Is Shen eligible for a new skin?

World Ender·Jul 9, 2016·9 votes·3,645 views

His last 'real' skin was Warlord, and that was released in April of 2012. He's had his TPA skin more recently in 2013, but I know that Riot have said esports skins don't count towards a champion's skin eligibility. So, pretty much, Shen hasn't had a skin in four years. This is up there with champions like Urgot and Swain, who aren't getting skins until they receive a VU. Now that Shen has had an update, though, and Taric is getting a skin in the next patch, I was wondering if at least he is being considered for something. I know you can't talk about unreleased content, but it would give me some peace of mind if he was at least on the list for a skin soon. Thanks.

22 Comments

SharjoJul 9, 20163 votes

Yes he is, since he's been reworked. There's nothing keeping him from getting a new skin now.

ArakadiaJul 9, 20163 votes

Shenpai needs a new skin. Hes almost my most played champion, pretty much tied with Bard.

World EnderJul 9, 20164 votes

Same here. I would literally cream my pants if they released PROJECT: Shen.

ArakadiaJul 9, 20162 votes

In his splashart he is doing his ultimate (I think) but he is actually evaporating. It'd be so cool to see him evaporate with project material instead of just seeing the old recall painted purple

World EnderJul 9, 20162 votes

Yeah, I really wish they would have given him a new recall animation and particles on his ultimate when they updated him. It's kind of a shame that they didn't go all out. Maybe if he ever gets a legendary or ultimate skin (fingers crossed) they'll take time to really make his particles awesome.

Moonboy65Jul 9, 20161 votes

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In his splashart he is doing his ultimate (I think) but he is actually evaporating. It'd be so cool to see him evaporate with project material instead of just seeing the old recall painted purple

dude what other ability has him covered in a purple? his ult

DroseWindyCityApr 3, 20171 votes

I dont think Shen needs a Project skin he is a ninja it would be cool if he head a skin called Grandmaster Shen Shen

SlyTactician Jul 10, 20162 votes

He and Poppy both could use new skins and are now finally viable for one as well after their reworks. Taric got one pretty quickly, so I'd imagine to see a Shen or Poppy skin pop up anytime now.

Kar98kJul 10, 20162 votes

Project Shen

kiran raviNov 23, 20171 votes

I'm really hoping for that one.

DefendedJul 9, 20161 votes

Huh? He just got all his skins remade lol. Im happy with my shen skins.

World EnderJul 9, 20162 votes

I am too, and I think they did a great job with them. But the fact remains that he hasn't had one in four years, three of his six are legacy, and none of them are high tier with new particle effects or sounds. It would just be nice if Shenpai got a little love from Rito.

Friendly RamJul 9, 20161 votes

Shenpai?

zlumpyJul 10, 20161 votes

He is getting a Teddy bear skin soon. And his ult shield with be a giant opaque bear that hugs the target. His sword will be a stick with a behive on the end for all that sweet honey he loves to eat.

SukishooJul 10, 20161 votes

Pretty sure he's eligible, as he did have his VGU which included gameplay and art updates. So he'll probably see something new soon. Some champs just have ended up taking quite some time after their updates though, such as Sion did. Riot did mention that Taric Poppy would see theirs sooner then Sion , so Shen should be in the same boat and won't take another 4-5 years to get one.

Moonboy65Jul 10, 20161 votes

Taric is getting his next patch, Sion already got his skin

Proph3tJul 11, 20161 votes

Well since there's no "He's not particle intensive so we cant give him something flashy" excuse anymore, it would be really nice to see something of the Legendary or Ultimate variety on him. Please Rito, heed our call! Shen

NeameanJul 11, 20161 votes

I'm pretty sure he is definitely eligible for a skin but instead of just talking about CAN he get a skin lets talk about what skin would be cool for the Ninja.

Aside from the Project: Shen and Shenpai what else would be cool.

I recently made a post about more fairy tales skin and I though a captain hook skin for Shen would be pretty cool his basic attack would be with the hook and he summon his cutlass with his q.

JigglyPurfectOct 6, 20161 votes

Looking forward to a new Shen skin. A skin that has particle changing effects (Legendary or Ultimate). Fingers crossed.

StarthurApr 5, 20171 votes

PLS RIOT A NEW SHEN SKIN he s my main right now, i got mastery 7 and im a bit bored of those old skin !! Shen

Muten ShenseiApr 25, 20171 votes

A while back I wrote a whole story on why Shen should get a project skin. Especially, being reborn from the dead to defeat one of his greatest enemies in history (Zed) would be amazing. I too want a new skin for Shen (preferably something like a legendary project skin).