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Shen vs Aurelion Sol

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Shen aims to pressure Aurelion Sol's weak early game by forcing short trades and denying passive scaling.
Control the wave to maintain medium lane pressure and prepare for impactful global plays with (R).
This is a teamfight versus scaling control matchup where Shen must leverage global protection and taunt engages to disrupt Aurelion Sol's scaling.

Trading pattern

Set up empowered (Q) by positioning your blade through Aurelion Sol, then engage with (E) taunt and block his auto attacks with (W).
Punish Aurelion Sol when he mispositions or walks into (E) taunt range without mobility.
Avoid long trades after (E) or (W) cooldowns expire as Aurelion Sol can outpoke with (Q) and (W).

Danger windows

Be cautious when (E) is down as your engage and escape options are limited.
Avoid trading when (W) is on cooldown, as Aurelion Sol's auto attacks and poke become more threatening.
After using (R), ensure the top wave is in a safe state to prevent losing plates or tower pressure.

Early game

Use level 3 empowered (Q), (W), and (E) to force quick trades before Aurelion Sol has his full kit.
Avoid extended fights without (E) and (W) ready to prevent being poked down.
Manage the wave to set up (E) taunts safely and punish Aurelion Sol's low early agency.

Power spikes

At level 3, Shen's full kit enables reliable short trades; use this to pressure early.
Upon reaching level 6, prepare the wave before using (R) to impact other lanes and convert map pressure.
Respect Aurelion Sol's late scaling spikes at 75+ Stardust stacks and after Rylai's completion by playing safe and focusing on stable farm.

Win conditions

Win short trades by landing (E) taunts combined with empowered (Q) and (W) to deny Aurelion Sol's poke.
Use (R) to influence side lanes and secure objectives or saves without sacrificing top lane tempo.
Deny Aurelion Sol's scaling by pressuring early and avoiding extended fights that favor his late game.