Garen vs Shen · Top lane matchup
Core game plan
Garen pushes fast and has strong sustain; Shen can't do much to you. You can take Demolish to eat plates, and teleport freely when his ult is on cooldown.
Strength by game time
Lv 1–3LaningLevel 6Mid gameTeamfights
6:4.
6:4.
6:4.
5:5.
5:5.
Levels 1-3: Trade, then heal with passive to maintain HP advantage.Laning phase: Push wave fast, then roam or recall to suppress Shen's growth.Level 6: Watch for Shen's ult; push wave and ping when he uses it.Mid game: When Shen's ult is down, teleport top to keep pressure.Teamfights: Split push 1-4, or build full damage for teamfights.
Detailed breakdown
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