Matchup
Skill matchup
Build vs Shaco
Build adapted to this matchup
Starting items
Core build
Standard
Summoner spells
Anti AD
Anti Heal
Anti AP
Anti Heal
Anti Tank
DPS
Other options
Power Spikes
Strength by game phase
Shaco's abilities
Passive, spells and ultimate
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
Buy control wards: Shaco's Q makes him invisible, control wards reveal him.
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.
Boxes have an activation delay — if you hear the sound, Flash or dash immediately.
Ward deep: Shaco's ganks come from unusual angles thanks to his Q. Vision neutralizes him.
Source: op.gg + LTL Engine · Patch 16.9.1 · May 9, 2026