As a Gold player, I frequently get matched up with dumb *** ****** Silvers who rush Last Whisper on Twitch - while losing their lane. As a top laner, I was frustrated with my inability to influence any outcome in the losing bot lane, and I could never help at dragon when it was needed. Initially I began to use Teleport to assist my team when they needed it, but if they desperately needed it and my lane was pushed, I was screwed.

I was feeling bored and trolly one day, so I Googled "How to carry noobs." The results were surprising: a large, updated list of champions who can easily carry a game, even if every other player on your team is sucking ****. I picked up Shen and began to practice him a ton, and I've saved countless ***es in bot lane so far.

Even when I don't get top lane, Shen can be played pretty much any lane, even mid (but don't do that, the cost/damage ratio is extremely unrewarding)! His initiates make him both a strong jungler AND support. In the rest of this guide, I will explain when, where, why, and how to play the ninja god, Shen.