Rakan - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
47.7%
Pick Rate
1.5%

Rakanvs Zac

FSupport
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 2, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Rakan vs Zac is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Rakan wins with a 80.0% win rate (+60.0%) over Zac based on 5 games. Rakan holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Rakan build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Rakan vs Zac matchup.

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Rakan Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Rakan 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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Rakan - 80.0% win rate in this matchup
Rakan
80.0% WR
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Zac vs Rakan matchup - 20.0% win rate
Zac
20.0% WR

Who Wins the Rakan vs Zac Matchup?

Rakan wins the Rakan vs Zac matchup
Winner
Rakan
Matches: 5
80.0%
Win Rate
20.0%
1.4
CS / min
1.5
245
DMG / min
411
7,263
Gold / game
6,970
250
Heal / min
506
787
DMG Mitigated / min
639
1.2
CC / min
1.4
66.7%
Early Game WR
33.3%
100.0%
Late Game WR
0.0%

Rakan vs Zac Matchup Summary

The Rakan vs Zac matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Rakan wins with a 80.0% win rate compared to Zac's 20.0%, giving Rakan a 60.0 percentage point advantage. Rakan 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 damage output, where Zac leads by 165 DMG/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Rakan 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.

Rakan vs Zac Laning Phase Breakdown

Zac wins the laning phase against Rakan in League of Legends

Zac is favored during the laning phase against Rakan, 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
1.4Rakan
1.5Zac
Rakan 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
245Rakan
411Zac
Zac heavily out-damages Rakan by 165 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Rakan should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Zac's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
7,263Rakan
6,970Zac
Rakan and Zac generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 293 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
1.2Rakan
1.4Zac
Both Rakan 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
1,037Rakan
1,145Zac
Zac heals and mitigates 107 more damage per minute than Rakan, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Zac to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Rakan.

Best Rakan Build Against Zac

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Zac, providing the mobility and stats Rakan needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Rakan against Zac are Locket of the Iron Solari, Knight's Vow and Zeke's Convergence. This combination gives Rakan 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 Rakan vs Zac matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Rakan
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Rakan early game win rateRakan66.7%
Zac early game win rateZac33.3%
Late Game
Rakan
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Rakan late game win rateRakan100.0%
Zac late game win rateZac0.0%

Rakan 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 Rakan can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Rakan is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Zac. Extended games heavily favor Rakan, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Rakan 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 Rakan Runes Against Zac

Resolve rune tree - Rakan primary runes vs ZacResolve
Guardian - best Rakan rune vs ZacFont of Life - best Rakan rune vs ZacBone Plating - best Rakan rune vs ZacUnflinching - best Rakan rune vs Zac
Domination rune tree - Rakan secondary runes vs ZacDomination
Deep Ward - best Rakan rune vs ZacUltimate Hunter - best Rakan rune vs Zac
100.0% WR

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


Rakan matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. The table below shows Rakan'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 Rakan build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Rakan matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
47.74%1551.12578,44743.1%51.8%
45.64%1491.02498,42441.7%48.3%
43.09%1231.02588,35145.5%41.2%
60.00%1151.02628,76054.2%64.2%
43.40%1061.02548,56336.4%48.4%
55.34%1031.12578,38750.0%59.6%
42.72%1031.12258,62640.9%44.1%
45.68%811.02468,24945.0%46.3%
45.95%741.12148,33044.8%46.7%
31.94%721.12538,48135.3%28.9%
37.31%671.12358,19039.3%35.9%
46.15%651.02478,10334.3%60.0%
51.67%601.12648,54045.2%58.6%
50.00%581.02478,33256.5%45.7%
49.06%531.12668,64143.5%53.3%
58.33%481.02608,63045.0%67.9%
48.94%471.12898,32027.3%68.0%
42.55%471.12287,65144.8%38.9%
45.65%461.02777,97939.1%52.2%
38.64%441.02767,81633.3%47.1%
47.73%441.12568,48836.8%56.0%
44.19%431.02598,74852.9%38.5%
59.52%421.02928,80047.8%73.7%
56.10%411.12437,72450.0%61.9%
51.22%411.03208,46955.0%47.6%
45.00%401.12338,48752.6%38.1%
55.26%381.02187,74152.2%60.0%
61.29%311.12448,49642.9%76.5%
50.00%281.32928,90145.5%52.9%
44.00%251.12277,58253.3%30.0%
37.50%240.92398,10433.3%41.7%
43.48%231.12747,77358.3%27.3%
36.36%220.92618,66538.5%33.3%
66.67%181.12378,87150.0%75.0%
55.56%181.12698,09658.3%50.0%
61.54%131.12668,64266.7%57.1%
63.64%111.32928,87766.7%60.0%
60.00%101.02727,70157.1%66.7%
60.00%101.12647,23460.0%60.0%
40.00%102.131010,15325.0%50.0%
44.44%92.14029,33350.0%33.3%
12.50%81.740510,281100.0%0.0%
62.50%81.83269,39933.3%80.0%
37.50%80.92518,25620.0%66.7%
62.50%81.82787,89680.0%33.3%
42.86%71.33107,9590.0%75.0%
85.71%71.22889,533100.0%75.0%
50.00%62.75189,48550.0%50.0%
66.67%61.12827,59650.0%75.0%
50.00%60.92508,31266.7%33.3%
60.00%51.02538,50150.0%66.7%
80.00%51.42457,26366.7%100.0%
60.00%51.22388,26566.7%50.0%
60.00%50.92509,9510.0%75.0%
80.00%52.13358,33750.0%100.0%
20.00%51.63259,5540.0%50.0%

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Rakan vs Zac - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Rakan do against Zac in League of Legends?

Rakan wins the Rakan vs Zac matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to Zac's 20.0%, a 60.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Rakan do against Zac in the early game?

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

How does Rakan do against Zac in the late game?

In the late game, Rakan takes over the Rakan vs Zac matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Rakan scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Rakan vs Zac matchup?

Rakan wins the matchup against Zac with a 80.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 60.0 percentage point advantage means Rakan is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Rakan build against Zac?

The best Rakan build against Zac includes Locket of the Iron Solari, Knight's Vow, Zeke's Convergence 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 Rakan runes against Zac?

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

Does Rakan counter Zac?

Yes, Rakan has a favorable matchup against Zac with a 80.0% win rate. Rakan strongly counters Zac in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Rakan against Zac?

When playing Rakan 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.