Udyr vs Shen JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Udyr vs Shen

Updated Jun 6, 2026

Overview

Udyr's superior clear speed and dueling power let him control jungle tempo and contest early objectives aggressively.
Focus on converting Udyr's early game pressure into river control and objective setups to limit Shen's global impact.

Jungle Plan

Use fast clears to cycle camps quickly, then invade Shen's jungle when lanes have priority and his pathing is predictable.
Fight for river control and first Scuttle when Udyr's lanes can pressure Shen's entrances and exits.
Prioritize early dragon and Rift Herald setups using vision to force Shen into teamfights where Udyr's dueling and objective control excel.

Danger windows

Avoid isolated river fights when Shen's taunt (E) is available and enemy lanes lack priority, as he can force favorable engages.
Be cautious contesting objectives when Udyr's health or smite is low, as Shen can capitalize on forced smite fights.
Watch for Shen's ultimate (R) usage timing; he can turn fights elsewhere, so hard push lanes or secure vision to mitigate his impact.

Early game

Start with a full clear to leverage Udyr's very high clear speed, then prioritize invading or contesting Scuttle based on lane priority.
Avoid fighting Shen early without lane priority as his taunt (E) and shield (R) can turn fights; instead, track his pathing for counter-invades.
Secure first Scuttle only when nearby lanes can contest or provide support to reduce risk of Shen's counterplay.

Power spikes

Level 3 full clear spike boosts Udyr's invade and counter-jungle threat; use this to pressure Shen's camps early.
Udyr's first completed item enhances dueling and objective control, enabling more confident invades and fights around dragon.
Shen's level 6 global shield and teleport force Udyr to respect cross-map plays; punish his lane if he leaves with a bad wave or cooldowns down.

Win conditions

Use Udyr's elite clear speed and dueling to deny Shen jungle camps and control river vision, enabling safer objective takes.
Convert jungle tempo into early dragon and Rift Herald control, leveraging lane priority to force Shen into unfavorable fights.
Track Shen's movements to counter-gank effectively and punish his global plays by pressuring his lane or taking neutral objectives during his absence.