Scuttle Contest
- You win early 1v1s and level-3 scuttle thanks to superior stats and Q sustain, unless Shaco has box setup.
- Post-6, you still win extended fights as long as you avoid getting chain-feared by boxes or wasting W on his clone.
Predicted Jungle Path
- Shaco typically starts bot side for a safer leash, does a full clear to reach level 4, then looks for ganks on his strong side lanes.
- He may skip krugs early to prioritize ganking windows, especially if lanes are pushed toward him.
Invade or Not
- Avoid invading Shaco early as his Q escape and box placement make him extremely slippery in his own jungle.
- Your best invade timing is immediately after you see him gank a lane unsuccessfully, allowing you to steal his camps while he's low and on cooldown.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't chase Shaco through unwarded areas where he can set up box traps or use terrain to Q over walls.
- Your biggest mistake is using W predictively rather than reactively, as good Shacos will Q away from your telegraphed stun attempts.
Improved by Gaëtan
on 11/21/2025