Zac Jungle struggles against Shaco (48.7% win rate) based on 522 games. This matchup can be tricky for Zac players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Zac Jungle vs Shaco Jungle in patch 15.23 (25.23), including win rates and pick rates. With proper study, this can improve your chances of victory up to 56.8% in this matchup.
With 2.8% popularity, Zac constantly encounters meta-dominant Shaco (4.0%, 17th place out of 63 Jungle champions). Understanding how to play against this popular champion becomes essential for consistent Zac performance in the current patch. Every edge matters: In this tough matchup, the proven Aftershock + Font of Life combination (80.5% win rate) plus optimal itemization Sunfire Aegis, Liandry's Torment, Thornmail, and Ionian Boots of Lucidity boosts your chances from 48.7% to 56.8% - potentially game-changing.
Survive and scale: Zac faces both matchup (48.73%) and farming disadvantages (5.72 vs 6.20/min). With a 0.48 CS/min deficit, prioritize safe farming and jungle assistance. Outclassed across the board: Shaco leads in both matchup win rate (51.3%) and damage (672 vs 569/min). Zac must seek alternative win conditions through macro play and team coordination. Strong individual performance: Zac maintains better KDA (3.30, 3rd place vs 20th for Shaco), but loses the matchup overall. High KDA without wins suggests difficulty translating individual advantages into victory conditions.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| B | Tier | B+ |
| 48.7% | Matchup Winrate | 51.3% |
| 49.65% | Role Winrate | 49.54% |
| #41 | Winrate Rank | #44 |
| 2.8% | Pickrate | 4.0% |
| 3.3 | Average KDA | 2.8 |
| 388 | Gold per Minute | 415 |
| 5.72 | CS/Min | 6.20 |
| 0.18 | Wards per Minute | 0.16 |
| 569 | Damage per Minute | 672 |
Despite the slight difference in effectiveness, in the Zac versus Shaco matchup in the jungle, neither champion has an overwhelming advantage. The winner is determined by player skill and understanding the intricacies of the confrontation. Studying this guide will improve your chances of success.
The magic damage that Zac 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.
Consider the farming superiority demonstrated by Shaco, ranking 29th (versus 50th for Zac) in farming efficiency among champions in this role. This means the opponent can build gold advantages more quickly. Meanwhile, their lower KDA (2.8 versus 3.3) suggests they are less effective in team fights.
In this difficult confrontation, it is critically important for the Zac 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.
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After immobilizing an enemy champion, increase your Armor and Magic Resist by 35 + 80% of…
Impairing the movement of an enemy champion restores @BaseHeal@ Health to you a…
After 12 min gain +8 Armor and +8 Magic Resist and increase your Armor and Magi…
Gain 5% Heal and Shield Power.Heals and shields you cast or receive are 10% str…
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+8 Ability Haste
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Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18
