How Chen and Shadow Shaman perform as teammates in Dota 2 7.41e, from ranked matches.
In Dota 2 7.41e, Chen and Shadow Shaman win 44.65% of ranked matches when playing on the same team, over 477 matches.
Pushing an objective together can feel powerful, as Chen's converted creeps combined with Shadow Shaman's Mass Serpent Ward will melt buildings. The lockdown from Hex and Shackles also secures kills for the army. However, both heroes are fragile and need to play aggressively to have an impact, which can backfire. They offer a lot of single-target control and push, but little in the way of teamfight presence or defensive tools. If the initial push stalls or the enemy team can coordinate a gank on either hero, their shared game plan falls apart quickly, making the whole strategy feel a bit risky.
This duo's team win rate in each recent balance patch — whether the pairing is trending up or down. Patches without enough matches are omitted.
| Patch | Team win rate | Change | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.41e | 44.65% | ▼ -1.3pp | 477 |
| 7.41d | 45.98% | ▼ -3.8pp | 5,837 |
| 7.41c | 49.82% | ▼ -1.3pp | 3,248 |
| 7.41b | 51.12% | — | 3,738 |
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Data updated Aug 17, 2026.