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Garen vs Shen

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Use medium lane pressure to force short trades and prevent Shen from comfortably using (R) for map impact.
Focus on denying Shen passive scaling by controlling wave and punishing his (E) taunt cooldown windows.
This is a control vs teamfight matchup where Garen must survive lane and capitalize on execute windows to win.

Trading pattern

Initiate trades with (Q) to silence Shen and prevent his empowered autos, then use (E) for damage and disengage before he can retaliate.
Respect (W) attack block by timing trades when it's down to maximize damage.
Punish Shen after missed (E) taunts by stepping forward aggressively for short trades.

Danger windows

Be cautious when (E) taunt is available as it can force you into unfavorable trades.
Respect (W) timing as it blocks key auto-attack damage during trades.
Avoid extended fights after your (Q) cooldown is down since you lose silence and mobility advantage.

Early game

Use early short trades with (Q) silence and (E) spin damage before Shen can engage with (E) taunt.
Avoid extended fights early to preserve passive health regen and prevent Shen's empowered (Q) trades.
Position to bait (E) taunt and punish its cooldown with quick (Q)+(E) trades.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) execute to finish low-health Shen targets after chipping damage.
After first bruiser item, leverage increased durability to absorb Shen's empowered (Q) trades and extend trade windows.
Respect Shen's level 6 (R) global shield and avoid overextending when he can teleport to impact fights.

Win conditions

Use short (Q)+(E) trades to chip Shen down and create execute (R) kill windows.
Maintain passive health regen by spacing out trades and avoid prolonged fights.
Deny Shen side-wave pressure to limit his (R) global impact and force him into vulnerable lane states.