Focus on controlling river vision and contesting Scuttle crabs to limit Udyr's superior early clear and invade potential.
Use (R) to assist sidelanes and convert side-lane pressure into objective control rather than extended fights.
Jungle Plan
Match Udyr's tempo with a full clear, then contest river vision and Scuttle crabs when lane priority allows.
Invade Udyr's jungle only if lanes have priority and you can cut off his escape routes to punish his fast clears.
Use (R) to impact skirmishes or secure objectives after establishing side-lane wave control, turning global presence into map advantages.
Danger windows
Udyr's level 2-4 window is dangerous if lanes lack priority; avoid isolated river fights during this time.
Contest objectives only with vision control, as Udyr’s fast clears and dueling can force unfavorable smite fights.
After using (R), your top wave and tower can be punished; prepare the wave before roaming to prevent losing tempo.
Early game
Start with a three-camp clear to hit level 3 quickly and prepare for early river contest.
Avoid fighting Udyr early unless nearby lanes have priority to support counter-ganks.
Prioritize first Scuttle only when your lanes can pressure Udyr's approach paths to reduce his invade risk.
Power spikes
Level 6 unlocks (R), enabling impactful cross-map plays; prepare waves before using it to avoid losing tempo.
First tank item boosts durability, allowing more confident (E) taunt engages and short trades against Udyr's dueling.
Level 3 grants full short-trade combo with empowered (Q) and (W), letting you punish Udyr if he overextends during early clears.
Win conditions
Convert side-lane pressure and wave control into objective control by using (R) to assist fights and secure dragons or Rift Herald.
Deny Udyr free farm and jungle tempo by invading when lanes have priority and tracking his camp respawns.
Use empowered (Q), (W), and (E) taunts to win short trades and force Udyr off camps or objectives, leveraging your tankiness and global impact to control mid-game tempo.
Tip: For Shen vs Udyr, read overview, trading pattern, and danger windows first for a fast Jungle lane check.
