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5 Skin Concepts for Shen. Take notes, Riot!

Melledoneus·2/23/2018, 9:14:10 PM·22 votes·8,011 views

So, Shen is the one champion who has not received a skin for the longest time. And as you may have noticed from the way I always talk about Shen, he's my favorite champion. And from the post I made earlier, you can tell I love complaining. So, I decided to go against my barbaric tendencies to moan about Shen's lack of 975 tier (By today's standards, mind you) skins and just present a few concepts for Shen skins I personally would like to see. So, without further ado, here we go.

#1. Cosmic Lord/Guardian Shen So the Cosmic skins are pretty cool by design. Blue hues, cool colors, galaxy themes, and mesmerizing effects. So I thought to myself:

Why can't Shen get a cool cosmic skin?

It fits his guardian theme, he is a strong and silent warrior, and he's a badass blade wielder. I mean, look at Cosmic Blade Master Yi and Cosmic Reaver Kassadin. Mesmerizing just to look at, the sound design is incredible, and the models look sleek and regal. It's great. Imagine something like this for his effects: Passive: Galaxy-blue shield with stars littered on it. Q: Sword has galaxy pattern on it, when he pulls it the galaxy stars move like a tapestry, and his autos are nice, cosmic sounds. W: Just a giant galactic swirl around the sword, a deep and resonating effect. E: Shen becomes ethereal for a moment as he dashes, his model losing a few of its colors in favor of a streaking comet effect. R: A nice shield as Shen's ult rings are replaced by a swirling galaxy that opens up and closes. He seemingly melts into the unknown of space as he teleports.

Props if this one is a legendary.

#2. PROJECT S.H.E.N.
I'm honestly surprised Riot hasn't selected Shen to be one of the many PROJECT skins, especially since there are so damn many and he seems like a likely candidate. He is tough looking, intimidating, and he just looks cool and moves fast. He's flashy, he can do cool stuff, god damn it how did they not give him a project skin yet? Unfortunately, the only concepts I could find are something like a [purple armor model ](http://a.disquscdn.com/uploads/mediaembed/images/3980/6739/original.jpg) or a [Ninja Gaiden-inspired skin](https://pm1.narvii.com/6266/139a82fcc59afcf6cbb7d17db366b711481323b3_hq.jpg). However, there is hope in finding stuff like this [darker armor set](https://i.imgur.com/iUnyjKq.png). Regardless, I know people are tired of PROJECT skins by now but it's a possibility.
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#3. Dark/Corrupted Shen
Yeah, yeah, we all know about the "good guy turned bad" stereotype. We're not here to write a good story, we're here to come up with a skin that looks cool that could possibly have a good story. Regardless, we have concepts out there like [Outcast Shen](http://apollo-na-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/1427379286606/shen_illustration_by_afrocream-d8a9kwi.jpg) that express a [dark, mysterious design that'd be nice barring the cape](http://apollo-na-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/1427379292356/image.jpg). We could have a Shen skin with darker visuals, maybe even make it a legendary and bring back good old Keith Silverstein to do his voice. It's an idea, but there are so many avenues to explore with this concept that you can make something truly extraordinary with it.

#4. Gentleman/Debonair Shen Come on, admit it. You want to see Shen wearing a nice tux. Well, here's an image with him on the left, Jhin in the middle and Zed on the right. Yeah, I would change a few things (namely making him not look like a pastor) but it'd be damn nice to see that ninja in a nice, classy suit. It'd be a wonder how he keeps it clean while fighting on the Rift, but if Jayce can do it so can he!

#5. Shenpai/Academy Shen
Don't you want to gain the affection of the mysterious, handsome schoolboy? To get Shenpai to notice you?

Jokes aside, this would be a pretty nice skin if we got Shen wearing a school outfit and have him wearing glasses like in his surgeon skin. However, the best part would be that he would have an umbrella or something school-appropriate for his spirit sword, and it'd be awesome in general to see a skin like this. I know it probably will not be 975 tier or higher because it's just a model change, but it's still something that'd be nice to see.

Here are some other skin ideas that I didn't put on this list due to their Miscellaneous nature: Futuristic Fighter(?) Shen Deadpool Shen/Shenpool Creature Shen Vandal Shen Shen-droid Paper Boy Shen Dreadnova Shen Dragonskin Shen PAX Shen(?) Midnight Guardian Shen Sacred Sword Shen

All right, that's all for now! Let me know what you guys think, and I encourage any Rioters to share their personal opinions. And now, for the poll.

18 Comments

paisy2/24/2018, 2:01:25 PM13 votes

Vote Shen for next ultimate skin

Hexs Fortune2/25/2018, 1:39:42 AM5 votes

Something about Shen showing up at the last second via ult to save somebody's life.... In a Tux

When a Ninja goes Kingsman [slayer-pantheon-thumbs]

13900 Essence2/24/2018, 2:07:51 AM5 votes

Crunchy peanut butter is fucking disgusting, whoever votes for it is a heathen.

AbiwonKenabi2/24/2018, 8:16:26 PM2 votes

Oh I really like the trio of Debonair skins idea. All three would look so sleek!

Welkc2/28/2018, 3:11:08 AM2 votes

I agree with this post completely. Shen's last skin was released May 24, 2013.. and was a 750RP tier skin. There are a ton of opportunities RIOT could take advantage of with this champion as he fits perfectly with so many different concepts; some of which mentioned here. He has two 975 tier skins, but by today's standards for 975 RP skins they both leave much to be desired... even post rework. I'd buy Frozen Shen over any of the 975 skins for him, and bought blood moon simply because Frozen was unavailable and it was better than the other options. (Also a little salty that Frozen Shen wasn't made available for individual purpose this year despite a significant number of winter themed legacy skins being made available. It was available in a bundle, but I don't particularly want to spend 2300+ RP on a bundle that I only actually want a 520RP skin from).

He's really long overdue for a new skin, very similar to how Kennen was before they gave him a Blood Moon skin when it had been something like 5+ years between Arctic Ops and BM.

Also... Ezreal for one has gotten 4 skins.Four. Before Shen has received one. It's kind of surprising due to the fact that Shen isn't really one of those off the radar champs. He had a high presence in the 2017 LCS, moderate presence currently in professional play, but has always maintained a sort of relevance one way or another.

Lastly... I'd spend money on a Shen skin if it was released and was good, 1350, 1820, 3250? Count me in.

Unlimited Ninja2/25/2018, 7:15:31 AM2 votes

Day 1786, Its been almost 4 years since Shen's last skin. When looking at the sword teaser for the soaring sword skins, I was full of excitement. However, this joy was short-lived when Sacred Sword Janna appeared out of the depths of Riot's Skin Development team. Is this the day I finally go insane? Or am I already losing my mind? Will Shen ever be reconciled with another skin? Perhaps I'll never know....

End Log

DianaIsMyWife2/24/2018, 4:19:42 PM2 votes

What about PROJECT: D-I-A-N-A https://i.imgur.com/nHuUXZI.jpg https://i.imgur.com/Clv5joi.jpg

Bonnìe2/24/2018, 8:14:01 PM2 votes

pool party shen, hes unmasked too [sg-lux]

PButter Cups10/23/2019, 10:26:04 PM1 votes

First off I support the Galaxy Guardian Shen skin idea or got he thematic and makes sense, Project Shen won't happen because Zed has Project skin, just like blood moon Zed will never have a blood moon skin because Shen has one. I would like to see Shen get a new World's skin hopefully this year's winners pick him. And yes it can happen seeing how Rakan received 2 worlds skin 2 years in a row. But aside from that that none sense a "Grandmaster Shen" skin would be baller with traditional Chines or Japanese garb maybe even "sandals" like the ones default Udyr has on. And beads around his torso or neck like Akumas that would be dope. Gold red and green like the Waring kingdoms skin line and give him a top knot to seal the deal and BOOM 1820 RP said and done green flame animations behind his sword like a jade dragon 🐉 ult could be like a golden beam of light's he blinks to the target. A "Thunder ⚡ lord Shen" would be dope lighting strikes when he ults to an friendly target and fog and mist follow in his wake thunder cracks when he shadow dashes 🥰

Muten Shensei2/26/2018, 6:44:00 PM1 votes

I've been voting for project Shen skin for 1-2 years now, so I'm all for that. wrote a whole concept behind how an amazing story could be build between Zed and Shen (not sure why Yi replaced Shen in the previous story tbh... I'm crying, and I know you can't see it , but I'm crying via my soul)

Aazuart3/5/2018, 10:57:54 PM1 votes

I don't think he will ever get a project skin. Akali, Kennen and Shen probably will never get a project skin because Zed has one, and they have history. Just like Zed will never get a blood moon skin...[sg-soraka]

TheRunicBlade3/6/2018, 3:03:04 PM1 votes

Honestly I feel like Shen is going to get the ultimate skin this year, it’s has almost been 6 years since Warlords release and that’s crazy. And with Swain and Jarvan getting skins I’m pretty sure that makes Shen the champ with the longest wait time. Honestly tho I won’t complain if it’s an epic or legendary but if it’s lower than an epic I’m gonna feel mistreated.

Tesla Effect3/6/2018, 3:12:35 PM1 votes

PROJECT: Shen would be dope, same as PROJECT: Diana.

Dark Vaatu3/6/2018, 3:15:06 PM1 votes

yes shen skin shen skin shen skin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

EskimoAlbedo5/1/2018, 3:33:33 AM1 votes

that dread nova Shen looks just like the new pulse fire Shen skin good job manitem 3090