Shacovs Zaahen
Shaco vs Zaahen is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.3. Zaahen wins with a 52.9% win rate (+5.7%) over Shaco based on 70 games. Shaco wins the early laning phase while Zaahen scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Shaco build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Shaco vs Zaahen 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.
Zaahen(47.1%)Who Wins the Shaco vs Zaahen Matchup?
Shaco vs Zaahen Matchup Summary
The Shaco vs Zaahen matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 70 recent matches analyzed, Zaahen wins with a 52.9% win rate compared to Shaco's 47.1%, giving Zaahen a 5.7 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Shaco controls the early laning stage, but Zaahen outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Shaco needs to press advantages before Zaahen reaches their power spikes, while Zaahen should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Zaahen leads by 1,247 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. While Zaahen is slightly favored, Shaco can absolutely win this lane through smart trading patterns and wave management. Focus on playing around your cooldowns, conceding CS only when necessary, and capitalizing on Zaahen's mistakes. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Shaco vs Zaahen Laning Phase Breakdown
Zaahen is favored during the laning phase against Shaco, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Zaahen holds advantages in farming, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Shaco Build Against Zaahen
Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Zaahen, providing the mobility and stats Shaco needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Shaco against Zaahen are Liandry's Torment, Cryptbloom and Blackfire Torch. This combination gives Shaco an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build has a 33.3% win rate across 3 games. While the overall matchup may be difficult, this item path gives Shaco the best chance to compete against Zaahen. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Shaco vs Zaahen matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Shaco53.9%Zaahen46.1%Shaco43.2%Zaahen56.8%Shaco dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 53.9% win rate — a 7.7 percentage point lead over Zaahen. This lopsided early game means Shaco can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Zaahen is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 56.8% win rate — 13.6 points above Shaco. Extended games heavily favor Zaahen, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Shaco must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Zaahen reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Zaahen 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 Zaahen
Domination
Sorcery
The Domination and Sorcery rune setup gives Shaco the best tools to compete against Zaahen in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52.26% | 287 | 0.9 | 717 | 12,869 | 55.9% | 50.0% | |
| 54.30% | 151 | 0.8 | 738 | 12,951 | 50.0% | 56.8% | |
| 50.34% | 147 | 1.0 | 711 | 12,979 | 57.4% | 46.2% | |
| 43.45% | 145 | 0.8 | 684 | 13,316 | 58.0% | 35.8% | |
| 48.23% | 141 | 0.8 | 729 | 12,880 | 47.5% | 48.8% | |
| 48.92% | 139 | 0.9 | 738 | 13,056 | 47.2% | 50.0% | |
| 55.47% | 137 | 0.9 | 788 | 12,671 | 54.5% | 56.1% | |
| 45.86% | 133 | 0.9 | 686 | 12,934 | 48.9% | 44.3% | |
| 51.52% | 132 | 0.8 | 715 | 12,469 | 46.1% | 55.0% | |
| 51.82% | 110 | 0.9 | 719 | 12,755 | 43.8% | 58.1% | |
| 45.28% | 106 | 0.8 | 727 | 13,061 | 43.9% | 46.1% | |
| 56.47% | 85 | 0.9 | 722 | 13,018 | 65.7% | 50.0% | |
| 47.62% | 84 | 0.8 | 672 | 13,071 | 50.0% | 46.4% | |
| 51.22% | 82 | 1.0 | 817 | 12,488 | 44.1% | 56.3% | |
| 45.68% | 81 | 0.8 | 724 | 12,298 | 58.1% | 38.0% | |
| 50.63% | 79 | 0.8 | 702 | 12,864 | 45.2% | 54.2% | |
| 46.84% | 79 | 1.1 | 704 | 12,177 | 45.2% | 47.9% | |
| 42.31% | 78 | 0.9 | 695 | 12,946 | 51.5% | 35.6% | |
| 39.47% | 76 | 0.9 | 759 | 13,056 | 37.5% | 40.4% | |
| 50.00% | 74 | 1.4 | 789 | 13,680 | 54.2% | 48.0% | |
| 52.11% | 71 | 0.9 | 765 | 12,516 | 50.0% | 54.0% | |
| 47.14% | 70 | 1.1 | 782 | 12,519 | 53.9% | 43.2% | |
| 48.53% | 68 | 0.8 | 691 | 12,496 | 53.3% | 44.7% | |
| 50.00% | 66 | 1.2 | 700 | 12,916 | 39.1% | 55.8% | |
| 52.31% | 66 | 1.6 | 649 | 9,641 | 57.7% | 48.7% | |
| 52.31% | 65 | 0.8 | 762 | 12,570 | 48.1% | 55.3% | |
| 46.77% | 62 | 0.9 | 660 | 13,088 | 48.1% | 45.7% | |
| 44.26% | 61 | 0.9 | 721 | 12,905 | 50.0% | 41.0% | |
| 31.67% | 60 | 1.6 | 717 | 9,514 | 30.0% | 33.3% | |
| 51.79% | 56 | 1.0 | 784 | 13,938 | 52.9% | 51.3% | |
| 43.64% | 55 | 1.0 | 689 | 12,376 | 42.9% | 44.1% | |
| 65.45% | 55 | 0.9 | 702 | 13,685 | 72.2% | 62.2% | |
| 50.00% | 54 | 1.4 | 705 | 11,104 | 45.5% | 53.1% | |
| 45.10% | 51 | 0.8 | 667 | 13,091 | 50.0% | 41.9% | |
| 63.83% | 47 | 1.0 | 791 | 13,471 | 60.0% | 65.6% | |
| 36.17% | 47 | 0.9 | 678 | 12,385 | 43.8% | 32.3% | |
| 65.91% | 44 | 1.5 | 720 | 10,885 | 71.4% | 63.3% | |
| 50.00% | 44 | 1.2 | 791 | 13,289 | 53.3% | 48.3% | |
| 48.84% | 43 | 1.0 | 745 | 12,931 | 33.3% | 57.1% | |
| 46.34% | 41 | 1.6 | 794 | 10,353 | 47.6% | 45.0% | |
| 41.46% | 41 | 1.3 | 678 | 9,436 | 50.0% | 29.4% | |
| 50.00% | 40 | 1.4 | 669 | 10,393 | 40.0% | 56.0% | |
| 48.72% | 39 | 0.8 | 702 | 11,739 | 61.1% | 38.1% | |
| 55.26% | 38 | 0.9 | 680 | 12,353 | 52.9% | 57.1% | |
| 50.00% | 34 | 1.1 | 774 | 14,068 | 41.7% | 54.5% | |
| 44.12% | 34 | 1.0 | 731 | 14,212 | 30.0% | 50.0% | |
| 35.29% | 34 | 1.4 | 740 | 10,138 | 33.3% | 36.8% | |
| 41.18% | 34 | 1.5 | 734 | 12,871 | 14.3% | 60.0% | |
| 44.12% | 34 | 1.4 | 692 | 9,800 | 47.1% | 41.2% | |
| 54.55% | 33 | 1.4 | 761 | 10,037 | 53.3% | 55.6% | |
| 66.67% | 33 | 1.3 | 708 | 9,775 | 80.0% | 55.6% | |
| 48.48% | 33 | 1.1 | 652 | 12,195 | 58.3% | 42.9% | |
| 50.00% | 32 | 1.4 | 805 | 11,567 | 60.0% | 45.5% | |
| 44.83% | 29 | 0.7 | 660 | 11,193 | 41.2% | 50.0% | |
| 27.59% | 29 | 0.8 | 670 | 12,108 | 23.1% | 31.3% | |
| 39.29% | 28 | 0.8 | 678 | 12,482 | 36.4% | 41.2% | |
| 53.57% | 28 | 0.8 | 632 | 11,863 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 37.04% | 27 | 1.5 | 774 | 9,714 | 38.5% | 35.7% | |
| 51.85% | 27 | 1.1 | 720 | 12,641 | 25.0% | 63.2% | |
| 59.26% | 27 | 1.6 | 615 | 9,582 | 61.5% | 57.1% | |
| 66.67% | 27 | 1.4 | 732 | 9,478 | 70.0% | 64.7% | |
| 52.00% | 25 | 0.7 | 682 | 12,977 | 36.4% | 64.3% | |
| 45.83% | 24 | 1.0 | 763 | 13,111 | 57.1% | 41.2% | |
| 30.43% | 23 | 1.5 | 622 | 9,248 | 40.0% | 23.1% | |
| 45.45% | 22 | 1.4 | 715 | 11,817 | 50.0% | 42.9% | |
| 50.00% | 22 | 1.2 | 660 | 12,383 | 42.9% | 53.3% | |
| 42.86% | 21 | 2.0 | 828 | 11,037 | 44.4% | 41.7% | |
| 52.38% | 21 | 1.4 | 790 | 11,646 | 0.0% | 64.7% | |
| 71.43% | 21 | 1.5 | 687 | 10,596 | 71.4% | 71.4% | |
| 66.67% | 21 | 0.8 | 752 | 13,774 | 28.6% | 85.7% | |
| 61.90% | 21 | 1.1 | 660 | 11,792 | 37.5% | 76.9% | |
| 42.86% | 21 | 1.9 | 802 | 13,197 | 14.3% | 57.1% | |
| 52.63% | 19 | 1.7 | 746 | 11,700 | 25.0% | 60.0% | |
| 42.11% | 19 | 1.7 | 665 | 11,330 | 50.0% | 38.5% | |
| 52.63% | 19 | 1.4 | 715 | 11,135 | 66.7% | 46.1% | |
| 38.89% | 18 | 1.6 | 828 | 9,371 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 44.44% | 18 | 1.8 | 758 | 10,735 | 50.0% | 41.7% | |
| 47.06% | 17 | 1.7 | 750 | 10,796 | 60.0% | 41.7% | |
| 58.82% | 17 | 1.6 | 602 | 12,694 | 66.7% | 57.1% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 0.8 | 637 | 12,427 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 43.75% | 16 | 1.9 | 908 | 12,426 | 55.6% | 28.6% | |
| 56.25% | 16 | 1.4 | 612 | 9,323 | 62.5% | 50.0% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 1.3 | 741 | 12,040 | 80.0% | 40.0% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 1.2 | 639 | 12,201 | 42.9% | 50.0% | |
| 64.29% | 14 | 1.4 | 752 | 11,282 | 50.0% | 70.0% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 1.4 | 740 | 8,776 | 0.0% | 71.4% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 1.2 | 693 | 8,562 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 1.4 | 769 | 10,570 | 83.3% | 42.9% | |
| 30.77% | 13 | 2.7 | 814 | 10,522 | 14.3% | 50.0% | |
| 75.00% | 12 | 1.0 | 750 | 13,708 | 75.0% | 75.0% | |
| 33.33% | 12 | 0.8 | 725 | 11,581 | 20.0% | 42.9% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 1.1 | 752 | 10,645 | 33.3% | 60.0% | |
| 81.82% | 11 | 1.0 | 831 | 13,555 | 83.3% | 80.0% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 2.5 | 850 | 10,197 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 1.1 | 538 | 7,550 | 62.5% | 66.7% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 1.1 | 751 | 7,538 | 60.0% | 20.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 4.5 | 811 | 10,541 | 40.0% | 75.0% | |
| 22.22% | 9 | 1.7 | 604 | 10,118 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 4.2 | 773 | 9,447 | 62.5% | 0.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 4.0 | 901 | 11,383 | 66.7% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 2.8 | 831 | 9,687 | 66.7% | 33.3% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 1.6 | 687 | 10,612 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 4.0 | 881 | 9,512 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 2.5 | 809 | 11,009 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 2.9 | 532 | 8,957 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 2.1 | 713 | 9,189 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 2.1 | 961 | 14,286 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 0.8 | 480 | 10,802 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 2.3 | 600 | 12,185 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 2.0 | 650 | 11,538 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 100.00% | 5 | 1.6 | 884 | 10,521 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.9 | 560 | 11,514 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
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Shaco vs Zaahen - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Shaco do against Zaahen in League of Legends?
Zaahen wins the Shaco vs Zaahen matchup with a 52.9% win rate compared to Shaco's 47.1%, a 5.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 70 recent ranked games in patch 26.3.
How does Shaco do against Zaahen in the early game?
In the early game, Shaco has the advantage against Zaahen with a 53.9% win rate versus 46.1%. 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 Zaahen in the late game?
In the late game, Zaahen takes over the Shaco vs Zaahen matchup with a 56.8% win rate compared to 43.2%. Zaahen scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Shaco vs Zaahen matchup?
Zaahen wins the matchup against Shaco with a 52.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.3. The 5.7 percentage point advantage means Zaahen is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 70 games analyzed.
What is the best Shaco build against Zaahen?
The best Shaco build against Zaahen includes Liandry's Torment, Cryptbloom, Blackfire Torch with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. This build achieves a 33.3% 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 Zaahen?
The best Shaco runes against Zaahen use the Domination primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 62.5% win rate in the Shaco vs Zaahen matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Shaco counter Zaahen?
No, Shaco struggles against Zaahen with only a 47.1% win rate. Zaahen has the advantage in this matchup. Shaco players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Zaahen's lead.
How do I play Shaco against Zaahen?
When playing Shaco against Zaahen, play cautiously and avoid Zaahen's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Zaahen has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.