Rakan - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
47.6%
Pick Rate
1.4%

Rakanvs Shaco

FSupport
Patch26.7
Matches508,082
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 12, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Rakan vs Shaco is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Shaco wins with a 71.4% win rate (+42.9%) over Rakan based on 7 games. Shaco holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Rakan build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Rakan vs Shaco matchup.

Rakan Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Rakan 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 - 28.6% win rateShaco(28.6%)
Rakan - 28.6% win rate in this matchup
Rakan
28.6% WR
VS
Shaco vs Rakan matchup - 71.4% win rate
Shaco
71.4% WR

Who Wins the Rakan vs Shaco Matchup?

Shaco wins the Rakan vs Shaco matchup
Winner
Shaco
Matches: 7
28.6%
Win Rate
71.4%
1.2
CS / min
1.3
227
DMG / min
686
7,457
Gold / game
9,533
218
Heal / min
69
866
DMG Mitigated / min
314
1.3
CC / min
1.3
25.0%
Early Game WR
75.0%
33.3%
Late Game WR
66.7%

Rakan vs Shaco Matchup Summary

The Rakan vs Shaco matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 7 recent matches analyzed, Shaco wins with a 71.4% win rate compared to Rakan's 28.6%, giving Shaco a 42.9 percentage point advantage. Shaco dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Rakan players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in damage output, where Shaco leads by 459 DMG/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Shaco has a strong advantage in this matchup. Rakan 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.

Rakan vs Shaco Laning Phase Breakdown

Shaco wins the laning phase against Rakan in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.2Rakan
1.3Shaco
Rakan and Shaco farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.0 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
227Rakan
686Shaco
Shaco heavily out-damages Rakan by 459 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Rakan 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
7,457Rakan
9,533Shaco
Shaco generates a commanding 2,075 more gold per game than Rakan. This substantial economic advantage means Shaco consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Rakan should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.3Rakan
1.3Shaco
Both Rakan and Shaco provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.1s/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
1,085Rakan
383Shaco
Rakan vastly out-sustains Shaco, healing and mitigating 702 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Rakan 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 Rakan Build Against Shaco

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Shaco, providing the mobility and stats Rakan needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Rakan against Shaco are Mikael's Blessing, Locket of the Iron Solari and Knight's Vow. This combination gives Rakan 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 Rakan vs Shaco matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Shaco
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Rakan early game win rateRakan25.0%
Shaco early game win rateShaco75.0%
Late Game
Shaco
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Rakan late game win rateRakan33.3%
Shaco late game win rateShaco66.7%

Shaco dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 75.0% win rate — a 50.0 percentage point lead over Rakan. This lopsided early game means Shaco 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 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Rakan. Extended games heavily favor Shaco, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Shaco holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Rakan players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Rakan Runes Against Shaco

Inspiration rune tree - Rakan primary runes vs ShacoInspiration
Glacial Augment - best Rakan rune vs ShacoCash Back - best Rakan rune vs ShacoBiscuit Delivery - best Rakan rune vs ShacoCosmic Insight - best Rakan rune vs Shaco
Domination rune tree - Rakan secondary runes vs ShacoDomination
Sixth Sense - best Rakan rune vs ShacoUltimate Hunter - best Rakan rune vs Shaco
100.0% WR

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


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

Rakan 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
44.33%971.12668,35646.9%41.7%
55.29%851.02368,32652.4%58.1%
40.32%621.02348,45241.4%39.4%
51.61%621.02748,85253.3%50.0%
40.00%601.12468,54235.5%44.8%
44.00%501.02908,13263.0%21.7%
42.86%491.02298,27340.0%45.8%
31.91%471.12447,95816.7%47.8%
42.50%401.02917,83240.9%44.4%
58.97%391.02557,87150.0%70.6%
63.16%381.02408,42073.7%52.6%
33.33%361.02358,21031.6%35.3%
48.57%351.12819,06136.4%54.2%
51.43%351.02978,51547.4%56.3%
44.12%341.02647,93640.9%50.0%
26.47%341.02457,72017.6%35.3%
38.24%341.12858,99654.5%30.4%
28.13%320.92807,73622.2%35.7%
42.86%281.22438,62244.4%42.1%
42.86%281.02437,89850.0%30.0%
37.04%271.03008,14415.4%57.1%
44.44%270.92609,50844.4%44.4%
53.85%261.02948,50066.7%42.9%
50.00%261.12519,19541.7%57.1%
72.00%251.22328,51484.6%58.3%
37.50%241.12698,53435.7%40.0%
34.78%230.92768,89257.1%25.0%
43.48%231.12748,37835.7%55.6%
38.89%181.12778,32354.5%14.3%
61.11%182.13419,95657.1%63.6%
47.06%171.13239,59025.0%53.9%
31.25%161.22717,93637.5%25.0%
60.00%151.02949,12360.0%60.0%
22.22%91.12269,2040.0%28.6%
37.50%81.03069,82925.0%50.0%
50.00%81.02508,99340.0%66.7%
62.50%80.92919,50750.0%66.7%
85.71%72.849510,583100.0%83.3%
28.57%71.22277,45725.0%33.3%
50.00%63.03808,9100.0%75.0%
66.67%61.02428,36933.3%100.0%
83.33%60.92889,510100.0%75.0%
80.00%51.02768,92350.0%100.0%
60.00%52.13628,23275.0%0.0%
20.00%50.927811,3550.0%20.0%

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Rakan vs Shaco - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Rakan do against Shaco in League of Legends?

Shaco wins the Rakan vs Shaco matchup with a 71.4% win rate compared to Rakan's 28.6%, a 42.9 percentage point difference. This data is based on 7 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Rakan do against Shaco in the early game?

In the early game, Shaco has the advantage against Rakan with a 75.0% win rate versus 25.0%. Shaco players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Rakan do against Shaco in the late game?

In the late game, Shaco takes over the Rakan vs Shaco matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Shaco scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Rakan vs Shaco matchup?

Shaco wins the matchup against Rakan with a 71.4% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 42.9 percentage point advantage means Shaco is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 7 games analyzed.

What is the best Rakan build against Shaco?

The best Rakan build against Shaco includes Mikael's Blessing, Locket of the Iron Solari, Knight's Vow with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Rakan runes against Shaco?

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

Does Rakan counter Shaco?

No, Rakan struggles against Shaco with only a 28.6% win rate. Shaco has the advantage in this matchup. Rakan players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Shaco's lead.

How do I play Rakan against Shaco?

When playing Rakan 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.