Shaco vs Rek'Sai JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Shaco vs Rek'Sai

Updated Jun 6, 2026

Overview

Shaco thrives on early deceptive paths and trap control to disrupt Rek'Sai's strong early gank pressure.
Prioritize unpredictable jungle routes and river box setups to counter Rek'Sai's tunnel-based mobility and invade attempts.

Jungle Plan

Use early clears to set up boxes around dragon and river entrances before starting fights or invading.
Invade Rek'Sai's jungle camps when you have lane priority or Rek'Sai is spotted on the opposite side of the map.
Track Rek'Sai's pathing to counter-gank her early three-camp into gank routes and contest objectives like dragon and Void Grubs.

Danger windows

Rek'Sai's early invade timing and tunnel ganks create high-risk isolated river fights for Shaco.
Avoid low-health clears near contested Scuttle or dragon to prevent losing forced smite fights.
Be cautious when Rek'Sai's lanes have priority, as she can counter-gank and punish extended jungle presence.

Early game

Start with a fast clear using boxes to maintain healthy jungle health and enable early level 2 or 3 ganks.
Contest first Scuttle only if nearby lanes have priority to avoid Rek'Sai's strong early tunnel counter-ganks.
Avoid predictable paths after Rek'Sai spots your box placements to maintain surprise and invade safely.

Power spikes

Level 2 and 3 power spikes enable Shaco to execute cheese ganks or early invades that can snowball lanes.
Shaco's (Q) invisibility and (W) fear box control increase gank threat and invade resistance early.
Rek'Sai peaks early with tunnel ganks and knockup (W); respect this by avoiding isolated river fights before level 6.

Win conditions

Convert early jungle tempo and camp steals into dragon and Rift Herald control using box vision and trap setups.
Use deceptive gank paths and invisibility to pressure flashless or overextended lanes for snowballing.
Deny Rek'Sai free farm by invading safely after lane priority is secured and force her into unfavorable fights or recall windows.