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Shen vs Dr. Mundo

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Manage the lane by controlling short trades using empowered (Q) and (W) to pressure Mundo's weak early game agency.
Focus on denying Mundo safe scaling by punishing missed (Q) cleavers and avoiding extended fights where his health regen and (R) dominate.
This is a control vs teamfight matchup where Shen leverages global pressure and short trades to disrupt Mundo's late durability.

Trading pattern

Engage short trades by landing (E) taunt and following up with empowered (Q), then use (W) to block Mundo's autos and disengage quickly.
Punish Mundo when his (Q) cleaver misses or his passive crowd control block is down by forcing taunts and burst trades.
Avoid extended duels after (E) or (W) cooldowns expire, as Mundo's healing and durability outlast longer fights.

Danger windows

Be cautious when (E) is down, as Shen loses engage and punish threat, allowing Mundo to farm or trade safely.
Avoid taking long trades when (W) is down, as Mundo's auto attacks can punish Shen's damage window.
After using (R), ensure wave is well-managed to prevent Mundo from punishing Shen's absence with free plates or tower damage.

Early game

Use level 3 power spike to set up short trades with (E) taunt followed by empowered (Q) and (W) to block Mundo's auto attacks.
Avoid committing to long trades before first tank item when Mundo's sustain and passive crowd control block are weaker.
Prepare waves to maintain pressure without overextending, forcing Mundo to miss cleavers or lose farm.

Power spikes

At level 3, Shen gains full short trade kit: empowered (Q), (W) attack block, and (E) taunt; use this to pressure Mundo early.
At level 6, (R) unlocks global shield and teleport impact; prepare wave before using (R) to convert map plays into objectives.
Respect Mundo's level 6 (R) healing and movement speed; avoid fighting through his healing window and punish cooldowns after it ends.

Win conditions

Use empowered (Q) and (W) to win short trades and force Mundo off the wave before he scales.
Leverage (E) taunt to punish Mundo's positioning and prevent him from safely farming cleavers.
Prepare waves before (R) to roam and protect teammates, turning side-lane pressure into map advantages and objective control.