Shen vs Nidalee JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Shen vs Nidalee

Updated Jun 6, 2026

Overview

Shen should focus on controlled full clears and avoid early river fights where Nidalee's poke and mobility dominate.
Use (R) to influence side lanes and convert global pressure into objectives while respecting Nidalee's early invade threat and fast clears.

Jungle Plan

Execute full clears aiming for level 3 and first tank item before engaging in aggressive plays.
Contest river Scuttle only when nearby lanes have priority and you can safely withstand Nidalee's poke.
Track Nidalee's first clear route to predict invade attempts and set up counter-invades or ganks accordingly.

Danger windows

Levels 2-3 when Nidalee can punish weak clears with high mobility and poke.
Isolated river fights before level 6 where Nidalee's spear and pounce outmaneuver Shen.
After using (R), top-side camps and tower are vulnerable if the wave isn't properly managed before roaming.

Early game

Prioritize a safe first clear to reach level 3 before contesting Scuttle when your lanes have priority.
Avoid invading before level 3 as Nidalee's fast clears and high mobility make her a dangerous counter-invader.
Track Nidalee's pathing with vision to prepare for counter-ganks and avoid isolated river fights.

Power spikes

Level 3 unlocks full short-trade kit with empowered (Q), (W), and (E) taunt, enabling safer counter-invades.
First tank item completion boosts durability, allowing confident engages and absorbing Nidalee's poke.
Level 6 (R) grants global shield and teleport, enabling impactful map plays and side-lane pressure conversion.

Win conditions

Use controlled full clears and vision to track Nidalee, enabling safe counter-invades and tempo denial.
Leverage (R) to assist side lanes and convert numbers advantage into dragon or Rift Herald objectives.
Scale through tank items to absorb poke and turn short trades with empowered (Q) and (E) taunt into kills or objective control.