League Classic matchup
Akali vs Shen
The lane, from both sides
Akali’s side
No note from Akali’s side yet; the silence is a gap, not a verdict.
Shen’s side
- Strong against Akalifrom the Tank build (Top)
Shadow DanceShadow DanceRAkali moves through shadows to quickly strike her target, dealing damage and consuming an Essence of Shadow charge. Akali recharges Essence of Shadow charges both periodically and upon kills and assists, max 3 stacks. has to select a target and arrive in melee range, which is exactly where 
Shadow DashShadow DashEShen dashes rapidly toward a target location, taunting enemy champions he encounters and dealing minor damage. answers. 
Twilight ShroudTwilight ShroudWAkali throws down a cover of smoke. While inside the area, Akali gains Armor and Magic Resist and becomes invisible. Attacking or using abilities will briefly reveal her. Enemies inside the smoke have their Movement Speed reduced. hides her from her own team as well, and a taunted Akali spends her charges walking back into Sunfire Cape.
The kits at a glance
Akali
Full abilities- Twin Disciplines
- Mark of the Assassin
- Twilight Shroud
- Crescent Slash
- Shadow Dance
Shen
Full abilities- Ki Strike
- Vorpal Blade
- Feint
- Shadow Dash
- Stand United
Base stats, side by side
| Stat | Akali | Shen |
|---|---|---|
| Health | 530 (+85) | 513 (+85) |
| HP regen | 1.58 (+0.13) | 1.6 (+0.11) |
| Attack damage | 56.2 (+3.2) | 57.875 (+3.375) |
| Armor | 20 (+3.5) | 19 (+4) |
| Magic resist | 31.25 (+1.25) | 30 |
| Attack speed | 0.694 (+3.1) | 0.651 (+3.4) |
| Move speed | 350 | 335 |
| Attack range | 125 | 125 |
Level-1 values with per-level growth in parentheses, read from the Classic client and re-checked against it on every update.
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