Talk:Shen/@comment-5930958-20140402150032/@comment-5955640-20140403153811

That's sort of a decision you can make when you build as him and choose what role you want.

You can out duel someone by having a strong lifesteal item with an additional effect. An item that debuffs attackers. Sunfire's cape. And an item that deals magic damage either on hit or boosts a portion of your ability power ratios.

To go full tank just get your hands on two items that build from giants belt. An item that builds from chain vest and another that builds from negatron cloak. One of the six items has to be Warmogs.

To go full support you get Face of the Mountain, (if you would choose Medallion over it need I remind you of the stats Face of the Mountain has and how it's made for Melee support champs like Shen?) Twin Shadows, Locket of the Iron Solari, and Ohmwrecker. You heard me. I said Ohmwrecker.

Ezreal knows all about this sort of thing. Optimize for the role and things turn out just as well as a champ more pigeonholed for the job. The only exception is the exact effect that champion can have in a fight which is just because we are supposed to find a reason to play some champs over others from time to time.