Pyke - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.8%
Pick Rate
3.0%

Pykevs Zac

BSupportAssassin
Patch26.10
Matches683,599
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 18, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Pyke vs Zac is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Pyke wins with a 75.0% win rate (+50.0%) over Zac based on 8 games. Pyke holds the advantage in both the early and 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 - 75.0% win rateZac(75.0%)
Pyke - 75.0% win rate in this matchup
Pyke
75.0% WR
VS
Zac vs Pyke matchup - 25.0% win rate
Zac
25.0% WR

Who Wins the Pyke vs Zac Matchup?

Pyke wins the Pyke vs Zac matchup
Winner
Pyke
Matches: 8
75.0%
Win Rate
25.0%
1.5
CS / min
1.7
467
DMG / min
486
11,508
Gold / game
11,188
209
Heal / min
1,070
587
DMG Mitigated / min
1,605
1.0
CC / min
1.5
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
66.7%
Late Game WR
33.3%

Pyke vs Zac Matchup Summary

The Pyke vs Zac matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 8 recent matches analyzed, Pyke wins with a 75.0% win rate compared to Zac's 25.0%, giving Pyke a 50.0 percentage point advantage. Pyke 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 sustain, where Zac leads by 1,879 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Pyke 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.

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
1.5Pyke
1.7Zac
Pyke and Zac farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 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
467Pyke
486Zac
Damage output is virtually even between Pyke and Zac, with only 19 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
11,508Pyke
11,188Zac
Pyke earns 320 more gold per game than Zac, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Pyke slightly faster item completions.
Utility
1.0Pyke
1.5Zac
Zac provides 0.5 seconds more crowd control per minute than Pyke, 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
797Pyke
2,675Zac
Zac vastly out-sustains Pyke, healing and mitigating 1,879 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 Voltaic Cyclosword, Edge of Night and Umbral Glaive. 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 2 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
Pyke
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Pyke early game win ratePyke100.0%
Zac early game win rateZac0.0%
Late Game
Pyke
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Pyke late game win ratePyke66.7%
Zac late game win rateZac33.3%

Pyke dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Zac. This lopsided early game means Pyke 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.

Pyke 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 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 ZacDeep Ward - best Pyke rune vs ZacUltimate Hunter - best Pyke rune vs Zac
Resolve rune tree - Pyke secondary runes vs ZacResolve
Unflinching - best Pyke rune vs ZacBone Plating - best Pyke rune vs Zac
100.0% WR

Running Domination primary with Resolve secondary allows Pyke to press their advantage against Zac, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Pyke matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. 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 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
45.77%2841.049410,21149.6%43.1%
50.62%2411.146310,09852.4%49.3%
52.50%2001.14519,91160.4%45.9%
46.63%1931.147310,51553.2%42.1%
51.09%1841.148510,62450.0%51.7%
52.33%1721.148210,29152.2%52.4%
48.23%1411.14879,90348.4%48.0%
44.96%1291.149010,97148.9%42.9%
57.48%1271.150210,56455.2%59.4%
49.54%1091.04789,57953.9%45.6%
52.34%1071.046610,30356.3%49.1%
49.52%1051.14819,62550.0%49.1%
53.00%1001.153510,61942.5%60.0%
53.54%991.04469,34656.0%51.0%
48.48%991.147210,23947.5%49.1%
40.45%891.155310,77938.1%42.5%
49.44%891.148610,51447.5%51.0%
60.47%861.150210,37960.6%60.4%
54.65%861.14499,65845.5%64.3%
52.38%841.250610,68445.0%59.1%
58.54%821.14639,89070.5%44.7%
58.90%731.04729,82069.7%50.0%
47.22%721.148511,05148.3%46.5%
51.72%581.152210,62554.5%50.0%
41.38%581.04409,88953.9%31.3%
50.91%551.143710,12157.7%44.8%
51.85%541.149511,18944.4%55.6%
50.00%541.14829,90847.8%51.6%
66.00%501.148910,13465.4%66.7%
41.67%481.14849,71143.5%40.0%
40.43%471.148610,30150.0%36.4%
48.78%411.149110,82341.7%51.7%
60.00%301.142611,48550.0%62.5%
36.67%301.048210,09328.6%43.8%
48.28%291.246110,16358.3%41.2%
44.83%291.34479,66553.9%37.5%
55.56%271.14779,25754.5%56.3%
55.00%201.252910,84540.0%60.0%
40.00%201.149610,94760.0%33.3%
62.50%161.14908,40745.5%100.0%
37.50%161.14309,82628.6%44.4%
56.25%161.35119,45362.5%50.0%
75.00%121.25138,76366.7%83.3%
50.00%121.24168,19057.1%40.0%
45.45%111.357012,562100.0%33.3%
80.00%101.248411,57066.7%85.7%
50.00%101.149410,46475.0%33.3%
22.22%91.14488,7120.0%50.0%
44.44%91.05309,943100.0%16.7%
77.78%91.444710,45933.3%100.0%
77.78%91.350710,92075.0%80.0%
50.00%81.861511,73166.7%40.0%
75.00%81.546711,508100.0%66.7%
75.00%81.355810,56950.0%100.0%
75.00%81.155412,432100.0%66.7%
14.29%72.44799,4420.0%33.3%
42.86%71.24529,83925.0%66.7%
66.67%61.147211,31066.7%66.7%
50.00%60.93799,5490.0%60.0%
33.33%63.05309,7220.0%66.7%
16.67%61.746512,2460.0%16.7%
20.00%50.95539,2510.0%33.3%
40.00%50.95348,10733.3%50.0%
20.00%50.63788,68225.0%0.0%
20.00%52.444411,4850.0%33.3%
60.00%52.953711,32650.0%66.7%
60.00%51.05079,58466.7%50.0%
60.00%51.43617,89366.7%50.0%
20.00%52.562911,2220.0%50.0%
40.00%51.13728,77650.0%33.3%
40.00%52.546014,072100.0%25.0%
40.00%51.05559,15350.0%33.3%

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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 75.0% win rate compared to Zac's 25.0%, a 50.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 8 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Pyke do against Zac in the early game?

In the early game, Pyke has the advantage against Zac with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Pyke 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 75.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 50.0 percentage point advantage means Pyke is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 8 games analyzed.

What is the best Pyke build against Zac?

The best Pyke build against Zac includes Voltaic Cyclosword, Edge of Night, Umbral Glaive 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 75.0% win rate. Pyke strongly counters Zac in lane based on current patch 26.10 data.

How do I play Pyke against Zac?

When playing Pyke 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.