Master Yi vs Shen JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Master Yi vs Shen

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Focus on efficient full clears to hit item spikes quickly and avoid early river fights where Shen's taunt can punish you.
Prioritize tracking Shen's position to avoid his early CC engages and pick fights only after key crowd control is used.
This is a scaling carry matchup; avoid early skirmishes and convert farming tempo into late-game reset cleanup.

Jungle Plan

Prioritize full clears and only contest Scuttle when nearby lanes have priority and Shen is not nearby.
Track Shen's jungle path to avoid early taunt engages and counter-gank his first pressure attempts.
Use tempo to secure dragons and Rift Herald after reaching item spikes, avoiding early fights where Shen's CC is active.

Danger windows

Early river fights where Shen can land (E) taunt and set up empowered trades are high risk.
Low-health clears or forced smite fights where Shen's taunt and shield can disrupt your damage.
When Shen uses (R) to join fights, be cautious of his global pressure and avoid overextending on side lanes.

Early game

Start with a full clear to reach level 6 safely before contesting river or Scuttle.
Avoid fighting for the first Scuttle if Shen's nearby lanes have priority or can counter-gank.
Use cross-map camp pathing to maintain tempo and prevent losing jungle control to Shen's taunt engages.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to chase reset targets after Shen commits his taunt or defensive cooldowns.
After first item, increase objective control and punish messy skirmishes where Shen's engage tools are down.
Respect Shen's level 6 global shield and taunt engage; avoid fights where he can force you into CC chains early.

Win conditions

Maintain high camp tempo to reach item spikes before engaging in fights.
Exploit Shen's cooldowns by entering fights after his (E) taunt and (W) attack block are down.
Use (Q) and (R) resets to clean up skirmishes and secure objectives once Shen's crowd control tools are expended.