Shaco Tips
Here are the top tips for Shaco in League of Legends patch 25.23. These tips are provided by MetaBot from Shaco gameplay analysis, and also include gameplay tips recommended by Riot Games when available. These Shaco tips will help you climb the elo ladder in ranked matches.
Backstab
Shaco's basic attacks and Two-Shiv Poison deal additional damage when striking from behind.
Deceive
Shaco becomes Invisible and teleports to target location.
His first attack while Invisible is empowered, dealing bonus damage and critically striking if he attacks from behind.Cost:- 40
Cooldown:- 13/
- 13/
- 12/
- 12/
- 11
Range:- 400
Jack In The Box
Shaco creates a hidden animated Jack-in-the-Box. When triggered, it will fear and attack nearby enemies.
Cost:- 70/
- 65/
- 60/
- 55/
- 50
Cooldown:- 15
Range:- 500
Two-Shiv Poison
Shaco's Shivs passively poison targets on hit, slowing their Move Speed. He can throw his Shivs to deal damage and poison the target. The thrown Shiv deals bonus damage if the target is below 30% health.
Cost:- 75
Cooldown:- 8
Range:- 625
Hallucinate
Shaco creates an illusion of himself near him, which can attack nearby enemies (Deals reduced damage to turrets). Upon death, it explodes, spawning three mini Jack in the Boxes and dealing damage to nearby enemies.
Cost:- 100
Cooldown:- 100/
- 90/
- 80
Range:- 200
- Assassin
These expert Shaco tips are generated by MetaBot's advanced analysis of thousands of Shaco games. Learn the best strategies, ability combos, and gameplay tactics to master Shaco and climb the ranked ladder. Follow these tips to maximize your Shaco performance.
- Shaco has less damage per game than most other damage-based champions. Your value to the team may be better oriented towards crowd control or securing objectives.
- Shaco has more health regen than most champions, making their playstyle optimal for aggressive trades in lane.
Playing Shaco
- Using Deceive over terrain can help you make a clean escape.
- Try getting items with on-hit effects. These will also benefit your Hallucination clone.
- Backstab's damage can be increased with increased Critical Damage effects like Infinity Edge.
Playing Against Shaco
- If Shaco is doing well early-game, it is worth the investment to place Stealth Wards near his Jungle camps.
- If Shaco uses Deceive to enter a fight he won't be able to quickly use it again to get away. Work with your team to quickly focus him down.
Shaco Tips - Frequently Asked Questions
What are the key tips for playing Shaco?
Key tips for Shaco include: Shaco has less damage per game than most other damage-based champions. Your value to the team may be better oriented towards crowd control or securing objectives.. Shaco has more health regen than most champions, making their playstyle optimal for aggressive trades in lane.. Position carefully in team fights. Mastering these fundamentals will improve your Shaco gameplay significantly.
How do I improve my Shaco gameplay?
To improve your Shaco gameplay, focus on understanding ability combos, managing cooldowns effectively, and positioning correctly in fights. Practice these mechanics consistently to climb with Shaco.
What should I focus on when learning Shaco?
When learning Shaco, prioritize understanding power spikes, optimal ability rotations, and matchup-specific strategies. Start with the recommended build and runes while you learn Shaco's fundamentals.
