Hecarim - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
46.4%
Pick Rate
1.6%

Hecarimvs Zac

FFighterTank
Patch26.14
Matches226,800
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Hecarim vs Zac is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Hecarim wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Zac based on 8 games. Hecarim holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Hecarim build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Hecarim vs Zac matchup.

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Hecarim Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Hecarim performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, laning stats, the best build and runes for the matchup, and early vs late game analysis — all based on real ranked data.

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Hecarim - 50.0% win rate in this matchup
Hecarim
50.0% WR
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Zac vs Hecarim matchup - 50.0% win rate
Zac
50.0% WR

Who Wins the Hecarim vs Zac Matchup?

Hecarim wins the Hecarim vs Zac matchup
Winner
Hecarim
Matches: 8
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
1.4
CS / min
1.6
928
DMG / min
703
11,129
Gold / game
10,956
669
Heal / min
1,712
1,253
DMG Mitigated / min
1,366
0.8
CC / min
1.6
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Hecarim vs Zac Matchup Summary

The Hecarim vs Zac matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 8 recent matches analyzed, Hecarim wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Zac's 50.0%, giving Hecarim a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Hecarim holds a slight edge in both the early and late game, but the margins are thin enough that individual skill and jungle attention will often determine the outcome. Zac can still find windows through outplays and team coordination. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Zac leads by 0.7s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Hecarim has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Zac's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Hecarim vs Zac Laning Phase Breakdown

Zac wins the laning phase against Hecarim in League of Legends

Zac is favored during the laning phase against Hecarim, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Zac holds advantages in farming, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
1.4Hecarim
1.6Zac
Hecarim and Zac farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.1 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
928Hecarim
703Zac
Hecarim heavily out-damages Zac by 225 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Zac should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Hecarim's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
11,129Hecarim
10,956Zac
Hecarim and Zac generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 172 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.8Hecarim
1.6Zac
Zac provides 0.7 seconds more crowd control per minute than Hecarim, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Zac coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,922Hecarim
3,078Zac
Zac vastly out-sustains Hecarim, healing and mitigating 1,156 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Zac can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Hecarim is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Hecarim, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Hecarim Build Against Zac

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Zac, providing the mobility and stats Hecarim needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Hecarim against Zac are Spear of Shojin, Black Cleaver and Endless Hunger. This combination gives Hecarim an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Hecarim vs Zac matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Hecarim
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Hecarim early game win rateHecarim50.0%
Zac early game win rateZac50.0%
Late Game
Hecarim
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Hecarim late game win rateHecarim50.0%
Zac late game win rateZac50.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Hecarim and Zac, with Hecarim holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Hecarim at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Zac. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

This matchup is remarkably even at every stage of the game. Neither Hecarim nor Zac has a phase-specific advantage, making this a pure skill matchup where individual mechanics, decision-making, and team coordination determine the outcome.

Best Hecarim Runes Against Zac

Sorcery rune tree - Hecarim primary runes vs ZacSorcery
Stormraider's Surge - best Hecarim rune vs ZacNimbus Cloak - best Hecarim rune vs ZacCelerity - best Hecarim rune vs ZacWaterwalking - best Hecarim rune vs Zac
Precision rune tree - Hecarim secondary runes vs ZacPrecision
Legend: Haste - best Hecarim rune vs ZacTriumph - best Hecarim rune vs Zac
66.7% WR

The Sorcery primary with Precision secondary combination helps Hecarim maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Zac.


Hecarim matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. The table below shows Hecarim's win rate, gold difference, and performance stats against every champion in the current meta. Click any champion name to see a detailed head-to-head breakdown including the best Hecarim build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Hecarim matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
43.48%461.270612,63735.3%48.3%
41.46%411.158611,23947.4%36.4%
36.84%381.369512,14942.1%31.6%
47.37%381.374412,59252.9%42.9%
42.86%351.361311,57531.3%52.6%
51.85%271.175912,43481.8%31.3%
50.00%261.074212,32533.3%64.3%
34.78%231.174612,36440.0%30.8%
61.90%211.066812,29666.7%58.3%
52.63%190.862210,79041.7%71.4%
38.89%181.575014,82620.0%46.1%
33.33%181.163212,82916.7%41.7%
55.56%181.171212,78080.0%46.1%
55.56%181.379811,74833.3%77.8%
41.18%171.161412,12133.3%50.0%
41.18%171.278110,35745.5%33.3%
41.18%171.05488,97253.9%0.0%
31.25%161.055710,14637.5%25.0%
42.86%141.31,04115,03080.0%22.2%
38.46%131.088511,26237.5%40.0%
53.85%131.084813,15840.0%62.5%
50.00%121.385410,33255.6%33.3%
50.00%121.261511,12542.9%60.0%
50.00%121.078513,94975.0%37.5%
63.64%111.161711,31475.0%57.1%
36.36%111.372213,06620.0%50.0%
54.55%111.249210,82257.1%50.0%
50.00%101.289015,260100.0%37.5%
50.00%101.070112,39460.0%40.0%
50.00%100.970510,54857.1%33.3%
100.00%81.057511,818100.0%100.0%
50.00%81.492811,12950.0%50.0%
50.00%81.154813,797100.0%42.9%
71.43%70.862813,430100.0%60.0%
14.29%70.978912,7100.0%16.7%
14.29%70.851411,6650.0%25.0%
42.86%71.61,02514,16133.3%50.0%
71.43%71.275912,986100.0%66.7%
66.67%61.588516,2170.0%80.0%
60.00%51.287315,274100.0%33.3%
40.00%50.76609,18166.7%0.0%
20.00%51.073813,74333.3%0.0%
60.00%50.77579,96033.3%100.0%
60.00%51.288411,9620.0%75.0%
20.00%50.85347,75125.0%0.0%
66.67%30.968214,135100.0%50.0%

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Hecarim vs Zac - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Hecarim do against Zac in League of Legends?

Hecarim wins the Hecarim vs Zac matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Zac's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 8 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Hecarim do against Zac in the early game?

In the early game, Hecarim has the advantage against Zac with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. Hecarim players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Hecarim do against Zac in the late game?

In the late game, Hecarim takes over the Hecarim vs Zac matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Hecarim scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Hecarim vs Zac matchup?

Hecarim wins the matchup against Zac with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Hecarim is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 8 games analyzed.

What is the best Hecarim build against Zac?

The best Hecarim build against Zac includes Spear of Shojin, Black Cleaver, Endless Hunger with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Hecarim runes against Zac?

The best Hecarim runes against Zac use the Sorcery primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 66.7% win rate in the Hecarim vs Zac matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Hecarim counter Zac?

Yes, Hecarim has a favorable matchup against Zac with a 50.0% win rate. Hecarim slightly edges out Zac in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Hecarim against Zac?

When playing Hecarim against Zac, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.