By GamGem ResearchLast updated 18 Oct 2026

Shen Draft Guide
Wild Rift pick, ban and counter-pick read — the Eye of Twilight.
Pick after a read. Shen is fine blind but better once the enemy lane is visible.
- Blind safety53/100
- Ban rank#57 of 142
- Pick rank#98 of 142
- Baron standing#30 of 54
Who breaks a blind Shen
Any one of them in the enemy draft drops Shen’s blind safety from 53 to 38; Shen’s blind floor is 46.4%.
- Hecarim
Jungle · C tier · 46.8% win rate
- Heimerdinger
Baron / Mid · B tier · 50.5% win rate
- Hwei
Mid · C tier · 47.9% win rate
If the enemy locks Shen
The assistant’s best answer in each lane Shen plays, with Shen entered as the enemy pick.
| Lane | Best pick | Backup | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baron | Ryze | Kayle | 86/100 |
| Support | Vel'Koz | Bard | 91/100 |
Drafting around Shen
Shen leans AP, so the next pick should add AD damage. Best pick for each lane Shen does not play:
| Lane | Best pick | Backup | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jungle | Nidalee | Wukong | 92/100 |
| Mid | Vel'Koz | Kayle | 91/100 |
| Dragon | Smolder | Kalista | 84/100 |
