Matchup
Power Spikes
Strength by game phase
Early (0-15)
Mid (15-30)
Late (30+)
Passive
Favorable
Favorable
Shaco's abilities
Passive, spells and ultimate
Backstab (P)
Shaco's basic attacks and Two-Shiv Poison deal additional damage when striking from behind.
Cooldowns
Cooldowns by spell rank
| Level | Q | W | E | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 13s | 15s | 8s | – |
| 6 | 12s | 15s | 8s | 1m40 |
| 9 | 11s | 15s | 8s | 1m40 |
| 11 | 11s | 15s | 8s | 1m30 |
| 16 | 11s | 15s | 8s | 1m20 |
| 18 | 11s | 15s | 8s | 1m20 |
Playing against Shaco
How to counter and exploit weaknesses
1
Buy control wards: Shaco's Q makes him invisible, control wards reveal him.
2
His clone (R) doesn't have the same items — hover over it to check, or wait for it to explode to identify the real one.
3
Boxes have an activation delay — if you hear the sound, Flash or dash immediately.
4
Ward deep: Shaco's ganks come from unusual angles thanks to his Q. Vision neutralizes him.