Talk:Shen/@comment-6301771-20160114142824/@comment-4636093-20160114164559

They're not overestimating the control he has over it, they're managing how much control they want him to have over it. And designing his kit to support it.

For example: He R's to an ally getting attacked and brings the sword with him --- He E's through the enemy, taunting them. --- He hits Q which will drag the sword through the enemy --- When the taunt wears off the enemy can't chase after their innitial target because of the slow.

He's fighting in lane and needs to retreat --- If the enemy chases him they'll have to go through the path of the sword. --- Shen now gets extra damage from the sword in order to maybe win the trade afterall.

Etc. Be creative, it's a pretty versatile skill.