Patch 26.9 Data
Champion Matchups
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Champion 1
Shaco
VS
Champion 2
Zilean
vs

48.8%
Shaco win rate vs Zilean
Skill matchup — could go either way
129
Games Analyzed
48.8%
Shaco WR
51.2%
Zilean WR
-92
Avg Gold Diff @15
Shaco
DamageAD
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty****-
StrongEarly game
RunesHail of Blades / Inspiration
SummsIgnite + Smite
Zilean
DamageAP
StyleUtility
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesAery / Resolve
SummsFlash + Exhaust
Power Spike Timeline
Shaco
Level 3
Shaco
Level 6
Zilean
Level 6
Shaco
1 item
Zilean
1 item
Zilean
Teamfights
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Shaco is strongest early game while Zilean peaks mid game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Shaco deals AD damage while Zilean deals AP. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Range Advantage
Zilean has range advantage. Shaco should look for short trades when Zilean uses abilities on the wave. Freeze near your tower and wait for jungle help or an all-in window.
Exploit Shaco's Weakness
Shaco's main weakness: Falls off late, team needs to play around boxes, squishy. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Shaco Win Condition
Early cheese ganks, box traps, clone mind games
Zilean Win Condition
R revive on carry, double bomb stun, E speed/slow
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 Zilean's AP damage and CC

Hexdrinker
Counter
Magic damage shield vs Zilean's burst
Zilean
Moonstone Renewer
Core
Build every game
Staff of Flowing Water
Core
Build every game
Redemption
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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