Trundle vs Shen JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Trundle vs Shen

Updated Jun 6, 2026

Overview

Trundle's strong early dueling and objective control lets him contest river and invade Shen's jungle when lanes have priority.
Focus on forcing extended fights where (W) and (R) maximize your sustain and stat steal against Shen's tankiness.
Avoid fights where Shen can use (E) taunt and (W) to block your damage and disengage quickly.

Jungle Plan

Path to contest river control and invade Shen's jungle camps when your lanes have priority and (E) can trap him near narrow exits.
Prioritize first Scuttle crab and use vision to deny Shen safe access to dragon and Rift Herald setups.
Use (E) to block Shen's escape routes during ganks and force extended duels inside (W) to capitalize on your dueling advantage.

Danger windows

Avoid isolated river fights before level 6 when Shen can use (E) taunt to force short trades and disengage with (W).
Be cautious contesting objectives if (R) is up, as he can turn fights globally and protect allies.
Low-health clears or forced smite fights near Shen's side increase risk of counter-invades or taunt setups.

Early game

Start with a full clear to reach level 3 healthy, then contest the first Scuttle if nearby lanes can move first.
Track Shen's pathing to counter-gank his early ganks, especially when he uses (E) aggressively.
Avoid early river fights if Shen has lane priority or (R) ready to turn skirmishes globally.

Power spikes

Level 6 unlocks (R), letting you drain Shen's resistances and health, turning duels heavily in your favor; use it on his tankiest target.
First completed dueling item increases your ability to force side objectives and extended trades, pressuring Shen's weaker long fights.
Shen's level 3 short-trade kit with (E) taunt and (W) block requires you to bait (E) before committing to longer fights.

Win conditions

Convert jungle tempo into objective control by securing early Scuttle and dragon with lane priority and vision dominance.
Use (E) pillar to trap Shen or his teammates during skirmishes, forcing extended duels where your sustain and (R) stat steal excel.
Deny Shen's scaling by invading his jungle camps post-level 6 and forcing fights before he can safely use (R) for global plays.