Assassin

Shaco

The Demon Jester

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About Shaco

Shaco, The Demon Jester, is a assassin champion in League of Legends played in jungle and support on Summoner's Rift. Riot released Shaco on October 10, 2009 in Patch 0.9.25.34. Shaco uses melee attacks and deals physical damage.

Shaco has 16 skins in 13 skin lines. Shaco has waited 198 days for a new skin, the 115th longest wait of 173 champions. See every champion's wait

Gameplay style

Shaco fills the assassin role with melee attacks, mostly in jungle and support.

Shaco deals physical damage and spends Mana to cast abilities. Assassins like Shaco look for quick picks on low-health carries such as marksmen and mages.

Shaco's story

Crafted long ago as a plaything for a lonely prince, the enchanted marionette Shaco now delights in murder and mayhem. Corrupted by dark magic and the loss of his beloved charge, the once-kind puppet finds pleasure only in the misery of the poor souls he torments. He uses toys and simple tricks to deadly effect, finding the results of his bloody “games” hilarious—and for those who hear a dark chuckle in the dead of night, the Demon Jester may have marked them as his next plaything.

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Official Champion Spotlight

See Shaco's abilities and gameplay in the official League of Legends Champion Spotlight.

Learning Shaco

Here is what Shaco does well and where this assassin champion struggles.

Champion strengths

  • High burst damage potential
  • High solo kill potential
  • Strong roaming capabilities
  • Good mobility for escapes

Champion weaknesses

  • Vulnerable to crowd control
  • Relatively squishy in team fights
  • Can fall off in very late game
  • Needs clean timing in fights

Shaco costs 1575 BE or 790 RP. Shaco sits in Riot's mid-range price tier for champions with steeper learning curves or specialized kits.

Shaco has not been on sale since March 1, 2026.

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