Nocturne vs Shen JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Nocturne vs Shen

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Full clear quickly to hit level 6 and unlock strong global gank threat with (R).
Use your superior dueling and objective control to contest dragons and Rift Herald after level 6.
Avoid early multi-lane collapses; focus on isolated fights where your (W) spell shield and (E) fear give you the edge.

Jungle Plan

Sequence camps toward level 6, then use (R) to gank overextended side lanes or punish Shen leaving lane for global plays.
Contest dragon and Rift Herald post-6 using your strong DPS and pick threat to secure objectives.
Track Shen's jungle pathing to counter-gank his early pressure and avoid his taunt engages by fighting around your (W) spell shield.

Danger windows

Avoid river fights before level 6 if Shen's lanes have priority or if multiple enemies can collapse.
Beware of forced smite fights on dragon or Herald when low health or if (E) taunt is available.
Be cautious when Shen uses (R) to join fights; his global shield can turn numbers advantage against you.

Early game

Prioritize a full clear path to reach level 6 on schedule without losing dragon or Rift Herald control.
Fight for first Scuttle only if nearby lanes have priority to avoid multi-lane Shen collapses.
Avoid early river skirmishes unless you can isolate Shen or catch him without (E) taunt ready.

Power spikes

At level 6, Nocturne's (R) enables cross-map picks and objective control; use it to force fights on your terms.
Nocturne's (W) spell shield grants strong dueling against Shen's empowered (Q) trades; fight when (W) is up.
Respect Shen's level 3 power spike when his (E) taunt and empowered (Q) combo threaten short trades; avoid isolated fights then.

Win conditions

Convert level 6 (R) picks into dragon or Rift Herald control to snowball map pressure.
Use your faster clear speed and dueling to deny Shen jungle camps and force him into defensive pathing.
Leverage your objective control and pick threat to create numbers advantages and force Shen's global plays into losing trades.