Mordekaiser vs Shen TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Mordekaiser vs Shen

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Control the lane by forcing extended trades where your passive damage and (W) shield sustain outvalue Shen's short trades.
Manage wave and (E) pull pressure to prevent Shen from safely setting up empowered (Q) trades or roaming with (R).

Trading pattern

Initiate trades by landing (E) pull, then hit isolated (Q) to maximize damage and keep passive active.
Avoid trading when (E) is down or (W) shield is up, as his auto-attack block reduces your damage.
Use (R) to isolate Shen after landing or threatening (E), forcing a duel where he cannot kite or get help.

Danger windows

Shen is dangerous when (E) taunt is available; avoid extended trades without (E) ready to counter.
Be cautious when (W) shield is up, as it blocks your key auto-attack damage.
After Shen uses (R) to roam, hard push wave to punish his absence and deny tower plates.

Early game

Use (E) to pull Shen in and threaten isolated (Q) hits to force him into unfavorable extended trades.
Avoid walking forward without (E) ready to prevent being taunted and punished by (E).
Keep the wave slow and near your side to maintain threat range and deny Shen easy empowered (Q) setups.

Power spikes

Level 6 (R) unlocks forced isolation duels; use it after a successful (E) pull to secure kills or force summoners.
First AP bruiser item improves your sustained damage and durability; extend trades only when (E) or wave control keeps Shen close.
Respect Shen's level 6 (R) global shield and teleport impact by punishing his lane if he leaves with a bad wave state.

Win conditions

Win by controlling wave and using (E) to set up isolated (Q) trades, keeping passive active for sustained damage.
Use (R) to isolate Shen in side-lane duels or teamfights where he cannot receive help.
Deny Shen's roaming impact by maintaining lane pressure and punishing his wave when he uses (R).