Shen vs Nasus JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Shen vs Nasus

Updated Jun 6, 2026

Overview

Shen's medium early agency lets him contest Nasus's slow scaling by denying jungle stacks and controlling river vision.
Use Shen's global (R) to impact fights and objectives before Nasus reaches his stacking and dueling thresholds.

Jungle Plan

Path camps to secure vision and counter-jungle before Nasus scales.
Fight for first Scuttle only when nearby lanes have priority to deny Nasus river and objective access.
Use mid-game ganks and counter-ganks to disrupt Nasus's stacking and secure dragons and Rift Herald.

Danger windows

Avoid isolated river fights early where (W) slow and (R) durability punish Shen's lower mobility.
Be cautious contesting objectives if Nasus has high (Q) stacks and active (R), as he can survive extended skirmishes.
Shen is vulnerable after using (R) if top wave is unfavorable; prepare wave before teleporting to prevent tempo loss.

Early game

Full clear quickly to hit level 3 and prepare to contest first Scuttle only with lane priority.
Avoid early 1v1s before level 6; focus on counter-invading if Nasus shows predictable pathing.
Prioritize river control and Scuttle crabs to limit Nasus's safe farming and stacking.

Power spikes

Level 6 unlocks Shen's global shield and teleport, enabling impactful cross-map plays to assist lanes and contest objectives.
First tank item completion improves durability, allowing confident short trades against Nasus's stacking damage.
Respect Nasus's level 6 (R) spike; avoid extended fights and focus on denying farm and stacks.

Win conditions

Convert early pressure and global presence into vision control and objective priority to deny Nasus safe stacking.
Use empowered (Q), (E) taunt, and (W) block in short trades to force Nasus off camps and prevent scaling.
Leverage (R) to protect key allies and create numbers advantages before Nasus's full dueling potential arrives.