Skarnervs Shaco
Skarner vs Shaco is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.3. Skarner wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Shaco based on 16 games. Skarner holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Skarner build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Skarner vs Shaco matchup.
Skarner Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Skarner 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.
Shaco(50.0%)Who Wins the Skarner vs Shaco Matchup?
Skarner vs Shaco Matchup Summary
The Skarner vs Shaco matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 16 recent matches analyzed, Skarner wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Shaco's 50.0%, giving Skarner a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Skarner holds a slight edge in both the early and late game, but the margins are thin enough that individual skill and jungle attention will often determine the outcome. Shaco can still find windows through outplays and team coordination. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Skarner leads by 1,524 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Skarner has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Shaco's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Skarner vs Shaco Laning Phase Breakdown
Shaco is favored during the laning phase against Skarner, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Shaco holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Skarner Build Against Shaco
Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Shaco, providing the mobility and stats Skarner needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Skarner against Shaco are Heartsteel, Spirit Visage and Unending Despair. This combination gives Skarner an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Shaco. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Skarner vs Shaco matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Skarner50.0%Shaco50.0%Skarner50.0%Shaco50.0%The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Skarner and Shaco, with Skarner holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.
Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Skarner at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Shaco. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.
This matchup is remarkably even at every stage of the game. Neither Skarner nor Shaco has a phase-specific advantage, making this a pure skill matchup where individual mechanics, decision-making, and team coordination determine the outcome.
Best Skarner Runes Against Shaco
Resolve
Inspiration
The Resolve primary with Inspiration secondary combination helps Skarner maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Shaco.
Skarner matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.3. The table below shows Skarner'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 Skarner 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24.14% | 29 | 0.7 | 523 | 10,729 | 20.0% | 28.6% | |
| 47.83% | 23 | 0.5 | 560 | 10,658 | 38.5% | 60.0% | |
| 47.83% | 23 | 0.7 | 596 | 10,764 | 57.1% | 33.3% | |
| 38.10% | 21 | 0.8 | 557 | 10,152 | 44.4% | 33.3% | |
| 22.22% | 18 | 0.9 | 553 | 10,901 | 28.6% | 18.2% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 0.8 | 549 | 11,955 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 15 | 0.8 | 650 | 10,974 | 30.0% | 40.0% | |
| 73.33% | 15 | 0.7 | 760 | 12,864 | 66.7% | 77.8% | |
| 21.43% | 14 | 1.5 | 676 | 11,161 | 12.5% | 33.3% | |
| 64.29% | 14 | 0.9 | 676 | 13,176 | 40.0% | 77.8% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 0.8 | 735 | 12,114 | 57.1% | 42.9% | |
| 66.67% | 12 | 1.0 | 594 | 10,536 | 57.1% | 80.0% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 0.7 | 731 | 11,243 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 0.8 | 670 | 11,975 | 20.0% | 71.4% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 1.1 | 693 | 11,978 | 50.0% | 28.6% | |
| 27.27% | 11 | 0.6 | 558 | 10,630 | 42.9% | 0.0% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 0.7 | 586 | 9,588 | 33.3% | 60.0% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 0.6 | 542 | 11,589 | 66.7% | 60.0% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 0.9 | 596 | 11,099 | 28.6% | 100.0% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 1.0 | 747 | 13,476 | 66.7% | 62.5% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 0.6 | 615 | 10,685 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 0.8 | 580 | 12,609 | 66.7% | 57.1% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 1.4 | 410 | 9,682 | 60.0% | 40.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 2.1 | 642 | 11,131 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 0.9 | 377 | 8,062 | 57.1% | 100.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 0.7 | 544 | 11,231 | 66.7% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 3.7 | 711 | 9,547 | 75.0% | 25.0% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 0.9 | 576 | 11,725 | 60.0% | 100.0% | |
| 14.29% | 7 | 0.9 | 632 | 12,349 | 0.0% | 20.0% | |
| 14.29% | 7 | 0.7 | 489 | 9,037 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 3.0 | 906 | 11,968 | 66.7% | 25.0% | |
| 14.29% | 7 | 0.9 | 573 | 10,294 | 0.0% | 20.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 0.6 | 536 | 11,602 | 75.0% | 66.7% | |
| 14.29% | 7 | 0.6 | 675 | 11,918 | 0.0% | 20.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 1.5 | 686 | 11,670 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 1.4 | 553 | 8,801 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 1.1 | 484 | 12,382 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 0.8 | 782 | 12,279 | 100.0% | 25.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 2.1 | 404 | 11,169 | 100.0% | 25.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 0.5 | 554 | 9,562 | 60.0% | 100.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 5.0 | 703 | 13,261 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 2.9 | 975 | 10,086 | 25.0% | 100.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 0.7 | 448 | 9,730 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 0.9 | 905 | 13,826 | 100.0% | 25.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 2.6 | 483 | 12,177 | 100.0% | 25.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 0.8 | 599 | 13,110 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 0.5 | 499 | 9,547 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 100.00% | 5 | 1.2 | 450 | 8,063 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.6 | 604 | 11,521 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 0.5 | 452 | 10,129 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 0.5 | 772 | 13,009 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.5 | 588 | 11,103 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 3.2 | 824 | 14,262 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
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Skarner vs Shaco - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Skarner do against Shaco in League of Legends?
Skarner wins the Skarner vs Shaco matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Shaco's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 16 recent ranked games in patch 26.3.
How does Skarner do against Shaco in the early game?
In the early game, Skarner has the advantage against Shaco with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. Skarner players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Skarner do against Shaco in the late game?
In the late game, Skarner takes over the Skarner vs Shaco matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Skarner scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Skarner vs Shaco matchup?
Skarner wins the matchup against Shaco with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.3. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Skarner is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 16 games analyzed.
What is the best Skarner build against Shaco?
The best Skarner build against Shaco includes Heartsteel, Spirit Visage, Unending Despair with Mercury's Treads. 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 Skarner runes against Shaco?
The best Skarner runes against Shaco use the Resolve primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Skarner vs Shaco matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Skarner counter Shaco?
Yes, Skarner has a favorable matchup against Shaco with a 50.0% win rate. Skarner slightly edges out Shaco in lane based on current patch 26.3 data.
How do I play Skarner against Shaco?
When playing Skarner against Shaco, 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.