Jarvan IV - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.1%
Pick Rate
2.0%

Jarvan IVvs Zac

DFighterTank
Patch26.13
Matches265,623
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 11, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Jarvan IV vs Zac is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Jarvan IV wins with a 70.0% win rate (+40.0%) over Zac based on 10 games. Jarvan IV holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Jarvan IV build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Jarvan IV vs Zac matchup.

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Jarvan IV Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Jarvan IV 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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Jarvan IV - 70.0% win rate in this matchup
Jarvan IV
70.0% WR
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Zac vs Jarvan IV matchup - 30.0% win rate
Zac
30.0% WR

Who Wins the Jarvan IV vs Zac Matchup?

Jarvan IV wins the Jarvan IV vs Zac matchup
Winner
Jarvan IV
Matches: 10
70.0%
Win Rate
30.0%
1.2
CS / min
0.9
662
DMG / min
528
14,563
Gold / game
11,722
399
Heal / min
1,658
1,520
DMG Mitigated / min
1,524
0.8
CC / min
1.4
66.7%
Early Game WR
33.3%
71.4%
Late Game WR
28.6%

Jarvan IV vs Zac Matchup Summary

The Jarvan IV vs Zac matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 10 recent matches analyzed, Jarvan IV wins with a 70.0% win rate compared to Zac's 30.0%, giving Jarvan IV a 40.0 percentage point advantage. Jarvan IV dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Zac 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 Zac leads by 0.6s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Jarvan IV players can confidently pick into Zac and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Zac away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Jarvan IV vs Zac Laning Phase Breakdown

Jarvan IV wins the laning phase against Zac in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.2Jarvan IV
0.9Zac
Jarvan IV edges out Zac by 0.3 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 5 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Jarvan IV.
Damage
662Jarvan IV
528Zac
Jarvan IV heavily out-damages Zac by 135 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 Jarvan IV's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
14,563Jarvan IV
11,722Zac
Jarvan IV generates a commanding 2,842 more gold per game than Zac. This substantial economic advantage means Jarvan IV consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Zac should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.8Jarvan IV
1.4Zac
Zac provides 0.6 seconds more crowd control per minute than Jarvan IV, 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
1,918Jarvan IV
3,182Zac
Zac vastly out-sustains Jarvan IV, healing and mitigating 1,263 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Zac can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Jarvan IV is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Jarvan IV, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Jarvan IV Build Against Zac

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Zac, providing the mobility and stats Jarvan IV needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Jarvan IV against Zac are Profane Hydra, Sundered Sky and Death's Dance. This combination gives Jarvan IV 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 Zac. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Jarvan IV vs Zac matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Jarvan IV
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Jarvan IV early game win rateJarvan IV66.7%
Zac early game win rateZac33.3%
Late Game
Jarvan IV
71.4%
+42.9% advantage
Jarvan IV late game win rateJarvan IV71.4%
Zac late game win rateZac28.6%

Jarvan IV dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Zac. This lopsided early game means Jarvan IV can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Jarvan IV is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 71.4% win rate — 42.9 points above Zac. Extended games heavily favor Jarvan IV, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

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

Best Jarvan IV Runes Against Zac

Precision rune tree - Jarvan IV primary runes vs ZacPrecision
Press the Attack - best Jarvan IV rune vs ZacTriumph - best Jarvan IV rune vs ZacLegend: Alacrity - best Jarvan IV rune vs ZacCoup de Grace - best Jarvan IV rune vs Zac
Inspiration rune tree - Jarvan IV secondary runes vs ZacInspiration
Cosmic Insight - best Jarvan IV rune vs ZacMagical Footwear - best Jarvan IV rune vs Zac
100.0% WR

Running Precision primary with Inspiration secondary allows Jarvan IV to press their advantage against Zac, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Jarvan IV matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.13. The table below shows Jarvan IV'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 Jarvan IV build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Jarvan IV matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.13
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
44.23%521.163512,50341.7%46.4%
50.00%440.951811,11747.4%52.0%
58.14%431.170112,25047.8%70.0%
56.41%390.851210,39048.1%75.0%
41.67%361.154012,30923.5%57.9%
62.86%351.066912,87366.7%60.0%
31.25%320.853010,90130.8%31.6%
65.52%290.851710,65468.4%60.0%
46.43%280.959712,06453.9%40.0%
64.00%251.157912,93780.0%53.3%
48.00%250.961312,38854.5%42.9%
69.57%231.061213,41575.0%63.6%
45.45%220.859111,34040.0%50.0%
40.00%201.056110,86036.4%44.4%
55.00%201.170912,35358.3%50.0%
63.16%191.264911,45763.6%62.5%
52.63%191.062711,52060.0%44.4%
47.37%191.061211,61650.0%44.4%
70.59%170.951111,36987.5%55.6%
52.94%171.661012,62671.4%40.0%
52.94%170.952712,57050.0%54.5%
62.50%161.162910,33555.6%71.4%
40.00%151.161911,61014.3%62.5%
53.33%151.157812,04555.6%50.0%
71.43%141.376313,34666.7%75.0%
64.29%141.05249,79654.5%100.0%
46.15%131.159612,38633.3%57.1%
38.46%130.967113,66225.0%44.4%
75.00%121.067913,11975.0%75.0%
25.00%121.050212,54533.3%22.2%
33.33%120.852212,03642.9%20.0%
63.64%110.964211,20180.0%50.0%
54.55%111.065911,68366.7%40.0%
50.00%101.048712,33840.0%60.0%
40.00%101.060813,4260.0%57.1%
40.00%100.849112,00850.0%33.3%
70.00%101.266214,56366.7%71.4%
22.22%91.058410,97033.3%16.7%
62.50%81.384212,03366.7%60.0%
57.14%70.966713,01250.0%66.7%
71.43%71.759214,25350.0%80.0%
28.57%71.157012,67533.3%25.0%
50.00%63.459412,7700.0%50.0%
66.67%60.971413,02250.0%75.0%
50.00%61.35488,88850.0%50.0%
50.00%60.963712,483100.0%40.0%
50.00%60.752511,72433.3%66.7%
33.33%60.855111,50866.7%0.0%
40.00%51.048910,8600.0%100.0%
40.00%51.048010,6270.0%66.7%
20.00%51.455611,8110.0%25.0%
80.00%51.456513,024100.0%50.0%
60.00%50.873612,1570.0%75.0%
20.00%51.64507,53950.0%0.0%
60.00%51.651912,21466.7%50.0%
100.00%50.763013,495100.0%100.0%
40.00%51.064915,219100.0%25.0%
0.00%51.661114,6690.0%0.0%
20.00%52.068212,343100.0%0.0%
33.33%30.966913,9350.0%50.0%

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Jarvan IV vs Zac - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Jarvan IV do against Zac in League of Legends?

Jarvan IV wins the Jarvan IV vs Zac matchup with a 70.0% win rate compared to Zac's 30.0%, a 40.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 10 recent ranked games in patch 26.13.

How does Jarvan IV do against Zac in the early game?

In the early game, Jarvan IV has the advantage against Zac with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Jarvan IV players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Jarvan IV do against Zac in the late game?

In the late game, Jarvan IV takes over the Jarvan IV vs Zac matchup with a 71.4% win rate compared to 28.6%. Jarvan IV scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Jarvan IV vs Zac matchup?

Jarvan IV wins the matchup against Zac with a 70.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 40.0 percentage point advantage means Jarvan IV is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 10 games analyzed.

What is the best Jarvan IV build against Zac?

The best Jarvan IV build against Zac includes Profane Hydra, Sundered Sky, Death's Dance with Plated Steelcaps. 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 Jarvan IV runes against Zac?

The best Jarvan IV runes against Zac use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Jarvan IV vs Zac matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Jarvan IV counter Zac?

Yes, Jarvan IV has a favorable matchup against Zac with a 70.0% win rate. Jarvan IV strongly counters Zac in lane based on current patch 26.13 data.

How do I play Jarvan IV against Zac?

When playing Jarvan IV 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.