Briar vs Shen JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Briar vs Shen

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Use Briar's high clear speed and dueling to pressure Shen's jungle early and contest river control.
Focus on fighting around lanes with priority to secure Scuttle and counter-gank Shen's attempts.
This is a snowball matchup where Briar must leverage early tempo and skirmishes to deny Shen scaling and map impact.

Jungle Plan

Path through volatile lanes where Briar's engage and crowd control can be protected by laners' priority.
Contest first Scuttle crab only when nearby lanes can move first to support fights.
Use superior clear speed and dueling to invade Shen's jungle after securing river control and when Shen is spotted on opposite side.

Danger windows

Be cautious during isolated river fights where Shen can taunt and block damage with (E) and (W).
Avoid forced smite fights when low health or when (R) can turn cross-map skirmishes.
Respect Shen's empowered (Q) and taunt (E) combo early; do not overcommit if his engage tools are available.

Early game

Start with a healthy full clear to maintain tempo and look for early river Scuttle control.
Avoid committing to early invades unless lane priority and exit paths are confirmed to prevent Shen's counter-invades.
Prioritize tracking Shen's pathing to set up counter-ganks around river and scuttle fights.

Power spikes

Briar's major power spike is sustained damage and cleanup potential in extended fights; use this to win skirmishes.
Respect Shen's level 6 (R) for global shield and teleport impact; punish his wave if he uses (R) poorly.
Watch for Shen's first tank item spike increasing his durability; avoid extended fights when his defensive tools are up.

Win conditions

Use Briar's healthy tempo and high clear speed to secure early Scuttle and dragon control.
Leverage gank threat with (Q) and (R) to snowball lanes that can follow and create objective pressure.
Convert jungle tempo into objective fights and cleanup dives, denying Shen scaling and map influence.