Rengar vs Kha'Zix JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Rengar vs Kha'Zix

Updated Jun 5, 2026

Overview

Use Rengar's high early-game pressure and brush control to invade Kha'Zix and deny his camps before he scales.
Control river brush to contest Scuttle and set up picks with (R) before dragon or Rift Herald to snowball the game.

Jungle Plan

Invade Kha'Zix early when lanes can collapse to punish his medium invade resistance and deny camps.
Use (R) stealth to create picks in river brush before starting dragon or Rift Herald to secure objective advantages.
Track Kha'Zix's pathing and counter-gank isolated skirmishes, using empowered (E) root near brush to win duels.

Danger windows

Respect Kha'Zix's threat when he isolates targets in river or jungle entrances, especially with (R) stealth available.
Avoid low-health clears near river without vision to prevent being punished by Kha'Zix's resettable (E).
Be cautious contesting objectives without lane priority, as Kha'Zix can collapse and force unfavorable fights.

Early game

Start with a full clear through brush-heavy jungle paths to maximize tempo and prepare for early invade opportunities.
Fight for first Scuttle only when nearby lanes have priority to secure vision and deny Kha'Zix isolated access.
Avoid open river fights without brush control; invade enemy jungle entrances only when lanes can cover your exit.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) stealth and empowered (E) root to outplay Kha'Zix's first stealth and evolution spike.
Punish Kha'Zix's first damage item timing by invading with vision support to deny isolated farming.
Maintain post-6 pressure to force Kha'Zix into grouped fights where his isolation damage is reduced.

Win conditions

Convert brush control and early picks into dragon and Rift Herald setups to snowball leads.
Deny Kha'Zix free farm by invading his jungle when lanes can cover your exit and track his pathing.
Use (R) to create pick opportunities that lead to objective numbers advantages and scaling denial.