Hecarim - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
46.6%
Pick Rate
1.6%

Hecarimvs Zed

FFighterTank
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 22, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Hecarim vs Zed is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Hecarim wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Zed based on 15 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 Zed 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 - 60.0% win rate in this matchup
Hecarim
60.0% WR
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Zed vs Hecarim matchup - 40.0% win rate
Zed
40.0% WR

Who Wins the Hecarim vs Zed Matchup?

Hecarim wins the Hecarim vs Zed matchup
Winner
Hecarim
Matches: 15
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
0.9
CS / min
0.9
703
DMG / min
983
12,466
Gold / game
14,258
612
Heal / min
348
1,141
DMG Mitigated / min
602
0.7
CC / min
0.3
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
66.7%
Late Game WR
33.3%

Hecarim vs Zed Matchup Summary

The Hecarim vs Zed matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 15 recent matches analyzed, Hecarim wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Zed's 40.0%, giving Hecarim a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Hecarim dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Zed players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Hecarim leads by 0.4s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Hecarim players can confidently pick into Zed and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Zed away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Hecarim vs Zed Laning Phase Breakdown

Zed wins the laning phase against Hecarim in League of Legends

Zed is favored during the laning phase against Hecarim, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Zed holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
0.9Hecarim
0.9Zed
Hecarim and Zed farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.0 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
703Hecarim
983Zed
Zed heavily out-damages Hecarim by 280 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Hecarim should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Zed's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
12,466Hecarim
14,258Zed
Zed generates a commanding 1,792 more gold per game than Hecarim. This substantial economic advantage means Zed consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Hecarim should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.7Hecarim
0.3Zed
Hecarim provides 0.4 seconds more crowd control per minute than Zed, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Hecarim coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,753Hecarim
950Zed
Hecarim vastly out-sustains Zed, healing and mitigating 803 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Hecarim can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Zed is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Zed, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Hecarim Build Against Zed

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Zed, providing the mobility and stats Hecarim needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Hecarim against Zed are Eclipse, Death's Dance and Black Cleaver. This combination gives Hecarim an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Zed. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Hecarim vs Zed matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Hecarim
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Hecarim early game win rateHecarim50.0%
Zed early game win rateZed50.0%
Late Game
Hecarim
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Hecarim late game win rateHecarim66.7%
Zed late game win rateZed33.3%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Hecarim and Zed, 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.

Hecarim is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Zed. Extended games heavily favor Hecarim, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Hecarim holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Zed players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Hecarim Runes Against Zed

Precision rune tree - Hecarim primary runes vs ZedPrecision
Conqueror - best Hecarim rune vs ZedTriumph - best Hecarim rune vs ZedLegend: Haste - best Hecarim rune vs ZedLast Stand - best Hecarim rune vs Zed
Sorcery rune tree - Hecarim secondary runes vs ZedSorcery
Celerity - best Hecarim rune vs ZedNimbus Cloak - best Hecarim rune vs Zed
83.3% WR

Running Precision primary with Sorcery secondary allows Hecarim to press their advantage against Zed, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


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
41.86%861.274812,78238.2%44.2%
44.05%841.372712,79442.9%44.9%
40.74%811.159211,58440.5%40.9%
40.26%771.367912,50645.2%37.0%
41.33%751.263511,22840.6%41.9%
54.84%621.166311,58748.3%60.6%
48.28%581.371512,67153.6%43.3%
49.12%571.173012,73365.2%38.2%
51.06%471.062811,47244.8%61.1%
43.18%441.272912,81744.4%42.3%
29.55%441.163912,23725.0%33.3%
37.21%431.162812,41930.0%43.5%
62.16%371.169412,95464.3%60.9%
47.22%361.266011,52144.4%50.0%
48.57%351.385512,56952.9%44.4%
50.00%341.174312,49837.5%61.1%
48.48%331.168111,69646.7%50.0%
56.25%321.167510,99360.0%50.0%
51.61%311.074313,57150.0%52.6%
38.71%311.181512,27646.7%31.3%
48.39%311.169912,84466.7%44.0%
53.33%301.070412,92645.5%57.9%
48.28%291.161310,23557.9%30.0%
52.17%231.181711,21353.3%50.0%
40.91%221.060810,64142.9%37.5%
57.14%211.184013,54055.6%58.3%
50.00%201.160211,61644.4%54.5%
44.44%181.386612,67528.6%54.5%
38.89%181.272211,74744.4%33.3%
50.00%181.269512,11750.0%50.0%
43.75%161.178914,09360.0%36.4%
50.00%161.490012,19742.9%55.6%
62.50%161.058212,24777.8%42.9%
62.50%161.587114,96875.0%58.3%
33.33%150.864211,36050.0%27.3%
60.00%150.970312,46650.0%66.7%
64.29%141.178611,88771.4%57.1%
42.86%141.483413,18650.0%33.3%
21.43%141.166512,59316.7%25.0%
78.57%141.172013,71566.7%81.8%
38.46%131.378612,47260.0%25.0%
33.33%121.063712,34220.0%42.9%
41.67%121.149113,14933.3%44.4%
33.33%121.560711,5820.0%50.0%
55.56%91.866211,28150.0%66.7%
66.67%91.276610,74462.5%100.0%
77.78%91.285711,86080.0%75.0%
25.00%81.154212,12425.0%25.0%
42.86%70.953510,30133.3%50.0%
57.14%71.481014,040100.0%50.0%
57.14%71.090514,03766.7%50.0%
66.67%61.31,29413,44550.0%100.0%
66.67%63.463812,47075.0%50.0%
20.00%52.255111,2750.0%33.3%
60.00%53.059213,8360.0%60.0%
20.00%50.946310,4510.0%50.0%
0.00%31.544313,1620.0%0.0%

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Hecarim vs Zed - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Hecarim do against Zed in League of Legends?

Hecarim wins the Hecarim vs Zed matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Zed's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 15 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Hecarim do against Zed in the early game?

In the early game, Hecarim has the advantage against Zed 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 Zed in the late game?

In the late game, Hecarim takes over the Hecarim vs Zed matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Hecarim scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Hecarim vs Zed matchup?

Hecarim wins the matchup against Zed with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Hecarim is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 15 games analyzed.

What is the best Hecarim build against Zed?

The best Hecarim build against Zed includes Eclipse, Death's Dance, Black Cleaver with Mercury's Treads. This build achieves a 100.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Hecarim runes against Zed?

The best Hecarim runes against Zed use the Precision primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 83.3% win rate in the Hecarim vs Zed matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Hecarim counter Zed?

Yes, Hecarim has a favorable matchup against Zed with a 60.0% win rate. Hecarim strongly counters Zed in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Hecarim against Zed?

When playing Hecarim against Zed, 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.