Xerath - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.1%
Pick Rate
4.8%

Xerathvs Zac

BMageSupport
Patch26.10
Matches1,009,027
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 18, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Xerath vs Zac is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Zac wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Xerath based on 5 games. Zac wins the early laning phase while Xerath scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Xerath build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Xerath vs Zac matchup.

Xerath Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Xerath 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 - 40.0% win rateZac(40.0%)
Xerath - 40.0% win rate in this matchup
Xerath
40.0% WR
VS
Zac vs Xerath matchup - 60.0% win rate
Zac
60.0% WR

Who Wins the Xerath vs Zac Matchup?

Zac wins the Xerath vs Zac matchup
Winner
Zac
Matches: 5
40.0%
Win Rate
60.0%
4.0
CS / min
2.8
1,103
DMG / min
450
12,178
Gold / game
9,634
72
Heal / min
1,184
300
DMG Mitigated / min
1,018
1.4
CC / min
1.3
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Xerath vs Zac Matchup Summary

The Xerath vs Zac matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Zac wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Xerath's 40.0%, giving Zac a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Zac controls the early laning stage, but Xerath outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Zac needs to press advantages before Xerath reaches their power spikes, while Xerath should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Zac leads by 1,830 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Zac has a strong advantage in this matchup. Xerath players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Zac overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Xerath vs Zac Laning Phase Breakdown

Xerath wins the laning phase against Zac in League of Legends

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

Farming
4.0Xerath
2.8Zac
Xerath significantly out-farms Zac by 1.2 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 18 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Xerath a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Zac players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
1,103Xerath
450Zac
Xerath heavily out-damages Zac by 654 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 Xerath's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
12,178Xerath
9,634Zac
Xerath generates a commanding 2,544 more gold per game than Zac. This substantial economic advantage means Xerath 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
1.4Xerath
1.3Zac
Both Xerath and Zac provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.1s/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
372Xerath
2,202Zac
Zac vastly out-sustains Xerath, healing and mitigating 1,830 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Zac can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Xerath is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Xerath, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Xerath Build Against Zac

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Zac, providing the mobility and stats Xerath needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Xerath against Zac are Luden's Echo, Stormsurge and Horizon Focus. This combination gives Xerath 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 Xerath vs Zac matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Zac
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Xerath early game win rateXerath0.0%
Zac early game win rateZac100.0%
Late Game
Xerath
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Xerath late game win rateXerath50.0%
Zac late game win rateZac50.0%

Zac dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Xerath. This lopsided early game means Zac can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Xerath at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Zac. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Zac has the edge early, but Xerath gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Xerath Runes Against Zac

Sorcery rune tree - Xerath primary runes vs ZacSorcery
Arcane Comet - best Xerath rune vs ZacManaflow Band - best Xerath rune vs ZacTranscendence - best Xerath rune vs ZacScorch - best Xerath rune vs Zac
Inspiration rune tree - Xerath secondary runes vs ZacInspiration
Biscuit Delivery - best Xerath rune vs ZacCosmic Insight - best Xerath rune vs Zac
100.0% WR

The Sorcery and Inspiration rune setup gives Xerath the best tools to compete against Zac in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Xerath matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. The table below shows Xerath'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 Xerath build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Xerath 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
52.68%4484.090411,05848.6%55.4%
50.76%3276.698711,53453.4%48.6%
49.17%3036.31,00411,44647.7%50.3%
49.61%2582.484410,62045.9%51.9%
51.20%2506.31,08011,45449.5%52.5%
53.56%2396.699611,34148.5%57.3%
48.28%2326.094611,51146.0%50.0%
55.07%2273.994811,53459.0%53.0%
48.42%1905.894211,76748.5%48.4%
51.32%1892.788110,27946.8%54.5%
60.11%1835.21,03012,47660.3%60.0%
51.67%1806.097911,64338.1%59.0%
45.56%1692.288610,31257.4%37.6%
43.64%1656.296812,06839.7%46.4%
42.94%1636.11,03911,75835.8%47.9%
45.91%1592.080510,11349.1%44.0%
47.30%1486.096412,00147.1%47.4%
45.07%1422.08099,98349.3%41.3%
47.89%1426.51,10513,15859.2%41.9%
49.65%1415.986911,00548.3%50.6%
45.32%1392.078910,11347.1%43.7%
58.96%1346.31,08312,97047.6%64.1%
57.14%1263.689811,49764.4%53.1%
43.70%1196.31,00211,41035.7%50.8%
50.43%1175.71,03812,32840.5%56.0%
42.98%1146.41,05211,02034.5%50.9%
46.90%1135.993511,23945.8%47.7%
52.34%1076.31,04412,16260.0%48.6%
59.62%1046.51,06011,79259.6%59.6%
48.04%1022.085610,98556.3%44.3%
48.51%1016.194411,35341.9%53.5%
42.57%1013.694310,69652.4%35.6%
52.58%976.01,02912,48356.4%50.0%
48.45%972.079010,42248.7%48.3%
51.06%946.21,10412,00945.2%54.0%
54.26%945.895411,77153.1%54.8%
50.00%946.598011,72758.5%43.4%
48.91%922.087510,26054.3%45.6%
58.24%916.31,07112,07355.9%59.6%
48.31%892.27379,49152.4%44.7%
44.71%855.990211,53241.4%46.4%
49.41%852.289410,80663.0%43.1%
45.24%842.884710,75239.4%49.0%
60.24%836.31,13413,67364.5%57.7%
52.44%822.081210,35275.0%38.0%
44.44%812.092010,43546.7%43.1%
52.50%806.31,18312,79360.7%48.1%
52.56%786.61,08111,98358.3%47.6%
55.84%773.593710,27668.6%45.2%
42.67%756.290211,48640.6%44.2%
35.14%741.96609,66237.5%33.3%
44.12%685.899213,20251.6%37.8%
51.52%662.182610,06760.6%42.4%
56.92%656.395911,13657.1%56.8%
41.94%626.41,06111,28742.4%41.4%
52.46%616.387511,32346.7%58.1%
46.67%602.490010,55845.0%47.5%
56.36%556.61,02111,36059.3%53.6%
53.70%546.21,09413,00850.0%55.6%
44.44%546.291911,98452.6%40.0%
44.44%541.989210,42650.0%41.7%
55.56%542.090811,02556.3%55.3%
51.92%526.21,13613,59455.0%50.0%
50.98%516.61,03012,70363.2%43.8%
54.00%502.987610,30065.2%44.4%
68.00%506.81,13912,73777.3%60.7%
61.22%492.58559,81564.0%58.3%
48.98%494.897912,27161.9%39.3%
50.00%445.492810,65450.0%50.0%
56.82%446.399710,77666.7%47.8%
53.49%432.488310,56743.8%59.3%
51.28%395.61,08312,15133.3%62.5%
51.35%372.182211,27753.3%50.0%
63.89%362.38789,23883.3%44.4%
52.78%366.51,05311,96058.8%47.4%
55.88%346.31,13812,93852.9%58.8%
47.06%344.81,02511,43753.3%42.1%
51.52%332.581410,52743.8%58.8%
46.88%322.183410,38564.3%33.3%
56.25%325.41,04313,51063.6%52.4%
61.29%315.71,20111,85645.5%70.0%
54.84%315.597211,72056.3%53.3%
46.67%306.51,00313,31740.0%50.0%
50.00%286.71,07012,28575.0%31.3%
33.33%276.599010,63938.5%28.6%
77.78%276.91,14314,01170.0%82.3%
55.56%272.079311,29150.0%58.8%
48.15%276.41,02413,05940.0%52.9%
54.17%246.11,01713,33850.0%55.6%
54.17%246.389810,53750.0%58.3%
34.78%231.98469,66638.5%30.0%
52.63%195.692912,04457.1%50.0%
44.44%182.17409,95066.7%33.3%
50.00%186.71,00612,41337.5%60.0%
52.94%175.31,00013,20740.0%58.3%
64.71%173.51,01410,83962.5%66.7%
52.94%176.88559,07646.1%75.0%
56.25%166.51,02413,30175.0%50.0%
43.75%166.285710,40250.0%37.5%
20.00%156.595410,90320.0%20.0%
66.67%151.78609,00742.9%87.5%
46.67%156.31,04510,42857.1%37.5%
64.29%145.598212,01157.1%71.4%
57.14%146.91,00111,64033.3%75.0%
71.43%146.41,10610,94057.1%85.7%
61.54%137.01,07414,46140.0%75.0%
53.85%136.21,12311,93425.0%66.7%
30.77%134.88439,81940.0%25.0%
53.85%135.995311,76860.0%50.0%
25.00%126.11,03612,4910.0%33.3%
66.67%122.28559,23157.1%80.0%
63.64%116.61,17614,74175.0%57.1%
63.64%116.71,10814,25580.0%50.0%
30.00%106.61,02311,4730.0%42.9%
30.00%105.89119,96716.7%50.0%
60.00%106.51,23314,89066.7%57.1%
66.67%95.67909,725100.0%50.0%
44.44%93.090812,5850.0%44.4%
66.67%95.994911,091100.0%50.0%
33.33%96.389812,23833.3%33.3%
50.00%86.299112,23133.3%60.0%
62.50%86.41,04512,84333.3%80.0%
75.00%85.07767,36160.0%100.0%
37.50%84.490710,98640.0%33.3%
62.50%82.093611,40150.0%66.7%
57.14%76.79379,95160.0%50.0%
57.14%77.49199,76375.0%33.3%
57.14%73.783011,87566.7%50.0%
42.86%75.87018,33150.0%33.3%
14.29%77.41,11713,31933.3%0.0%
66.67%63.887911,928100.0%60.0%
40.00%54.01,10312,1780.0%50.0%
40.00%52.38569,345100.0%0.0%
60.00%56.11,10814,294100.0%50.0%
40.00%54.18338,95650.0%33.3%
80.00%52.97189,0680.0%100.0%
60.00%55.51,13013,342100.0%50.0%
60.00%55.51,06212,8340.0%100.0%

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Xerath vs Zac - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Xerath do against Zac in League of Legends?

Zac wins the Xerath vs Zac matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Xerath's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Xerath do against Zac in the early game?

In the early game, Zac has the advantage against Xerath with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Zac players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Xerath do against Zac in the late game?

In the late game, Xerath takes over the Xerath vs Zac matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Xerath scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Xerath vs Zac matchup?

Zac wins the matchup against Xerath with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Zac is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Xerath build against Zac?

The best Xerath build against Zac includes Luden's Echo, Stormsurge, Horizon Focus with Sorcerer's Shoes. 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 Xerath runes against Zac?

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

Does Xerath counter Zac?

No, Xerath struggles against Zac with only a 40.0% win rate. Zac has the advantage in this matchup. Xerath players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Zac's lead.

How do I play Xerath against Zac?

When playing Xerath against Zac, play cautiously and avoid Zac's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Zac in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.