Rakan - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.4%
Pick Rate
1.3%

Rakanvs Shaco

BSupport
Patch26.3
Matches785,220
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedFeb 25, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Rakan vs Shaco is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.3. Rakan wins with a 77.8% win rate (+55.6%) over Shaco based on 9 games. Rakan 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.

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Shaco - 77.8% win rateShaco(77.8%)
Rakan - 77.8% win rate in this matchup
Rakan
77.8% WR
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Shaco vs Rakan matchup - 22.2% win rate
Shaco
22.2% WR

Who Wins the Rakan vs Shaco Matchup?

Rakan wins the Rakan vs Shaco matchup
Winner
Rakan
Matches: 9
77.8%
Win Rate
22.2%
1.1
CS / min
1.7
264
DMG / min
604
10,211
Gold / game
10,118
277
Heal / min
70
935
DMG Mitigated / min
356
1.3
CC / min
1.3
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Rakan vs Shaco Matchup Summary

The Rakan vs Shaco matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 9 recent matches analyzed, Rakan wins with a 77.8% win rate compared to Shaco's 22.2%, giving Rakan a 55.6 percentage point advantage. Rakan dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Shaco players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Rakan leads by 786 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Rakan players can confidently pick into Shaco and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Shaco away from CS whenever possible. 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

Rakan wins the laning phase against Shaco in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.1Rakan
1.7Shaco
Shaco edges out Rakan by 0.6 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 8 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Shaco.
Damage
264Rakan
604Shaco
Shaco heavily out-damages Rakan by 340 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
10,211Rakan
10,118Shaco
Rakan and Shaco generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 92 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
1.3Rakan
1.3Shaco
Both Rakan and Shaco provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.0s/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
1,211Rakan
425Shaco
Rakan vastly out-sustains Shaco, healing and mitigating 786 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 Locket of the Iron Solari, Zeke's Convergence and Bandlepipes. This combination gives Rakan an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 66.7% 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 Rakan vs Shaco matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Rakan
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Rakan early game win rateRakan100.0%
Shaco early game win rateShaco0.0%
Late Game
Rakan
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Rakan late game win rateRakan50.0%
Shaco late game win rateShaco50.0%

Rakan dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Shaco. This lopsided early game means Rakan can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Rakan at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Shaco. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

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

Best Rakan Runes Against Shaco

Resolve rune tree - Rakan primary runes vs ShacoResolve
Guardian - best Rakan rune vs ShacoDemolish - best Rakan rune vs ShacoBone Plating - best Rakan rune vs ShacoUnflinching - best Rakan rune vs Shaco
Domination rune tree - Rakan secondary runes vs ShacoDomination
Deep Ward - best Rakan rune vs ShacoUltimate Hunter - best Rakan rune vs Shaco
100.0% WR

Running Resolve primary with Domination secondary allows Rakan to press their advantage against Shaco, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Rakan matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.3. 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 26.3
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
53.60%1251.12458,28842.9%64.5%
53.33%1051.02578,69054.2%52.6%
46.46%991.12498,03950.8%38.9%
54.08%981.12918,44053.7%54.5%
41.57%891.02328,69429.7%50.0%
35.63%871.02608,52635.6%35.7%
56.41%781.02378,10861.0%51.4%
52.63%761.02758,52558.3%47.5%
50.77%651.02539,26941.4%58.3%
46.15%651.12499,32139.1%50.0%
48.28%581.12538,92450.0%47.2%
59.65%571.02278,82755.6%61.5%
60.00%551.12357,90975.0%31.6%
50.00%521.12698,36357.1%41.7%
44.90%491.02628,34728.0%62.5%
53.19%471.02889,02944.4%58.6%
53.19%471.02668,49637.5%69.6%
53.19%471.12569,07943.8%58.1%
61.70%471.12398,51153.9%71.4%
40.00%450.92768,59434.8%45.5%
48.72%391.22509,54930.8%57.7%
41.03%391.02538,11333.3%50.0%
60.00%351.03258,55757.1%64.3%
45.16%311.02909,14645.5%45.0%
50.00%281.12638,42753.3%46.1%
33.33%271.12408,45630.8%35.7%
44.00%251.12767,91238.5%50.0%
58.33%241.02677,96553.3%66.7%
62.50%241.02568,63863.6%61.5%
59.09%221.12258,40860.0%58.3%
38.10%211.12677,98128.6%57.1%
35.00%201.12387,67033.3%37.5%
40.00%201.02858,36836.4%44.4%
44.44%181.22678,78436.4%57.1%
47.06%171.12568,49216.7%63.6%
21.43%141.02739,2940.0%27.3%
69.23%131.02668,95680.0%62.5%
23.08%131.43028,35612.5%40.0%
41.67%121.12749,04233.3%50.0%
50.00%101.02489,36550.0%50.0%
50.00%100.92718,90625.0%66.7%
77.78%91.126410,211100.0%50.0%
62.50%81.92338,76480.0%33.3%
42.86%70.92389,71033.3%50.0%
42.86%71.133410,07150.0%40.0%
83.33%62.14689,32550.0%100.0%
60.00%53.867513,4020.0%75.0%
60.00%50.92657,50850.0%100.0%
40.00%54.46299,502100.0%0.0%
40.00%53.25389,3870.0%66.7%
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Rakan vs Shaco - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Rakan do against Shaco in League of Legends?

Rakan wins the Rakan vs Shaco matchup with a 77.8% win rate compared to Shaco's 22.2%, a 55.6 percentage point difference. This data is based on 9 recent ranked games in patch 26.3.

How does Rakan do against Shaco in the early game?

In the early game, Rakan has the advantage against Shaco with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Rakan 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, Rakan takes over the Rakan vs Shaco matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Rakan scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Rakan vs Shaco matchup?

Rakan wins the matchup against Shaco with a 77.8% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.3. The 55.6 percentage point advantage means Rakan is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 9 games analyzed.

What is the best Rakan build against Shaco?

The best Rakan build against Shaco includes Locket of the Iron Solari, Zeke's Convergence, Bandlepipes with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. This build achieves a 66.7% win rate in the matchup. 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 Resolve 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?

Yes, Rakan has a favorable matchup against Shaco with a 77.8% win rate. Rakan strongly counters Shaco in lane based on current patch 26.3 data.

How do I play Rakan against Shaco?

When playing Rakan 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.