Hecarim - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
47.9%
Pick Rate
1.5%

Hecarimvs Shaco

FFighterTank
Patch26.7
Matches508,082
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 10, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Hecarim vs Shaco is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Hecarim wins with a 52.5% win rate (+5.0%) over Shaco based on 40 games. Hecarim wins the early laning phase while Shaco scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Hecarim build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Hecarim vs Shaco matchup.

Hecarim Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Hecarim 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.

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Shaco - 52.5% win rateShaco(52.5%)
Hecarim - 52.5% win rate in this matchup
Hecarim
52.5% WR
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Shaco vs Hecarim matchup - 47.5% win rate
Shaco
47.5% WR

Who Wins the Hecarim vs Shaco Matchup?

Hecarim wins the Hecarim vs Shaco matchup
Winner
Hecarim
Matches: 40
52.5%
Win Rate
47.5%
1.3
CS / min
1.0
622
DMG / min
714
12,552
Gold / game
11,942
603
Heal / min
275
1,055
DMG Mitigated / min
434
0.7
CC / min
0.9
62.5%
Early Game WR
37.5%
45.8%
Late Game WR
54.2%

Hecarim vs Shaco Matchup Summary

The Hecarim vs Shaco matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 40 recent matches analyzed, Hecarim wins with a 52.5% win rate compared to Shaco's 47.5%, giving Hecarim a 5.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Hecarim controls the early laning stage, but Shaco outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Hecarim 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 sustain, where Hecarim leads by 949 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Hecarim has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Shaco's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Hecarim vs Shaco Laning Phase Breakdown

Hecarim wins the laning phase against Shaco in League of Legends

Hecarim is favored during the laning phase against Shaco, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Hecarim holds advantages in farming, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
1.3Hecarim
1.0Shaco
Hecarim and Shaco farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.3 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
622Hecarim
714Shaco
Shaco heavily out-damages Hecarim by 92 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Hecarim should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Shaco's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
12,552Hecarim
11,942Shaco
Hecarim earns 610 more gold per game than Shaco, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Hecarim slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.7Hecarim
0.9Shaco
Both Hecarim and Shaco provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
1,658Hecarim
709Shaco
Hecarim vastly out-sustains Shaco, healing and mitigating 949 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Hecarim 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 Hecarim Build Against Shaco

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Shaco, providing the mobility and stats Hecarim needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Hecarim against Shaco are Death's Dance, Spear of Shojin and Maw of Malmortius. This combination gives Hecarim an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Shaco. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Hecarim vs Shaco matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Hecarim
62.5%
+25.0% advantage
Hecarim early game win rateHecarim62.5%
Shaco early game win rateShaco37.5%
Late Game
Shaco
54.2%
+8.3% advantage
Hecarim late game win rateHecarim45.8%
Shaco late game win rateShaco54.2%

Hecarim dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 62.5% win rate — a 25.0 percentage point lead over Shaco. This lopsided early game means Hecarim can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Shaco is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 54.2% win rate — 8.3 points above Hecarim. Extended games heavily favor Shaco, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Hecarim must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Shaco reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Shaco survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.

Best Hecarim Runes Against Shaco

Sorcery rune tree - Hecarim primary runes vs ShacoSorcery
Phase Rush - best Hecarim rune vs ShacoNimbus Cloak - best Hecarim rune vs ShacoCelerity - best Hecarim rune vs ShacoWaterwalking - best Hecarim rune vs Shaco
Precision rune tree - Hecarim secondary runes vs ShacoPrecision
Triumph - best Hecarim rune vs ShacoLegend: Haste - best Hecarim rune vs Shaco
71.4% WR

Running Sorcery primary with Precision secondary allows Hecarim to press their advantage against Shaco, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Hecarim matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Hecarim'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 Hecarim build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Hecarim matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
46.07%891.065412,65843.2%48.9%
52.63%761.168512,70658.1%45.5%
46.77%621.066012,98451.6%41.9%
44.07%591.174812,52144.4%43.5%
48.28%581.270713,54842.9%53.3%
47.37%571.172913,81755.6%43.6%
35.71%561.167911,75130.6%45.0%
52.73%551.173112,78551.6%54.2%
52.50%401.362212,55262.5%45.8%
57.14%351.066412,05573.3%45.0%
52.94%341.275713,82050.0%56.3%
45.45%331.178112,85138.9%53.3%
31.25%321.072913,20838.5%26.3%
45.16%311.280413,46753.3%37.5%
54.84%311.178712,85852.9%57.1%
46.67%301.074412,63860.0%33.3%
50.00%301.063913,03454.5%47.4%
34.48%291.277612,39536.8%30.0%
34.48%291.278014,33427.3%38.9%
62.07%291.263213,01969.2%56.3%
57.14%281.289413,45358.8%54.5%
51.85%271.374612,89941.7%60.0%
59.26%271.385014,19850.0%69.2%
32.00%251.168011,55637.5%22.2%
54.17%241.184413,74166.7%41.7%
52.17%231.160611,51253.9%50.0%
43.48%231.262912,05437.5%57.1%
72.73%221.182711,82578.6%62.5%
33.33%211.256711,91230.8%37.5%
35.00%201.274813,34655.6%18.2%
50.00%201.263512,04127.3%77.8%
52.63%191.481214,79642.9%58.3%
35.29%171.263012,01127.3%50.0%
43.75%161.173012,98471.4%22.2%
37.50%161.370913,46640.0%36.4%
50.00%161.381813,16462.5%37.5%
64.29%141.381314,81950.0%70.0%
53.85%131.589014,87833.3%71.4%
15.38%131.579914,48716.7%14.3%
46.15%131.072412,98733.3%75.0%
50.00%121.375311,81850.0%50.0%
50.00%121.377214,9830.0%60.0%
66.67%121.272312,98366.7%66.7%
27.27%111.171213,58866.7%12.5%
45.45%110.955810,17950.0%40.0%
54.55%111.069613,09075.0%42.9%
60.00%101.062512,87580.0%40.0%
55.56%91.060213,24880.0%25.0%
22.22%91.574814,2350.0%33.3%
50.00%81.263813,94866.7%40.0%
87.50%81.280614,213100.0%85.7%
42.86%71.162414,39950.0%40.0%
42.86%71.579211,9660.0%75.0%
42.86%71.146110,83325.0%66.7%
60.00%51.486616,594100.0%33.3%
100.00%51.075113,701100.0%100.0%
80.00%51.583811,586100.0%0.0%

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Hecarim vs Shaco - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Hecarim do against Shaco in League of Legends?

Hecarim wins the Hecarim vs Shaco matchup with a 52.5% win rate compared to Shaco's 47.5%, a 5.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 40 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Hecarim do against Shaco in the early game?

In the early game, Hecarim has the advantage against Shaco with a 62.5% win rate versus 37.5%. Hecarim players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Hecarim do against Shaco in the late game?

In the late game, Shaco takes over the Hecarim vs Shaco matchup with a 54.2% win rate compared to 45.8%. Shaco scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Hecarim vs Shaco matchup?

Hecarim wins the matchup against Shaco with a 52.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 5.0 percentage point advantage means Hecarim is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 40 games analyzed.

What is the best Hecarim build against Shaco?

The best Hecarim build against Shaco includes Death's Dance, Spear of Shojin, Maw of Malmortius with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. This build achieves a 100.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Hecarim runes against Shaco?

The best Hecarim runes against Shaco use the Sorcery primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 71.4% win rate in the Hecarim vs Shaco matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Hecarim counter Shaco?

Yes, Hecarim has a favorable matchup against Shaco with a 52.5% win rate. Hecarim strongly counters Shaco in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Hecarim against Shaco?

When playing Hecarim against Shaco, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.