Thoughts on Shen

Svddenly·4/5/2015, 6:51:33 PM·1 votes·742 views

Shen isn't that great at the moment. Here are my thoughts on how to change him.

Vorpal Blade: Heal:~~ 6/10/14/18/22 (+1.5% Shen’s max health)~~ > 6/12/18/24/30 (+1.5% Shen’s max health) Instant Heal: ~~2/3/4/5/6/7 (+0.5% Shen’s max health)~~ > 3/6/9/12/15 (+0.75% Shen’s max health)

Feint: Shield Amount: ~~60/100/140/180/220 (+60% AP)~~ > 80/115/150/185/220 (+60% AP) Cost: ~~50 Energy~~ > 40 Energy

Shadow Dash: Cost: ~~100 Energy~~ > 90 Energy

Stand United: Shield Amount: ~~250/550/850 (+135% AP)~~ > 200/400/600 (+7.5% Shen’s max health) Cooldown: ~~200/180/160~~ > 180/150/120

Feedback/complaints?

11 Comments

Visigoth4/5/2015, 7:01:52 PM2 votes

I find Shen to fine considering how powerful he is himself, but just plain outclassed by other champions. He isn't weak, everyone else is just stronger. I just played a game with Skirmisher's + Devourer, Tri-Force, BotRK, and then went defensive items. The 1v1 potential with taunt and Skirmisher's is hilarious, and you shred tanks with BotRK and your Q and W keep you alive, especially since you have nearly 2 attack speed. Tri gives tons of damage, and makes your W tad bigger and your R a bit bigger. From there I just splitpushed and killed the one that came for me or TP'd to an ally to run or go into a fight.

Sirsir4/5/2015, 7:15:47 PM1 votes

Oooooooh, the ult change, melikey.

Anyway, I think the big thing he needs is a CDR reduction on his Shadow Dash. Tanks need a reason to be dealt with, typically CC (if they get significant damage they become bruisers). Most of these changes seem bent on him in the early game. This would make him a very safe jungler for sure.

LilxPaprika4/5/2015, 7:24:54 PM1 votes

if you have issues with energy check out this suggestion: http://boards.na.leagueoflegends.com/en/c/gameplay-balance/KL0NuLWE-possible-fix-for-shen-taunt-width you can't buff shen and buff ult cooldown. you either buff qwe and nerf r or the other way around. Its the comprimise you get for having more utility. Kind of like how supports do little damage. They can create circumstances that are hard to play against instead of using brute damage/tankyness.

also see this post i made in another thread:

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also if you'd like to see more item synergy with shen check out this post: http://boards.na.leagueoflegends.com/en/c/gameplay-balance/QsAVNLnb-riot-request-to-have-these-item-modifications-added-to-pbe-for-testing

all items suggestions covered there could be great on shen. if they had a 250/300 mana iceborn gauntlet option id feel less adverse to getting it on him. or a lich bane that did not require stacking ap. Option to have the slow active on hextech revolver instead of cutlass when building gunblade... and rageblade buff.

Levyathyn4/5/2015, 7:28:52 PM1 votes

The Stand United change feels like it would be a nerf to the shield strength on Shen if you built even a modicum of AP. On the other hand, that Q change needs to happen. Late game especially it's far too easy to one hit minions with it, and the heal it gives you now is next to nothing at that point in the game.

Big Nasty Mèat4/5/2015, 7:42:26 PM1 votes

The only thing he needs is a reduction on the ridiculous cooldown for his E. 16 seconds is absurd for how poorly he can actually trade anyway. It also forces you to max it second for the CDR which further hurts your trading and tankiness in the mid game.

insaiyanbacca4/5/2015, 7:54:23 PM1 votes

i just wish he would get a vu atm i think he has the worst model in game imo