Shaco - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.8%
Pick Rate
3.7%

Shacovs Nasus

CAssassin
Patch26.10
Matches3,013,751
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 27, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Shaco vs Nasus is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Shaco wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Nasus based on 28 games. Nasus 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 Nasus 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.

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Shaco - 50.0% win rate in this matchup
Shaco
50.0% WR
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Nasus vs Shaco matchup - 50.0% win rate
Nasus
50.0% WR

Who Wins the Shaco vs Nasus Matchup?

Shaco wins the Shaco vs Nasus matchup
Winner
Shaco
Matches: 28
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
1.6
CS / min
2.1
878
DMG / min
606
11,857
Gold / game
11,490
250
Heal / min
646
462
DMG Mitigated / min
1,390
1.1
CC / min
0.6
38.5%
Early Game WR
61.5%
60.0%
Late Game WR
40.0%

Shaco vs Nasus Matchup Summary

The Shaco vs Nasus matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 28 recent matches analyzed, Shaco wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Nasus's 50.0%, giving Shaco a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Nasus controls the early laning stage, but Shaco outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Nasus 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 Nasus leads by 1,324 HP/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 Nasus'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 Nasus Laning Phase Breakdown

Shaco wins the laning phase against Nasus in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.6Shaco
2.1Nasus
Nasus edges out Shaco by 0.6 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 Nasus.
Damage
878Shaco
606Nasus
Shaco heavily out-damages Nasus by 272 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Nasus 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
11,857Shaco
11,490Nasus
Shaco earns 367 more gold per game than Nasus, 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
0.6Nasus
Shaco provides 0.5 seconds more crowd control per minute than Nasus, 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
712Shaco
2,036Nasus
Nasus vastly out-sustains Shaco, healing and mitigating 1,324 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Nasus 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 Nasus

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Nasus, providing the mobility and stats Shaco needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Shaco against Nasus 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 performs exceptionally well, achieving a 66.7% win rate across 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Nasus. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Shaco vs Nasus matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Nasus
61.5%
+23.1% advantage
Shaco early game win rateShaco38.5%
Nasus early game win rateNasus61.5%
Late Game
Shaco
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Shaco late game win rateShaco60.0%
Nasus late game win rateNasus40.0%

Nasus dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 61.5% win rate — a 23.1 percentage point lead over Shaco. This lopsided early game means Nasus 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 60.0% win rate — 20.0 points above Nasus. 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: Nasus 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 Nasus

Domination rune tree - Shaco primary runes vs NasusDomination
Dark Harvest - best Shaco rune vs NasusSudden Impact - best Shaco rune vs NasusGrisly Mementos - best Shaco rune vs NasusRelentless Hunter - best Shaco rune vs Nasus
Precision rune tree - Shaco secondary runes vs NasusPrecision
Coup de Grace - best Shaco rune vs NasusLegend: Alacrity - best Shaco rune vs Nasus
100.0% WR

The Domination primary with Precision secondary combination helps Shaco maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Nasus.


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
49.70%3320.972712,99847.2%50.9%
50.49%3090.973512,75850.0%50.8%
46.75%3080.972112,69640.4%50.5%
56.83%2710.870613,15953.9%58.3%
48.55%2410.975312,67052.8%46.0%
50.43%2340.968511,95049.0%51.5%
46.89%2090.866212,59548.0%46.2%
52.71%2030.866311,55450.5%54.8%
49.25%1990.972011,81747.0%50.9%
48.21%1950.874012,79245.3%49.6%
50.90%1670.976512,63456.1%48.2%
47.26%1460.971213,09046.0%47.9%
60.98%1230.870912,42767.3%56.8%
52.89%1211.46789,86650.0%54.9%
52.94%1190.874612,59447.6%55.8%
50.00%1060.972013,15246.3%52.3%
55.77%1040.867212,78268.6%49.3%
56.86%1020.873913,19265.5%53.4%
50.50%1011.170412,52450.0%50.8%
46.00%1000.974712,18943.6%47.5%
46.00%1000.870412,72750.0%43.8%
49.49%990.961412,04750.0%49.1%
44.90%981.570410,40433.3%50.8%
47.92%960.870511,85944.4%50.0%
47.83%921.077612,67250.0%46.9%
52.22%901.175212,89141.4%57.4%
55.29%850.871712,83950.0%58.5%
50.00%840.980014,07756.0%47.5%
55.95%840.969012,00560.6%52.9%
55.56%810.867612,39857.6%54.2%
41.98%810.765611,75450.0%36.7%
53.16%790.979313,22150.0%54.5%
51.95%771.675810,20950.0%53.2%
49.35%771.473510,16948.3%50.0%
57.89%760.875812,96650.0%63.0%
55.26%761.37359,98336.0%64.7%
41.33%751.565911,91246.7%37.8%
40.85%711.583211,47747.6%38.0%
47.83%691.575510,05453.1%43.2%
58.33%601.073213,52372.7%50.0%
54.24%590.872113,01040.0%61.5%
43.86%570.966811,14750.0%38.7%
49.12%571.169810,96652.6%47.4%
56.14%570.870312,55956.0%56.3%
54.55%551.169711,10852.4%55.9%
54.72%531.27059,29457.9%52.9%
43.40%531.46699,26342.3%44.4%
53.85%521.179511,90469.6%41.4%
48.08%521.277612,92062.5%41.7%
46.15%521.071612,24555.0%40.6%
41.67%481.570710,58352.4%33.3%
52.08%480.865914,09164.3%47.1%
48.94%471.56709,10543.5%54.2%
50.00%442.181111,79928.6%60.0%
45.24%421.165612,21644.4%45.8%
51.22%411.474110,53145.5%53.3%
55.00%401.372812,34560.0%52.0%
42.50%400.976112,93938.5%44.4%
46.15%391.57209,68244.4%47.6%
43.59%391.47439,61550.0%36.8%
61.54%391.57229,23555.0%68.4%
53.85%390.974912,68141.2%63.6%
56.41%391.878112,85250.0%60.0%
50.00%381.56019,20052.6%47.4%
55.26%381.673912,60355.6%55.2%
44.12%341.967210,68353.9%38.1%
55.88%341.467610,75460.0%54.2%
54.55%331.566111,49838.5%65.0%
53.13%321.185213,30071.4%48.0%
38.71%311.778111,06444.4%36.4%
63.33%301.98549,31761.5%64.7%
46.67%300.976513,09354.5%42.1%
67.86%281.479210,50170.0%66.7%
50.00%281.687811,85738.5%60.0%
48.15%271.573611,43860.0%41.2%
44.44%271.887912,13844.4%44.4%
57.69%261.478713,46544.4%64.7%
29.17%240.877514,107100.0%19.1%
56.52%231.682712,32575.0%52.6%
65.22%231.76469,55075.0%60.0%
52.17%232.081710,98653.9%50.0%
52.38%211.471612,81662.5%46.1%
52.38%211.470210,44755.6%50.0%
10.00%201.475610,5479.1%11.1%
52.63%191.684314,35866.7%46.1%
52.63%191.168411,79150.0%54.5%
47.37%191.47749,53137.5%54.5%
61.11%181.37459,25066.7%58.3%
55.56%181.373910,41162.5%50.0%
41.18%170.770413,14966.7%27.3%
62.50%161.26439,06737.5%87.5%
56.25%161.26628,48650.0%66.7%
43.75%161.46819,29833.3%50.0%
28.57%142.36339,87633.3%25.0%
50.00%144.198411,84666.7%45.5%
38.46%132.767810,14244.4%25.0%
30.77%131.46008,11750.0%14.3%
46.15%133.979811,25240.0%50.0%
58.33%121.574811,08475.0%50.0%
25.00%124.37009,38025.0%25.0%
50.00%121.073713,56075.0%37.5%
36.36%111.268212,9700.0%44.4%
45.45%112.71,00914,18466.7%37.5%
33.33%90.962912,68533.3%33.3%
44.44%92.861910,27225.0%60.0%
44.44%91.47209,72275.0%20.0%
66.67%91.387414,94250.0%71.4%
44.44%92.173611,71850.0%40.0%
25.00%81.583014,5670.0%28.6%
62.50%85.29208,69833.3%80.0%
37.50%82.277911,33133.3%40.0%
28.57%75.18298,50733.3%25.0%
42.86%72.66239,90250.0%40.0%
42.86%70.774111,20333.3%50.0%
71.43%71.771010,10450.0%80.0%
66.67%61.26649,536100.0%50.0%
33.33%63.464210,6300.0%40.0%
66.67%62.679213,83050.0%75.0%
33.33%63.492013,10250.0%25.0%
50.00%61.56448,40150.0%50.0%
66.67%62.376912,065100.0%60.0%
60.00%53.165611,254100.0%50.0%
20.00%51.967211,41350.0%0.0%
60.00%52.173110,5750.0%75.0%
40.00%52.169310,96250.0%33.3%
20.00%56.07429,59133.3%0.0%

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Shaco vs Nasus - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Shaco do against Nasus in League of Legends?

Shaco wins the Shaco vs Nasus matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Nasus's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 28 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Shaco do against Nasus in the early game?

In the early game, Nasus has the advantage against Shaco with a 61.5% win rate versus 38.5%. Nasus players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Shaco do against Nasus in the late game?

In the late game, Shaco takes over the Shaco vs Nasus matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to 40.0%. Shaco scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Shaco vs Nasus matchup?

Shaco wins the matchup against Nasus with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Shaco is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 28 games analyzed.

What is the best Shaco build against Nasus?

The best Shaco build against Nasus includes Liandry's Torment, Shadowflame, Blackfire Torch with Sorcerer's Shoes. This build achieves a 66.7% 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 Nasus?

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

Does Shaco counter Nasus?

Yes, Shaco has a favorable matchup against Nasus with a 50.0% win rate. Shaco slightly edges out Nasus in lane based on current patch 26.10 data.

How do I play Shaco against Nasus?

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