Shaco - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.5%
Pick Rate
3.8%

Shacovs Heimerdinger

AAssassin
Patch26.9
Matches139,310
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 3, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Shaco vs Heimerdinger is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.9. Heimerdinger wins with a 80.0% win rate (+60.0%) over Shaco based on 5 games. Heimerdinger 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 Heimerdinger 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
Heimerdinger - 20.0% win rateHeimerdinger(20.0%)
Shaco - 20.0% win rate in this matchup
Shaco
20.0% WR
VS
Heimerdinger vs Shaco matchup - 80.0% win rate
Heimerdinger
80.0% WR

Who Wins the Shaco vs Heimerdinger Matchup?

Heimerdinger wins the Shaco vs Heimerdinger matchup
Winner
Heimerdinger
Matches: 5
20.0%
Win Rate
80.0%
2.3
CS / min
3.5
605
DMG / min
709
9,241
Gold / game
10,006
215
Heal / min
237
354
DMG Mitigated / min
325
0.8
CC / min
0.7
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Shaco vs Heimerdinger Matchup Summary

The Shaco vs Heimerdinger matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Heimerdinger wins with a 80.0% win rate compared to Shaco's 20.0%, giving Heimerdinger a 60.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Heimerdinger controls the early laning stage, but Shaco outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Heimerdinger 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 CS, where Heimerdinger leads by 1.1 CS/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Heimerdinger has a strong advantage in this matchup. Shaco players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Heimerdinger 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.

Shaco vs Heimerdinger Laning Phase Breakdown

Heimerdinger wins the laning phase against Shaco in League of Legends

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

Farming
2.3Shaco
3.5Heimerdinger
Heimerdinger significantly out-farms Shaco by 1.1 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 17 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Heimerdinger a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Shaco players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
605Shaco
709Heimerdinger
Heimerdinger heavily out-damages Shaco by 104 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Shaco should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Heimerdinger's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
9,241Shaco
10,006Heimerdinger
Heimerdinger earns 765 more gold per game than Shaco, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Heimerdinger slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.8Shaco
0.7Heimerdinger
Both Shaco and Heimerdinger provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/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
569Shaco
562Heimerdinger
Shaco and Heimerdinger have comparable sustain profiles, with only 7 HP/min separating their healing and damage mitigation. Neither champion can out-attrition the other in lane, so trades will be decided by burst potential and ability usage rather than sustain.

Best Shaco Build Against Heimerdinger

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Heimerdinger, providing the mobility and stats Shaco needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Shaco against Heimerdinger are Bloodletter's Curse, Liandry's Torment and Blackfire Torch. This combination gives Shaco 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 Shaco vs Heimerdinger matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Heimerdinger
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Shaco early game win rateShaco0.0%
Heimerdinger early game win rateHeimerdinger100.0%
Late Game
Shaco
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Shaco late game win rateShaco50.0%
Heimerdinger late game win rateHeimerdinger50.0%

Heimerdinger 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 Heimerdinger 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 Shaco at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Heimerdinger. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Heimerdinger has the edge early, but Shaco gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Shaco Runes Against Heimerdinger

Sorcery rune tree - Shaco primary runes vs HeimerdingerSorcery
Arcane Comet - best Shaco rune vs HeimerdingerManaflow Band - best Shaco rune vs HeimerdingerTranscendence - best Shaco rune vs HeimerdingerGathering Storm - best Shaco rune vs Heimerdinger
Inspiration rune tree - Shaco secondary runes vs HeimerdingerInspiration
Cash Back - best Shaco rune vs HeimerdingerJack Of All Trades - best Shaco rune vs Heimerdinger
100.0% WR

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


Shaco matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.9. 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 26.9
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
36.59%410.877513,09935.7%37.0%
59.46%370.866112,90975.0%47.6%
43.24%371.169111,53847.4%38.9%
61.11%360.968213,06070.0%57.7%
56.25%320.977713,56144.4%60.9%
48.39%310.766912,28163.6%40.0%
50.00%301.068811,79440.0%60.0%
42.86%280.972512,33040.0%44.4%
55.56%270.965612,51261.5%50.0%
60.00%250.874913,32175.0%52.9%
68.18%220.774612,20481.8%54.5%
57.14%210.765812,46780.0%50.0%
42.86%210.974313,69725.0%53.9%
63.16%190.667011,66063.6%62.5%
52.63%190.681312,49050.0%54.5%
38.89%180.973512,97940.0%38.5%
52.94%170.980911,91444.4%62.5%
58.82%170.879014,42733.3%64.3%
52.94%170.971112,55333.3%75.0%
56.25%161.573710,21350.0%60.0%
60.00%150.864911,09762.5%57.1%
53.33%150.680713,85350.0%55.6%
42.86%141.175112,74060.0%33.3%
42.86%141.45939,5710.0%66.7%
50.00%141.26648,56914.3%85.7%
23.08%131.683210,32314.3%33.3%
30.77%130.86519,99750.0%14.3%
61.54%130.983513,42960.0%62.5%
38.46%131.177512,7930.0%62.5%
58.33%120.864613,15566.7%55.6%
75.00%121.45969,04675.0%75.0%
33.33%121.074713,13333.3%33.3%
50.00%121.481713,10633.3%55.6%
27.27%111.65787,21125.0%33.3%
45.45%111.190015,22850.0%42.9%
45.45%110.753910,81857.1%25.0%
27.27%110.869911,9850.0%37.5%
63.64%111.180311,59066.7%62.5%
63.64%110.968511,70280.0%50.0%
54.55%110.875611,42966.7%50.0%
60.00%100.963313,34150.0%62.5%
50.00%101.487811,07225.0%66.7%
30.00%100.869011,51750.0%0.0%
44.44%90.683313,38033.3%50.0%
55.56%91.07509,97160.0%50.0%
66.67%91.45319,67666.7%66.7%
55.56%90.863511,14233.3%66.7%
66.67%93.674413,096100.0%62.5%
50.00%80.871512,85650.0%50.0%
50.00%81.16298,08260.0%33.3%
75.00%81.079413,45966.7%80.0%
75.00%80.878811,85866.7%80.0%
100.00%71.665710,586100.0%100.0%
57.14%71.495216,03650.0%60.0%
42.86%71.474310,97150.0%40.0%
42.86%73.57006,86750.0%0.0%
71.43%71.075314,79450.0%80.0%
28.57%71.673411,88133.3%25.0%
57.14%71.182310,535100.0%50.0%
71.43%70.879311,50550.0%80.0%
33.33%61.41,04213,6950.0%33.3%
83.33%62.180910,68766.7%100.0%
50.00%61.976711,6730.0%50.0%
66.67%61.29949,96350.0%75.0%
83.33%61.791214,257100.0%80.0%
50.00%61.589714,8310.0%50.0%
33.33%60.98249,87350.0%0.0%
60.00%50.786513,97166.7%50.0%
60.00%51.380711,6170.0%60.0%
40.00%51.15719,4660.0%66.7%
20.00%52.36059,2410.0%50.0%
40.00%51.379013,3060.0%50.0%

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Shaco vs Heimerdinger - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Shaco do against Heimerdinger in League of Legends?

Heimerdinger wins the Shaco vs Heimerdinger matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to Shaco's 20.0%, a 60.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.9.

How does Shaco do against Heimerdinger in the early game?

In the early game, Heimerdinger has the advantage against Shaco with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Heimerdinger players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Shaco do against Heimerdinger in the late game?

In the late game, Shaco takes over the Shaco vs Heimerdinger matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Shaco scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Shaco vs Heimerdinger matchup?

Heimerdinger wins the matchup against Shaco with a 80.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.9. The 60.0 percentage point advantage means Heimerdinger is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Shaco build against Heimerdinger?

The best Shaco build against Heimerdinger includes Bloodletter's Curse, Liandry's Torment, Blackfire Torch with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Shaco runes against Heimerdinger?

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

Does Shaco counter Heimerdinger?

No, Shaco struggles against Heimerdinger with only a 20.0% win rate. Heimerdinger has the advantage in this matchup. Shaco players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Heimerdinger's lead.

How do I play Shaco against Heimerdinger?

When playing Shaco against Heimerdinger, play cautiously and avoid Heimerdinger's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Heimerdinger in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.