- Win Rate
- 53.3%
- Pick Rate
- 0.6%
- Ban Rate
- 23.5%
Shaco Support Counters & Lane Matchups
- Patch
- 26.19
- Games
- 499
- Lane
- Support
- Tier
- All Tiers
- Last Updated
- Oct 5, 2026 UTC
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
The best Shaco counters in League of Legends patch 26.19 are Alistar, Senna, Rell, Karma, Lulu. The best Shaco counter is Alistar, with Shaco having only a 12.5% win rate in this matchup. Secondary patch 26.19 Shaco counter choices are Nami, Pantheon, TahmKench, Seraphine, Sona. Below are the top Shaco counters and matchups alongside their win rates.
- Hardest counter
- Seraphinewins 51.5%
- Easiest matchup
- Threshyou win 53.3%
- Support lanes won at 15
- 50.8%
Who Counters Shaco Support (Patch 26.19)
10 lane opponents · 462 gamesThe hardest Support matchup for Shaco is Seraphine, who wins 51.5% of their games against Shaco. Across the 10 matchups with lane data, Shaco is clearly ahead in gold at 15 against 2 and clearly behind against 0. The easiest lane is Thresh: Shaco wins 53.3%.
| Opponent | Their win rate | Gold @15 | CS @15 | XP @15 | Verdict | Games |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Lulu | 61.7% | −141 | −1.1 | +461 | Leans their way | 47 |
 Seraphine | 51.5% | +67 | +1.3 | +545 | Even | 68 |
 Nami | 52.5% | −135 | −2.7 | +310 | Leans their way | 40 |
 Lux | 48.5% | +131 | +4.7 | +354 | Even | 66 |
 Blitzcrank | 51.5% | −117 | −1.5 | +441 | Even | 33 |
 Pyke | 50.0% | +217 | −3.4 | +268 | Even | 40 |
 Thresh | 46.7% | +92 | +0.3 | +236 | Leans your way | 60 |
 Leona | 42.5% | −595 | −3.3 | −85 | Leans your wayLoses lane | 40 |
 Nautilus | 42.1% | −332 | −1.1 | −110 | Leans your wayLoses lane | 38 |
 Pantheon | 40.0% | +102 | +1.0 | +63 | Leans your way | 30 |
Ranked solo and flex games where both champions played the same lane this patch. Win rate shown is the OPPONENT's. Lists rank by the 95% range of each win rate, so a handful of games cannot top the list; gold, CS and XP are the opponent's lead at 15:00.
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| Pick | Win rate vs Shaco | Gold @15 | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Lulu | 61.7% | −141 | 47 |
| 2. Seraphine | 51.5% | +67 | 68 |
| 3. Nami | 52.5% | −135 | 40 |
| 4. Lux | 48.5% | +131 | 66 |
| 5. Blitzcrank | 51.5% | −117 | 33 |
Shaco Lane Gold at 15 Minutes
Shaco's gold lead or deficit at 15:00 against the twelve most common Support opponents. Right of the line, Shaco is ahead; left, the opponent is.
From a champion selection perspective, the strongest Shaco counters are Seraphine. These champions either out-trade Shaco in lane, have abilities that negate Shaco's core mechanics, or scale better into team fights. Seraphine in particular exploits Shaco's weaknesses by providing consistent pressure while being difficult to punish.
Beyond item builds and counter picks, successful counter play against Shaco involves understanding Shaco's power spikes and cooldown windows. Engage on Shaco when key abilities are on cooldown, and coordinate with your team to focus Shaco in team fights before Shaco can output maximum damage. Vision control is also crucial when playing against Shaco to avoid getting caught out of position. By combining proper defensive itemization with smart champion selection and strategic gameplay, you can effectively neutralize Shaco's impact and secure victory.
When to Counter Shaco - Game Phase Strategy
Shaco may look for early roams and picks. Ward aggressively and ping missing immediately. Trade when Shaco's gap closers are on cooldown and avoid pushing without vision.
Shaco excels at picking off isolated targets mid game. Group with your team and avoid face-checking bushes. Maintain vision in flanking positions and protect your carries.
Late game, Shaco's one-shot potential peaks. Keep your carries protected with peel champions. Consider stopwatch or Guardian Angel to survive burst attempts.
Tips for Playing Against Shaco
- Pick Seraphine or similar champions with kits that exploit Shaco's weaknesses
- Build Mercury's Treads or Hexdrinker early to reduce Shaco's damage in lane
- Track Shaco's cooldowns and engage when key abilities are unavailable
- Ward Shaco's common roam paths and ping missing immediately
- Coordinate with your jungler to gank Shaco during vulnerable windows
- Group with teammates to deny Shaco solo picks
- Place control wards in flanking positions to spot Shaco's engages
Riot's tips for playing against Shaco
- If Shaco is doing well early-game, it is worth the investment to place Stealth Wards near his Jungle camps.
- If Shaco uses Deceive to enter a fight he won't be able to quickly use it again to get away. Work with your team to quickly focus him down.
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What Shaco Is Good Against
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Shaco Counters FAQ - Patch 26.19
Who counters Shaco?
In the Support lane this patch, the strongest counters to Shaco are Seraphine (51.5% over 68 games).
What is Shaco's hardest matchup?
Seraphine. Shaco wins only 48.5% of 68 lane games against Seraphine and sits at −67 gold at 15 minutes.
What is Shaco good against?
Shaco's best Support matchups this patch are Thresh (53.3%), Lux (51.5%).
Is Shaco a lane bully?
Not really. Shaco Support finishes 15 minutes within 38 gold of the lane opponent on average and is ahead in 51% of games.