Shaco Support counters Lux hard (44.7% win rate) based on 630 games. This matchup is really difficult for Lux players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Lux Support vs Shaco Support in patch 15.16 (25.16), including win rates and pick rates. With proper study, this can improve your chances of victory up to 70%+ in this matchup.
Lux dominates the meta (8th most popular, 6.3% pick rate) and regularly clashes with Shaco (2.0% pick rate). Understanding this common matchup forms the foundation of consistent gameplay for one of support's current powerhouses. Surprising upset: Despite Lux's higher tier rating, Shaco wins 55.3% of encounters. This suggests Shaco's kit specifically counters Lux's playstyle, overriding general meta strength - approach this matchup with extra caution. Every edge matters: In this tough matchup, the proven Arcane Comet + Manaflow Band combination (54.5% win rate) plus optimal itemization Luden's Companion, Malignance, Stormsurge, and Sorcerer's Shoes boosts your chances from 44.7% to 70%+ - potentially game-changing.
Vision advantage: Despite losing the direct matchup, Lux's superior warding (0.82 wards/min, 29th among supports) can swing team fights and objectives in your favor. Damage doesn't equal wins: Lux outputs more damage (671 vs 0/min, 2nd place) but still loses the matchup. The issue likely lies in survivability, mobility, or damage timing rather than raw output. Strong individual performance: Lux maintains better KDA (2.40, 21st place vs 34th for Shaco), but loses the matchup overall. High KDA without wins suggests difficulty translating individual advantages into victory conditions.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| B | Tier | C |
| 44.7% | Matchup Winrate | 55.3% |
| 48.60% | Role Winrate | 48.20% |
| #40 | Winrate Rank | #43 |
| 6.3% | Pickrate | 2.0% |
| 2.4 | Average KDA | 0.0 |
| 326 | Gold per Minute | 0 |
| 0.82 | Wards per Minute | 0.00 |
| 671 | Damage per Minute | 0 |
Difficult matchup requiring deep understanding of game mechanics and flawless execution. Patience and proper macro play are the keys to victory in this confrontation.
The magic damage that Lux deals remains relevant in the late game. Look for opportunities to initiate or counter-initiate. Shaco has mixed damage, be careful as it may be harder to defend if the opponent gets ahead or plays aggressively.
An important advantage of Lux is superior vision control (ranked 29th among supports) (versus 34th for Shaco), which provides better map control and safety for the team in important map areas. Meanwhile, their lower KDA (0.0 versus 2.4) suggests they are less effective in team fights.
In this difficult confrontation, it is critically important for the Lux player to avoid attempts to force trades and all-ins with the Shaco player, as the matchup requires a patient and calculated approach. Extended trades without clear tactical advantage often lead to unfavorable consequences, and ignoring opportunities to receive team support can be a fatal mistake for game progression.
Damaging a champion with an ability hurls a comet at their location, or, if Arcane Comet …
Hitting an enemy champion with an ability permanently increases your maximum ma…
Gain bonuses upon reaching the following levels:Level 5: +5 Ability Haste Level…
Your next damaging ability hit sets champions on fire dealing 20 - 40 bonus mag…
Damaging champions with impaired movement or actions deals 10 - 45 bonus true d…
Your ultimate gains 6 Ability Haste, plus an additional 5 Ability Haste per Bou…
Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18
Damaging a champion with an ability hurls a comet at their location, or, if Arcane Comet …
Hitting an enemy champion with an ability permanently increases your maximum ma…
Gain bonuses upon reaching the following levels:Level 5: +5 Ability Haste Level…
Your next damaging ability hit sets champions on fire dealing 20 - 40 bonus mag…
Damaging an enemy champion restores 6-50 (80% for ranged) mana or 6 energy.Take…
Deal 8% more damage to champions who have less than 40% health.
Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18
