Shaco - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.0%
Pick Rate
3.6%

Shacovs Gwen

CAssassin
Patch26.13
Matches265,623
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 9, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Shaco vs Gwen is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Shaco wins with a 58.3% win rate (+16.7%) over Gwen based on 12 games. Shaco holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Shaco build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Shaco vs Gwen matchup.

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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.

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Shaco - 58.3% win rate in this matchup
Shaco
58.3% WR
VS
Gwen vs Shaco matchup - 41.7% win rate
Gwen
41.7% WR

Who Wins the Shaco vs Gwen Matchup?

Shaco wins the Shaco vs Gwen matchup
Winner
Shaco
Matches: 12
58.3%
Win Rate
41.7%
0.9
CS / min
1.4
745
DMG / min
697
11,791
Gold / game
12,947
275
Heal / min
511
460
DMG Mitigated / min
939
0.9
CC / min
0.3
60.0%
Early Game WR
40.0%
57.1%
Late Game WR
42.9%

Shaco vs Gwen Matchup Summary

The Shaco vs Gwen matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 12 recent matches analyzed, Shaco wins with a 58.3% win rate compared to Gwen's 41.7%, giving Shaco a 16.7 percentage point advantage. Shaco dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Gwen players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Shaco leads by 0.5s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Shaco players can confidently pick into Gwen and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Gwen 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 Gwen Laning Phase Breakdown

Gwen wins the laning phase against Shaco in League of Legends

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

Farming
0.9Shaco
1.4Gwen
Gwen edges out Shaco by 0.5 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 Gwen.
Damage
745Shaco
697Gwen
Shaco deals 48 more champion damage per minute than Gwen. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Gwen choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Shaco's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
11,791Shaco
12,947Gwen
Gwen generates a commanding 1,156 more gold per game than Shaco. This substantial economic advantage means Gwen consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Shaco should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.9Shaco
0.3Gwen
Shaco provides 0.5 seconds more crowd control per minute than Gwen, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Shaco coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
735Shaco
1,450Gwen
Gwen vastly out-sustains Shaco, healing and mitigating 715 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Gwen 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 Gwen

Berserker's Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Gwen, providing the mobility and stats Shaco needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Shaco against Gwen 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 has a 33.3% win rate across 3 games. While the overall matchup may be difficult, this item path gives Shaco the best chance to compete against Gwen. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Shaco vs Gwen matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Shaco
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Shaco early game win rateShaco60.0%
Gwen early game win rateGwen40.0%
Late Game
Shaco
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Shaco late game win rateShaco57.1%
Gwen late game win rateGwen42.9%

Shaco dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 60.0% win rate — a 20.0 percentage point lead over Gwen. 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 57.1% win rate — 14.3 points above Gwen. 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. Gwen players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Shaco Runes Against Gwen

Domination rune tree - Shaco primary runes vs GwenDomination
Hail of Blades - best Shaco rune vs GwenSudden Impact - best Shaco rune vs GwenSixth Sense - best Shaco rune vs GwenTreasure Hunter - best Shaco rune vs Gwen
Inspiration rune tree - Shaco secondary runes vs GwenInspiration
Approach Velocity - best Shaco rune vs GwenMagical Footwear - best Shaco rune vs Gwen
100.0% WR

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


Shaco matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.13. 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 26.13
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
48.19%830.875113,03936.7%54.7%
69.12%680.975413,82868.4%69.4%
50.75%670.881113,00245.8%53.5%
50.00%660.974213,47242.1%53.2%
33.33%630.865111,12640.0%28.9%
50.00%540.769512,56750.0%50.0%
61.11%540.773212,75675.0%55.3%
49.06%530.866312,41547.1%50.0%
41.67%480.771112,05052.9%35.5%
58.33%480.962512,64675.0%50.0%
53.19%470.866613,07650.0%54.8%
50.00%420.861512,05955.6%45.8%
58.54%410.964012,82258.8%58.3%
42.11%380.872213,72022.2%48.3%
52.94%341.074514,08854.5%52.2%
32.35%340.762411,12525.0%38.9%
57.58%330.876213,41161.5%55.0%
41.94%310.869211,46950.0%36.8%
55.17%291.082112,80860.0%52.6%
65.52%290.766511,29271.4%60.0%
57.14%280.868211,20658.8%54.5%
42.31%261.686111,39850.0%38.9%
68.00%251.083414,28671.4%66.7%
36.00%250.762612,23420.0%46.7%
28.00%251.477511,74711.1%37.5%
52.17%232.065810,88081.8%25.0%
36.36%220.784413,53828.6%40.0%
52.38%211.761610,72025.0%69.2%
50.00%200.872913,06855.6%45.5%
47.37%190.766211,48614.3%66.7%
31.58%190.865711,28112.5%45.5%
61.11%181.954610,07771.4%54.5%
44.44%181.67219,86844.4%44.4%
44.44%180.770712,84162.5%30.0%
55.56%180.764811,84344.4%66.7%
35.29%170.979113,01950.0%27.3%
35.29%171.378711,88050.0%33.3%
56.25%161.360312,71142.9%66.7%
50.00%161.164411,75066.7%40.0%
50.00%160.671314,20442.9%55.6%
46.67%150.856111,43830.0%80.0%
40.00%150.872312,24533.3%44.4%
50.00%141.36048,60462.5%33.3%
28.57%141.170313,37320.0%33.3%
38.46%130.682614,1190.0%50.0%
53.85%130.889113,07075.0%44.4%
69.23%131.25558,57075.0%66.7%
61.54%131.672410,14150.0%66.7%
33.33%121.075914,3410.0%50.0%
50.00%120.862714,55566.7%44.4%
58.33%120.678312,01257.1%60.0%
58.33%120.974511,79160.0%57.1%
66.67%120.971813,92650.0%75.0%
50.00%121.276712,88366.7%44.4%
54.55%111.373511,01650.0%57.1%
54.55%112.276112,49075.0%42.9%
70.00%101.56169,57866.7%71.4%
30.00%100.984612,10450.0%0.0%
60.00%100.974115,41850.0%62.5%
80.00%101.472110,77575.0%83.3%
55.56%91.95779,93233.3%100.0%
44.44%91.36217,91242.9%50.0%
44.44%91.184311,88566.7%33.3%
55.56%90.968612,52750.0%57.1%
50.00%81.57429,62450.0%50.0%
50.00%81.66519,78350.0%50.0%
37.50%81.76578,04040.0%33.3%
37.50%81.176313,2570.0%60.0%
37.50%81.56986,66840.0%33.3%
75.00%81.173113,10375.0%75.0%
37.50%81.45428,95933.3%40.0%
50.00%80.665413,30050.0%50.0%
14.29%72.479411,0730.0%25.0%
14.29%72.05848,7080.0%33.3%
42.86%71.486212,553100.0%20.0%
42.86%70.868211,35966.7%25.0%
0.00%64.486710,7670.0%0.0%
33.33%61.26109,06633.3%33.3%
66.67%61.388613,106100.0%33.3%
50.00%61.177711,80550.0%50.0%
16.67%61.699316,43250.0%0.0%
33.33%60.877413,69550.0%25.0%
83.33%61.17999,280100.0%75.0%
66.67%61.869310,07280.0%0.0%
100.00%60.955513,137100.0%100.0%
60.00%50.881710,92050.0%100.0%
20.00%51.867012,09550.0%0.0%
40.00%51.279010,69650.0%33.3%
80.00%51.45648,828100.0%66.7%
20.00%51.14808,61825.0%0.0%
60.00%52.367814,1770.0%60.0%

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Shaco vs Gwen - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Shaco do against Gwen in League of Legends?

Shaco wins the Shaco vs Gwen matchup with a 58.3% win rate compared to Gwen's 41.7%, a 16.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 12 recent ranked games in patch 26.13.

How does Shaco do against Gwen in the early game?

In the early game, Shaco has the advantage against Gwen with a 60.0% win rate versus 40.0%. Shaco players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Shaco do against Gwen in the late game?

In the late game, Shaco takes over the Shaco vs Gwen matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to 42.9%. Shaco scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Shaco vs Gwen matchup?

Shaco wins the matchup against Gwen with a 58.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 16.7 percentage point advantage means Shaco is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 12 games analyzed.

What is the best Shaco build against Gwen?

The best Shaco build against Gwen includes Voltaic Cyclosword, The Collector, Umbral Glaive with Berserker's Greaves. This build achieves a 33.3% 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 Gwen?

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

Does Shaco counter Gwen?

Yes, Shaco has a favorable matchup against Gwen with a 58.3% win rate. Shaco strongly counters Gwen in lane based on current patch 26.13 data.

How do I play Shaco against Gwen?

When playing Shaco against Gwen, 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.