Trundle - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.9%
Pick Rate
1.9%

Trundlevs Zaahen

CFighterTank
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Trundle vs Zaahen is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Trundle wins with a 53.9% win rate (+7.7%) over Zaahen based on 13 games. Zaahen wins the early laning phase while Trundle scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Trundle build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Trundle vs Zaahen matchup.

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Trundle Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Trundle 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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Trundle - 53.9% win rate in this matchup
Trundle
53.9% WR
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Zaahen vs Trundle matchup - 46.1% win rate
Zaahen
46.1% WR

Who Wins the Trundle vs Zaahen Matchup?

Trundle wins the Trundle vs Zaahen matchup
Winner
Trundle
Matches: 13
53.9%
Win Rate
46.1%
5.7
CS / min
6.0
774
DMG / min
901
11,868
Gold / game
11,831
618
Heal / min
506
1,249
DMG Mitigated / min
1,313
0.7
CC / min
0.9
40.0%
Early Game WR
60.0%
62.5%
Late Game WR
37.5%

Trundle vs Zaahen Matchup Summary

The Trundle vs Zaahen matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 13 recent matches analyzed, Trundle wins with a 53.9% win rate compared to Zaahen's 46.1%, giving Trundle a 7.7 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Zaahen controls the early laning stage, but Trundle outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Zaahen needs to press advantages before Trundle reaches their power spikes, while Trundle should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Zaahen leads by 0.2s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Trundle players can confidently pick into Zaahen and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Zaahen away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Trundle vs Zaahen Laning Phase Breakdown

Zaahen wins the laning phase against Trundle in League of Legends

Zaahen is favored during the laning phase against Trundle, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Zaahen holds advantages in farming, damage and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
5.7Trundle
6.0Zaahen
Trundle and Zaahen 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
774Trundle
901Zaahen
Zaahen heavily out-damages Trundle by 128 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Trundle should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Zaahen's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
11,868Trundle
11,831Zaahen
Trundle and Zaahen generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 36 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.7Trundle
0.9Zaahen
Both Trundle and Zaahen 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
1,867Trundle
1,819Zaahen
Trundle and Zaahen have comparable sustain profiles, with only 48 HP/min separating their healing and damage mitigation. Neither champion can out-attrition the other in lane, so trades will be decided by burst potential and ability usage rather than sustain.

Best Trundle Build Against Zaahen

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Zaahen, providing the mobility and stats Trundle needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Trundle against Zaahen are Hullbreaker, Trinity Force and Ravenous Hydra. This combination gives Trundle an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Trundle vs Zaahen matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Zaahen
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Trundle early game win rateTrundle40.0%
Zaahen early game win rateZaahen60.0%
Late Game
Trundle
62.5%
+25.0% advantage
Trundle late game win rateTrundle62.5%
Zaahen late game win rateZaahen37.5%

Zaahen dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 60.0% win rate — a 20.0 percentage point lead over Trundle. This lopsided early game means Zaahen can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Trundle is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 62.5% win rate — 25.0 points above Zaahen. Extended games heavily favor Trundle, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Zaahen must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Trundle reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Trundle 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 Trundle Runes Against Zaahen

Precision rune tree - Trundle primary runes vs ZaahenPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Trundle rune vs ZaahenTriumph - best Trundle rune vs ZaahenLegend: Alacrity - best Trundle rune vs ZaahenLast Stand - best Trundle rune vs Zaahen
Resolve rune tree - Trundle secondary runes vs ZaahenResolve
Bone Plating - best Trundle rune vs ZaahenDemolish - best Trundle rune vs Zaahen
57.1% WR

Running Precision primary with Resolve secondary allows Trundle to press their advantage against Zaahen, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Trundle matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. The table below shows Trundle'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 Trundle build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Trundle 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
41.98%815.874911,88528.6%52.2%
56.36%556.877712,47560.9%53.1%
46.30%545.561310,71054.2%40.0%
44.44%544.477112,76236.8%48.6%
56.25%486.385613,16764.7%51.6%
50.00%466.455610,81352.2%47.8%
42.22%452.559210,73847.8%36.4%
51.22%416.91,10011,42050.0%52.6%
35.90%396.174011,11333.3%38.1%
42.11%385.761711,80643.8%40.9%
52.94%346.685312,67741.7%59.1%
33.33%335.073312,61437.5%32.0%
50.00%321.767413,44454.5%47.6%
37.93%296.885212,94720.0%47.4%
50.00%286.883813,59963.6%41.2%
28.57%286.395411,88530.8%26.7%
51.85%271.963612,32253.9%50.0%
53.85%266.473511,72038.5%69.2%
57.69%266.071112,49375.0%42.9%
52.17%235.974810,91046.1%60.0%
65.22%235.375012,06572.7%58.3%
59.09%221.163011,56353.9%66.7%
36.36%226.083312,67742.9%33.3%
40.91%222.867811,90566.7%31.3%
59.09%226.382511,40250.0%66.7%
63.64%226.367912,21242.9%73.3%
66.67%212.375012,01450.0%76.9%
33.33%216.973212,71233.3%33.3%
57.14%216.471011,92654.5%60.0%
57.14%216.876314,39871.4%50.0%
45.00%206.988512,76850.0%42.9%
50.00%206.465110,99150.0%50.0%
55.00%207.376012,52740.0%70.0%
78.95%191.560914,38680.0%78.6%
47.37%194.366312,55650.0%45.5%
42.11%196.076010,32060.0%22.2%
44.44%181.256711,61157.1%36.4%
61.11%181.55278,84253.3%100.0%
70.59%172.873813,71575.0%69.2%
56.25%161.95489,84558.3%50.0%
56.25%167.489811,82085.7%33.3%
50.00%160.84489,53577.8%14.3%
43.75%162.458211,96625.0%62.5%
37.50%166.66067,64250.0%0.0%
33.33%156.873113,8950.0%71.4%
73.33%156.382112,593100.0%60.0%
33.33%153.156710,86816.7%44.4%
40.00%152.570812,53516.7%55.6%
66.67%151.964411,65271.4%62.5%
64.29%141.367711,13483.3%50.0%
64.29%146.574710,76283.3%50.0%
57.14%144.670710,52062.5%50.0%
28.57%146.964912,62816.7%37.5%
53.85%135.777411,86840.0%62.5%
46.15%131.262812,77533.3%50.0%
53.85%137.379313,76460.0%50.0%
46.15%135.356510,06140.0%50.0%
61.54%131.972212,35350.0%66.7%
53.85%131.765411,18440.0%62.5%
41.67%126.362310,37466.7%16.7%
50.00%121.356713,29150.0%50.0%
72.73%111.768914,05850.0%77.8%
54.55%116.676911,42960.0%50.0%
60.00%101.155812,89080.0%40.0%
50.00%106.558311,82480.0%20.0%
70.00%104.580512,58550.0%75.0%
33.33%91.454811,57625.0%40.0%
22.22%91.73498,8180.0%33.3%
44.44%92.467111,09250.0%33.3%
33.33%91.666413,05833.3%33.3%
33.33%91.376411,38725.0%40.0%
55.56%91.149510,25060.0%50.0%
62.50%84.055110,80675.0%50.0%
62.50%82.946511,28150.0%66.7%
100.00%85.470313,793100.0%100.0%
50.00%83.081113,664100.0%33.3%
37.50%81.552810,47633.3%40.0%
71.43%72.16779,62875.0%66.7%
71.43%76.71,02614,258100.0%60.0%
16.67%66.280011,00133.3%0.0%
33.33%66.455410,30520.0%100.0%
50.00%61.757611,08450.0%50.0%
66.67%64.948913,806100.0%60.0%
66.67%65.071712,04033.3%100.0%
83.33%66.472310,483100.0%66.7%
60.00%50.93268,53966.7%50.0%
40.00%54.254713,7660.0%40.0%
40.00%53.155415,745100.0%25.0%
60.00%53.255111,15950.0%66.7%
40.00%52.73788,78025.0%100.0%
60.00%55.27679,04450.0%66.7%

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Trundle vs Zaahen - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Trundle do against Zaahen in League of Legends?

Trundle wins the Trundle vs Zaahen matchup with a 53.9% win rate compared to Zaahen's 46.1%, a 7.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 13 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Trundle do against Zaahen in the early game?

In the early game, Zaahen has the advantage against Trundle with a 60.0% win rate versus 40.0%. Zaahen players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Trundle do against Zaahen in the late game?

In the late game, Trundle takes over the Trundle vs Zaahen matchup with a 62.5% win rate compared to 37.5%. Trundle scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Trundle vs Zaahen matchup?

Trundle wins the matchup against Zaahen with a 53.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 7.7 percentage point advantage means Trundle is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 13 games analyzed.

What is the best Trundle build against Zaahen?

The best Trundle build against Zaahen includes Hullbreaker, Trinity Force, Ravenous Hydra with Plated Steelcaps. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Trundle runes against Zaahen?

The best Trundle runes against Zaahen use the Precision primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 57.1% win rate in the Trundle vs Zaahen matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Trundle counter Zaahen?

Yes, Trundle has a favorable matchup against Zaahen with a 53.9% win rate. Trundle strongly counters Zaahen in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Trundle against Zaahen?

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