Pantheon vs Shen TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Pantheon vs Shen

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Pantheon is the early lane bully aiming to snowball by denying Shen a calm, scaling lane.
Use aggressive empowered trades and (W) stuns to maintain high lane pressure and prevent Shen from setting up his short trades.
Prioritize early burst trades and map pressure over scaling or long fights.

Trading pattern

Engage trades by stunning with (W) then follow up with empowered (Q) for burst, using (E) to block Shen's empowered auto attacks.
Punish Shen if he misses (E) by extending trades or resetting wave pressure.
Avoid trading when (W) or (E) is on cooldown, as Shen can punish your predictable engage pattern.

Danger windows

Be cautious when your (E) block is down, as Shen's empowered autos and (E) taunt can punish extended trades.
Avoid engaging immediately after using (W) since your engage becomes predictable and Shen can counterattack.
Ping and hard push waves when Shen uses (R) to roam to punish his absence and take plates or tower damage.

Early game

Push early waves aggressively to force Shen into defensive short trades and prevent him from using (E) effectively.
Use level 2-3 empowered (Q), (W), and (E) trades to build a health lead and control wave state.
Avoid extended trades after (E) taunt or when your (E) block is down to minimize return damage.

Power spikes

Level 2-3: Use empowered (Q), (W), and (E) to force strong early trades and establish lane dominance.
Level 6: Crash waves before using (R) to roam and apply cross-map pressure.
Respect Shen's level 6 (R) global shield and teleport; punish his wave if he leaves without preparation.

Win conditions

Use early empowered trades and (W) stun to deny Shen safe farming and scaling.
Convert lane pressure into map impact by crashing waves and roaming with (R) after level 6.
Maintain lane dominance by punishing missed (E) taunts and cooldown windows to snowball before Shen's durability and global impact grow.