Duo
| Style | Two map-wide ultimates: Shen protects and Nocturne leaps |
| Difficulty | Medium-High To verify |
| Strong at | Level 6 onward |
| Weak against | Teams with little control and range To verify |
| Patch tier | Pending |
| Win rate | Pending |
Why it works
- Shen's R protects. It shields an allied champion from damage and shortly after teleports him to their location (range 35000).
- Nocturne's R reduces the enemy's vision and lets him leap at a champion (range 2500/3250/4000).
- Shen taunts. His E dashes in and taunts the enemies he finds; his W blocks attacks near his sword.
- Nocturne terrifies. His E applies fear if the target doesn't leave his range.
Weak points: Teams with little control and range; it depends on coordination between both players. To verify
Powerspikes by level
| Level | What changes | How to play it |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | A gank on top with Shen's E and Nocturne's E. | Coordinate the play before going in. |
| 6 | Nocturne's R and Shen's R: a fight away from the lane. | Coordinate the play before going in. |
Combo (level 6 protocol)
- Nocturne: R to leap at the target.
- Shen: R on Nocturne.
- Shen: E to taunt.
- Nocturne: E for the fear. To verify
Combo mistakes: doing it when the other isn't ready or without vision of the map.
Level 6 protocol
- Nocturne: R at the target.
- Shen: R and Shen: W to block attacks. To verify
Game plan
| Phase | Goal | Key action |
|---|---|---|
| Start | Farm without giving away health. | Vision and communication. |
| 3-5 | First strong trade. | A gank on top with Shen's E and Nocturne's E. |
| 6+ | Decisive fights. | Nocturne's R and Shen's R: a fight away from the lane. |
Runes and summoner spells
To verify
| Champion | Main path | Spells |
|---|---|---|
| Shen | Electrocute or Aery | Flash + Teleport |
| Nocturne | Conqueror or Electrocute | Flash + Smite |
Items, matchups and bans
Pending No patch data. Bans by mechanic (hypotheses to verify): Teams with little control and range. Win-rate-based bans will come with Riot API data. To verify
Critical mistakes to avoid
- Using Shen's R without warning.
- Wasting Nocturne's W too early.
- Rotating without vision.
How to play against Shen + Nocturne
Place vision and respect level 6: both ultimates have a lot of range. To verify
Frequently asked questions
What does Shen's R do? It protects an ally from damage and teleports to them.
Methodology and updates
- Data source: abilities from Data Dragon 16.21.1; own analysis, untested.
- Last review: Pending.
