Shaco - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.0%
Pick Rate
3.7%

Shacovs Bard

DAssassin
Patch26.10
Matches2,379,056
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 25, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Shaco vs Bard is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Shaco wins with a 53.9% win rate (+7.7%) over Bard based on 39 games. Bard wins the early laning phase while Shaco scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Shaco build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Shaco vs Bard matchup.

Shaco Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Shaco 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
Bard - 53.9% win rateBard(53.9%)
Shaco - 53.9% win rate in this matchup
Shaco
53.9% WR
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Bard vs Shaco matchup - 46.1% win rate
Bard
46.1% WR

Who Wins the Shaco vs Bard Matchup?

Shaco wins the Shaco vs Bard matchup
Winner
Shaco
Matches: 39
53.9%
Win Rate
46.1%
1.5
CS / min
0.9
817
DMG / min
525
11,094
Gold / game
10,470
92
Heal / min
267
331
DMG Mitigated / min
697
1.1
CC / min
1.8
46.1%
Early Game WR
53.9%
57.7%
Late Game WR
42.3%

Shaco vs Bard Matchup Summary

The Shaco vs Bard matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 39 recent matches analyzed, Shaco wins with a 53.9% win rate compared to Bard's 46.1%, giving Shaco a 7.7 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Bard controls the early laning stage, but Shaco outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Bard 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 Bard leads by 541 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Shaco players can confidently pick into Bard and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Bard away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Shaco vs Bard Laning Phase Breakdown

Shaco wins the laning phase against Bard in League of Legends

Shaco is favored during the laning phase against Bard, 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
1.5Shaco
0.9Bard
Shaco edges out Bard by 0.6 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 9 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Shaco.
Damage
817Shaco
525Bard
Shaco heavily out-damages Bard by 292 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Bard 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
11,094Shaco
10,470Bard
Shaco earns 623 more gold per game than Bard, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Shaco slightly faster item completions.
Utility
1.1Shaco
1.8Bard
Bard provides 0.6 seconds more crowd control per minute than Shaco, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Bard coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
423Shaco
964Bard
Bard vastly out-sustains Shaco, healing and mitigating 541 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Bard 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 Shaco Build Against Bard

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Bard, providing the mobility and stats Shaco needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Shaco against Bard are Voltaic Cyclosword, The Collector and Umbral Glaive. This combination gives Shaco an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 2 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Bard. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Shaco vs Bard matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Bard
53.9%
+7.7% advantage
Shaco early game win rateShaco46.1%
Bard early game win rateBard53.9%
Late Game
Shaco
57.7%
+15.4% advantage
Shaco late game win rateShaco57.7%
Bard late game win rateBard42.3%

Bard dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 53.9% win rate — a 7.7 percentage point lead over Shaco. This lopsided early game means Bard 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 57.7% win rate — 15.4 points above Bard. 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: Bard 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 Shaco Runes Against Bard

Domination rune tree - Shaco primary runes vs BardDomination
Hail of Blades - best Shaco rune vs BardSudden Impact - best Shaco rune vs BardGrisly Mementos - best Shaco rune vs BardRelentless Hunter - best Shaco rune vs Bard
Precision rune tree - Shaco secondary runes vs BardPrecision
Coup de Grace - best Shaco rune vs BardLegend: Alacrity - best Shaco rune vs Bard
66.7% WR

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


Shaco matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. The table below shows Shaco'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 Shaco build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Shaco 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
51.29%3490.872512,59449.3%52.7%
47.08%2910.875312,53534.8%54.8%
47.25%2730.870312,65051.0%45.2%
50.00%2460.870612,58548.4%51.0%
48.57%2450.969312,41348.0%49.0%
44.21%2330.868412,47441.0%45.8%
48.03%2290.874812,32152.4%45.5%
42.86%2240.869012,43147.2%40.8%
54.68%2030.872112,75352.3%56.5%
50.60%1660.970912,71754.1%48.6%
46.95%1640.980813,21138.2%51.4%
46.46%1270.972312,64840.9%49.4%
36.89%1220.872712,74436.7%37.0%
50.00%1200.872212,54757.1%46.1%
46.02%1131.071011,96238.6%50.7%
55.45%1100.874012,35054.2%56.5%
35.85%1061.46699,77828.9%41.0%
50.96%1040.868912,54645.2%54.8%
55.34%1031.067312,78556.8%54.5%
42.27%970.773612,64634.2%47.5%
45.26%950.969212,54140.0%48.3%
48.91%920.965811,95250.0%48.0%
59.34%910.868312,35671.4%51.8%
53.33%900.870812,27157.5%50.0%
54.55%880.872613,42454.5%54.5%
58.62%871.073912,42453.9%60.7%
46.51%860.866913,09055.6%42.4%
50.00%821.47479,99757.1%46.3%
60.98%821.181513,09262.5%60.0%
48.72%780.968911,80747.4%50.0%
52.56%781.46879,58548.4%55.3%
51.32%760.865012,17463.6%41.9%
54.67%751.074012,75050.0%56.9%
44.59%741.576010,31939.3%47.8%
58.11%741.571110,17760.7%56.5%
57.75%711.066912,86361.5%55.6%
50.00%701.872412,10670.0%42.0%
55.71%701.278311,15055.6%55.8%
64.71%680.972412,73066.7%63.6%
61.19%670.871212,47646.4%71.8%
55.22%671.468210,11154.2%55.8%
56.45%621.272912,23738.9%63.6%
54.84%621.480712,45963.2%51.2%
53.23%620.965913,09257.9%51.2%
55.74%611.475210,89462.5%51.4%
46.67%601.56779,16443.3%50.0%
44.07%591.47919,75443.5%44.4%
59.62%521.076013,27842.9%65.8%
47.06%510.980512,84726.3%59.4%
42.00%501.585912,00338.1%44.8%
40.82%491.174013,12036.4%42.1%
48.98%491.573411,38554.5%47.4%
48.94%470.976913,41350.0%48.1%
44.19%430.777212,81542.9%44.8%
55.81%431.46559,00465.0%47.8%
58.14%431.571210,37357.1%58.6%
52.50%401.88179,69457.9%47.6%
50.00%400.971012,56123.1%63.0%
53.85%391.581711,09446.1%57.7%
44.74%381.276012,34275.0%36.7%
50.00%381.564610,02561.5%44.0%
44.74%380.875811,79846.7%43.5%
32.43%371.372012,54920.0%40.9%
42.86%351.770910,16753.3%35.0%
57.58%330.977712,19962.5%52.9%
50.00%321.36179,51950.0%50.0%
41.94%310.867811,96328.6%52.9%
56.67%301.978712,38566.7%52.4%
53.33%301.378311,79072.7%42.1%
55.17%290.982113,87742.9%59.1%
58.62%291.368912,49576.9%43.8%
44.83%291.775611,72754.5%38.9%
39.29%281.45389,52242.9%35.7%
42.86%281.572910,04345.5%41.2%
46.43%282.275510,91750.0%44.4%
55.56%271.56729,72145.5%62.5%
62.96%271.47749,95980.0%52.9%
61.54%261.369711,27745.5%73.3%
44.00%251.882412,99736.4%50.0%
36.00%251.873612,86014.3%44.4%
44.00%251.67039,41466.7%23.1%
54.17%241.173113,31445.5%61.5%
54.17%241.26959,14166.7%46.7%
39.13%231.476113,68160.0%33.3%
60.87%231.583711,80066.7%57.1%
47.62%211.685411,09166.7%40.0%
47.62%211.465210,72266.7%33.3%
70.00%204.775011,29362.5%75.0%
45.00%201.56789,19740.0%50.0%
38.89%182.15849,84240.0%37.5%
83.33%181.392212,40066.7%86.7%
37.50%161.56629,40937.5%37.5%
56.25%162.988712,07660.0%54.5%
56.25%160.768213,92671.4%44.4%
40.00%151.37089,69066.7%22.2%
40.00%152.082312,90125.0%45.5%
53.85%132.082712,21380.0%37.5%
38.46%131.863611,39550.0%33.3%
76.92%130.863613,09180.0%75.0%
41.67%121.568611,15333.3%44.4%
58.33%121.474511,58033.3%66.7%
63.64%112.472211,02050.0%66.7%
50.00%101.66669,58633.3%57.1%
66.67%91.974611,635100.0%50.0%
11.11%92.35048,4620.0%33.3%
33.33%92.273010,97950.0%20.0%
37.50%83.672910,75650.0%33.3%
37.50%83.57869,26933.3%40.0%
50.00%82.571110,0500.0%80.0%
62.50%80.864912,20350.0%66.7%
42.86%72.357012,033100.0%33.3%
14.29%72.868612,5940.0%16.7%
28.57%73.364313,3980.0%28.6%
33.33%62.966812,8780.0%50.0%
66.67%60.751211,76850.0%100.0%
83.33%63.370712,345100.0%80.0%
33.33%65.08328,99850.0%25.0%
100.00%61.46069,789100.0%100.0%
16.67%61.67199,74733.3%0.0%
50.00%61.967014,3520.0%60.0%
66.67%62.575412,75166.7%66.7%
80.00%53.369310,3260.0%100.0%
60.00%54.984812,3450.0%60.0%
80.00%52.25437,261100.0%0.0%
20.00%54.98508,7050.0%50.0%
60.00%55.074410,438100.0%50.0%

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Shaco vs Bard - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Shaco do against Bard in League of Legends?

Shaco wins the Shaco vs Bard matchup with a 53.9% win rate compared to Bard's 46.1%, a 7.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 39 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Shaco do against Bard in the early game?

In the early game, Bard has the advantage against Shaco with a 53.9% win rate versus 46.1%. Bard players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Shaco do against Bard in the late game?

In the late game, Shaco takes over the Shaco vs Bard matchup with a 57.7% win rate compared to 42.3%. Shaco scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Shaco vs Bard matchup?

Shaco wins the matchup against Bard with a 53.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 7.7 percentage point advantage means Shaco is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 39 games analyzed.

What is the best Shaco build against Bard?

The best Shaco build against Bard includes Voltaic Cyclosword, The Collector, Umbral Glaive with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. This build achieves a 50.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Shaco runes against Bard?

The best Shaco runes against Bard use the Domination primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 66.7% win rate in the Shaco vs Bard matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Shaco counter Bard?

Yes, Shaco has a favorable matchup against Bard with a 53.9% win rate. Shaco strongly counters Bard in lane based on current patch 26.10 data.

How do I play Shaco against Bard?

When playing Shaco against Bard, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Bard. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.