is this he is apparently getting dominated by exactly

Fraggleroc5/30/2016, 9:04:42 AM1 votes

I switched main from Shen to Tahm Kench. I knew a loss of the ranged/sustain skill will impact Shen too much. Tahm does almost the same stuff as old Shen, if u think about it- take someone out of the fight, protect someone, teleport, tanky.

spombjop5/30/2016, 9:13:02 AM1 votes

Shen is safe. Full tank, mobile, good teamfighter and can safe farm with ability if he is behind.

Kempachi Taichou5/30/2016, 10:24:51 AM1 votes

RIOT needs to admit the completely missed the mark and revert to the old Shen, he was at least healthy...

OurLestrade5/30/2016, 12:29:39 PM1 votes

The real thing they need to do is sort out the floaty sword thing so it feels less like a burden. Shortening its leash range and making it move faster so you don't have to wait a few seconds to start using your empowered autos half the time would be a start :O