Shen,the Eye of Twilight

Stats: health: Health610+99, resource: Energy400+0, health regen: Health regen. (per 5s)8.5+0.75, resource regen: Energy regen. (per 5s)50, armor: Armor34+4.2, attack damage: Attack damage60+3, attack speed: Base AS0.751, gameplay radius: Gameplay radius65, selection radius: Selection radius100, release: 2010-03-24, changed: V13.20, role: Warden, position: TopSupport, rangetype: Melee, adaptivetype: Physical, cost: 3150|790

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MainPresentArmoredDisguiseTeen 1Teen 2YoungTitlesAlias(es)Eye of TwilightMaster ShenCharacteristicsSpeciesHuman(Magical)Pronoun(s)He/HimTimelineBorn:961 AN - 966 ANWeapon(s)Ionian Steel SaberSpirit BladeVorpal BladePersonal statusStatusAlivePlace of originTemple of Thanjuul,IoniaCurrent residenceTemple of Koeshin,IoniaFamilyKusho†(Father)Unnamed MotherZed(Adopted Brother)Althon†(Cousin)Yevnai(Ex-Fiancé)Professional statusOccupation(s)Interplanar GuardianPrimary Leader of theKinkou OrderRegion(s)IoniaFaction(s)Kinkou OrderRelated character(s)KushoZedJhinKennenAkaliKayn

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Titles

Alias(es)

• Eye of Twilight
• Master Shen
Characteristics

Species

Pronoun(s)

Timeline

• Born:961 AN - 966 AN
Weapon(s)

• Ionian Steel Saber
• Spirit Blade
• Vorpal Blade
Personal status

Status

Place of origin

Current residence

Family

• Kusho†(Father)
• Unnamed Mother
• Zed(Adopted Brother)
• Althon†(Cousin)
• Yevnai(Ex-Fiancé)
Professional status

Occupation(s)

• Interplanar Guardian
• Primary Leader of theKinkou Order
Region(s)

Faction(s)

Related character(s)

Among the secretive,Ionianwarriors known as theKinkou,Shenserves as their leader, the Eye of Twilight. He longs to remain free from the confusion of emotion, prejudice, and ego, and walks the unseen path of dispassionate judgment between the spirit realm and the physical world. Tasked with enforcing the equilibrium between them, Shen wields blades of steel and arcane energy against any who would threaten it.



Contents

• 1Background1.1Early life1.2Recent events
• 2Appearance
• 3Personality
• 4Abilities
• 5Relations5.1Kinkou5.2Zed5.3Yevnai
• 6Read More6.1Biography6.2Starring Champion6.3Mentioned Champion6.4Alternate Universes
• 7Trivia
• 8Change log
• 9References
• 10See also
• 1.1Early life
• 1.2Recent events
• 5.1Kinkou
• 5.2Zed
• 5.3Yevnai
• 6.1Biography
• 6.2Starring Champion
• 6.3Mentioned Champion
• 6.4Alternate Universes
Background[]

Early life[]

Shen was the son of Master Kusho, the previous Eye of Twilight of the Kinkou, whose role was to maintain the equilibrium between the spirit and physical realms. As Shen grew up, he was a good student when it came to learning the Kinkou teachings such asPruning the Tree,Coursing the Sun, andWatching the Stars, and he was also able to make decisions dispassionately and without prejudice.

When Zed (then known as Govos) was invited into the Kinkou order, Shen was initially much stronger than the newcomer. But Zed was a fast learner and his abilities soon rivaled Shen, but he lacked Shen’s dispassion. Yet they grew up as brothers.

At one point, Kusho, Shen, and Zed set out to hunt down the Golden Demon, a murderer who had plagued the province of Zhyun. When they captured the Golden Demon, it turned out to be Jihn, a stagehand from a traveling theater. Shen was ready to accept his father’s wish to imprison the murderer while Zed wanted to get revenge by killing him instead.

Recent events[]

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Appearance[]

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Personality[]

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Abilities[]

• Spiritualist:Shen has a deep connection to the Spirit Realm, created through meditation and spiritual practices, allowing him to sense the influences of the Spirit Realm, and use it's magic for several purposes. Shen carries the Role of the Eye of Twilight, and wields the powers that comes with it.Transitory State:As the bridge between the Material and Spirit Worlds, Shen can shift from the Physical Realm to the Spiritual and vice-versa at will. This allows him to teleport to other's places at will, whether to avoid injuries or to aid his allies.Spirit Sign:Shen's  spiritual connections allow him to see spiritual forces.
• Transitory State:As the bridge between the Material and Spirit Worlds, Shen can shift from the Physical Realm to the Spiritual and vice-versa at will. This allows him to teleport to other's places at will, whether to avoid injuries or to aid his allies.
• Spirit Sign:Shen's  spiritual connections allow him to see spiritual forces.
Relations[]

Kinkou[]

Shen leads the survivingKinkouwhich has a great conflict of interest withZed'sOrder of Shadow and its defiance of Ionia's sacred balance.Kennenremains by his side whileAkaliwent rogue. She andShenparted on neutral terms. Neither hates the other but both disapprove of the other's methods.[1]AfterAkaliandZedmade their choice, Shen is starting to doubt whether the old way still works.

Zed[]

Shen andZedare childhood friends and used to consider each other as brother beforeZed"murdered" Master Kusho. Master Kusho, Shen, and Zed were responsible for capturing and imprisoningKhada Jhin, but were traumatised by the Golden Demon's actions in the process. Later on, when Jhin was set free again, Zed sought out Shen in order to inform him about Jhin's reappearance and to team up with him to stop him. Shen, despite still wishing to avenge his father's death, accepted the truce for the greater good. The duo later saved a capturedAkalifromJhinand caught him. Shen is torn between killing Zed to avenge his father Kusho (the Kinkou's previous master and wielder of thespirit blade) and enforcing equilibrium with the spirit realm (his duty takes priority, but he won't hesitate if given the chance). Zed could have revealed the truth about Kusho to Shen but then decided it was better for Shen to be disillusioned with Zed than to be disillusioned with his own father. That's probably not fair, and maybe Shen has a right to know. But Zed is flawed... and blinded by his need to feel he's worthy and honorable.[2]

Yevnai[]

Shen was arranged to be married to Yevnai but the engagement was called off afterZed"killed" Master Kusho.Zedand Yevnai were at one point secretly in a relationship even when forbidden by Master Kusho, unknown to Shen though he possibly suspected it.[3]

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Biography



Biography

The Eye of Twilight

ByMichael Luo

Starring:Shen

Mentioned:Akali,Jhin,Kusho,Zed

Starring Champion



Short Story

The Bow, and the Kunai

ByJoey Yu

The air of southern Shon-Xan was rife with raw magic.

Starring:Akali,Kennen,Shen

Mentioned:Kusho,Zed



Video

The Lesson

Akali learns an important lesson from her former Kinkou master, Shen, when they encounter a young woodcutter upsetting the balance of Ionia.

Starring:Akali,Shen



Short Story

The Man with the Steel Cane

ByOdin Austin Shafer



Starring:Akali,Jhin,Shen,Zed



Short Story • 4 Minute Read

True Neutral

ByJohn O'Bryan

It was no tempest. It was a spirit' said the fisherman, still rattled by the shipwreck he'd barely survived two nights ago. The man told of his fishing vessel being sunk by a creature, large as a house and quick as the wind.

Starring:Shen



Comic

Zed: Issue 1

ByOdin Austin Shafer,Edgar Salazar,Lorenzo Ruggiero,Chris O'Halloran

Zed is lured back to a village where he and Shen once encountered a great evil, a brutal killer from their past resurfaces: the magically gifted psychopath Khada Jhin!

Starring:Akali,Jhin,Kayn,Kusho,Shen,Zed

Mentioned:Rhaast



Comic

Zed: Issue 2

ByOdin Austin Shafer,Edgar Salazar,Lorenzo Ruggiero,Chris O'Halloran

Zed is under attack from all sides! He and his band of assassins are ambushed by the twisted Khada Jhin! In order to survive, Zed will be forced to confront his past sins and seek the aid of his most bitter enemy--the Eye of Twilight, Shen!

Starring:Akali,Jhin,Kayn,Kusho,Shen,Zed

Mentioned:Rhaast



Comic

Zed: Issue 3

ByOdin Austin Shafer,Edgar Salazar,Lorenzo Ruggiero,Chris O'Halloran

In order to survive, Zed will be forced to confront his past sins and seek the aid of his most bitter enemy--the Eye of Twilight, Shen!

Starring:Akali,Jhin,Kayn,Kusho,Shen,Zed

Mentioned:Rhaast



Comic

Zed: Issue 4

ByOdin Austin Shafer,Edgar Salazar,Lorenzo Ruggiero,Chris O'Halloran

Khada Jhin's master plan comes together in a most explosive and deadly manner! But even if Zed and Shen survive, they might just kill one another! Only one will be left standing by the end of this issue!

Starring:Akali,Jhin,Kayn,Kusho,Shen,Zed

Mentioned:Rhaast



Comic

Zed: Issue 5

ByOdin Austin Shafer,Edgar Salazar,Lorenzo Ruggiero,Chris O'Halloran

Zed has been captured and is at the mercy of his most bitter enemy--and once most trusted friend--Shen! Meanwhile Akali sets out on her own in search of the deadly Jhin--a journey that may lead her to her own doom! But what is Jhin's endgame?

Starring:Akali,Jhin,Kayn,Shen,Zed

Mentioned:Camille,Kusho



Comic

Zed: Issue 6

ByOdin Austin Shafer,Edgar Salazar,Lorenzo Ruggiero,Chris O'Halloran

It's all led to this: Zed and Shen, united in a final battle with the psychopathic murderer Khada Jhin! And the life of the captive Akali hangs in the balance! Then--Shen and Zed's greatest enemy will stand revealed…and you'll never guess who it is! Shocking secrets about the past AND the present will be unveiled…and whoever survives will be left to pick up the pieces!

Starring:Akali,Jhin,Kayn,Kusho,Shen,Zed

Mentioned:Rhaast

Mentioned Champion



Short Story

Between Light and Shadows

ByJoey Yu

Kennen had not slowed since setting off from the Great Temple of Koeshin.

Starring:Kennen

Mentioned:Akali,Shen



Short Story

Leaving Weh'le

ByMichael McCarthy

“Ah— Hey! Bo'lii!” I cry out. “Cut me a little deep, don't you think?”

Starring:Akali

Mentioned:Shen



Video

Tales of Runeterra



Starring: N/A

Mentioned:Akali,Braum,Corki,Darius,Diana,Ekko,Fiora,Garen,Graves,Heimerdinger,Jinx,Leona,Lulu,Miss Fortune,Shen,Teemo,Thresh,Tristana,Twisted Fate



Biography

The Heart of the Tempest

ByIan St. Martin

Starring:Kennen

Mentioned:Akali,Kusho,Shen,Zed



Biography

The Master of Shadows

ByMichael Luo,Ariel Lawrence

Starring:Zed

Mentioned:Jhin,Kayn,Kusho,Shen



Biography

The Rogue Assassin

ByMichael McCarthy

Starring:Akali

Mentioned:Kennen,Kusho,Shen,Zed



Biography

The Virtuoso

ByOdin Austin Shafer,Ian St. Martin

Starring:Jhin

Mentioned:Kusho,Shen,Zed

Alternate Universes



Music Video

IGNITE

By Numerous creators

Since its inception, Worlds has grown and evolved. Each unbelievable play and phenomenal match created moments and memories that will never be forgotten. In these iconic moments, players and teams reached for something incredible within themselves and brought it to life on the Summoner’s Rift...

Starring:Aatrox,Ahri,Alistar,Anivia,Annie,Ashe,Brand,Caitlyn,Darius,Draven,Elise,Ezreal,Gnar,Janna,Jax,Jayce,Jinx,Kassadin,Katarina,Kennen,Kha'Zix,Lulu,Orianna,Rek'Sai,Rengar,Rumble,Ryze,Shen,Sivir,Tahm Kench,Teemo,Twisted Fate,Yasuo,Ziggs



Entries

Journal of Justice

ByInstitute of War

Formare veneficum est formare fatum.

Starring:Akali,Alistar,Amumu,Anivia,Annie,Ashe,Blitzcrank,Brand,Cassiopeia,Cho'Gath,Corki,Darius,Dr. Mundo,Evelynn,Ezreal,Fiddlesticks,Gangplank,Garen,Gragas,Heimerdinger,Irelia,Janna,Jarvan IV,Jax,Karma,Karthus,Kassadin,Katarina,Kayle,Kennen,Kog'Maw,Lee Sin,Leona,Lissandra,Lux,Malzahar,Maokai,Master Yi,Mordekaiser,Morgana,Nasus,Nidalee,Nocturne,Nunu,Olaf,Pantheon,Poppy,Rammus,Renekton,Riven,Rumble,Ryze,Sejuani,Shaco,Shen,Singed,Sion,Sivir,Skarner,Sona,Soraka,Swain,Talon,Taric,Teemo,Tibbers,Tristana,Trundle,Tryndamere,Twisted Fate,Twitch,Udyr,Urgot,Veigar,Vladimir,Warwick,Willump,Wukong,Xin Zhao,Yorick,Zilean



Video

OPERATION: SONGBIRD

No war stays hidden for long.

Starring:Ezreal,Master Yi,Shen,Sona,Vi

Mentioned:Kayle,Pyke,Samira,Viktor,Zed



Comic

Academy Adventures: Series 1

ByGutter Rat



Starring:Ahri,Darius,Ekko,Vladimir

Mentioned:Akali,Amumu,Anivia,Azir,Bard,Blitzcrank,Braum,Cho'Gath,Elise,Ezreal,Fiddlesticks,Fiora,Gnar,Heimerdinger,Ivern,Jhin,Jinx,Karthus,Kog'Maw,Lulu,Lux,Malzahar,Miss Fortune,Nidalee,Olaf,Poppy,Rek'Sai,Renekton,Rumble,Ryze,Shaco,Shen,Sion,Sona,Soraka,Talon,Taric,Teemo,Tristana,Trundle,Twitch,Urgot,Varus,Veigar,Vel'Koz,Vi,Yorick,Zed,Ziggs,Zyra



Video

Road to the Cup

As the 2013 League of Legends World Championship final draws near, we showcase the biggest heroes in esports from around the world. Many teams fell by the wayside in epic battles, and now only two remain: Korea's SK Telecom T1 and China's Royal Club. Who will rise?

Starring: N/A

Mentioned:Blitzcrank,Brand,Caitlyn,Corki,Elise,Ezreal,Gragas,Janna,Jarvan IV,Jayce,Kennen,Kha'Zix,Lee Sin,Lux,Malphite,Mordekaiser,Orianna,Renekton,Ryze,Shen,Thresh,Twisted Fate,Vayne,Zac,Zed



Comic

The Tale of the Poro King

By Numerous creators



Starring: N/A

Mentioned:Aatrox,Akali,Ashe,Aurelion Sol,Azir,Braum,Caitlyn,Cho'Gath,Darius,Diana,Draven,Ezreal,Gnar,Illaoi,Janna,Jarvan IV,Jayce,Kai'Sa,Karma,Karthus,Katarina,Kayle,Kayn,Kennen,Kha'Zix,Lee Sin,Leona,Lulu,Lux,Malzahar,Miss Fortune,Nunu,Ornn,Pantheon,Pyke,Rammus,Rek'Sai,Rhaast,Ryze,Sejuani,Shen,Sion,Sivir,Soraka,Sylas,Syndra,Taliyah,Talon,Taric,Thresh,Tristana,Trundle,Udyr,Vi,Volibear,Willump,Yasuo,Zed,Ziggs,Zoe



Music Video

Worlds Collide

By Numerous creators

Two teams have risen above their peers. Ten warriors have laid claim to the Summoner’s Cup. Five champions will etch their names in history.

Starring: N/A

Mentioned:Ahri,Alistar,Draven,Fizz,Hecarim,Irelia,Kalista,LeBlanc,Nidalee,Shen,Sivir,Thresh,Vi,Viktor

Trivia[]

• Shenmeans spirit, holy, or deity;[4]from Mandarinshén[ʂə̃n˧˥] 神 <OC*m-lin.[5]
• The Eye of Twilightis the title for the leader of theKinkou Order, entrusted with the sacred duty of Watching the Stars - exercising judgment untainted by prejudice.Ioniaconsiders twilight as a time of when dark and light are in balance.
• Zedwas originally considered for the titleThe Eye of Twilightbefore he left the Order, which forced Shen to take it.Shen wanted to leave theKinkou Orderto defendIoniafromNoxusduring the first invasion but chose to stay mostly because ofZedleaving the order.[6]
• He uses 2 blades: the Spirit blade to cut the spirits and the steel saber to cut the living.The spirit blade has a vessel on his back that only comes off when he attacks. He can separate the blades power for his shield without moving the vessel.
• He is between 33– 35 years old.He was the same age as present dayAkali(or around 19 years old) when he first caughtJhin.
• Shen'sKi Barrier, previously known asKi Strike, is one of the fighting ways of a combat technique known as Ki.Rivenalso seems to have mastered the technique ofKi Burst.
• Ioniaconsiders twilight as a time of when dark and light are in balance.
• Shen wanted to leave theKinkou Orderto defendIoniafromNoxusduring the first invasion but chose to stay mostly because ofZedleaving the order.[6]
• The spirit blade has a vessel on his back that only comes off when he attacks. He can separate the blades power for his shield without moving the vessel.
• He was the same age as present dayAkali(or around 19 years old) when he first caughtJhin.
Change log[]

References[]

See also[]

Passive ability — Name: Ki Barrier, Description: Innate: After completing an ability's effects, Shen grants himself a shield for 50 − 101 (based on level) (+ 12% bonus health) for 2. 5 seconds. If Shen affects at least one other champion with an ability, Ki Barrier's cooldown is reduced by 4 − 7. 5 (based on level) seconds. Shen manifests a Spirit Blade that he can control with Twilight Assault and Spirit's Refuge ., STATIC COOLDOWN: STATICCOOLDOWN:10, {'targeting_input': 'Targeting inputPassive', 'details': ['Hide', 'Details', 'TheSpirit Bladespawns withShen, teleports closer to him if he gets too far away, and instantly blinks to him if he uses any globalblink(Teleport,Recall, orStand United). It will also dissappear ifShendies and reappear uponrespawning.', 'Enemies see an arrow pointing fromShento the location of hisSpirit Bladeeven if it is not visible.', 'Twilight Assaultwill grant the shield if theSpirit BladereachesShen. If it is stopped, no shield is granted. It will grant the cooldown reduction upon hitting an enemy champion.', "Spirit's Refugewill grant the shield and/or the cooldown reduction after the protective zone disappears. It does not need to block attacks to trigger the cooldown reduction, just touch an ally champion at any point of the duration.", 'Shadow Dashwill grant the shield when the dash ends. It will grant the cooldown reduction upon hitting an enemy champion.If the dash isinterrupted, the shield will instead be received the moment thecrowd controlsource is applied, before damage calculation (if any).', 'If the dash isinterrupted, the shield will instead be received the moment thecrowd controlsource is applied, before damage calculation (if any).', 'Stand Unitedwill give the shield and/or the cooldown reduction upon completing the channel.']}

Q ability — Name: Twilight Assault, Description: Active: Shen recalls his Spirit Blade to his location. Enemy champions hit are slowed for the next 2 seconds while moving away from Shen . Slow: 15 / 20 / 25 / 30 / 35% Once it arrives, Shen empowers his next 3 basic attacks within 8 seconds to gain 75 bonus range and deal bonus magic damage . Bonus Magic Damage: 10 − 40 (based on level) (+ 2 / 2. 5 / 3 / 3. 5 / 4% (+ 1. 5 % per 100 AP) of target's maximum health) Total Magic Damage: 30 − 120 (based on level) (+ 6 / 7. 5 / 9 / 10. 5 / 12% (+ 4. 5 % per 100 AP) of target's maximum health) If the Spirit Blade hit at least one enemy champion during the travel, the empowerment is enhanced to deal increased bonus magic damage and additionally grant Shen 50% bonus attack speed . Increased Bonus Damage: 10 − 40 (based on level) (+ 4 / 4. 5 / 5 / 5. 5 / 6% (+ 2% per 100 AP) of target's maximum health) Total Increased Damage: 30 − 120 (based on level) (+ 12 / 13. 5 / 15 / 16. 5 / 18% (+ 6% per 100 AP) of target's maximum health) Empowered attacks against monsters deal 100% bonus damage, but their total damage is capped. Maximum Monster Damage: 120 / 140 / 160 / 180 / 200, {'targeting_input': 'Targeting inputAuto', 'damage_type': 'Magic', 'spell_shield': 'Blocked', 'parries': 'Blocked', 'details': ['Hide', 'Details', 'TheSpirit Bladewill stop in place upon colliding withWind WallorUnbreakable. If this occurs,Shenwill not receive the empowered attacks.', "When it is called, theSpirit Bladealso checks for units which'sgameplay radiusit overlaps which (equal to a0 radius check) before flying off, allowing it to hit enemies whose center is behind the missile origin.", 'The empowered attack will not trigger againststructuresnorwards.']}

W ability — Name: Spirit's Refuge, Description: Active: Shen primes his Spirit Blade , creating an area around it. After 2 seconds, or when Shen or an allied champion enters the area, the Spirit Blade generates a protective zone for 1. 75 seconds, blocking all non- turret basic attacks that hit Shen or allied champions in the area., {'targeting_input': 'Targeting inputAuto', 'details': ['Hide', 'Details', "Spirit's Refuge'sprotective zone can be moved while active ifShenusesTwilight Assault.", "Spirit's Refugecannot be ranked up atLevel1.", "Spirit's Refugewill also block damage from all abilities that usebasic damage(Lunge,Mystic Shot,Steel Tempest)."]}

E ability — Name: Shadow Dash, Description: Passive: Dealing damage with Twilight Assault or Shadow Dash restores 30 / 40 / 50 (based on level) energy . Active: Shen dashes to the target location, dealing physical damage to enemy champions and monsters he passes through and taunting them for 1. 5 seconds. Physical Damage: 60 / 85 / 110 / 135 / 160 (+ 15% bonus health) Twilight Assault and Spirit's Refuge can be cast during the dash. Shadow Dash will cast at max range if cast beyond that., {'targeting_input': 'Targeting inputLocation', 'damage_type': 'Physical', 'spell_shield': 'Blocked', 'details': ['Hide', 'Details', "CastingFlashduringShadow Dashwill end the dash prematurely, but the end-of-dash collision check will hit enemies at theblink'slocation still.This still cannot affect the same enemy more than once.", 'This still cannot affect the same enemy more than once.', 'The energy restore fromShadow Dashmay only occur once.']}

R ability — Name: Stand United, Description: Active: Shen channels for 3 seconds and granting a shield to the target allied champion at the time of cast for up to 5 seconds, increased by 0% − 60% (based on target's missing health) . Minimum Shield Strength: 130 / 290 / 450 (+ 135% AP) (+ 16% bonus health) Maximum Shield Strength: 208 / 464 / 720 (+ 216% AP) (+ 25. 6 % bonus health) Upon completing the channel, Shen and his Spirit Blade blink to the target ally's location, placed between them and the nearest enemy champion. Shen also destroys any projectiles targeting him at the time of completion., {'targeting_input': 'Targeting inputUnit', 'details': ['Hide', 'Details', "Due to several character stats needing to be recalculated each time a character spawns, castingStand Unitedimmediately upon respawning will cause its cooldown to be unaffected by ability haste, and the shielding will not be increased byShen'sability power, but will be increased by hisbonusmaximum health.(bug)", 'Stand Unitedcan target allies via themini mapor on their portraits or by using theF2 - F5keys (none of this can be done ifShenis affected bynearsightor his target isuntargetable).', 'Shenwill turn to face towards his target ally at the start of the channel.If the target isstealthed, enemies could, in theory, use this to estimate their location.', 'If the target isstealthed, enemies could, in theory, use this to estimate their location.', "Shenwill channel so long as his target is alive (even if the granted shield is broken). If his target dies, the channel is canceled andStand Unitedgoes on full cooldown.InterruptingStand United'schannel will not remove the shield prematurely.", "InterruptingStand United'schannel will not remove the shield prematurely.", "The target's screen will glow purple to telegraph thatShenhas targeted them withStand United.It will change back when the channel ends.", 'It will change back when the channel ends.', 'Shen finds the nearest visible enemy champion within 2000 range from the ally or the nearest invisible champion within 600 range to place himself 175 units from his ally towards that enemy.', 'The following table refers for interactions whileShenischanneling:', 'Death', 'Grounding effects', 'Immobilizing effects', 'Cast-inhibiting effects']}

Trivia:
Shenis written 慎shèn[ʂə̃n˥˩] "caution" in Chinese localization.
Shen was the first champion to use energy as a resource for abilities.
Before the release ofPulsefire Shen, neither him norZedreveal their faces in any of their skins, unlikeAkali(All-star,Nurse,Blood Moon) andKennen(Karate,M.D.). However, Shen has never revealed his full face in any skin.
Shen's dance referencesTai chi24-form.A side-by-side comparison can be seenhere.
Shen is the first dark-themed Ionian champion, beforeVarus,Syndra,Zed,Jhin,Xayah, &Kayn(Noxian-born).
Shen,Pantheon, andTwisted Fatewere the first to have a global-range teleport ability.After the other two's were heavily changed Shen remained the only one left with such an ability untilRek'Saiwas released.Rek'Saiwould then later lose her global-range teleport capabilities as well.
Shen used to gain the'Law of Inverse Ninja Strength'cosmeticEaster eggdebuff ("This unit is a flippin' ninja!"-"Ninjas are more effective when they work alone. For every Ninja on your team beyond yourself, you lose 1 health.") when he,Akali,Kennen, and/orZedfound themselves on the same team. It was removed inV3.14for unknown reasons.