Akali - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.5%
Pick Rate
4.4%

Akalivs Shaco

FAssassin
Patch26.10
Matches1,009,027
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 18, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Akali vs Shaco is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Shaco wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Akali based on 5 games. Akali wins the early laning phase while Shaco scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Akali build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Akali vs Shaco matchup.

Akali Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Akali performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, laning stats, the best build and runes for the matchup, and early vs late game analysis — all based on real ranked data.

Compare against an opponent
Shaco - 40.0% win rateShaco(40.0%)
Akali - 40.0% win rate in this matchup
Akali
40.0% WR
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Shaco vs Akali matchup - 60.0% win rate
Shaco
60.0% WR

Who Wins the Akali vs Shaco Matchup?

Shaco wins the Akali vs Shaco matchup
Winner
Shaco
Matches: 5
40.0%
Win Rate
60.0%
5.2
CS / min
4.3
723
DMG / min
688
12,890
Gold / game
11,109
166
Heal / min
135
568
DMG Mitigated / min
355
0.1
CC / min
1.0
0.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
40.0%
Late Game WR
60.0%

Akali vs Shaco Matchup Summary

The Akali vs Shaco matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Shaco wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Akali's 40.0%, giving Shaco a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Akali controls the early laning stage, but Shaco outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Akali needs to press advantages before Shaco reaches their power spikes, while Shaco should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Shaco leads by 0.8s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Shaco has a strong advantage in this matchup. Akali players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Shaco overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Akali vs Shaco Laning Phase Breakdown

Akali wins the laning phase against Shaco in League of Legends

Akali is favored during the laning phase against Shaco, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Akali holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
5.2Akali
4.3Shaco
Akali significantly out-farms Shaco by 0.9 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 13 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Akali a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Shaco players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
723Akali
688Shaco
Akali deals 35 more champion damage per minute than Shaco. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Shaco choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Akali's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
12,890Akali
11,109Shaco
Akali generates a commanding 1,781 more gold per game than Shaco. This substantial economic advantage means Akali consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Shaco should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.1Akali
1.0Shaco
Shaco brings significantly more crowd control than Akali, with 0.8 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Shaco far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Akali should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
734Akali
490Shaco
Akali vastly out-sustains Shaco, healing and mitigating 244 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Akali can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Shaco is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Shaco, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Akali Build Against Shaco

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Shaco, providing the mobility and stats Akali needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Akali against Shaco are Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass and Hextech Gunblade. This combination gives Akali an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Akali vs Shaco matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Akali
0.0%
+0.0% advantage
Akali early game win rateAkali0.0%
Shaco early game win rateShaco0.0%
Late Game
Shaco
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Akali late game win rateAkali40.0%
Shaco late game win rateShaco60.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Akali and Shaco, with Akali holding a razor-thin 0.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Shaco is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 60.0% win rate — 20.0 points above Akali. Extended games heavily favor Shaco, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Akali has the edge early, but Shaco gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Akali Runes Against Shaco

Domination rune tree - Akali primary runes vs ShacoDomination
Electrocute - best Akali rune vs ShacoSudden Impact - best Akali rune vs ShacoGrisly Mementos - best Akali rune vs ShacoUltimate Hunter - best Akali rune vs Shaco
Resolve rune tree - Akali secondary runes vs ShacoResolve
Bone Plating - best Akali rune vs ShacoOvergrowth - best Akali rune vs Shaco
100.0% WR

The Domination and Resolve rune setup gives Akali the best tools to compete against Shaco in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Akali matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. The table below shows Akali's win rate, gold difference, and performance stats against every champion in the current meta. Click any champion name to see a detailed head-to-head breakdown including the best Akali build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Akali matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
44.33%4065.885211,44935.6%50.9%
51.32%3785.983311,38353.6%49.5%
48.04%3075.978412,03245.0%49.7%
50.58%2606.093711,59359.0%43.1%
46.61%2216.082011,98050.0%44.3%
50.46%2186.085612,10948.7%51.4%
50.47%2125.792911,71050.5%50.4%
46.63%2085.988411,89950.0%44.4%
48.04%2046.190211,63353.8%43.2%
48.22%1976.079411,61654.4%44.1%
51.83%1915.996811,80356.3%48.6%
52.43%1865.579011,20047.3%55.9%
48.33%1805.786212,24561.9%41.0%
37.72%1676.082112,22339.7%36.5%
49.40%1665.786211,60042.5%55.8%
51.32%1525.881911,84046.0%55.1%
44.90%1476.086211,65538.6%48.9%
55.07%1385.790411,96550.0%59.0%
46.62%1335.581511,42738.2%52.6%
44.72%1236.189212,18038.3%48.7%
45.90%1226.397811,68545.1%46.5%
52.89%1216.11,02411,93154.2%51.6%
55.17%1165.882011,30146.1%62.5%
47.79%1136.098611,99536.0%57.1%
49.53%1075.882411,95054.0%45.6%
50.49%1035.683211,53135.9%59.4%
54.46%1015.896011,83953.5%55.2%
50.00%1006.193612,17046.3%52.5%
48.98%985.784912,26748.5%49.2%
46.39%976.081611,12650.0%43.4%
46.88%965.882612,01645.2%48.1%
55.68%885.481911,51662.9%50.9%
45.35%865.793411,90347.1%44.2%
50.00%825.685610,82653.9%46.5%
53.66%825.71,02212,18453.1%54.0%
47.50%805.988111,64653.6%44.2%
48.75%805.682411,36247.4%50.0%
48.68%766.187811,12961.8%38.1%
40.00%756.284210,83130.8%50.0%
45.21%735.685911,33942.9%47.4%
45.21%736.11,02511,28835.1%55.6%
49.30%715.790211,36158.1%42.5%
41.43%705.883711,66640.7%41.9%
46.15%655.91,04912,14946.1%46.1%
40.32%626.384911,88141.9%38.7%
64.52%626.189711,75053.9%72.2%
49.12%576.094911,47148.3%50.0%
49.12%576.384911,78851.9%46.7%
41.82%556.090611,55044.0%40.0%
49.02%516.21,11612,46756.5%42.9%
62.75%516.01,03711,80170.8%55.6%
42.86%495.981911,64840.0%44.8%
54.17%485.485610,83360.9%48.0%
44.68%476.188512,42558.8%36.7%
51.06%475.783411,44357.1%46.1%
63.04%466.190312,06157.9%66.7%
45.45%445.986711,76940.0%50.0%
50.00%445.983610,65856.5%42.9%
45.24%425.790910,69642.9%47.6%
47.62%426.190311,46233.3%58.3%
57.50%406.594911,80770.0%45.0%
57.50%405.676910,95750.0%65.0%
46.15%396.888311,48445.0%47.4%
48.72%396.487813,14741.7%51.9%
64.10%396.389811,85670.0%57.9%
58.97%395.882811,88356.3%60.9%
37.84%376.41,21411,60035.7%39.1%
43.24%375.587512,41976.9%25.0%
58.33%366.092511,39675.0%45.0%
41.67%365.680311,42729.4%52.6%
55.56%366.584711,40861.1%50.0%
55.56%366.281410,66365.0%43.8%
48.57%355.581011,77541.2%55.6%
54.29%356.185911,61070.6%38.9%
56.67%305.91,05610,87955.6%58.3%
46.67%305.61,06111,69150.0%43.8%
56.67%306.193712,14064.3%50.0%
48.28%296.092612,07950.0%47.1%
65.38%266.296612,41061.5%69.2%
53.85%266.093711,35053.9%53.9%
38.46%264.975811,35944.4%35.3%
42.31%266.087412,15133.3%47.1%
42.31%265.987512,61033.3%47.1%
60.00%256.21,04211,03561.5%58.3%
33.33%246.490811,55345.5%23.1%
83.33%246.189611,56680.0%85.7%
52.17%236.01,01713,14966.7%42.9%
43.48%235.699511,97766.7%35.3%
68.18%226.190410,85581.8%54.5%
55.00%205.985211,68437.5%66.7%
50.00%206.494711,90554.5%44.4%
47.37%195.886112,91840.0%50.0%
31.58%195.783611,61512.5%45.5%
42.11%195.891112,33537.5%45.5%
58.82%176.31,05512,30454.5%66.7%
20.00%155.675012,17025.0%18.2%
71.43%145.475910,397100.0%55.6%
57.14%145.679211,85157.1%57.1%
35.71%146.087111,74033.3%37.5%
53.85%135.796113,26960.0%50.0%
45.45%116.082310,33537.5%66.7%
27.27%115.36048,91037.5%0.0%
18.18%115.375410,33433.3%0.0%
30.00%105.288712,19333.3%28.6%
40.00%105.67369,44420.0%60.0%
30.00%105.01,01413,87433.3%28.6%
44.44%95.375811,00133.3%50.0%
22.22%95.27359,3190.0%33.3%
44.44%95.394813,30350.0%42.9%
42.86%76.51,00613,19350.0%40.0%
42.86%75.81,00712,91450.0%40.0%
57.14%75.184011,87150.0%66.7%
50.00%65.01,22312,3880.0%60.0%
50.00%65.590613,08350.0%50.0%
83.33%66.598311,616100.0%66.7%
33.33%64.993511,904100.0%20.0%
66.67%65.076210,8790.0%100.0%
0.00%55.08528,7840.0%0.0%
40.00%56.08438,38866.7%0.0%
60.00%56.378312,32950.0%66.7%
80.00%56.695613,894100.0%66.7%
40.00%54.798111,94050.0%33.3%
40.00%55.272312,8900.0%40.0%
40.00%55.675011,26833.3%50.0%

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Akali vs Shaco - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Akali do against Shaco in League of Legends?

Shaco wins the Akali vs Shaco matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Akali's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Akali do against Shaco in the early game?

In the early game, Akali has the advantage against Shaco with a 0.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Akali players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Akali do against Shaco in the late game?

In the late game, Shaco takes over the Akali vs Shaco matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to 40.0%. Shaco scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Akali vs Shaco matchup?

Shaco wins the matchup against Akali with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Shaco is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Akali build against Shaco?

The best Akali build against Shaco includes Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass, Hextech Gunblade with Sorcerer's Shoes. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Akali runes against Shaco?

The best Akali runes against Shaco use the Domination primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Akali vs Shaco matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Akali counter Shaco?

No, Akali struggles against Shaco with only a 40.0% win rate. Shaco has the advantage in this matchup. Akali players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Shaco's lead.

How do I play Akali against Shaco?

When playing Akali against Shaco, play cautiously and avoid Shaco's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Shaco has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.