Shen vs Darius TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

Shen vs Darius TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Overview

Manage medium lane pressure by focusing on short trades with empowered and to deny Darius passive stacks.
Prepare side waves before using to convert global plays into objectives or kills.
Avoid extended melee trades to prevent Darius from stacking passive and healing through .

Trading pattern

Initiate short trades with empowered after forcing Darius to commit autos into for damage denial.
Use taunt as a punish tool only when Darius's is down or he is out of position.
Exit trades promptly after blocks key auto damage to prevent Darius passive stacks and healing.

Danger windows

Respect Darius's pull range to avoid being forced into extended trades.
Avoid long trades when or empowered are down, as Darius can stack passive and heal through damage.
After using , prepare the top wave to prevent Darius from punishing your lane while you are absent.

Early game

Use level 1-3 empowered trades and punish Darius if he walks into taunt range.
Avoid long trades early; activate to block Darius's key auto-attack windows and disengage quickly.
Maintain medium lane pressure without overcommitting to avoid getting pulled by and stacked by passive.

Power spikes

At level 3, look for full short trades using empowered , , and to punish Darius before passive stacks build.
At level 6, prepare the wave before using to impact other lanes and convert global plays into objectives or kills.
After first tank item, play more confidently in short trades and controlled engages to absorb Darius's damage.

Win conditions

Control short trades with empowered and to deny Darius passive stacks and healing.
Use taunt to punish Darius's overextensions and force him off the wave.
Convert side-lane pressure into map impact by preparing waves before and shielding allies to create numbers advantage in fights.