Xerath - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.6%
Pick Rate
4.4%

Xerathvs Shaco

AMageSupport
Patch26.7
Matches508,082
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 12, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Xerath vs Shaco is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Shaco wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Xerath based on 9 games. Xerath wins the early laning phase while Shaco scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Xerath build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Xerath vs Shaco matchup.

Xerath Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Xerath 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
Shaco - 33.3% win rateShaco(33.3%)
Xerath - 33.3% win rate in this matchup
Xerath
33.3% WR
VS
Shaco vs Xerath matchup - 66.7% win rate
Shaco
66.7% WR

Who Wins the Xerath vs Shaco Matchup?

Shaco wins the Xerath vs Shaco matchup
Winner
Shaco
Matches: 9
33.3%
Win Rate
66.7%
2.6
CS / min
1.7
876
DMG / min
757
11,666
Gold / game
11,168
72
Heal / min
106
309
DMG Mitigated / min
326
1.0
CC / min
1.1
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
20.0%
Late Game WR
80.0%

Xerath vs Shaco Matchup Summary

The Xerath vs Shaco matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 9 recent matches analyzed, Shaco wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Xerath's 33.3%, giving Shaco a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Xerath controls the early laning stage, but Shaco outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Xerath 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 CS, where Xerath leads by 0.8 CS/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Shaco has a strong advantage in this matchup. Xerath players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Shaco 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.

Xerath vs Shaco Laning Phase Breakdown

Xerath wins the laning phase against Shaco in League of Legends

Xerath is favored during the laning phase against Shaco, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Xerath holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
2.6Xerath
1.7Shaco
Xerath significantly out-farms Shaco by 0.8 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 13 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Xerath a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Shaco players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
876Xerath
757Shaco
Xerath heavily out-damages Shaco by 119 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Shaco should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Xerath's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
11,666Xerath
11,168Shaco
Xerath earns 497 more gold per game than Shaco, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Xerath slightly faster item completions.
Utility
1.0Xerath
1.1Shaco
Both Xerath and Shaco provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
381Xerath
433Shaco
Shaco heals and mitigates 52 more damage per minute than Xerath, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Shaco to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Xerath.

Best Xerath Build Against Shaco

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Shaco, providing the mobility and stats Xerath needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Xerath against Shaco are Luden's Echo, Shadowflame and Horizon Focus. This combination gives Xerath an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 2 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Shaco. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Xerath vs Shaco matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Xerath
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Xerath early game win rateXerath50.0%
Shaco early game win rateShaco50.0%
Late Game
Shaco
80.0%
+60.0% advantage
Xerath late game win rateXerath20.0%
Shaco late game win rateShaco80.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Xerath and Shaco, with Xerath 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.

Shaco is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 80.0% win rate — 60.0 points above Xerath. Extended games heavily favor Shaco, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Xerath 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 Xerath Runes Against Shaco

Domination rune tree - Xerath primary runes vs ShacoDomination
Dark Harvest - best Xerath rune vs ShacoCheap Shot - best Xerath rune vs ShacoGrisly Mementos - best Xerath rune vs ShacoUltimate Hunter - best Xerath rune vs Shaco
Sorcery rune tree - Xerath secondary runes vs ShacoSorcery
Manaflow Band - best Xerath rune vs ShacoScorch - best Xerath rune vs Shaco
100.0% WR

The Domination and Sorcery rune setup gives Xerath the best tools to compete against Shaco in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Xerath matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Xerath'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 Xerath build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Xerath 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
53.10%2264.190111,37847.6%56.3%
53.53%1705.51,01911,14357.5%50.0%
57.35%1366.596712,86456.0%58.1%
50.77%1306.41,01611,92856.4%46.7%
58.97%1176.41,09211,74861.9%55.6%
56.48%1086.395011,86166.7%49.2%
54.37%1036.61,04112,80256.4%53.1%
47.25%912.08079,91742.5%51.0%
48.84%863.71,02111,59160.5%39.6%
55.00%806.298711,67452.8%56.8%
44.30%796.496711,80636.1%51.2%
51.95%772.180210,33052.9%51.2%
58.44%773.51,02611,59880.0%48.1%
48.68%766.31,00812,30736.4%53.7%
43.42%762.185110,76453.1%36.4%
42.67%756.088012,31040.0%44.4%
60.81%746.31,05013,00769.0%55.6%
54.17%726.596012,59958.1%51.2%
47.89%712.08309,99464.7%32.4%
54.29%701.988710,61148.5%59.5%
48.53%686.197311,99339.4%57.1%
49.25%676.41,02912,09146.4%51.3%
46.27%676.191112,17648.0%45.2%
51.52%662.993210,79856.0%48.8%
39.68%635.988511,75759.3%25.0%
59.02%613.387511,03352.2%63.2%
52.46%616.71,05311,97153.1%51.7%
57.89%572.492011,31866.7%52.8%
48.21%566.01,01011,93338.7%60.0%
33.93%561.978910,11940.9%29.4%
43.40%531.98129,55959.1%32.3%
53.85%526.597512,06760.0%48.1%
60.00%505.391611,86962.5%58.8%
44.00%506.199711,74247.6%41.4%
53.06%492.688811,35441.2%59.4%
46.94%491.97759,60660.0%33.3%
59.18%496.092011,94255.6%61.3%
50.00%486.61,02512,13550.0%50.0%
71.74%466.61,11913,11070.6%72.4%
45.45%446.01,09611,87339.1%52.4%
55.81%436.71,12412,59572.2%44.0%
34.88%436.493812,16240.0%32.1%
41.86%432.288110,80420.0%53.6%
34.15%412.283010,59346.7%26.9%
44.74%386.096912,24227.3%51.9%
44.74%381.981110,69050.0%41.7%
41.67%361.987211,86063.6%32.0%
51.52%331.96559,32052.9%50.0%
50.00%323.394011,87850.0%50.0%
50.00%326.51,03013,84157.1%48.0%
37.50%326.397011,68727.8%50.0%
54.84%316.61,06811,48952.6%58.3%
54.84%312.083310,61058.3%52.6%
60.00%302.51,05111,10866.7%57.1%
53.33%306.295112,75662.5%50.0%
66.67%306.61,08113,08654.5%73.7%
46.43%286.11,17813,59763.6%35.3%
37.04%272.187511,13427.3%43.8%
62.96%276.11,04413,43766.7%61.1%
52.00%253.21,00311,03558.3%46.1%
54.17%246.498711,45654.5%53.9%
62.50%241.787911,412100.0%43.8%
52.17%237.21,16813,09760.0%37.5%
63.64%226.51,11112,63466.7%61.5%
54.55%226.290010,89733.3%80.0%
47.62%212.593511,54537.5%53.9%
55.00%206.41,14913,14066.7%37.5%
42.11%196.593210,90970.0%11.1%
42.11%196.41,00011,60550.0%36.4%
68.42%195.51,11413,65766.7%69.2%
70.59%171.883210,67844.4%100.0%
64.71%173.997711,15750.0%77.8%
70.59%173.399713,61980.0%66.7%
35.29%176.81,04312,24933.3%37.5%
68.75%161.983010,41562.5%75.0%
56.25%166.31,20014,54966.7%50.0%
50.00%161.87409,67850.0%50.0%
80.00%156.21,29815,351100.0%76.9%
60.00%156.01,29712,72040.0%70.0%
57.14%146.11,05113,69062.5%50.0%
57.14%145.51,14712,312100.0%40.0%
50.00%147.31,02713,09857.1%42.9%
35.71%141.879910,26850.0%30.0%
61.54%136.31,00210,19570.0%33.3%
75.00%126.894813,965100.0%57.1%
45.45%116.11,1519,95042.9%50.0%
18.18%115.294813,45820.0%16.7%
36.36%111.986911,03760.0%16.7%
18.18%116.394611,94333.3%12.5%
27.27%116.71,14514,0060.0%30.0%
36.36%116.31,06414,55533.3%37.5%
50.00%106.91,05013,13433.3%75.0%
50.00%102.38329,87650.0%50.0%
50.00%105.71,08013,11666.7%42.9%
50.00%106.41,01012,35850.0%50.0%
50.00%102.190311,308100.0%44.4%
33.33%92.687611,66650.0%20.0%
44.44%96.31,10713,24450.0%40.0%
55.56%96.791711,36840.0%75.0%
87.50%86.81,17515,373100.0%75.0%
37.50%86.31,13212,70850.0%33.3%
42.86%74.194311,32133.3%50.0%
28.57%77.194311,8970.0%40.0%
100.00%73.281612,056100.0%100.0%
33.33%66.395111,96733.3%33.3%
66.67%66.91,10713,61950.0%75.0%
33.33%65.983811,348100.0%20.0%
20.00%52.17219,8100.0%100.0%
60.00%56.898014,683100.0%50.0%
20.00%57.01,03212,07050.0%0.0%
100.00%56.31,0228,762100.0%100.0%
60.00%57.61,17413,71766.7%50.0%
60.00%53.71,12711,411100.0%50.0%

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Xerath vs Shaco - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Xerath do against Shaco in League of Legends?

Shaco wins the Xerath vs Shaco matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Xerath's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 9 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Xerath do against Shaco in the early game?

In the early game, Xerath has the advantage against Shaco with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. Xerath players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Xerath do against Shaco in the late game?

In the late game, Shaco takes over the Xerath vs Shaco 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 Xerath vs Shaco matchup?

Shaco wins the matchup against Xerath with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Shaco is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 9 games analyzed.

What is the best Xerath build against Shaco?

The best Xerath build against Shaco includes Luden's Echo, Shadowflame, Horizon Focus with Sorcerer's Shoes. This build achieves a 50.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Xerath runes against Shaco?

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

Does Xerath counter Shaco?

No, Xerath struggles against Shaco with only a 33.3% win rate. Shaco has the advantage in this matchup. Xerath players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Shaco's lead.

How do I play Xerath against Shaco?

When playing Xerath against Shaco, play cautiously and avoid Shaco's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Shaco has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.