K'Sante vs Shen
Top Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You win early 1v1s levels 1-3 through superior base damages and Q poke advantage, forcing favorable trades.
- At level 6, you maintain 1v1 dominance with R's execution potential and displacement, while Shen's R is primarily utility-focused rather than combat-oriented.
How to Trade
- Your optimal trading pattern involves Q poke when Shen goes for CS, then look for Q-W-E combos when he's in range.
- Space properly to avoid his empowered Q autos and be mindful of his W timing - bait it out with your Q before committing to extended trades.
Wave Control
- Maintain wave control through consistent Q poke and look to build slow pushes that crash before important timings.
- You can freeze effectively against Shen since he lacks strong waveclear, forcing him to walk up dangerously for CS where you can punish.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't commit to all-ins when Shen's W is available as it negates your key damage sources including empowered autos and Q.
- Avoid overextending without vision since Shen's global R pressure means enemy jungler ganks can quickly become 3v2 scenarios.
Created on 11/30/2025
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