Pyke - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
47.8%
Pick Rate
2.8%

Pykevs Zac

FSupportAssassin
Patch26.3
Matches785,220
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedFeb 25, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Pyke vs Zac is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.3. Pyke wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Zac based on 6 games. Zac wins the early laning phase while Pyke scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Pyke build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Pyke vs Zac matchup.

Pyke Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Pyke 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.

Compare against an opponent
Zac - 50.0% win rateZac(50.0%)
Pyke - 50.0% win rate in this matchup
Pyke
50.0% WR
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Zac vs Pyke matchup - 50.0% win rate
Zac
50.0% WR

Who Wins the Pyke vs Zac Matchup?

Pyke wins the Pyke vs Zac matchup
Winner
Pyke
Matches: 6
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
2.1
CS / min
2.4
738
DMG / min
743
9,155
Gold / game
7,884
311
Heal / min
1,037
697
DMG Mitigated / min
1,158
1.4
CC / min
1.6
33.3%
Early Game WR
66.7%
66.7%
Late Game WR
33.3%

Pyke vs Zac Matchup Summary

The Pyke vs Zac matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Pyke wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Zac's 50.0%, giving Pyke a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Zac controls the early laning stage, but Pyke outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Zac needs to press advantages before Pyke reaches their power spikes, while Pyke should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Zac leads by 1,187 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Pyke 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.

Pyke vs Zac Laning Phase Breakdown

Zac wins the laning phase against Pyke in League of Legends

Zac is favored during the laning phase against Pyke, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Zac holds advantages in farming, damage, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
2.1Pyke
2.4Zac
Pyke and Zac farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.3 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
738Pyke
743Zac
Damage output is virtually even between Pyke and Zac, with only 5 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
9,155Pyke
7,884Zac
Pyke generates a commanding 1,271 more gold per game than Zac. This substantial economic advantage means Pyke 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
1.4Pyke
1.6Zac
Both Pyke and Zac provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
1,008Pyke
2,195Zac
Zac vastly out-sustains Pyke, healing and mitigating 1,187 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Zac can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Pyke is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Pyke, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Pyke Build Against Zac

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Zac, providing the mobility and stats Pyke needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Pyke against Zac are Opportunity, Voltaic Cyclosword and Edge of Night. This combination gives Pyke 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 Pyke vs Zac matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Zac
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Pyke early game win ratePyke33.3%
Zac early game win rateZac66.7%
Late Game
Pyke
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Pyke late game win ratePyke66.7%
Zac late game win rateZac33.3%

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

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

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Zac must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Pyke reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Pyke survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.

Best Pyke Runes Against Zac

Domination rune tree - Pyke primary runes vs ZacDomination
Hail of Blades - best Pyke rune vs ZacSudden Impact - best Pyke rune vs ZacSixth Sense - best Pyke rune vs ZacTreasure Hunter - best Pyke rune vs Zac
Resolve rune tree - Pyke secondary runes vs ZacResolve
Bone Plating - best Pyke rune vs ZacUnflinching - best Pyke rune vs Zac
100.0% WR

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


Pyke matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.3. The table below shows Pyke'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 Pyke build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Pyke matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.3
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
46.56%2621.14609,94051.5%41.7%
48.17%2181.149310,80148.2%48.1%
43.07%2021.146110,66942.9%43.2%
47.15%1931.144610,71044.9%48.7%
42.54%1811.047110,20543.2%41.9%
50.00%1681.147510,66952.0%48.4%
53.01%1661.147610,21958.4%48.3%
45.91%1591.14699,73646.5%45.2%
50.66%1521.148410,68951.6%50.0%
48.00%1251.152211,15545.1%50.0%
51.69%1181.145310,34948.9%53.5%
42.98%1141.047710,53436.0%48.4%
53.64%1101.24299,89857.1%48.9%
55.45%1101.143710,13362.5%48.1%
49.53%1071.243310,08151.9%47.3%
51.89%1061.143710,25154.0%50.0%
54.29%1051.151310,88951.2%56.5%
59.18%981.147410,51864.3%55.4%
45.83%961.143210,39541.5%49.1%
46.34%821.147110,11650.0%42.9%
50.62%811.146010,37450.0%51.2%
47.44%781.04679,94037.5%57.9%
44.16%771.346510,50152.8%36.6%
47.14%701.158910,75540.0%52.5%
49.23%651.245610,91458.6%41.7%
36.07%611.144510,82543.3%29.0%
32.79%611.142510,44534.5%31.3%
41.67%601.14569,80133.3%48.5%
61.11%541.346411,05159.1%62.5%
40.38%521.249610,98138.1%41.9%
42.86%491.04259,95625.9%63.6%
51.02%491.14989,87755.0%48.3%
41.67%481.14589,13440.0%43.5%
46.15%391.048910,09547.1%45.5%
50.00%321.145211,37540.0%54.5%
53.85%261.14879,98266.7%36.4%
36.00%251.344510,21930.8%41.7%
60.87%231.451510,25171.4%44.4%
52.38%211.052111,19554.5%50.0%
23.81%211.044110,30418.2%30.0%
57.89%191.149610,41462.5%54.5%
52.63%191.652812,35071.4%41.7%
47.06%171.044911,66550.0%45.5%
57.14%141.454411,91350.0%62.5%
42.86%141.33519,35550.0%33.3%
50.00%121.348210,79650.0%50.0%
36.36%112.448310,38850.0%28.6%
50.00%101.149811,61450.0%50.0%
62.50%81.455611,10075.0%50.0%
25.00%81.03737,7960.0%50.0%
12.50%80.94539,2020.0%20.0%
42.86%71.354510,88733.3%50.0%
57.14%71.559913,8490.0%66.7%
28.57%71.245210,83733.3%25.0%
28.57%70.94268,59440.0%0.0%
50.00%62.17389,15533.3%66.7%
83.33%61.757211,26366.7%100.0%
66.67%61.858412,389100.0%33.3%
66.67%61.345711,91933.3%100.0%
50.00%60.954412,37750.0%50.0%
60.00%51.158810,0940.0%100.0%
40.00%52.24599,64433.3%50.0%
0.00%51.845610,0290.0%0.0%
20.00%52.061811,85250.0%0.0%
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Pyke vs Zac - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Pyke do against Zac in League of Legends?

Pyke wins the Pyke 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 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.3.

How does Pyke do against Zac in the early game?

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

How does Pyke do against Zac in the late game?

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

Who wins the Pyke vs Zac matchup?

Pyke wins the matchup against Zac with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.3. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Pyke is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Pyke build against Zac?

The best Pyke build against Zac includes Opportunity, Voltaic Cyclosword, Edge of Night with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. 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 Pyke runes against Zac?

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

Does Pyke counter Zac?

Yes, Pyke has a favorable matchup against Zac with a 50.0% win rate. Pyke slightly edges out Zac in lane based on current patch 26.3 data.

How do I play Pyke against Zac?

When playing Pyke against Zac, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Zac. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.