Shen vs Garen
Top Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You lose early 1v1s levels 1-3 due to Garen's higher base damage and Q movement speed making it hard to land effective Q trades.
- At level 6, you still lose all-ins as Garen's R execute damage combined with his sustained DPS outmatches your defensive kit in extended fights.
How to Trade
- Your optimal trading pattern involves Q-auto-W to block his Q damage, then immediately backing off before he can extend the trade with E.
- You want short trades where you land Q empowered autos while avoiding his spin damage, as extended trades heavily favor his sustain and damage output.
Wave Control
- You should focus on slow pushing waves to build minion advantages for trades, then crash and roam with R to impact other lanes.
- Avoid hard shoving constantly as Garen can freeze against you and run you down in the long lane with his movement speed and sustain advantage.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Never try to match Garen's all-in potential or fight him in extended trades without a significant minion advantage.
- Your biggest mistake is staying in lane trying to win 1v1s instead of using your R to create advantages elsewhere on the map.
Created on 11/30/2025
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