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How to Synergize Zeri with Shen on the Same TeamZeri is in the b tier of champions

Zeri with Shen

How to Win With Zeri and Shen Paired TogetherZeri is in the a tier of champions
Marksman
Tank

How to Synergize Zeri and Shen

based on 654 Zeri with Shen pairs
Win Rate
44 %
K/D/A
2.45
Pick Rate
1.7 %

How We Analyze Champion Pairings in LoL

At MOBA Champion, we download the stats from from millions of League matches straight from Riot Games each and every week. Zeri has been on the same team as Shen in 654 recently played, ranked games. By accumulating so much relevant data directly from the makers of League, we are sure that we can produce high-quality, usable builds to help Zeri synergize with Shen. It is relatively rare for Zeri to play alongside Shen as teammates. This has only happened in about 1.7% of games with Zeri.

Zeri Shen Synergy Summary

Unfortunately, Zeri does a pathetic job of fighting on the same side as Shen. On average, they wins a dismal 44.0% of matches the champions try and work together in. If you want to maximize your potential as Zeri when fighting on the same team as Shen by learning how to better synergize your tactics with him, then look into the complete build (with items, runes, summoner spells, and skills) below!

Best Zeri vs Shen Counter Build

Items

Starter Items

Time Target
Doran's BladeHealth Potion

Early Items

~5 Mins
Long SwordBerserker's Greaves

Core Zeri Items

~22 Mins
Experimental HexplateRunaan's HurricaneTitanic Hydra

Optional Items

BloodthirsterLord Dominik's RegardsNavori QuickbladesStormrazor

Summoner Spells

summonerflash summoner spell D
summonerhaste summoner spell F

Skill Order

First skill for Zeri to level upq
>
Second ability for Zeri to level upe
>
Last skill for Zeri to max outw

Runes

PrecisionLethal TempoTriumphLegend: AlacrityLast Stand
ResolveConditioningOvergrowth
Attack SpeedAdaptive ForceArmor
Zeri's passive ability p
Zeri's q ability q
Zeri's w ability w
Zeri's e ability e
Zeri's ultimate ability r
1
E
2
W
3
Q
4
Q
5
R
6
Q
7
E
8
Q
9
E
10
R
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E
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W
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W
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W

Guide to Synergizing Zeri and Shen

Advice to Understand How Shen Will Play

Leverage your Energy to get a long-term advantage over Mana users.

Keep an eye on allies and be ready to save them with your teleport.

Zeri Shen Synergy Stats

Zeri Image
Win Rate
44 %
VS
Win Rate
56 %
Shen Image
7.5
< Kills >
7
5.8
< Deaths >
6.1
6.7
< Assists >
6.7
1.72
< Killing Sprees >
1.62
189
< Minions Killed >
188
0.18
< Dragons Killed >
0.19
0.47
< Inhibitors >
0.46
14,145
< Physical Damage >
13,784
6,569
< Magic Damage >
6,472
592
< True Damage >
572
21,306
< Damage Dealt >
20,828
22,604
< Damage Taken >
23,156
12,629
< Gold Earned >
12,588
2.32
< Towers >
2.23
0.06
< Baron Takedowns >
0.05
4,488
< Total Healing >
4,314
12,435
< Experience >
12,766
18
< Vision Score >
18
8
< Wards Placed >
8
124
< Time Dealing CC >
121

How to Play with Shen as Zeri in LoL

The Zeri Shen synergy stats shown here demonstrate the areas of their gameplay that do better (or worse) when paired with Shen, compared to their overall stats. Significant differences are areas of focus that highlight how their gameplay changes when paired with this other champion.

Overall, Zeri sees a large worsening in their KDA (ratio of kills and assists to deaths) when paired with Shen. His KDA decreased from NaN to NaN. This fall shows that Shen helps Zeri perform worse in competitive League games. Yet, the small difference proves that this performance change is not very impactful.

When Zeri plays on the same team as Shen, they observes a small increase in their complete damage output. This may signal that Shen provides cover for them to dish out more damage or that his presence on the team also helps increase the match's duration. Similarly, when Zeri is played together with Shen on the same side, he usually scores many fewer killing sprees compared to when they plays on his own. This is contrasting evidence that they is worse when playing alongside Shen.

Moreover, when Zeri plays with Shen on the same side, they on average receives a little less damage than when they plays alone. Receiving not as much damage may indicate that Shen does a decent job of covering Zeri during teamfights.

Synergies between Zeri and Shen

Damage Types Compared

Zeri
Shen
Physical Damage
Magic Damage
True Damage

Champion Playstyles Contrasted

Zeri
Shen

Is Zeri better when played alongside Shen?

There is no perfect champion pairing for Zeri that will always be their ideal teammate. Yet, Shen is a below average companion for Zeri. By being on the same side as Zeri, he decreases their win rate by -2.2% to 44.0%. This shows that there is a negative bond between Zeri and Shen that allows them to perform not as well together than without each other.

Shen has a lower difficulty than Zeri. That means Zeri players don't need to be very careful when arranging Shen teammates to fight alongside, as they will need a relatively low level of skill to be able to fight well with you.

Working cooperatively, you should expect to witness an overall large increase in your team’s capability to tank a lot of damage. When paired, these champions might be able to provide enough cover for their team's carries.

In contrast, by pairing Zeri and Shen together, you will not be granting your side a great deal of magic damage. Make sure to include other champs on your team that nullifies this relative gap in their kit.

Regardless of the skill of your Shen teammate, you should focus on maximizing your income, staying alive by avoiding foolish fights, and taking down objectives. If you follow these simple suggestions, you should do well anyway.

Additional Information for Zeri Players

How We Calculated Our Zeri Shen Synergy Build and Stats

For this guide on pairing Zeri and Shen, we analyzed 654 ranked and recent League of Legends matches. We perform advanced data cleaning and statistical methods to guarantee that our team synergy stats are accurate and reliable. You can be confident that our recommended build to pair Zeri with Shen comes from actual data and is not the fabrication of some random LoL player, as some other sites provide. You can use the filters at the top of the page to view your division's most relevant stats and build.

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Further Insights to Win with this Champion Pairing

If you would like to truly master Zeri in order to synergize with Shen during both the laning and mid / late game phases of League of Legends matches, you should keep reading to pick up a few extra tricks and insights into this champion pairing. If you listen to the build and suggestions presented here, you should increase your win rate significantly.

The most crucial items to have in your Zeri and Shen synergy build consist of Experimental Hexplate, Runaan's Hurricane, and Titanic Hydra. When Zeri incorporated at least these three pieces in their build, they did significantly better when fighting alongside Shen than with most other commonly used item sets. In fact, Zeri boasted an average winrate of 44.0% when playing alongside Shen with these items in their kit.

To have the best probability of defeating your oponents, you should equip the Lethal Tempo, Triumph, Legend: Alacrity, Last Stand, Conditioning, and Overgrowth runes from the Precision and Resolve rune sets. Of all the runes players picked for Zeri and Shen pairings, this mixture of runes resulted in the greatest win rate. In fact, these runes provided a 44.0% win rate overall.

By default, tips, statistics, and builds on how to pair Shen with Zeri are given for all skill levels, merged. If you would like to scope the statistics and builds to a particular skill level, you should use the selection menu above.