2

Backstab (Passive)

Range:

0

Shaco's basic attacks and Two-Shiv Poison deal additional damage when striking from behind.

Shaco Guide

Learn Shaco with our Shaco guide. Learn about Shaco's strengths and Shaco's weaknesses, and harness key insights to optimize your playstyle. Whether you're a seasoned player or new to Shaco, our guide provides the tools you need to dominate the battlefield.
Key Insights
  • When attacking an enemy from behind,
    Shaco
    Q
    is guaranteed to Crit, and
    Shaco
    E
    deals bonus damage.
  • During
    Shaco
    Q
    , Shaco can cast
    Shaco
    W
    and
    Shaco
    R
    without breaking invisibility.
  • Shaco's auto attacks slow enemies for 2 seconds while
    Shaco
    E
    is off cooldown.
  • Shaco
    E
    deals bonus damage when its target is below 30% max HP.
  • Shaco is untargetable during
    Shaco
    R
    's cast.
Strengths
  • Has a strong early game, and has the option to play aggressively and invade the enemy jungler.
  • Has a lot of outplay potential with
    Shaco
    Q
    /
    Shaco
    R
    .
  • Well-positioned
    Shaco
    W
    's can greatly impact fights.
  • For AD, he excels with items that boost his attack damage, critical strike chance, and cooldown reduction.
  • For AP, he excels with items that enhance his ability power, burst damage, and utility.
Weaknesses
  • Significantly harder to play from behind.
  • Very reliant on gold and levels.
  • Once
    Shaco
    Q
    is used, Shaco has no way out of a fight.
  • Invading and breaking
    Shaco
    W
    's at level 1 hurts him.