Cho'Gath vs Shen Matchup Guide

Cho'Gath

Cho'Gath

Top Lane Tank/Mage

The Terror of the Void - tanky control mage with AoE CC and true damage execute

VS
Shen

Shen

Top Lane Tank

Global-presence tank whose Spirit Blade empowers autos, Spirit's Refuge blocks attacks, and Stand United shields allies across the map

VerdictSkill matchup EarlyShen Favored MidSkill Matchup LateCho'Gath Favored Updated Jul 10, 2026 · Patch 26.13

Champ Select Cheat Sheet — Cho'Gath vs Shen

Runes
Hail of Blades (Domination) with Cheap Shot, Grisly Mementos, and Relentless Hunter
Secondary: Resolve secondary: Demolish and Overgrowth
Summoners
Flash + Ghost
Start
Doran's Ring + 2x Health Potion
Core Build
Rod of AgesMercury's TreadsFrozen HeartKaenic Rookern
Trade Pattern
Q > W > E > E > disengage
E Spikes bypass Spirit's Refuge; continue trading with Spikes even inside the auto-block zone.
Danger Levels
Respect Shen at levels 2, 6, 11
First Back
Catalyst of Aeons
Ideal Back (1100g+)

Matchup Dynamics

How This Matchup Works

Hard matchup where Shen controls the early lane through empowered Q autos and Shadow DashE – Shadow DashShen dashes in a direction, taunting enemies in his path. aggression. Track the Spirit Blade position constantly - getting hit by the drag-through grants bonus damage and attack speed on the next 3 autos. Spirit's RefugeW – Spirit's RefugeAttacks that would hit Shen or his allies near his spirit blade are blocked. blocks all auto-attacks but does NOT block E (Vorpal SpikesE – Vorpal SpikesCho'Gath's attacks release deadly spikes, dealing damage and slowing all enemy units in front of him.) damage, which is the key mechanical edge. Take DemolishDemolishYour third attack against turrets deals bonus damage. to punish Stand UnitedR – Stand UnitedShen shields target allied champion from incoming damage, and soon after teleports to their location. roams; every time Shen ults away, push tower for plates and structural damage. Rod of AgesRod of Ages45 Ability Power350 Health500 ManaTimelessThis item gains 10 Health, 30 Mana and 3 Ability Power every 60 seconds up to 10 times. outscales Shen completely on the AP path.

Early Game (1-5)

Shen Favored - Shen controls trades with Spirit Blade empowered autos, Grasp Chop pattern, and Shadow DashE – Shadow DashShen dashes in a direction, taunting enemies in his path. aggression. Farm with Q at range; track blade position to avoid the drag-through slow.

Mid Game (6-11)

Skill Matchup - Rod of AgesRod of Ages45 Ability Power350 Health500 ManaTimelessThis item gains 10 Health, 30 Mana and 3 Ability Power every 60 seconds up to 10 times. or early MR stabilize; punish Stand UnitedR – Stand UnitedShen shields target allied champion from incoming damage, and soon after teleports to their location. roams with DemolishDemolishYour third attack against turrets deals bonus damage. and tower pressure. Rotate for objectives with R.

Late Game (12+)

Cho'Gath Favored - FeastR – FeastDevours an enemy unit, dealing a high amount of true damage. If the target is killed, Cho'Gath grows, gaining maximum Health. stacks and completed items outscale Shen's stat-check; AoE CC and objective control dominate teamfights where Shen is relegated to peel.

Key Interactions

  • E – Vorpal SpikesE – Vorpal SpikesCho'Gath's attacks release deadly spikes, dealing damage and slowing all enemy units in front of him. through Spirit's RefugeW – Spirit's RefugeAttacks that would hit Shen or his allies near his spirit blade are blocked.: Spirit's RefugeW – Spirit's RefugeAttacks that would hit Shen or his allies near his spirit blade are blocked. blocks all auto-attack damage but does NOT block Vorpal SpikesE – Vorpal SpikesCho'Gath's attacks release deadly spikes, dealing damage and slowing all enemy units in front of him. damage. Continue E trades inside the zone to chip Shen when his autos are blocked.
  • Spirit Blade tracking: Shen Q drags the blade through targets, granting empowered autos with bonus damage and attack speed. Avoid standing between Shen and his blade; sidestep the drag-through path.
  • DemolishDemolishYour third attack against turrets deals bonus damage. versus Stand UnitedR – Stand UnitedShen shields target allied champion from incoming damage, and soon after teleports to their location.: Every Shen ult leaves top lane empty for 4-5 seconds of channel plus travel. DemolishDemolishYour third attack against turrets deals bonus damage. converts that window into plates and structural damage; push immediately on ult channel start.
  • Shadow DashE – Shadow DashShen dashes in a direction, taunting enemies in his path. taunt under tower: Shen taunt forces auto-attacks and movement toward him for 1.5 seconds. Never get taunted under his tower; stay outside taunt range unless you can guarantee the Q > W punish.

Cho'Gath

Strengths

  • E Spikes bypass Spirit's RefugeW – Spirit's RefugeAttacks that would hit Shen or his allies near his spirit blade are blocked. auto-block; Cho'Gath can trade inside the zone
  • Q range outreaches Shadow DashE – Shadow DashShen dashes in a direction, taunting enemies in his path. engage; safe poke from outside taunt range
  • W silence denies Shen ability sequencing and Stand UnitedR – Stand UnitedShen shields target allied champion from incoming damage, and soon after teleports to their location. channel if timed correctly
  • DemolishDemolishYour third attack against turrets deals bonus damage. punishes every Stand UnitedR – Stand UnitedShen shields target allied champion from incoming damage, and soon after teleports to their location. roam with free tower damage and plate gold
  • FeastR – FeastDevours an enemy unit, dealing a high amount of true damage. If the target is killed, Cho'Gath grows, gaining maximum Health. stacks and Rod of AgesRod of Ages45 Ability Power350 Health500 ManaTimelessThis item gains 10 Health, 30 Mana and 3 Ability Power every 60 seconds up to 10 times. outscale Shen's limited damage scaling

Weaknesses

  • Spirit Blade empowered autos win every melee trade with bonus damage and attack speed
  • Shadow DashE – Shadow DashShen dashes in a direction, taunting enemies in his path. taunt forces bad trades and tower aggro if Shen taunts under his tower
  • No mobility; Shadow DashE – Shadow DashShen dashes in a direction, taunting enemies in his path. E-FlashFlashTeleports you a short distance toward your cursor. catches Cho'Gath from unexpected angles
  • Shen's map pressure through Stand UnitedR – Stand UnitedShen shields target allied champion from incoming damage, and soon after teleports to their location. creates global advantages Cho'Gath cannot match
  • Early MR required because Shen's kit deals significant magic damage

Shen

Strengths

  • Spirit Blade empowered autos with Grasp win every short trade; up to 6 empowered AAs with Extended Trade pattern
  • Shadow DashE – Shadow DashShen dashes in a direction, taunting enemies in his path. taunt sets up the full combo and punishes tower positioning
  • Spirit's RefugeW – Spirit's RefugeAttacks that would hit Shen or his allies near his spirit blade are blocked. blocks Cho'Gath auto-attacks; makes extended trades one-sided
  • Stand UnitedR – Stand UnitedShen shields target allied champion from incoming damage, and soon after teleports to their location. creates map pressure Cho'Gath cannot match without TP
  • E-FlashFlashTeleports you a short distance toward your cursor. taunt catches Cho'Gath from angles he cannot sidestep

Weaknesses

  • E Spikes damage passes through Spirit's RefugeW – Spirit's RefugeAttacks that would hit Shen or his allies near his spirit blade are blocked.; the auto-block is not a full damage denial
  • Cho'Gath Q outranges Shadow DashE – Shadow DashShen dashes in a direction, taunting enemies in his path.; safe poke with no consistent answer
  • Stand UnitedR – Stand UnitedShen shields target allied champion from incoming damage, and soon after teleports to their location. leaves top lane empty; DemolishDemolishYour third attack against turrets deals bonus damage. punishes with plates and tower damage
  • Limited damage scaling; outscaled by FeastR – FeastDevours an enemy unit, dealing a high amount of true damage. If the target is killed, Cho'Gath grows, gaining maximum Health. stacks and Rod of AgesRod of Ages45 Ability Power350 Health500 ManaTimelessThis item gains 10 Health, 30 Mana and 3 Ability Power every 60 seconds up to 10 times. completions
  • Silenced by W mid-combo; the 2-second silence shuts down taunt and Q sequencing

Power Curve Comparison EXPERIMENTAL

Power Curve Visualization

Win Conditions

Cho'Gath's Win Condition

  • Farm at Q range; never melee trade when Spirit Blade empowered autos are active
  • Trade E Spikes inside Spirit's RefugeW – Spirit's RefugeAttacks that would hit Shen or his allies near his spirit blade are blocked. to bypass the auto-block; the spike damage is not auto-attack damage
  • Take DemolishDemolishYour third attack against turrets deals bonus damage. and push tower the instant Shen channels Stand UnitedR – Stand UnitedShen shields target allied champion from incoming damage, and soon after teleports to their location.; convert every roam into plates
  • Build Rod of AgesRod of Ages45 Ability Power350 Health500 ManaTimelessThis item gains 10 Health, 30 Mana and 3 Ability Power every 60 seconds up to 10 times. on AP path to outscale Shen completely by mid game
  • Track Spirit Blade position constantly; sidestep the drag-through path to deny empowered autos

Shen's Win Condition

  • Position Spirit Blade deep for drag-through setups; 6 empowered AAs with Extended Trade pattern wins any extended fight
  • Use Grasp Chop pattern for free short trades; Q-empowered auto plus passive shield plus Grasp proc is unbeatable in short exchanges
  • Taunt under your tower for favorable trades; Cho'Gath takes tower shots during taunt duration
  • Roam with Stand UnitedR – Stand UnitedShen shields target allied champion from incoming damage, and soon after teleports to their location. when Cho'Gath is pushed; force map advantages he cannot follow without TP
  • Zone Cho'Gath from minions to deny passive healing sustain

Laning Phase Guide

Level/Phase Cho'Gath Shen
Level 1 Start Q – RuptureQ – RuptureRuptures the ground at target location, popping enemy units into the air, dealing damage and slowing them.; last-hit at range and avoid melee contact. Track Spirit Blade position immediately; do not stand between Shen and the blade. Ward pixel brush at 2:30. Start Q – Twilight AssaultQ – Twilight AssaultShen recalls his spirit blade to attack with it, dealing damage based on the target's max health.; position blade deep for drag-through. Grasp proc on empowered auto chunks at level 1; look for the Grasp Chop pattern off the first melee wave.
Level 2 Take W – Feral ScreamW – Feral ScreamCho'Gath unleashes a terrible scream at enemies in a cone, dealing magic damage and Silencing enemies for a few seconds.; Q at max range when Shen walks up, follow with W if he commits. Respect Shadow DashE – Shadow DashShen dashes in a direction, taunting enemies in his path. all-in angle at level 2. Take E – Shadow DashE – Shadow DashShen dashes in a direction, taunting enemies in his path.; level 2 all-in with taunt into empowered Q autos is one of the strongest early spikes. Commit to the all-in if Cho'Gath is inside taunt range.
Level 3 Take E – Vorpal SpikesE – Vorpal SpikesCho'Gath's attacks release deadly spikes, dealing damage and slowing all enemy units in front of him.; if Shen uses Spirit's RefugeW – Spirit's RefugeAttacks that would hit Shen or his allies near his spirit blade are blocked., continue trading with E Spikes since they bypass the auto-block. Ward raptors/tri at 3:30. Take W – Spirit's RefugeW – Spirit's RefugeAttacks that would hit Shen or his allies near his spirit blade are blocked.; use it when Cho'Gath retaliates with E autos. Note: Spikes damage still lands. Establish wave control for dive setups.
Level 4-5 Back for AP components; build toward Rod of AgesRod of Ages45 Ability Power350 Health500 ManaTimelessThis item gains 10 Health, 30 Mana and 3 Ability Power every 60 seconds up to 10 times.. Concede CS rather than tanking a Shadow DashE – Shadow DashShen dashes in a direction, taunting enemies in his path. into empowered autos near his tower. Push for plates and look for taunt angles. Call jungler if Cho'Gath burns FlashFlashTeleports you a short distance toward your cursor.; no escape from the taunt follow-up.
Level 6 R – FeastR – FeastDevours an enemy unit, dealing a high amount of true damage. If the target is killed, Cho'Gath grows, gaining maximum Health. unlocks execute and objective control. Push immediately when Shen channels Stand UnitedR – Stand UnitedShen shields target allied champion from incoming damage, and soon after teleports to their location.; DemolishDemolishYour third attack against turrets deals bonus damage. converts the roam into tower damage and plates. R – Stand UnitedR – Stand UnitedShen shields target allied champion from incoming damage, and soon after teleports to their location. adds global pressure; look for cross-map plays when Cho'Gath is pushed. Push the wave into his tower before channeling.
Level 7-8 AP: 2 points Q, 2 points E, then max W for extended silence duration. Push tower with DemolishDemolishYour third attack against turrets deals bonus damage. whenever Shen roams with ult. Match Cho'Gath push if staying; roam when wave is pushed into his tower. Take plates if Cho'Gath roams without TP.
Level 9 Rod of AgesRod of Ages45 Ability Power350 Health500 ManaTimelessThis item gains 10 Health, 30 Mana and 3 Ability Power every 60 seconds up to 10 times. stacking begins to show; poke with Q and trade E Spikes through Spirit's RefugeW – Spirit's RefugeAttacks that would hit Shen or his allies near his spirit blade are blocked.. Rotate for objectives with R. First ability maxed; look for 2v2 skirmishes with jungler. Avoid choke-point fights where Q and W cover the entire path.

Power Spikes

Level Spikes

Cho'Gath Shen
Level Description Level Description
2 Minor W – Feral ScreamW – Feral ScreamCho'Gath unleashes a terrible scream at enemies in a cone, dealing magic damage and Silencing enemies for a few seconds. unlocks Q > W punish; silence denies Shen ability sequencing 2 Critical Shadow DashE – Shadow DashShen dashes in a direction, taunting enemies in his path. plus empowered Q autos; strongest early all-in window in the matchup
6 Major R – FeastR – FeastDevours an enemy unit, dealing a high amount of true damage. If the target is killed, Cho'Gath grows, gaining maximum Health. adds execute and objective control; push tower with DemolishDemolishYour third attack against turrets deals bonus damage. when Shen ults away 6 Major Stand UnitedR – Stand UnitedShen shields target allied champion from incoming damage, and soon after teleports to their location. adds global pressure; creates map advantages Cho'Gath cannot match
9 Major W max increases silence duration to 2 seconds; shuts down Shen's combo window 11 Major Rank 2 Stand UnitedR – Stand UnitedShen shields target allied champion from incoming damage, and soon after teleports to their location. increases shield value; stronger cross-map plays
11 Major R2 lowers FeastR – FeastDevours an enemy unit, dealing a high amount of true damage. If the target is killed, Cho'Gath grows, gaining maximum Health. cooldown; more stacks and more objective control windows

Item Spikes

Cho'Gath Shen
Item Description Item Description
Rod of AgesRod of Ages45 Ability Power350 Health500 ManaTimelessThis item gains 10 Health, 30 Mana and 3 Ability Power every 60 seconds up to 10 times. AP core that outscales Shen completely; HP, AP, and mana stacking compound each minute Hollow RadianceHollow RadianceImmobilize enemies to gain a shield. Activate to run faster at opponents. Waveclear plus aura burn; Shen relies on items for wave clear
Kaenic RookernKaenic Rookern400 Health80 Magic Resist100% Base Health RegenMagebaneAfter not taking magic damage for 15 seconds, gain a magic shield. Early MR vs Shen's significant magic damage from empowered Q autos and passive Dead Man's Plate Armor plus movement speed; gap-close for taunt setups and roaming
Frozen HeartFrozen HeartMassively increases Armor and slows enemy basic attacks Armor plus ability haste; reduces Shen empowered auto-attack speed and enables more Q rotations Titanic HydraTitanic HydraDeals area of effect damage based on owner's health Waveclear plus HP scaling; auto reset adds DPS in extended trades
Zhonya's HourglassZhonya's HourglassActivate to become invincible but unable to take actions Stasis denies Shadow DashE – Shadow DashShen dashes in a direction, taunting enemies in his path. follow-up and survives taunt-under-tower setups

Best Build for Cho'Gath

Starting Items

Doran's RingDoran's RingGood starting item for casters + 2x Health PotionHealth PotionConsume to restore Health over time

Core Items

Rod of AgesRod of Ages45 Ability Power350 Health500 ManaTimelessThis item gains 10 Health, 30 Mana and 3 Ability Power every 60 seconds up to 10 times. → Mercury's TreadsMercury's TreadsIncreases Move Speed and reduces duration of disabling effects → Frozen HeartFrozen HeartMassively increases Armor and slows enemy basic attacks → Kaenic RookernKaenic Rookern400 Health80 Magic Resist100% Base Health RegenMagebaneAfter not taking magic damage for 15 seconds, gain a magic shield.

Runes

Primary: Hail of BladesHail of BladesGain a large amount of Attack Speed and bonus true damage for the first 3 attacks made against enemy champions. (Domination) with Cheap ShotCheap ShotDeal bonus true damage to enemy champions with impaired movement or actions., Grisly MementosGrisly MementosCollect 1 memento on champion takedowns, up to 18 total.Gain 6 Trinket Haste for each collected., and Relentless HunterRelentless HunterUnique takedowns grant permanent out of combat MS.

Secondary: Resolve secondary: DemolishDemolishYour third attack against turrets deals bonus damage. and OvergrowthOvergrowthGain permanent max health when minions or monsters die near you.

Summoner Spells

FlashFlashTeleports you a short distance toward your cursor. + GhostGhostGain Move Speed and ignore unit collision for the duration.

Priority Build Path

1
Rod of Ages

AP core that outscales Shen; HP, AP, and mana stacking compound each minute

2
Mercury's Treads

Tenacity reduces taunt duration; MR addresses Shen's magic damage

3
Frozen Heart

Armor and ability haste; reduces Shen empowered auto-attack frequency

4
Kaenic Rookern

MR shield blocks Shen's magic damage burst from empowered Q autos and passive

Situational Adjustments

  • Zhonya's HourglassZhonya's HourglassActivate to become invincible but unable to take actions: Need stasis to survive taunt-under-tower setups or heavy AD elsewhere on the enemy team
  • Hextech RocketbeltHextech RocketbeltActivate to dash forward and unleash a fiery explosion: Full AP Roam'Gath vs squishy enemy team; only when snowballing
  • Hollow RadianceHollow RadianceImmobilize enemies to gain a shield. Activate to run faster at opponents.: Tank path vs mixed damage; AoE burn helps wave clear and adds fight DPS
  • HeartsteelHeartsteelRestores Health on kill or assist: Tank path for permanent HP stacking; pairs with FeastR – FeastDevours an enemy unit, dealing a high amount of true damage. If the target is killed, Cho'Gath grows, gaining maximum Health. for maximum front-line presence

Key Patterns

Lethal Combos

Cho'Gath Full Combo (Level 6+):

Q > W > AA > E > R

Only commit R when the execute indicator confirms the kill; Q must land first to lock Shen for the rotation.
Shen Escape/Counter Combo:

E > AA > AA > AA > Q > W

Shadow DashE – Shadow DashShen dashes in a direction, taunting enemies in his path. taunt guarantees 3 empowered autos; Spirit's RefugeW – Spirit's RefugeAttacks that would hit Shen or his allies near his spirit blade are blocked. blocks retaliation. E-FlashFlashTeleports you a short distance toward your cursor. extends taunt range.

Trading Combos

Cho'Gath Short Trade:

Q > W > E > E > disengage

E Spikes bypass Spirit's RefugeW – Spirit's RefugeAttacks that would hit Shen or his allies near his spirit blade are blocked.; continue trading with Spikes even inside the auto-block zone.
Shen Quick Trade:

Q drag-through > AA > disengage

Grasp Chop: one Q-empowered auto with Grasp proc and passive shield; unbeatable short trade.

Lethal Thresholds

  • Cho'Gath Kill Range: FeastR – FeastDevours an enemy unit, dealing a high amount of true damage. If the target is killed, Cho'Gath grows, gaining maximum Health. execute is reliable below roughly 25-30% HP after Q > W > E rotation; confirm the indicator before pressing R.
  • Shen Kill Range: Shadow DashE – Shadow DashShen dashes in a direction, taunting enemies in his path. E-FlashFlashTeleports you a short distance toward your cursor. extends taunt to near-FlashFlashTeleports you a short distance toward your cursor. range; instant close-range cast catches opponents off guard.
  • Critical Levels: Shen level 2 all-in is the strongest early window; Cho'Gath outscales after Rod of AgesRod of Ages45 Ability Power350 Health500 ManaTimelessThis item gains 10 Health, 30 Mana and 3 Ability Power every 60 seconds up to 10 times. completion at 11+ min.

Level by Level Game Plan

Level Primary Goal Lane Position Trading Opportunities Kill Windows Setup Opportunities
1 safe CS with Q hold outside taunt range; track Spirit Blade Q poke only when Shen commits to a last-hit none without jungle ward pixel brush 2:30
2 respect Shadow DashE – Shadow DashShen dashes in a direction, taunting enemies in his path. all-in keep wave between tower and river; stay outside E range Q > W if Shen steps up; exit immediately only with jungle gank; high risk of Shen all-in thin wave to 6-8 minions
3 short trades with E through Refuge stay near tower; never past river without vision Q > W > E autos; continue E inside Spirit's RefugeW – Spirit's RefugeAttacks that would hit Shen or his allies near his spirit blade are blocked. possible with jungle if Shen E is down prep crash for first recall
4-5 survive to 6; build toward RoA freeze near tower if possible Q poke only; do not walk into taunt range very low back for Catalyst on cannon wave crash
6 push tower when Shen ults; hold R for objectives push into tower on Stand UnitedR – Stand UnitedShen shields target allied champion from incoming damage, and soon after teleports to their location. channel Q > W > E short trade; DemolishDemolishYour third attack against turrets deals bonus damage. procs on tower medium if Q lands and Shen is below 30% DemolishDemolishYour third attack against turrets deals bonus damage. punish on every Stand UnitedR – Stand UnitedShen shields target allied champion from incoming damage, and soon after teleports to their location.
7-8 build toward Rod of AgesRod of Ages45 Ability Power350 Health500 ManaTimelessThis item gains 10 Health, 30 Mana and 3 Ability Power every 60 seconds up to 10 times. completion match Shen push or push on Stand UnitedR – Stand UnitedShen shields target allied champion from incoming damage, and soon after teleports to their location. roams continue Q poke; fight only with full rotation available medium with jungle rotations rotate for Herald or Dragon when R is available
9+ transition to objectives and teamfights push plates with DemolishDemolishYour third attack against turrets deals bonus damage.; avoid isolated taunt-under-tower Q picks at choke points; W silence punishes face-checks any Q land into full rotation plus R group with team for objective fights
Mid Game (11-16) outscale with Rod of AgesRod of Ages45 Ability Power350 Health500 ManaTimelessThis item gains 10 Health, 30 Mana and 3 Ability Power every 60 seconds up to 10 times. and FeastR – FeastDevours an enemy unit, dealing a high amount of true damage. If the target is killed, Cho'Gath grows, gaining maximum Health. stacks group for objectives; avoid isolated side-lane vs Shen with jungler front-to-back with AoE CC R execute on carries or isolated targets vision around objectives; force fights in chokes where Q lands
Late Game (16+) objective control with R Baron and Dragon pits where FeastR – FeastDevours an enemy unit, dealing a high amount of true damage. If the target is killed, Cho'Gath grows, gaining maximum Health. secures zone with Q; silence key targets with W any Q into R confirm on a carry deny vision near objectives; body-block with FeastR – FeastDevours an enemy unit, dealing a high amount of true damage. If the target is killed, Cho'Gath grows, gaining maximum Health. HP

First Back Goals

Ideal Back (1100g+)

  • Catalyst of AeonsCatalyst of Aeons300 Health375 ManaEternityRestores 10% of the damage taken from champions as Mana. Casting an Ability heals for 25% of Mana spent.
  • Control Ward (75g)

Crash cannon wave; Catalyst provides HP and mana sustain for extended laning

Behind Back (600-900g)

  • Ruby Crystal (400g)
  • Boots (300g)

Base on bounce rather than dying to a Shadow DashE – Shadow DashShen dashes in a direction, taunting enemies in his path. all-in; finish Catalyst on second back

Teamfight Tips

Aspect Cho'Gath Shen
Primary Role Frontline zone control with AoE CC; engage off Q hits and silence key targets with W Global support tank; engage with Shadow DashE – Shadow DashShen dashes in a direction, taunting enemies in his path. taunt, protect carries with Spirit's RefugeW – Spirit's RefugeAttacks that would hit Shen or his allies near his spirit blade are blocked.
Target Priority ADC or fed carry
Shen if he overextends without taunt cooldown
Jungler near contested objective		 Cho'Gath to force taunt and shut down AoE CC
Backline carries once team CC sets up the taunt
Protect allied carry with Q+W giving 2s auto-immunity
Objective Control R – FeastR – FeastDevours an enemy unit, dealing a high amount of true damage. If the target is killed, Cho'Gath grows, gaining maximum Health. secures neutrals through any contest; arrive early and zone with Q
Push tower with DemolishDemolishYour third attack against turrets deals bonus damage. when Shen ults to another lane		 Stand UnitedR – Stand UnitedShen shields target allied champion from incoming damage, and soon after teleports to their location. to counter-engage when Cho'Gath commits to a fight elsewhere
Shadow DashE – Shadow DashShen dashes in a direction, taunting enemies in his path. into the pit to disrupt FeastR – FeastDevours an enemy unit, dealing a high amount of true damage. If the target is killed, Cho'Gath grows, gaining maximum Health. timing on objectives
Positioning Fight in choke points where Q and W cover the full width
Body-block with FeastR – FeastDevours an enemy unit, dealing a high amount of true damage. If the target is killed, Cho'Gath grows, gaining maximum Health. HP; size absorbs skillshots for carries		 Stay near carries to protect with Spirit's RefugeW – Spirit's RefugeAttacks that would hit Shen or his allies near his spirit blade are blocked.; Q+W simultaneously for moving auto-block zone
Save taunt for peeling unless the engage is guaranteed
Other Tips W silence can interrupt Stand UnitedR – Stand UnitedShen shields target allied champion from incoming damage, and soon after teleports to their location. channel if cast during the 3-second channel window; deny cross-map plays
E Spikes continue to deal damage inside Spirit's RefugeW – Spirit's RefugeAttacks that would hit Shen or his allies near his spirit blade are blocked.; do not disengage just because the auto-block zone appears		 Q+W simultaneously on a carry between you and the blade creates a moving Spirit's RefugeW – Spirit's RefugeAttacks that would hit Shen or his allies near his spirit blade are blocked. with larger coverage area
E-FlashFlashTeleports you a short distance toward your cursor. taunt catches Cho'Gath from unexpected angles; the instant cast denies reaction time