Shen Build Guide by Yomalolo

Shen was my very first main and remains my favorite tank. Your build looks very good but I have two qualms to voice (I'm not even going to comment on your damage build, I think AD Shen is just silly, there are so many better offtanks).

First of all, I recommend dropping Soul Shroud. It is a sub-par item as it is and is usually only taken by supports. More importantly, Shen doesn't even benefit from the MP5 it offers and the CDR is not as useful on an energy champion, as there's no way for your energy to keep up with your skills. You're basically paying 2400 gold for 520 health; you'd be much better off with a banshee's veil, thornmail, guardian angel, or even warmog's armor instead.

My second issue is your treatment of Flash as a viable summoner skill. I personally wouldn't dream of playing Shen (or most champions, for that matter) without taking Flash. Flash is simply THE BEST summoner ability there is, and is viable on every single champion in the game, though sometimes others are better. It is for this reason that in the season one championships, both teams often had flash on every champion. Flash is amazing in a myriad of different circumstances, from flashing over jungle walls to escape or chase, Flash->Taunt for an initiation or a chase, or flashing to dodge a deadly ability like Ashe's arrow or Nunu's ultimate. It's true that Shen's dash can perform similar functions, but it is the highest energy cost of his abilities and is not on a short cooldown. Hell, LeBlanc can dash TWICE with her W and her ultimate and I still would consider Flash a smart choice for a summoner spell. You don't have to like it, you don't have to use it, but you really shouldn't discourage people from using the best summoner ability in the game.

Okay, there's my rant. It seems like a lot of criticism, but that's really all I can complain about your guide. The rest of your build is very strong and your runes are almost identical to the ones I use. Keep improving your guide and adding more sections, it shows a lot of promise.

Thanks to Lugignaf for the sig!

Thanks for that comment PsiGuard! Finally some attention again :D
Now that you say it, Soul Shroud really isn't necessary with a supporter in the team. And well, the point with S1 championship has convinced me about Flash. I'll change those things.

+1 Rep for you ;)

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