Patch 26.9 Data
Champion Matchups
Pick two champions and see who wins. Win rates, counters, and tips powered by live ranked data.
Champion 1
Shaco
VS
Champion 2
Sylas
vs

53.7%
Shaco win rate vs Sylas
Shaco has the edge
752
Games Analyzed
53.7%
Shaco WR
46.3%
Sylas WR
+297
Avg Gold Diff @15
Shaco
DamageAD
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty****-
StrongEarly game
RunesHail of Blades / Inspiration
SummsIgnite + Smite
Sylas
DamageAP
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Power Spike Timeline
Shaco
Level 3
Sylas
Level 3
Shaco
Level 6
Sylas
Level 6
Shaco
1 item
Sylas
1 item
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Shaco is strongest early game while Sylas peaks mid game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Shaco deals AD damage while Sylas deals AP. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Mirror Playstyle
Both champions play a burst style. The one with better execution and itemization wins. Focus on spacing and cooldown tracking.
Exploit Sylas's Weakness
Sylas's main weakness: Bad ults to steal, grievous wounds, early poke. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Shaco Win Condition
Early cheese ganks, box traps, clone mind games
Sylas Win Condition
Steal enemy ults, W heal sustain, burst combos
Recommended Items
Shaco

Eclipse
Core
Build every game

Youmuu's Ghostblade
Core
Build every game
Edge of Night
Core
Build every game

Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Sylas's AP damage and CC

Hexdrinker
Counter
Magic damage shield vs Sylas's burst
Sylas

Hextech Rocketbelt
Core
Build every game

Shadowflame
Core
Build every game

Zhonya's
Core
Build every game

Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Shaco's AD damage

Death's Dance
Defensive
Bleed passive reduces burst, heal on takedown

Zhonya's Hourglass
Counter
Stasis to survive assassin burst
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