A high ban rate for a League of Legends champion typically indicates that they are overpowered and require nerfing by Riot Games. However, one champion with a high ban rate is not nearly as broken as Skarner.
Stats site u.gg reveals that Shaco is the second most banned champion in Patch 14.8, following Skarner. Skarner has a ban rate of 32.7 percent, while Shaco’s is 31 percent. Skarner’s high ban rate is expected due to their dominance in Summoner’s Rift since their rework. Once Skarner gets ahead, it’s difficult to stop them. Skarner is set to receive a new set of nerfs in Patch 14.9.
Riot has not made any changes to Shaco’s kit since Patch 14.4, and his win rate is approximately 50 percent. This should suggest a well-balanced champion, yet players continue to ban him. It’s likely that players ban Shaco frequently because they find him difficult to play against. Shaco has stealth and gap close abilities, strong CC in the form of fear from his jacks, and burst potential if he gets ahead. The Sweeping Lens is the best counter when playing against him, as it helps locate his boxes and Shaco himself after he uses Deceive.
Shaco’s high ban rate does not necessarily mean he is broken. Rather, players find him challenging to handle. Shaco has a strong early game and can easily punish any mispositioned squishy champion. However, if he fails, he struggles. His jungle clear speed is relatively slow, and as a support, he only offers CC. To counter Shaco, it’s recommended to get your sweepers and focus on your positioning.
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