Zac - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.0%
Pick Rate
1.4%

Zacvs Aatrox

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

Zac vs Aatrox is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Zac wins with a 83.3% win rate (+66.7%) over Aatrox based on 6 games. Zac holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Zac build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Zac vs Aatrox matchup.

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Zac Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Zac 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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Zac - 83.3% win rate in this matchup
Zac
83.3% WR
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Aatrox vs Zac matchup - 16.7% win rate
Aatrox
16.7% WR

Who Wins the Zac vs Aatrox Matchup?

Zac wins the Zac vs Aatrox matchup
Winner
Zac
Matches: 6
83.3%
Win Rate
16.7%
1.8
CS / min
1.5
636
DMG / min
847
12,775
Gold / game
12,419
1,883
Heal / min
669
1,715
DMG Mitigated / min
1,126
1.7
CC / min
0.9
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
100.0%
Late Game WR
0.0%

Zac vs Aatrox Matchup Summary

The Zac vs Aatrox matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Zac wins with a 83.3% win rate compared to Aatrox's 16.7%, giving Zac a 66.7 percentage point advantage. Zac dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Aatrox 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 1,803 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Zac players can confidently pick into Aatrox and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Aatrox away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Zac vs Aatrox Laning Phase Breakdown

Zac wins the laning phase against Aatrox in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.8Zac
1.5Aatrox
Zac edges out Aatrox by 0.3 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 5 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Zac.
Damage
636Zac
847Aatrox
Aatrox heavily out-damages Zac by 211 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 Aatrox's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
12,775Zac
12,419Aatrox
Zac earns 357 more gold per game than Aatrox, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Zac slightly faster item completions.
Utility
1.7Zac
0.9Aatrox
Zac provides 0.8 seconds more crowd control per minute than Aatrox, 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
3,598Zac
1,795Aatrox
Zac vastly out-sustains Aatrox, healing and mitigating 1,803 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Zac can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Aatrox is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Aatrox, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Zac Build Against Aatrox

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Aatrox, providing the mobility and stats Zac needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Zac against Aatrox are Randuin's Omen, Thornmail and Sunfire Aegis. This combination gives Zac 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 Aatrox. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Zac vs Aatrox matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Zac
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Zac early game win rateZac50.0%
Aatrox early game win rateAatrox50.0%
Late Game
Zac
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Zac late game win rateZac100.0%
Aatrox late game win rateAatrox0.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Zac and Aatrox, with Zac holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

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

Zac holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Aatrox players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Zac Runes Against Aatrox

Precision rune tree - Zac primary runes vs AatroxPrecision
Conqueror - best Zac rune vs AatroxTriumph - best Zac rune vs AatroxLegend: Haste - best Zac rune vs AatroxLast Stand - best Zac rune vs Aatrox
Resolve rune tree - Zac secondary runes vs AatroxResolve
Conditioning - best Zac rune vs AatroxRevitalize - best Zac rune vs Aatrox
100.0% WR

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


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

Zac 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
48.57%701.059011,04055.2%43.9%
47.06%510.953511,14950.0%45.5%
52.00%501.063010,60052.4%51.7%
64.58%481.154610,98161.9%66.7%
54.55%440.955111,51453.3%55.2%
54.76%421.161712,19378.6%42.9%
42.50%400.948010,35930.0%55.0%
61.54%391.054110,43046.7%70.8%
48.72%391.144311,18542.9%52.0%
56.76%371.061211,74545.5%61.5%
55.56%361.156010,64164.3%50.0%
43.75%321.063712,13652.9%33.3%
63.33%301.766211,49975.0%55.6%
55.17%291.149411,20563.6%50.0%
34.48%291.760311,27830.0%36.8%
53.57%280.962310,99845.5%58.8%
57.14%281.058311,03244.4%63.2%
51.85%271.255111,46233.3%61.1%
48.00%251.163011,77744.4%50.0%
36.00%250.849210,29041.7%30.8%
48.00%251.152911,47112.5%64.7%
37.50%241.450410,39028.6%41.2%
58.33%241.150610,21155.6%60.0%
54.55%221.058711,57362.5%50.0%
36.36%221.046611,30737.5%35.7%
50.00%221.059511,01257.1%46.7%
52.63%191.456711,05062.5%45.5%
50.00%181.052511,10557.1%45.5%
35.29%173.957810,77128.6%40.0%
50.00%161.368810,87157.1%44.4%
62.50%161.25389,72962.5%62.5%
53.33%151.266812,45825.0%63.6%
61.54%131.062312,06150.0%71.4%
50.00%121.670213,1490.0%54.5%
18.18%114.574813,0930.0%20.0%
36.36%111.455410,66466.7%25.0%
45.45%111.55677,80433.3%60.0%
80.00%100.961311,6920.0%100.0%
40.00%100.847710,51350.0%33.3%
55.56%94.09229,31760.0%50.0%
33.33%93.05238,13842.9%0.0%
66.67%92.857212,28950.0%71.4%
77.78%91.265213,261100.0%75.0%
11.11%90.94319,20716.7%0.0%
33.33%94.05559,1380.0%42.9%
62.50%82.978613,8490.0%71.4%
62.50%80.956213,620100.0%50.0%
50.00%83.870812,1400.0%66.7%
62.50%82.378311,70233.3%80.0%
75.00%81.153311,031100.0%60.0%
37.50%82.05749,16950.0%25.0%
14.29%71.657512,0620.0%20.0%
57.14%74.864710,44366.7%50.0%
33.33%65.497011,68266.7%0.0%
50.00%63.048911,1110.0%60.0%
100.00%61.146213,740100.0%100.0%
83.33%61.863612,77550.0%100.0%
83.33%61.665713,465100.0%80.0%
66.67%62.15219,81475.0%50.0%
40.00%52.597711,96333.3%50.0%
40.00%55.44988,64833.3%50.0%
60.00%54.498211,365100.0%33.3%
40.00%50.73827,73133.3%50.0%
80.00%56.41,0009,10750.0%100.0%
60.00%52.98618,84450.0%66.7%
80.00%55.073610,47475.0%100.0%
60.00%52.367113,4630.0%60.0%

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Zac vs Aatrox - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Zac do against Aatrox in League of Legends?

Zac wins the Zac vs Aatrox matchup with a 83.3% win rate compared to Aatrox's 16.7%, a 66.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Zac do against Aatrox in the early game?

In the early game, Zac has the advantage against Aatrox with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. Zac players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Zac do against Aatrox in the late game?

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

Who wins the Zac vs Aatrox matchup?

Zac wins the matchup against Aatrox with a 83.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 66.7 percentage point advantage means Zac is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Zac build against Aatrox?

The best Zac build against Aatrox includes Randuin's Omen, Thornmail, Sunfire Aegis with Mercury's Treads. 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 Zac runes against Aatrox?

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

Does Zac counter Aatrox?

Yes, Zac has a favorable matchup against Aatrox with a 83.3% win rate. Zac strongly counters Aatrox in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Zac against Aatrox?

When playing Zac against Aatrox, 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.