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Shen vs Teemo

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Shen should manage a medium-pressure lane focusing on short trades and side-lane impact rather than extended dueling against Teemo's poke.
Prioritize controlling short trades with (Q), (W), and (E) to prevent Teemo from safely bullying with ranged poison autos and blinds.
This is a control vs teamfight matchup where Shen aims to deny Teemo's poke and convert side-lane pressure into global plays with (R).

Trading pattern

Initiate short trades by pulling your blade with (Q) and follow up with (E) taunt when Teemo commits to autos.
Time (W) to block Teemo's key auto attacks, especially after his (Q) blind ends, then disengage promptly.
Punish Teemo walking through your blade or standing in taunt range without escape, but avoid long trades if (E) or (W) are unavailable.

Danger windows

Respect (Q) blind timing, which negates your auto damage and makes trades risky.
Beware of walking into (R) trap zones that slow and chip you, especially around brushes and river.
Avoid using (E) aggressively without an escape plan, as missing it reduces your threat and exposes you to poke and counter-trades.

Early game

Use levels 1-3 to establish short trade dominance by landing (E) taunts followed by empowered (Q) attacks.
Avoid prolonged trades early when (W) is down to reduce damage from Teemo's autos and (Q) blind.
Prepare the wave before level 6 to safely use (R) without losing plates or tower pressure.

Power spikes

At level 3, Shen's full short-trade kit allows confident (E) taunts into empowered (Q) trades; look for these windows.
At level 6, use (R) after wave prep to shield allies and create map pressure; avoid leaving bad waves that Teemo can punish.
After first tank item, play more aggressively in short trades as durability increases, but respect Teemo's trap control and poke damage.

Win conditions

Win by controlling short trades with empowered (Q), well-timed (W), and (E) taunts to deny Teemo's poke.
Use (R) to impact side lanes and protect key allies, converting pressure into objectives or kills.
Maintain wave control to prevent Teemo from safely setting traps and forcing unfavorable trades after your roams.