Shaco Patch History

Change Timeline

1. Patch 26.1

   NerfJan 7, 2026

   Reduced crit modifier and backstab damage.

   Passive - Backstab

   • Crit Modifier adjusted.

   Q - Deceive

   • Backstab Modifier adjusted.

   Patch 26.1 details

2. Patch 25.16

   NerfAug 12, 2025

   Shaco's passive and Q ability have been nerfed.

   Passive - Backstab

   • Bonus AD Ratio: 30% ⇒ 25%

   Q - Deceive

   • Bonus AD Ratio: 65% ⇒ 60%
   • Cooldown: 12 / 11.5 / 11 / 10.5 / 10 seconds ⇒ 13 / 12.5 / 12 / 11.5 / 11 seconds

   Patch 25.16 details

3. Patch 25.07

   BuffApr 1, 2025

   Shaco's passive and Q ability damage have been increased.

   Passive - Backstab

   • Damage: 20-35 (based on level) (+ 25% Bonus AD) Bonus Physical Damage ⇒ 20-35 (based on level) (+ 30% Bonus AD) Bonus Physical Damage

   Q - Deceive

   • Damage: 25 / 35 / 45 / 55 / 65 (+ 60% Bonus AD) ⇒ 25 / 35 / 45 / 55 / 65 (+ 65% Bonus AD)

   Patch 25.07 details

4. Patch 14.3

   AdjustmentFeb 6, 2024

   Shaco received various adjustments including changes to mana costs and damage.

   Base Stats

   • Mana Regeneration Growth: 0.45 ⇒ 0.35

   W - Jack In The Box

   • Mana Cost: 70 at all ranks ⇒ 70/65/60/55/50
   • Bonus Damage to Monsters: 10/20/30/40/50 ⇒ 20/35/50/65/80
   • Grub Proof: Shaco’s Jack in the Boxes are no longer one-shot by Grubs.

   E - Two-Shiv Poison

   • Mana Cost: 65 ⇒ 75

   R - Hallucinate

   • POOF: Shaco’s clone now creates an orange poof when it snaps back to Shaco or teleports for any reason.
   • Clone Clock: Shaco’s clone duration is now displayed on the HUD.
   • Bugfix: Shaco’s clone no longer loses its auto attack target when casting spells.

   Patch 14.3 details

Shaco FAQ

Was Shaco buffed or nerfed in Patch 26.1?

Shaco was nerfed in Patch 26.1.

When was Shaco's last change?

Patch 26.1, released 7 January 2026.

How many times has Shaco been changed?

Shaco has changed 4 times in the patches we track, from Patch 14.3 to Patch 26.1 — 1 buffs, 2 nerfs and 1 adjustments.