Shen: change history

1. Aug 11, 2026League of Legends Patch 26.16New 1Official notes ↗
   New

   League Classic

   Shen joins League Classic.

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   NEW Shen

   • Shen subscribes to the philosophy that one can hide in plain sight. He's still the same dashing, taunting ninja he's always been, but has the added benefit of providing healing for himself and his allies.
   • Passive - Ki Strike
   • Every few seconds, Shen's next attack deals bonus damage and restores some energy.
   • Further basic attacks ready his next empowered attack sooner.
   • Q - Vorpal Blade
   • Throw a blade, damaging and marking the targeted enemy. Any time Shen or his allies attack the marked enemy, they restore some health over time.
   • If the blade kills the target outright, Shen gets a partial heal.
   • W - Feint
   • Gain a shield. While it persists, attacks refresh Ki Strike faster.
   • E - Shadow Dash
   • Dash in a straight line, taunting and damaging all champions Shen collides with and restoring energy for each one.
   • R - Stand United
   • Target an allied champion anywhere on the map to grant them a shield. After a few seconds, if they're still alive, teleport to that ally.

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