Teemo vs Shen TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Teemo vs Shen

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Use ranged poke and (Q) blind to control the lane and deny Shen's empowered auto trades.
Prioritize high lane pressure to prevent Shen from comfortably setting up short trades or using (R) without losing tempo.
This is a control vs teamfight matchup where Teemo must maintain poke and trap control to limit Shen's global impact.

Trading pattern

Trade short, using (Q) to blind Shen's empowered autos and back off before he can retaliate.
Punish Shen after he wastes (E) taunt or when (W) is down by stepping forward for poison autos.
Avoid trading when (Q) is down or when Shen's blade is positioned for empowered (Q) attacks.

Danger windows

Be cautious when (E) taunt is available as it sets up empowered trades and potential all-ins.
Respect the timing when (W) is up since it blocks your auto damage and reduces poke effectiveness.
When Shen uses (R) to roam, hard push the wave to punish his absence and take plates safely.

Early game

Start by poking Shen with autos and (E) poison while saving (Q) to blind his empowered (Q) trades.
Use (R) traps to control brush and river entrances to reduce Shen's all-in threat and gank paths.
Avoid extended trades without trap coverage since Shen excels in short empowered trades with (E) taunt and (W) block.

Power spikes

Level 6: Place (R) traps to control side-lane paths and punish Shen if he uses (R) without wave control.
First damage item: Increase poke pressure with stronger poison autos; force Shen to choose between all-in or retreat.
Respect Shen's level 3 empowered (Q), (W), and (E) combo for short trades; avoid extended fights when these are up.

Win conditions

Win by consistently poking with poison autos and blinding key empowered autos using (Q).
Control side-lane and river entrances with (R) traps to deny Shen safe all-in angles and gank paths.
Punish Shen's wave and tower when he uses (R) globally to create map pressure and secure objectives.