Matchup

Talon
Talon
90%
10%

vs

53.3%

over 1595 games

Shaco
Shaco
57%
43%
Heavy AD damageHigh burstSplit pushDive threat

Skill matchup

Build vs Shaco

Build adapted to this matchup

Starting items

Scorchclaw Pup

Core build

Voltaic Cyclosword
1vs Tank
Umbral Glaive
2vs Tank
Axiom Arc
3vs Tank

Standard

Ionian Boots of Lucidity
4CDR
Youmuu's Ghostblade
5vs Tank

Summoner spells

41191%
11148%

Anti AD

Plated Steelcaps
4vs AD
Death's Dance
5vs AD
Guardian Angel
vs AD
Randuin's Omen
vs AD
Dead Man's Plate
vs AD

Anti Heal

Mortal Reminder
6vs Hybride

Anti AP

Mercury's Treads
4vs CC
Maw of Malmortius
5vs AP
Mercurial Scimitar
vs AP

Anti Heal

Chempunk Chainsword
6vs Heal

Anti Tank

Youmuu's Ghostblade
5vs Tank
Edge of Night
vs Tank
Serylda's Grudge
vs Tank
Hubris
vs Tank
Serpent's Fang
vs Tank
Profane Hydra
vs Tank
Lord Dominik's Regards
vs Tank
Black Cleaver
vs Tank
Bastionbreaker
vs Tank
The Collector
vs Tank

DPS

Endless Hunger
DPS
Sundered Sky
Bruiser
Eclipse
DPS
Spear of Shojin
Bruiser
Infinity Edge
DPS
Opportunity
DPS
68.3% WR60 games
InspirationInspiration
First StrikeFirst Strike
Cash BackCash Back
Triple TonicTriple Tonic
Cosmic InsightCosmic Insight
DominationDomination
Treasure HunterTreasure Hunter
Sudden ImpactSudden Impact
Adaptive ForceAdaptive ForceHealth Scaling

Power Spikes

Strength by game phase

Early (0-15)
Mid (15-30)
Late (30+)
TalonTalon
ShacoShaco
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral

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

LevelQWER
313s15s8s
612s15s8s1m40
911s15s8s1m40
1111s15s8s1m30
1611s15s8s1m20
1811s15s8s1m20

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.

Source: op.gg + LTL Engine · Patch 16.9.1 · May 7, 2026