Shen vs Zyra JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Shen vs Zyra

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 10, 2026

Overview

Prioritize controlling river vision and Scuttle for objective security against Zyra's poke and root.
Use Shen's global (R) to impact side lanes and counter enemy jungle pressure.
Exploit Zyra's immobility and plant reliance by invading when her key abilities are down.

Jungle Plan

Path for early Scuttle control and invade Zyra's jungle when her plants are on cooldown.
Counter-gank bot lane after tracking Zyra's root cooldown to punish her engage attempts.
Use (E) taunt to disrupt Zyra's root setup and force her out of brush control zones.

Danger windows

Avoid river fights when Zyra has (E) root and plants seeded in brush for easy follow-up.
Be cautious contesting objectives when (R) is available to turn fights with knockup.
Vulnerable after using (R) if top wave is not managed, risking enemy pressure or objective loss.

Early game

Start full clear to reach level 3 quickly and prepare for early river Scuttle contest.
Avoid early invades if Zyra controls brush with plants and ADC can follow root.
Prioritize securing first Scuttle only when nearby lanes show lane priority for counter-gank support.

Power spikes

Level 3 unlocks full kit; use empowered (Q) and (E) taunt to punish Zyra after missed root.
Level 6 (R) enables global plays; prepare wave before using (R) to convert map pressure.
First tank item spike increases durability for frontline skirmishes and objective fights against Zyra's poke.

Win conditions

Convert global (R) plays into dragon or Rift Herald control by assisting side lanes.
Use (E) taunt to isolate Zyra or her ADC in skirmishes, denying her poke setup.
Maintain river vision and deny Zyra brush control to limit her root angles and plant zones.