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Gwen vs Shen

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Gwen wants to manage a controlled lane where she stacks (Q) and uses (W) to block Shen's auto-attack retaliation.
Prioritize scaling through extended trades and side-lane pressure rather than early all-ins.
This is a scale-versus-mid-range control matchup; Gwen must avoid giving Shen easy short trades and global impact.

Trading pattern

Prepare stacked (Q) and use (E) for spacing before committing to extended trades.
Hold (W) to block Shen's main auto-attack damage window and punish his cooldowns.
Use (R) after setting up with (Q) stacks to slow and chase Shen if he tries to disengage.

Danger windows

Be cautious when (W) is down, as Shen can punish with empowered (Q) and (E) taunt.
Avoid extended trades when (Q) is unstacked or (W) is wasted before Shen's retaliation.
Watch for (E) taunt engage as a high threat window; maintain spacing to avoid it.

Early game

Focus on stacking (Q) safely early without committing before (Q) is ready.
Use (E) to maintain spacing and avoid (E) taunt engage.
Avoid extended trades before (W) is available to block Shen's empowered autos.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to add slow and chase, turning extended trades into kills when (Q) is stacked.
Respect Shen's level 6 (R) global shield and map impact by punishing his lane if he leaves with a bad wave.
After Gwen's two-item AP spike, pressure side lanes and teamfights where (W) denies outside damage.

Win conditions

Reach key AP item spikes and stack (Q) before committing to fights.
Use (W) to negate Shen's auto-attack damage and force extended fights inside the mist.
Pressure side lanes and teamfights where (W) protects you, using (R) to chase down or slow Shen for kills.