Shaco - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.0%
Pick Rate
3.9%

Shacovs Nasus

CAssassin
Patch26.13
Matches9,048,502
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 15, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Shaco vs Nasus is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Shaco wins with a 55.2% win rate (+10.3%) over Nasus based on 29 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 Nasus 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 - 55.2% win rate in this matchup
Shaco
55.2% WR
VS
Nasus vs Shaco matchup - 44.8% win rate
Nasus
44.8% WR

Who Wins the Shaco vs Nasus Matchup?

Shaco wins the Shaco vs Nasus matchup
Winner
Shaco
Matches: 29
55.2%
Win Rate
44.8%
1.0
CS / min
1.5
821
DMG / min
584
12,808
Gold / game
12,517
262
Heal / min
781
459
DMG Mitigated / min
1,561
0.9
CC / min
0.7
60.0%
Early Game WR
40.0%
52.6%
Late Game WR
47.4%

Shaco vs Nasus Matchup Summary

The Shaco vs Nasus matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 29 recent matches analyzed, Shaco wins with a 55.2% win rate compared to Nasus's 44.8%, giving Shaco a 10.3 percentage point advantage. Shaco dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Nasus players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Nasus leads by 1,621 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Shaco players can confidently pick into Nasus and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Nasus 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 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
1.0Shaco
1.5Nasus
Nasus edges out Shaco by 0.5 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 7 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Nasus.
Damage
821Shaco
584Nasus
Shaco heavily out-damages Nasus by 237 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
12,808Shaco
12,517Nasus
Shaco and Nasus generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 291 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.9Shaco
0.7Nasus
Both Shaco and Nasus provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.3s/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
721Shaco
2,341Nasus
Nasus vastly out-sustains Shaco, healing and mitigating 1,621 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

Ionian Boots of Lucidity 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, Imperial Mandate and Morellonomicon. This combination gives Shaco an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 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
Shaco
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Shaco early game win rateShaco60.0%
Nasus early game win rateNasus40.0%
Late Game
Shaco
52.6%
+5.3% advantage
Shaco late game win rateShaco52.6%
Nasus late game win rateNasus47.4%

Shaco dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 60.0% win rate — a 20.0 percentage point lead over Nasus. 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 52.6% win rate — 5.3 points above Nasus. 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. Nasus players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Shaco Runes Against Nasus

Sorcery rune tree - Shaco primary runes vs NasusSorcery
Deathfire Touch - best Shaco rune vs NasusManaflow Band - best Shaco rune vs NasusTranscendence - best Shaco rune vs NasusScorch - best Shaco rune vs Nasus
Precision rune tree - Shaco secondary runes vs NasusPrecision
Legend: Haste - best Shaco rune vs NasusCut Down - best Shaco rune vs Nasus
100.0% WR

Running Sorcery primary with Precision secondary allows Shaco to press their advantage against Nasus, 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 Nasus - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Shaco do against Nasus in League of Legends?

Shaco wins the Shaco vs Nasus matchup with a 55.2% win rate compared to Nasus's 44.8%, a 10.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 29 recent ranked games in patch 26.13.

How does Shaco do against Nasus in the early game?

In the early game, Shaco has the advantage against Nasus 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 Nasus in the late game?

In the late game, Shaco takes over the Shaco vs Nasus matchup with a 52.6% win rate compared to 47.4%. 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 55.2% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 10.3 percentage point advantage means Shaco is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 29 games analyzed.

What is the best Shaco build against Nasus?

The best Shaco build against Nasus includes Liandry's Torment, Imperial Mandate, Morellonomicon with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. This build achieves a 100.0% 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 Nasus?

The best Shaco runes against Nasus use the Sorcery 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 55.2% win rate. Shaco strongly counters Nasus in lane based on current patch 26.13 data.

How do I play Shaco against Nasus?

When playing Shaco against Nasus, 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.