Shaco vs Rengar JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Shaco vs Rengar

Updated Jun 6, 2026

Overview

Use Shaco's high early game pressure and invisibility to create unpredictable invades and surprise ganks before Rengar can leverage brush control.
Prioritize early trap placement around river entrances and objectives to deny Rengar's brush advantage and control key fight zones.

Jungle Plan

Focus on early camp steals and counter-jungling when Rengar commits to brush-heavy paths without lane priority.
Use invisibility (Q) to gank unexpected lanes or flank in river fights, especially before Rengar reaches level 6.
Set up boxes around dragon and Rift Herald entrances to disrupt Rengar's attempts at objective control and force him into unfavorable fights.

Danger windows

Avoid river fights when Rengar has lane priority and brush control, as his empowered (E) root and leap threaten lethal engages.
Be cautious contesting Scuttle Crab if Rengar's nearby lanes can collapse first, increasing counter-invade risk.
Low-health clears expose Shaco to Rengar's strong dueling; prioritize health and box setups before engaging or contesting objectives.

Early game

Start with a fast box-assisted clear to reach level 2 or 3 quickly and pressure Rengar's jungle camps before he can respond.
Contest first Scuttle only if nearby lanes have priority to avoid Rengar's empowered dueling near brush.
Avoid predictable pathing by varying routes and using stealth to evade Rengar's early invades or counter-ganks.

Power spikes

Level 2-3 spike allows Shaco to invade and gank aggressively before Rengar has full dueling tools.
First completed jungle item enhances Shaco's clear speed and sustain, enabling more frequent invades and objective pressure.
Rengar's level 6 stealth and empowered abilities increase his pick threat; Shaco must respect this by avoiding isolated river fights without vision.

Win conditions

Convert early jungle tempo and camp steals into dragon and Rift Herald control by using trap setups to deny Rengar's access.
Leverage invisibility and deceptive pathing to create unexpected ganks and force Rengar into reactive plays.
Use box control and clone disruption to create chaos in skirmishes, preventing Rengar from isolating targets and scaling his pick potential.