Udyr vs Shen · Top
The lane in ten seconds, then the whole brief — written by our coach for your level, from Riot's own kits for patch 16.22. Every number checked against Riot's data. Options, never orders.
The same lane is not played the same way in Silver and in Diamond: pick your level, the advice changes. Signed in, Olymps opens on your rank. Coaching, not statistics — the abilities and Riot's cooldowns are the same at every level.
Trade when his key abilities are down; don't chase him.
Stay out of its path; a taunt traps you.
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›AAAfter he wastes Q or E.
How the lane plays · Iron – Silver
Udyr versus Shen is a close-range tank brawl where Shen's shield and taunt matter early, and whoever wastes their key ability first gives the other the trade.
Both of you have short range, so trades come from walking up. Shen's Q (Twilight Assault) costs a lot of energy, so look for trades after he spends it.
Udyr gets stronger with more abilities. Use E (Blazing Stampede) to stun and start trades, and keep W (Iron Mantle) for when Shen taunts you.
Shen's R (Stand United) can pull him out of lane. Watch the map, keep the wave near you and don't overextend into a jungle teleport.
Play it aggressive
After Shen spends his Q (Twilight Assault) or E (Shadow Dash) on a minion or a miss, you can step in with E (Blazing Stampede) and trade.
When Shen walks up to last-hit, you can use E (Blazing Stampede) on him, then follow with Q (Wilding Claw) hits.
If he wastes W (Spirit's Refuge) on minions, he has less defence, so you can start the trade.
Play it safe
Back off when Shen's E (Shadow Dash) is ready and you are far from your tower; a taunt there can lead to a gank.
Respect his shield after he casts a spell. If it's up, a long trade may lose you health, so wait and reset.
Don't chase him past the middle of the lane; his R (Stand United) can bring allies to you when you are out of position.
Their threats · Riot's cooldowns
Taunts you, so you can't walk away or run past him. Stay out of his path and keep distance when the wave is pushed up.
Deals max-health damage and slows you as you walk away if it connects. Don't step in a line with his blade when he has energy.
Blocks basic attacks near his blade. Don't commit a full trade into it; wait it out, then go in.
Your combo
›AA››AAUse it when Shen has spent his key abilities: stun with E (Blazing Stampede), then hit with Q (Wilding Claw).
Shen's kit · Riot's cooldowns, every level
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