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

Shacovs Mel

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

Shaco vs Mel is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Shaco wins with a 80.0% win rate (+60.0%) over Mel based on 5 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 Mel 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.

Compare against an opponent
Shaco - 80.0% win rate in this matchup
Shaco
80.0% WR
VS
Mel vs Shaco matchup - 20.0% win rate
Mel
20.0% WR

Who Wins the Shaco vs Mel Matchup?

Shaco wins the Shaco vs Mel matchup
Winner
Shaco
Matches: 5
80.0%
Win Rate
20.0%
1.4
CS / min
2.6
564
DMG / min
597
8,828
Gold / game
9,922
61
Heal / min
77
308
DMG Mitigated / min
400
1.1
CC / min
1.3
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
66.7%
Late Game WR
33.3%

Shaco vs Mel Matchup Summary

The Shaco vs Mel matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Shaco wins with a 80.0% win rate compared to Mel's 20.0%, giving Shaco a 60.0 percentage point advantage. Shaco dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Mel players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in CS, where Mel leads by 1.2 CS/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Shaco players can confidently pick into Mel and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Mel 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 Mel Laning Phase Breakdown

Mel wins the laning phase against Shaco in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.4Shaco
2.6Mel
Mel significantly out-farms Shaco by 1.2 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 18 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Mel 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
564Shaco
597Mel
Mel deals 33 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 Mel's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
8,828Shaco
9,922Mel
Mel generates a commanding 1,094 more gold per game than Shaco. This substantial economic advantage means Mel 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
1.1Shaco
1.3Mel
Both Shaco and Mel 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
369Shaco
477Mel
Mel heals and mitigates 108 more damage per minute than Shaco, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Mel to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Shaco.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Shaco
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Shaco early game win rateShaco100.0%
Mel early game win rateMel0.0%
Late Game
Shaco
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Shaco late game win rateShaco66.7%
Mel late game win rateMel33.3%

Shaco dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Mel. 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 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Mel. 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. Mel players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Shaco Runes Against Mel

Domination rune tree - Shaco primary runes vs MelDomination
Dark Harvest - best Shaco rune vs MelSudden Impact - best Shaco rune vs MelDeep Ward - best Shaco rune vs MelRelentless Hunter - best Shaco rune vs Mel
Inspiration rune tree - Shaco secondary runes vs MelInspiration
Cosmic Insight - best Shaco rune vs MelBiscuit Delivery - best Shaco rune vs Mel
100.0% WR

Running Domination primary with Inspiration secondary allows Shaco to press their advantage against Mel, 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 Mel - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Shaco do against Mel in League of Legends?

Shaco wins the Shaco vs Mel matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to Mel's 20.0%, a 60.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.13.

How does Shaco do against Mel in the early game?

In the early game, Shaco has the advantage against Mel with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. 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 Mel in the late game?

In the late game, Shaco takes over the Shaco vs Mel matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Shaco scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Shaco vs Mel matchup?

Shaco wins the matchup against Mel with a 80.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 60.0 percentage point advantage means Shaco is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Shaco build against Mel?

The best Shaco build against Mel includes optimized core items. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Shaco runes against Mel?

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

Does Shaco counter Mel?

Yes, Shaco has a favorable matchup against Mel with a 80.0% win rate. Shaco strongly counters Mel in lane based on current patch 26.13 data.

How do I play Shaco against Mel?

When playing Shaco against Mel, 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.