LET'S TALK SHEN

GT Gohan·Jan 13, 2016·1 votes·829 views

So, 's new update seems great and all and focused on preserving his role in the game as well as his core character. I honestly like the new rework on paper, but why oh why is his W going to be completely useless in solo lane. is typically seen in top lane where he can keep his map pressure with his ult + tp and still have a farm lane to become a god tank. His w however, brings no benefit or use to a solo lane. Is this encouragement to play him support? Or just something that maybe got ignored during development?

12 Comments

Raise DongrsJan 13, 20161 votes

His W stops all Auto damage from hitting allies and Shen. I'm fairly certain that it includes Shen

GT GohanJan 13, 20161 votes

Yes it does include Shen, but it can't be activated without an ally being close to your sword

SatansteinJan 14, 20161 votes

Shen himself counts, apparently. I still prefer the old W though.

KaiokoJan 13, 20161 votes

I think he'll be fine without it as an ability therefore allowing him to play top but also scaling this ability first suddenly makes him a better viable support than just a taunting and ultimate tank for his adc considering I don't think vorpal blade will heal whoever hits the target he's thrown it to.

RalanrJan 13, 20161 votes

It's great for after laning phase.

GT GohanJan 13, 20161 votes

So you think a champ with a 2 ability laning phase is okay? His ult already has no use when he's going solo. Plus his passive has less contribution now too

RalanrJan 13, 20161 votes

Well his power is in team fights isn't it?

GT GohanJan 13, 20161 votes

True, but if he gets slammed during lane phase due to having no trade potential he'll be nothing but a shield late game

Hayaishi2Jan 13, 20161 votes

Shen looks really fun now, finally i got a champion worthy of playing at top.

GT GohanJan 13, 20161 votes

Lol he has two abilities to use in lane and this is someone you want to play top?

Hayaishi2Jan 13, 20161 votes

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Lol he has two abilities to use in lane and this is someone you want to play top?

Your point?