Shen vs Graves JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Shen vs Graves

Updated Jun 6, 2026

Overview

Prioritize controlling river vision and tempo to limit Graves's strong early invade and fast clears.
Focus on safe pathing and counter-ganking to leverage Shen's medium early agency and impactful global presence.

Jungle Plan

Use controlled full clears and track Graves's position to counter-invade when Graves commits to predictable gank paths.
Fight for river control and Scuttle when your laners have priority, enabling safer setups for dragon or Rift Herald.
Prioritize vision and tempo around dragon and Herald to force Graves into teamfights where Shen's global (R) and taunt engage excel.

Danger windows

Avoid isolated river fights early where Graves's strong invade and burst can overwhelm Shen.
Be cautious when low on health after clears or forced skirmishes, as Graves can capitalize on weak smite fights.
After using (R), ensure side-lane wave is managed to prevent Graves punishing your tower or jungle tempo.

Early game

Start with a full clear to reach level 3 and unlock empowered (Q), (W), and (E) for reliable short trades if contested.
Contest first Scuttle only if nearby lanes have priority to support and avoid Graves's strong early dueling and invade.
Avoid extended early invades; track Graves's pathing to set up counter-ganks and secure safe objectives.

Power spikes

Level 3 unlocks Shen's full short-trade kit with empowered (Q), (W), and (E), enabling punishes on Graves's early oversteps.
Level 6 (R) grants global shield and map impact; prepare side-lane waves before using (R) to convert numbers advantage into objectives or kills.
First tank item spike boosts Shen's durability, allowing more confident engages and absorbing Graves's burst and skirmish damage.

Win conditions

Convert global (R) plays into objective control and kills by preparing waves and coordinating with laners.
Use taunt (E) and empowered (Q) trades to deny Graves free farm and tempo, forcing him off camps.
Leverage vision control and lane priority to counter-jungle Graves and force fights on your terms before he scales into a stronger carry.