JUNGLE · EMERALD+ · RANKED SOLO

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How to Play ShacoJungle Build, Emerald+Patch 26.21

The recommended Shaco Jungle build for LoL Patch 26.21, from rune set to skill order to item path, based on MOBA Trainer's merged Emerald+ data.

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Patch 26.21 · Emerald+ · Ranked Solo
TierTier up since last patchS#4of 58 Jungle champions
Win rate53.8%vs 51.0% role avg
Pick rate3.7%20th most picked Jungle
Ban rate18.6%

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Shaco Jungle Build (Patch 26.21)

Highest win rate build path (3.2% pick rate, 52.2% win rate). Stats aggregated from Emerald+ ranked.

Runes

52.2% WR
DominationPRIMARY
Hail of BladesKEYSTONE
Sudden Impact
Grisly Mementos
Relentless Hunter
PrecisionSECONDARY
Legend: Alacrity
Coup de Grace
SHARDS

Summoner spells

SmiteSmiteIgniteIgnite

Skill order

Two-Shiv PoisonEDeceiveQJack In The BoxWMax E first
Deceive21415
Jack In The Box14579
Two-Shiv Poison38101213
Hallucinate611

Item build

3.2% pick
StartingGustwalker HatchlingHealth PotionGustwalker Hatchling + Health Potion
Core buildBlackfire TorchBlackfire TorchLiandry's TormentLiandry's TormentImperial MandateImperial Mandate
BootsIonian Boots of LucidityIonian Boots of Lucidity
SituationalVoltaic CycloswordVoltaic CycloswordBlackfire TorchBlackfire TorchThe CollectorThe CollectorLiandry's TormentLiandry's TormentYoumuu's GhostbladeYoumuu's GhostbladeImperial MandateImperial Mandate

Shaco Jungle meta analysis (Patch 26.21)

Shaco holds a 53.8% win rate in the Jungle role on Patch 26.21, 2.8 points above the Jungle role average of 51.0%. That is the 4th highest win rate of 58 Jungle champions tracked at Emerald+ this patch. With a 3.7% pick rate (20th most played in the role) and a 18.6% ban rate, Shaco is one of the most banned picks in the game right now, so have a backup ready in draft.

Patch 26.21 was good to Shaco Jungle: the tier rating climbed from A to S after the latest data merge, which usually means either direct buffs, favorable item changes, or nerfs to common lane opponents. At S tier, Shaco is a pick you can blind in most drafts and climb with confidently.

Champion select decides a lot of Shaco Jungle games. The hardest matchups this patch are Lillia (32.4% win rate for Shaco) and Chogath (50.0% win rate for Shaco): consider banning one or holding your pick until the opponent locks in. On the other side, Qiyana (63.6%) and Kayn (58.1%) are the matchups to look for, where Shaco wins the lane more often than not at Emerald+.

Other Jungle champions at a similar power level in Patch 26.21:

Shaco matchup tips · LoL tier list

Frequently asked questions

Is Shaco good in Patch 26.21?

Shaco is S tier Jungle in Patch 26.21 with a 53.8% win rate, 3.7% pick rate, and 18.6% ban rate over merged Emerald+ data from u.gg and op.gg. MOBA Trainer rescored Shaco Jungle after Patch 26.21 using win rate, pick rate, and ban rate within the Jungle role.

What is the best build for Shaco Jungle?

The best Shaco Jungle build in Patch 26.21 uses Blackfire Torch, Liandry's Torment, Imperial Mandate with the Hail of Blades keystone from op.gg build data merged into MOBA Trainer. Shaco Jungle is S tier with 53.8% win rate this patch.

Who counters Shaco?

Champions that counter Shaco in Patch 26.21 include Lillia (32.4% Shaco win rate), based on matchup win rates from merged Emerald+ data. See the counters section for full matchup stats.

What should I practice to climb with Shaco?

To climb with Shaco Jungle in Patch 26.21, focus on the core patterns MOBA Trainer drills for this champion: Base timers and Diving. Base timers: Base timers are crucial for managing your resources. Diving: Trying to kill enemy under tower can be very risky.