Shen vs Udyr
Favorable matchup
Build vs Udyr
Build adapted to this matchup
Recommended items for Shen: Titanic Hydra, Dusk and Dawn, Thornmail, Mercury's Treads, Kaenic Rookern, Bramble Vest, Hollow Radiance, Heartsteel.
Starting items
Core build
Standard
Summoner spells
Other options
Power Spikes
Strength by game phase
Udyr's abilities
Passive, spells and ultimate
Udyr has four basic Abilities that swap between Stances and can Recast an Ability to renew it with Ultimate benefits. Additionally, after using an Ability, Udyr's next two Attacks gain Attack Speed.
Cooldowns
Cooldowns by spell rank
| Level | Q | W | E | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 6s | 6s | 6s | – |
| 6 | 6s | 6s | 6s | 6s |
| 9 | 6s | 6s | 6s | 6s |
| 11 | 6s | 6s | 6s | 6s |
| 16 | 6s | 6s | 6s | 6s |
| 18 | 6s | 6s | 6s | 6s |
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 Udyr
How to counter and exploit weaknesses
- Trade after his stun
Once Blazing Stampede (E) has stunned you, take your trade: he can't stun you again for a while.
- No CC while he's awakened
If you have CC, don't use it when he awakens Blazing Stampede (E): he's immune to immobilizing effects then. Wait for the effect to end.
- Stay away from his storm
Keep your distance from Wingborne Storm (R): it damages and slows nearby enemies every second, and once awakened, it follows the last enemy he hit.
Other Shen matchups
Patch 16.21.1