Talk:Shaco/@comment-10244229-20130531012604

shaco is a really good champion that just doesn't get built right. as far as madreds vs spirit stone, i always get madreds and then a lantern. it may be a little more expensive but it gives great sustain and jungle clear. and if you get first blood like this than money shouldn't really be a problem early game.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kMqRd5WnTM

the first blood part is over at 1:33 so you can stop watching after that. using the tactic in the video usually does a pretty good job of messing with the enemy jungler. and since he doesn't have his red buff, he can't be very aggressive so all your lanes will do better too. i suggest jungleing till level 6 or 7 before ganking if possible. this gives you enough time to get madreds lantern and berserker boots with level 3 alacrity. i find level 3 boots very important for chasing and running during fights. after these two items, build an infinity edge followed by a trinity force. if your playing well, you should be almost done winning the game by now. but if your not, you can build a hydra and either an omen or spirit visage depending on what you need. once you get your 6 items, feel free the sell the lantern and get a better final item depending on the game.

there are 3 parts to playing shaco successfully this way. first, always counter jungle when you can. second, don't be afraid to ks every once in a while. and third, YOU ARE NOT A TANK (atleast not in the begginning). this means don't lead the charge if your gonna get yourself killed. stay back and wait to kill the squishy champs that are at low health or the ones that get seperated from everyone else.

and most importantly, have fun. shaco is probably one of the most fun champions to play and the easiest to get fed and mess with people.