Talk:Shen/@comment-4636093-20141226170106/@comment-15244341-20150113163739

Boots+4 pots vs Liss or any skillshot mage is a good alternative, IMO. The popular magic damage top laners are sadly really good against Shen because they can push him forever since Shen can't rush Sunfire vs them (well, you CAN, but it's a pretty terrible plan). The exception is Swain, which I believe a Doran's Shield is needed against. You just need a way to mitigate that extra damage from autos.