1. Shen has what I like to call "slow sustain," which is where he can consistently gain health while in the jungle, but has slow clear speed and therefore it takes him awhile to gain back his health. Always make sure that you save enough energy to have Vorpal Blade and Feint ready to use when they come off of cooldown.

2. Do not use your taunt against jungle monsters. It doesn't work and is a major waste of energy.

3. Gank most when your lanes need the most help. Your damage is reliant on the aggression of the enemy, and your enemies are most aggressive when your teammates are of low health.

4. Maximize your damage, durability, and sustain to champions with Cinderhulk, Thornmail, Red Buff, Ignite, Challenging Smite, Feint, Shadow Dash, and Ki Strike on top of Vorpal Blade. Shadow Dash will lock them down and force them to consistently proc Thornmail. Vorpal Blade will enhance all sustain on the target while Ki Strike, Red Buff, Challenging Smite and Ignite lessen their sustain and damage while increasing yours. To block the forced incoming damage, use Feint and rely on the health and armor from Cinderhulk, Thornmail, and the rest of your build. All the while, Cinderhulk's passive will consistently lower their health.

5. Shen's ultimate is basically a teleport that also shields the ally to whom you are teleporting. Use this in conjunction with Homeguard to rush to your allies aid, lock the enemies down, and possibly turn around the fight.