Shaco - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
52.0%
Pick Rate
3.1%

Shacovs Vel'Koz

SAssassin
Patch26.7
Matches508,082
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 10, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Shaco vs Vel'Koz is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Shaco wins with a 83.3% win rate (+66.7%) over Vel'Koz based on 6 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 Vel'Koz 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
Vel'Koz - 83.3% win rateVel'Koz(83.3%)
Shaco - 83.3% win rate in this matchup
Shaco
83.3% WR
VS
Vel'Koz vs Shaco matchup - 16.7% win rate
Vel'Koz
16.7% WR

Who Wins the Shaco vs Vel'Koz Matchup?

Shaco wins the Shaco vs Vel'Koz matchup
Winner
Shaco
Matches: 6
83.3%
Win Rate
16.7%
1.3
CS / min
1.7
822
DMG / min
629
10,189
Gold / game
9,920
82
Heal / min
110
278
DMG Mitigated / min
239
1.3
CC / min
0.8
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
80.0%
Late Game WR
20.0%

Shaco vs Vel'Koz Matchup Summary

The Shaco vs Vel'Koz matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Shaco wins with a 83.3% win rate compared to Vel'Koz's 16.7%, giving Shaco a 66.7 percentage point advantage. Shaco dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Vel'Koz players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Shaco leads by 0.5s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Shaco players can confidently pick into Vel'Koz and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Vel'Koz 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 Vel'Koz Laning Phase Breakdown

Shaco wins the laning phase against Vel'Koz in League of Legends

Shaco is favored during the laning phase against Vel'Koz, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Shaco holds advantages in damage, gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
1.3Shaco
1.7Vel'Koz
Vel'Koz edges out Shaco by 0.4 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 6 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Vel'Koz.
Damage
822Shaco
629Vel'Koz
Shaco heavily out-damages Vel'Koz by 193 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Vel'Koz 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
10,189Shaco
9,920Vel'Koz
Shaco and Vel'Koz generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 269 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
1.3Shaco
0.8Vel'Koz
Shaco provides 0.5 seconds more crowd control per minute than Vel'Koz, 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
360Shaco
349Vel'Koz
Shaco and Vel'Koz have comparable sustain profiles, with only 11 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 Vel'Koz

Berserker's Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Vel'Koz, providing the mobility and stats Shaco needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Shaco against Vel'Koz are Voltaic Cyclosword, Umbral Glaive and Youmuu's Ghostblade. 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 Vel'Koz. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Shaco vs Vel'Koz matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Shaco
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Shaco early game win rateShaco100.0%
Vel'Koz early game win rateVel'Koz0.0%
Late Game
Shaco
80.0%
+60.0% advantage
Shaco late game win rateShaco80.0%
Vel'Koz late game win rateVel'Koz20.0%

Shaco dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Vel'Koz. 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 80.0% win rate — 60.0 points above Vel'Koz. 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. Vel'Koz players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Shaco Runes Against Vel'Koz

Domination rune tree - Shaco primary runes vs Vel'KozDomination
Hail of Blades - best Shaco rune vs Vel'KozSudden Impact - best Shaco rune vs Vel'KozGrisly Mementos - best Shaco rune vs Vel'KozRelentless Hunter - best Shaco rune vs Vel'Koz
Precision rune tree - Shaco secondary runes vs Vel'KozPrecision
Coup de Grace - best Shaco rune vs Vel'KozLegend: Alacrity - best Shaco rune vs Vel'Koz
100.0% WR

Running Domination primary with Precision secondary allows Shaco to press their advantage against Vel'Koz, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Shaco matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. 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 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
39.50%1190.975214,10436.8%40.7%
53.39%1180.966712,88957.8%50.7%
59.22%1030.963812,83559.5%59.0%
53.92%1020.972912,66946.5%59.3%
52.04%980.971012,53043.6%57.6%
45.36%970.972112,76948.7%43.1%
53.93%890.968013,47448.6%57.7%
44.44%810.971713,40046.4%43.4%
47.62%630.974412,97550.0%46.3%
59.68%620.973212,40958.3%60.5%
50.00%601.479511,85942.9%56.3%
48.33%600.972513,30952.0%45.7%
50.00%581.373212,33347.6%51.4%
52.94%511.072213,08050.0%54.5%
38.00%501.176213,86646.7%34.3%
56.25%480.875013,12357.1%55.6%
56.52%460.984013,39552.4%60.0%
53.33%450.975114,11971.4%45.2%
55.56%451.470610,04240.0%68.0%
59.52%420.872913,73750.0%66.7%
41.46%410.978013,48338.9%43.5%
53.66%410.871612,66050.0%56.5%
65.00%401.478010,61053.3%72.0%
52.50%401.073913,26340.0%60.0%
47.50%401.071411,94237.5%54.2%
55.26%380.972812,73370.6%42.9%
66.67%360.981913,64470.0%65.4%
58.33%360.963312,45064.3%54.5%
61.76%340.977813,39266.7%59.1%
52.94%341.062512,32458.3%50.0%
57.58%331.373712,49476.9%45.0%
36.36%331.481211,53627.8%46.7%
65.63%321.467311,95372.7%61.9%
46.88%321.376812,66966.7%29.4%
59.38%321.076612,82063.6%57.1%
58.06%310.973314,13955.6%59.1%
58.06%311.474110,79375.0%47.4%
45.16%311.381711,59963.6%35.0%
53.33%300.977713,19927.3%68.4%
30.00%301.067511,85316.7%38.9%
50.00%301.071310,94343.8%57.1%
55.17%290.878214,01866.7%50.0%
44.83%291.575510,95146.1%43.8%
50.00%280.874115,33428.6%57.1%
50.00%280.870513,46127.3%64.7%
44.44%270.872513,56714.3%55.0%
50.00%261.462010,30650.0%50.0%
53.85%261.680710,03944.4%58.8%
38.46%261.671010,28530.0%43.8%
58.33%240.972812,82070.0%50.0%
60.87%231.079113,48444.4%71.4%
31.82%221.483512,56842.9%26.7%
57.14%211.180713,61777.8%41.7%
65.00%201.567610,83375.0%58.3%
44.44%191.474212,09330.0%62.5%
36.84%194.278011,37312.5%54.5%
55.56%182.381912,27557.1%54.5%
52.94%171.364710,71562.5%44.4%
47.06%171.774112,04257.1%40.0%
35.29%171.56659,42925.0%44.4%
35.29%171.476012,27520.0%41.7%
58.82%170.873510,80663.6%50.0%
58.82%171.684310,05055.6%62.5%
18.75%162.479013,1370.0%25.0%
37.50%160.857712,29766.7%20.0%
50.00%161.467910,01340.0%54.5%
46.67%151.683710,17025.0%71.4%
33.33%151.67028,41440.0%20.0%
73.33%151.76148,54060.0%100.0%
40.00%151.373610,11722.2%66.7%
66.67%151.071613,286100.0%58.3%
42.86%141.663510,27250.0%37.5%
64.29%141.485214,35275.0%60.0%
28.57%141.470810,06557.1%0.0%
61.54%131.767111,07066.7%57.1%
53.85%131.679910,31020.0%75.0%
61.54%131.267110,08950.0%66.7%
66.67%121.685814,57550.0%70.0%
50.00%121.775512,84825.0%62.5%
58.33%120.981613,56840.0%71.4%
50.00%121.683610,73716.7%83.3%
50.00%120.963711,74850.0%50.0%
45.45%112.068212,4620.0%71.4%
36.36%111.266412,69520.0%50.0%
27.27%111.478413,9280.0%33.3%
45.45%111.474910,22557.1%25.0%
70.00%101.982511,463100.0%62.5%
66.67%91.775711,16850.0%80.0%
55.56%90.767813,789100.0%33.3%
55.56%92.289112,719100.0%50.0%
50.00%83.695612,25950.0%50.0%
42.86%74.476010,78950.0%40.0%
57.14%71.872111,059100.0%40.0%
71.43%71.36869,53375.0%66.7%
28.57%70.462711,25950.0%0.0%
83.33%61.382210,189100.0%80.0%
66.67%60.95759,58066.7%66.7%
66.67%61.681214,2900.0%80.0%
50.00%60.759610,08666.7%33.3%
66.67%61.669712,29266.7%66.7%
40.00%51.254212,9040.0%50.0%
40.00%51.672913,8480.0%50.0%
60.00%54.960010,09850.0%66.7%
100.00%50.561613,639100.0%100.0%
60.00%53.35809,34750.0%66.7%

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Shaco vs Vel'Koz - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Shaco do against Vel'Koz in League of Legends?

Shaco wins the Shaco vs Vel'Koz matchup with a 83.3% win rate compared to Vel'Koz's 16.7%, a 66.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Shaco do against Vel'Koz in the early game?

In the early game, Shaco has the advantage against Vel'Koz 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 Vel'Koz in the late game?

In the late game, Shaco takes over the Shaco vs Vel'Koz matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to 20.0%. Shaco scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Shaco vs Vel'Koz matchup?

Shaco wins the matchup against Vel'Koz with a 83.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 66.7 percentage point advantage means Shaco is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Shaco build against Vel'Koz?

The best Shaco build against Vel'Koz includes Voltaic Cyclosword, Umbral Glaive, Youmuu's Ghostblade with Berserker's Greaves. 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 Vel'Koz?

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

Does Shaco counter Vel'Koz?

Yes, Shaco has a favorable matchup against Vel'Koz with a 83.3% win rate. Shaco strongly counters Vel'Koz in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Shaco against Vel'Koz?

When playing Shaco against Vel'Koz, 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.