Shaco - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.7%
Pick Rate
3.2%

Shacovs Lux

CAssassin
Patch26.3
Matches785,220
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedFeb 22, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Shaco vs Lux is a moderate matchup in LoL patch 26.3. Shaco wins with a 52.3% win rate (+4.6%) over Lux based on 66 games. Shaco wins the early laning phase while Lux scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Shaco build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Shaco vs Lux 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
Lux - 52.3% win rateLux(52.3%)
Shaco - 52.3% win rate in this matchup
Shaco
52.3% WR
VS
Lux vs Shaco matchup - 47.7% win rate
Lux
47.7% WR

Who Wins the Shaco vs Lux Matchup?

Shaco wins the Shaco vs Lux matchup
Winner
Shaco
Matches: 66
52.3%
Win Rate
47.7%
1.6
CS / min
1.9
649
DMG / min
679
9,641
Gold / game
9,818
93
Heal / min
86
332
DMG Mitigated / min
387
1.0
CC / min
1.6
57.7%
Early Game WR
42.3%
48.7%
Late Game WR
51.3%

Shaco vs Lux Matchup Summary

The Shaco vs Lux matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 66 recent matches analyzed, Shaco wins with a 52.3% win rate compared to Lux's 47.7%, giving Shaco a 4.6 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Shaco controls the early laning stage, but Lux outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Shaco needs to press advantages before Lux reaches their power spikes, while Lux should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Lux leads by 0.6s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Shaco has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Lux's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Shaco vs Lux Laning Phase Breakdown

Lux wins the laning phase against Shaco in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.6Shaco
1.9Lux
Shaco and Lux farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.3 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
649Shaco
679Lux
Lux deals 31 more champion damage per minute than Shaco. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Shaco choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Lux's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
9,641Shaco
9,818Lux
Shaco and Lux generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 177 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
1.0Shaco
1.6Lux
Lux 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 Lux coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
425Shaco
473Lux
Shaco and Lux have comparable sustain profiles, with only 48 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 Lux

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Lux, providing the mobility and stats Shaco needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Shaco against Lux are Liandry's Torment, Shadowflame and Blackfire Torch. 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 Lux. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Shaco vs Lux matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Shaco
57.7%
+15.4% advantage
Shaco early game win rateShaco57.7%
Lux early game win rateLux42.3%
Late Game
Lux
51.3%
+2.6% advantage
Shaco late game win rateShaco48.7%
Lux late game win rateLux51.3%

Shaco dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 57.7% win rate — a 15.4 percentage point lead over Lux. This lopsided early game means Shaco can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

In the late game (25+ minutes), Lux takes over with a 51.3% win rate, leading Shaco by 2.6 percentage points. Lux scales more effectively into team fights and objective contests.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Shaco has the edge early, but Lux 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 Lux

Sorcery rune tree - Shaco primary runes vs LuxSorcery
Arcane Comet - best Shaco rune vs LuxManaflow Band - best Shaco rune vs LuxTranscendence - best Shaco rune vs LuxScorch - best Shaco rune vs Lux
Domination rune tree - Shaco secondary runes vs LuxDomination
Cheap Shot - best Shaco rune vs LuxUltimate Hunter - best Shaco rune vs Lux
44.4% WR

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


Shaco matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.3. 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 26.3
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
52.26%2870.971712,86955.9%50.0%
54.30%1510.873812,95150.0%56.8%
50.34%1471.071112,97957.4%46.2%
43.45%1450.868413,31658.0%35.8%
48.23%1410.872912,88047.5%48.8%
48.92%1390.973813,05647.2%50.0%
55.47%1370.978812,67154.5%56.1%
45.86%1330.968612,93448.9%44.3%
51.52%1320.871512,46946.1%55.0%
51.82%1100.971912,75543.8%58.1%
45.28%1060.872713,06143.9%46.1%
56.47%850.972213,01865.7%50.0%
47.62%840.867213,07150.0%46.4%
51.22%821.081712,48844.1%56.3%
45.68%810.872412,29858.1%38.0%
50.63%790.870212,86445.2%54.2%
46.84%791.170412,17745.2%47.9%
42.31%780.969512,94651.5%35.6%
39.47%760.975913,05637.5%40.4%
50.00%741.478913,68054.2%48.0%
52.11%710.976512,51650.0%54.0%
47.14%701.178212,51953.9%43.2%
48.53%680.869112,49653.3%44.7%
50.00%661.270012,91639.1%55.8%
52.31%661.66499,64157.7%48.7%
52.31%650.876212,57048.1%55.3%
46.77%620.966013,08848.1%45.7%
44.26%610.972112,90550.0%41.0%
31.67%601.67179,51430.0%33.3%
51.79%561.078413,93852.9%51.3%
43.64%551.068912,37642.9%44.1%
65.45%550.970213,68572.2%62.2%
50.00%541.470511,10445.5%53.1%
45.10%510.866713,09150.0%41.9%
63.83%471.079113,47160.0%65.6%
36.17%470.967812,38543.8%32.3%
65.91%441.572010,88571.4%63.3%
50.00%441.279113,28953.3%48.3%
48.84%431.074512,93133.3%57.1%
46.34%411.679410,35347.6%45.0%
41.46%411.36789,43650.0%29.4%
50.00%401.466910,39340.0%56.0%
48.72%390.870211,73961.1%38.1%
55.26%380.968012,35352.9%57.1%
50.00%341.177414,06841.7%54.5%
44.12%341.073114,21230.0%50.0%
35.29%341.474010,13833.3%36.8%
41.18%341.573412,87114.3%60.0%
44.12%341.46929,80047.1%41.2%
54.55%331.476110,03753.3%55.6%
66.67%331.37089,77580.0%55.6%
48.48%331.165212,19558.3%42.9%
50.00%321.480511,56760.0%45.5%
44.83%290.766011,19341.2%50.0%
27.59%290.867012,10823.1%31.3%
39.29%280.867812,48236.4%41.2%
53.57%280.863211,86360.0%50.0%
37.04%271.57749,71438.5%35.7%
51.85%271.172012,64125.0%63.2%
59.26%271.66159,58261.5%57.1%
66.67%271.47329,47870.0%64.7%
52.00%250.768212,97736.4%64.3%
45.83%241.076313,11157.1%41.2%
30.43%231.56229,24840.0%23.1%
45.45%221.471511,81750.0%42.9%
50.00%221.266012,38342.9%53.3%
42.86%212.082811,03744.4%41.7%
52.38%211.479011,6460.0%64.7%
71.43%211.568710,59671.4%71.4%
66.67%210.875213,77428.6%85.7%
61.90%211.166011,79237.5%76.9%
42.86%211.980213,19714.3%57.1%
52.63%191.774611,70025.0%60.0%
42.11%191.766511,33050.0%38.5%
52.63%191.471511,13566.7%46.1%
38.89%181.68289,37125.0%50.0%
44.44%181.875810,73550.0%41.7%
47.06%171.775010,79660.0%41.7%
58.82%171.660212,69466.7%57.1%
50.00%160.863712,42750.0%50.0%
43.75%161.990812,42655.6%28.6%
56.25%161.46129,32362.5%50.0%
53.33%151.374112,04080.0%40.0%
46.67%151.263912,20142.9%50.0%
64.29%141.475211,28250.0%70.0%
35.71%141.47408,7760.0%71.4%
46.15%131.26938,56266.7%0.0%
61.54%131.476910,57083.3%42.9%
30.77%132.781410,52214.3%50.0%
75.00%121.075013,70875.0%75.0%
33.33%120.872511,58120.0%42.9%
45.45%111.175210,64533.3%60.0%
81.82%111.083113,55583.3%80.0%
45.45%112.585010,19750.0%40.0%
63.64%111.15387,55062.5%66.7%
40.00%101.17517,53860.0%20.0%
55.56%94.581110,54140.0%75.0%
22.22%91.760410,1180.0%50.0%
55.56%94.27739,44762.5%0.0%
62.50%84.090111,38366.7%60.0%
50.00%62.88319,68766.7%33.3%
66.67%61.668710,612100.0%50.0%
50.00%64.08819,51233.3%66.7%
33.33%62.580911,00950.0%25.0%
83.33%62.95328,957100.0%50.0%
33.33%62.17139,18933.3%33.3%
60.00%52.196114,28650.0%66.7%
20.00%50.848010,8020.0%50.0%
80.00%52.360012,185100.0%75.0%
20.00%52.065011,5380.0%33.3%
100.00%51.688410,521100.0%100.0%
40.00%51.956011,51450.0%33.3%
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Shaco vs Lux - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Shaco do against Lux in League of Legends?

Shaco wins the Shaco vs Lux matchup with a 52.3% win rate compared to Lux's 47.7%, a 4.6 percentage point difference. This data is based on 66 recent ranked games in patch 26.3.

How does Shaco do against Lux in the early game?

In the early game, Shaco has the advantage against Lux with a 57.7% win rate versus 42.3%. 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 Lux in the late game?

In the late game, Lux takes over the Shaco vs Lux matchup with a 51.3% win rate compared to 48.7%. Lux scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Shaco vs Lux matchup?

Shaco wins the matchup against Lux with a 52.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.3. The 4.6 percentage point advantage means Shaco is moderately favored in this lane matchup based on 66 games analyzed.

What is the best Shaco build against Lux?

The best Shaco build against Lux includes Liandry's Torment, Shadowflame, Blackfire Torch 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 Lux?

The best Shaco runes against Lux use the Sorcery primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 44.4% win rate in the Shaco vs Lux matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Shaco counter Lux?

Yes, Shaco has a favorable matchup against Lux with a 52.3% win rate. Shaco has a solid advantage over Lux in lane based on current patch 26.3 data.

How do I play Shaco against Lux?

When playing Shaco against Lux, 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.