Shacovs Zac
Shaco vs Zac is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Zac wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Shaco based on 12 games. Zac 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 Zac 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.
Who Wins the Shaco vs Zac Matchup?
Shaco vs Zac Matchup Summary
The Shaco vs Zac matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 12 recent matches analyzed, Zac wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Shaco's 33.3%, giving Zac a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Zac controls the early laning stage, but Shaco outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Zac 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 Zac leads by 3,443 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Zac has a strong advantage in this matchup. Shaco players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Zac overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Shaco vs Zac Laning Phase Breakdown
Zac is favored during the laning phase against Shaco, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Zac holds advantages in farming, gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Shaco Build Against Zac
Berserker's Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Zac, providing the mobility and stats Shaco needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Shaco against Zac are Voltaic Cyclosword, The Collector 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 2 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Zac. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Shaco vs Zac matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
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Zac100.0%Shaco50.0%Zac50.0%Zac dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Shaco. This lopsided early game means Zac can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Shaco at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Zac. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.
The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Zac has the edge early, but Shaco gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.
Best Shaco Runes Against Zac
Sorcery
Domination
The Sorcery and Domination rune setup gives Shaco the best tools to compete against Zac in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48.19% | 83 | 0.8 | 751 | 13,039 | 36.7% | 54.7% | |
| 69.12% | 68 | 0.9 | 754 | 13,828 | 68.4% | 69.4% | |
| 50.75% | 67 | 0.8 | 811 | 13,002 | 45.8% | 53.5% | |
| 50.00% | 66 | 0.9 | 742 | 13,472 | 42.1% | 53.2% | |
| 33.33% | 63 | 0.8 | 651 | 11,126 | 40.0% | 28.9% | |
| 50.00% | 54 | 0.7 | 695 | 12,567 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 61.11% | 54 | 0.7 | 732 | 12,756 | 75.0% | 55.3% | |
| 49.06% | 53 | 0.8 | 663 | 12,415 | 47.1% | 50.0% | |
| 41.67% | 48 | 0.7 | 711 | 12,050 | 52.9% | 35.5% | |
| 58.33% | 48 | 0.9 | 625 | 12,646 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 53.19% | 47 | 0.8 | 666 | 13,076 | 50.0% | 54.8% | |
| 50.00% | 42 | 0.8 | 615 | 12,059 | 55.6% | 45.8% | |
| 58.54% | 41 | 0.9 | 640 | 12,822 | 58.8% | 58.3% | |
| 42.11% | 38 | 0.8 | 722 | 13,720 | 22.2% | 48.3% | |
| 52.94% | 34 | 1.0 | 745 | 14,088 | 54.5% | 52.2% | |
| 32.35% | 34 | 0.7 | 624 | 11,125 | 25.0% | 38.9% | |
| 57.58% | 33 | 0.8 | 762 | 13,411 | 61.5% | 55.0% | |
| 41.94% | 31 | 0.8 | 692 | 11,469 | 50.0% | 36.8% | |
| 55.17% | 29 | 1.0 | 821 | 12,808 | 60.0% | 52.6% | |
| 65.52% | 29 | 0.7 | 665 | 11,292 | 71.4% | 60.0% | |
| 57.14% | 28 | 0.8 | 682 | 11,206 | 58.8% | 54.5% | |
| 42.31% | 26 | 1.6 | 861 | 11,398 | 50.0% | 38.9% | |
| 68.00% | 25 | 1.0 | 834 | 14,286 | 71.4% | 66.7% | |
| 36.00% | 25 | 0.7 | 626 | 12,234 | 20.0% | 46.7% | |
| 28.00% | 25 | 1.4 | 775 | 11,747 | 11.1% | 37.5% | |
| 52.17% | 23 | 2.0 | 658 | 10,880 | 81.8% | 25.0% | |
| 36.36% | 22 | 0.7 | 844 | 13,538 | 28.6% | 40.0% | |
| 52.38% | 21 | 1.7 | 616 | 10,720 | 25.0% | 69.2% | |
| 50.00% | 20 | 0.8 | 729 | 13,068 | 55.6% | 45.5% | |
| 47.37% | 19 | 0.7 | 662 | 11,486 | 14.3% | 66.7% | |
| 31.58% | 19 | 0.8 | 657 | 11,281 | 12.5% | 45.5% | |
| 61.11% | 18 | 1.9 | 546 | 10,077 | 71.4% | 54.5% | |
| 44.44% | 18 | 1.6 | 721 | 9,868 | 44.4% | 44.4% | |
| 44.44% | 18 | 0.7 | 707 | 12,841 | 62.5% | 30.0% | |
| 55.56% | 18 | 0.7 | 648 | 11,843 | 44.4% | 66.7% | |
| 35.29% | 17 | 0.9 | 791 | 13,019 | 50.0% | 27.3% | |
| 35.29% | 17 | 1.3 | 787 | 11,880 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 56.25% | 16 | 1.3 | 603 | 12,711 | 42.9% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 1.1 | 644 | 11,750 | 66.7% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 0.6 | 713 | 14,204 | 42.9% | 55.6% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 0.8 | 561 | 11,438 | 30.0% | 80.0% | |
| 40.00% | 15 | 0.8 | 723 | 12,245 | 33.3% | 44.4% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 1.3 | 604 | 8,604 | 62.5% | 33.3% | |
| 28.57% | 14 | 1.1 | 703 | 13,373 | 20.0% | 33.3% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 0.6 | 826 | 14,119 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 0.8 | 891 | 13,070 | 75.0% | 44.4% | |
| 69.23% | 13 | 1.2 | 555 | 8,570 | 75.0% | 66.7% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 1.6 | 724 | 10,141 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 33.33% | 12 | 1.0 | 759 | 14,341 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 0.8 | 627 | 14,555 | 66.7% | 44.4% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 0.6 | 783 | 12,012 | 57.1% | 60.0% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 0.9 | 745 | 11,791 | 60.0% | 57.1% | |
| 66.67% | 12 | 0.9 | 718 | 13,926 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 1.2 | 767 | 12,883 | 66.7% | 44.4% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 1.3 | 735 | 11,016 | 50.0% | 57.1% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 2.2 | 761 | 12,490 | 75.0% | 42.9% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 1.5 | 616 | 9,578 | 66.7% | 71.4% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 0.9 | 846 | 12,104 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 0.9 | 741 | 15,418 | 50.0% | 62.5% | |
| 80.00% | 10 | 1.4 | 721 | 10,775 | 75.0% | 83.3% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 1.9 | 577 | 9,932 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 1.3 | 621 | 7,912 | 42.9% | 50.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 1.1 | 843 | 11,885 | 66.7% | 33.3% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 0.9 | 686 | 12,527 | 50.0% | 57.1% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 1.5 | 742 | 9,624 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 1.6 | 651 | 9,783 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 1.7 | 657 | 8,040 | 40.0% | 33.3% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 1.1 | 763 | 13,257 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 1.5 | 698 | 6,668 | 40.0% | 33.3% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 1.1 | 731 | 13,103 | 75.0% | 75.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 1.4 | 542 | 8,959 | 33.3% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 0.6 | 654 | 13,300 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 14.29% | 7 | 2.4 | 794 | 11,073 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 14.29% | 7 | 2.0 | 584 | 8,708 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 1.4 | 862 | 12,553 | 100.0% | 20.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 0.8 | 682 | 11,359 | 66.7% | 25.0% | |
| 0.00% | 6 | 4.4 | 867 | 10,767 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 1.2 | 610 | 9,066 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 1.3 | 886 | 13,106 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 1.1 | 777 | 11,805 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 1.6 | 993 | 16,432 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 0.8 | 774 | 13,695 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 1.1 | 799 | 9,280 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 1.8 | 693 | 10,072 | 80.0% | 0.0% | |
| 100.00% | 6 | 0.9 | 555 | 13,137 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 0.8 | 817 | 10,920 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 1.8 | 670 | 12,095 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.2 | 790 | 10,696 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 1.4 | 564 | 8,828 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 1.1 | 480 | 8,618 | 25.0% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 2.3 | 678 | 14,177 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
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Shaco vs Zac - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Shaco do against Zac in League of Legends?
Zac wins the Shaco vs Zac matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Shaco's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 12 recent ranked games in patch 26.13.
How does Shaco do against Zac in the early game?
In the early game, Zac has the advantage against Shaco with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Zac players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Shaco do against Zac in the late game?
In the late game, Shaco takes over the Shaco vs Zac matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Shaco scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Shaco vs Zac matchup?
Zac wins the matchup against Shaco with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Zac is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 12 games analyzed.
What is the best Shaco build against Zac?
The best Shaco build against Zac includes Voltaic Cyclosword, The Collector, 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 Zac?
The best Shaco runes against Zac use the Sorcery primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Shaco vs Zac matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Shaco counter Zac?
No, Shaco struggles against Zac with only a 33.3% win rate. Zac has the advantage in this matchup. Shaco players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Zac's lead.
How do I play Shaco against Zac?
When playing Shaco against Zac, play cautiously and avoid Zac's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Zac in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.