Assassin

Shaco

The Demon Jester

About Shaco

Shaco, The Demon Jester, is a powerful assassin champion in League of Legends who is mostly played in jungle and support of Summoner's Rift. First released on October 10, 2009 during Patch 0.9.25.34, Shaco has become known for their melee playstyle and physical damage output.

With 16 unique skins available, Shaco offers plenty of customization options for players who enjoy this champion. Shaco has a ton of skins to choose from, so players can really customize their experience with this champion.

As a champion who uses Mana as their resource, Shaco brings a unique set of abilities to League of Legends that makes them a great champ for any team comp.

Gameplay style

Shaco is primarily played as an assassin, leveraging their melee combat style to dominate in jungle and support. Since their release in Patch 0.9.25.34, players have come up with a bunch of different strategies and builds to maximize Shaco's potential.

As a physical-focused champion who uses Mana to cast their abilities, Shaco requires players to carefully manage their resources while positioning effectively to deal maximum damage. The champion's design makes them particularly effective against squishy targets like ADCs and mages, allowing for quick kills in fights.

Shaco's story

Crafted long ago as a plaything for a lonely prince, the enchanted marionette Shaco now delights in murder and mayhem. Corrupted by dark magic and the loss of his beloved charge, the once-kind puppet finds pleasure only in the misery of the poor souls he torments. He uses toys and simple tricks to deadly effect, finding the results of his bloody “games” hilarious—and for those who hear a dark chuckle in the dead of night, the Demon Jester may have marked them as his next plaything.

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Streamers who play Shaco

Want to improve your Shaco gameplay? Learn from these high elo players who main or play a lot of Shaco. All streamers listed are at least Diamond 4 or higher, providing high-quality gameplay to learn from, or just enjoy watching. Each card links to their channels.

Official Champion Spotlight

See Shaco's abilities and gameplay in the official League of Legends Champion Spotlight.

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Learning Shaco

Whether you're just picking up Shaco or improving your skills, understanding the strengths and weaknesses of this assassin champion is crucial.

Champion strengths

  • High burst damage potential
  • High solo kill potential
  • Strong roaming capabilities
  • Good mobility for escapes

Champion weaknesses

  • Vulnerable to crowd control
  • Relatively squishy in team fights
  • Can fall off in very late game
  • Requires good timing to be effective

Shaco currently costs 1575 BE or 790 RP, making them reasonably priced for players building a champion pool. Players looking to master Shaco should spend time learning their unique mechanics and optimal build paths for different matchups.

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