Rek'Sai vs Shaco JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Rek'Sai vs Shaco

Updated Jun 5, 2026

Overview

Rek'Sai is a high-tempo early jungle duelist who must leverage fast clears and tunnel ganks to outpace Shaco's deceptive early pressure.
Prioritize river control and early Scuttle fights to deny Shaco's box setups and surprise ganks, forcing him into reactive paths.

Jungle Plan

Use tunnel paths to cross-map gank flashless or overextended lanes immediately after your first clear to snowball lanes.
Invade Shaco's jungle aggressively before his box setups and clone become active, especially if your lanes can follow up.
Prioritize early dragon and Rift Herald control by using superior dueling and objective pressure to deny Shaco scaling and force him into teamfights.

Danger windows

Beware of Shaco's early level 2-3 invade attempts when his invisibility and fear can isolate you.
Avoid low-health clears near river entrances where Shaco's box traps and clone can trap or outplay you.
Respect forced smite fights around dragon or Rift Herald when Shaco has vision and box setups controlling approach angles.

Early game

Start with a three-camp clear to hit level 3 quickly and look for early ganks or invades before Shaco sets up boxes.
Contest first Scuttle when nearby lanes have priority to prevent Shaco from establishing river control.
Avoid extended fights in isolated river areas early where Shaco's invisibility and box fear can turn fights against you.

Power spikes

Rek'Sai's level 3 with (W) knockup and tunnel mobility is a major spike to force early ganks and invades.
Shaco's level 2-3 invisibility and box fear create a threat window Rek'Sai must respect by avoiding predictable paths.
Rek'Sai's ultimate (R) execute chase enables punishing Shaco's clone mispositioning or escapes during skirmishes.

Win conditions

Convert early tunnel ganks and invades into objective control by securing first dragon and Rift Herald.
Use superior dueling and map tempo to deny Shaco free farm and force him into reactive, predictable routes.
Maintain river vision and control to counter Shaco's deceptive gank paths and trap placements, enabling safer counter-ganks and skirmishes.