Shen vs Ashe
Build vs Ashe
The champion's reference build, for lack of enough games in this matchup
Recommended items for Shen: Titanic Hydra, Dusk and Dawn, Thornmail, Plated Steelcaps, Randuin's Omen, Kaenic Rookern, Dead Man's Plate, Force of Nature.
Starting items
Core build
Standard
Summoner spells
Anti CC
Other options
Power Spikes
Strength by game phase
Ashe's abilities
Passive, spells and ultimate
Ashe's attacks slow their target, causing her to deal increased damage to these targets.Ashe's critical strikes deal no bonus damage but apply an empowered slow to the target.
Cooldowns
Cooldowns by spell rank
| Level | Q | W | E | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 0s | 18s | 5s | – |
| 6 | 0s | 18s | 5s | 1m40 |
| 9 | 0s | 14.5s | 5s | 1m40 |
| 11 | 0s | 11s | 5s | 1m20 |
| 16 | 0s | 4s | 5s | 1m |
| 18 | 0s | 4s | 5s | 1m |
Playing as Shen
Tips to maximize your impact
- Place your blade behind your opponent
Place your spirit blade behind your opponent before a trade, then cast Twilight Assault (Q): if it passes through them on the way back, your autos hit much harder.
- Start your trades with a spell
Start a trade with an ability: Ki Barrier (passive) then gives you a shield, and hitting champions lowers its cooldown.
- Taunt through the wave
Cast Shadow Dash (E) through the wave to surprise your opponent: the taunt forces them to come to you, and the spell restores energy if it hits.
- Keep your blade near your carry
In teamfights, keep your spirit blade near your carry: Spirit's Refuge (W) forms where it is and blocks autos against your allies there.
- Don't wait on your R
Cast Stand United (R) as soon as an ally is in danger: the shield already maxes out at 60% missing health, and the channel delays your arrival.
Playing against Ashe
How to counter and exploit weaknesses
- Short trades
Take short trades: each auto slows you with Frost Shot (passive), and her autos deal more damage to slowed targets.
- Back off during her Focus
Back off when she activates Ranger's Focus (Q): for a few seconds, her attack speed rises and each auto becomes a flurry of arrows.
- Punish her lack of mobility
If you can engage, go for her when her support drifts away: her kit has no dash, only slows.
- Dodge her long-range arrow
Prioritize dodging Enchanted Crystal Arrow (R) fired from far away: the farther the arrow has traveled, the longer the stun.
Other Shen matchups
Patch 16.21.1