Shen vs Locke JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

Shen vs Locke JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Shen into Lockemedium

Overview

Use empowered and taunt to force short trades and disengage quickly.
Prioritize side-lane pressure and prepare waves before using to maximize global impact.
Exploit Locke's reliance on mark setup by denying extended low-health skirmishes and punishing his health drain from .

Jungle Plan

Path for efficient clears to hit level 3 quickly and look for short trades using taunt when Locke is marked.
Fight for river control and Scuttle when your lanes can assist, denying Locke's mark stacking and execute setups.
Use after preparing side waves to convert global pressure into dragon or Rift Herald objectives.

Danger windows

Avoid fighting when marks stack up, as his slows and damage spike threaten your engages.
Be cautious when Locke activates , as his health drain can punish prolonged trades.
After using , your top wave is vulnerable; ensure it's pushed or safe before roaming.

Early game

Start with a full clear to reach level 3 and unlock your short-trade combo with , , and .
Contest first Scuttle only if nearby lanes have priority to avoid risky isolated fights.
Avoid early invades when Locke's marks are stacked, as he can follow up with resets.

Power spikes

Level 3 unlocks your full short-trade kit; look to taunt and trade empowered attacks.
First tank item completion boosts your durability, letting you force engages more confidently.
Level 6 enables global plays; prep waves before roaming to avoid losing top-side tempo.

Win conditions

Convert empowered short trades and taunt engages into kills or forcing Locke off camps.
Use to protect allies and create numbers advantages in skirmishes or objective fights.
Deny Locke's execute windows by forcing fights before he stacks marks and punishing his health cost from .

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