Zac - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.7%
Pick Rate
1.5%

Zacvs Ambessa

STankFighter
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Zac vs Ambessa is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Ambessa wins with a 64.7% win rate (+29.4%) over Zac based on 17 games. Zac wins the early laning phase while Ambessa scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Zac build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Zac vs Ambessa matchup.

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.

Compare against an opponent
Ambessa - 35.3% win rateAmbessa(35.3%)
Zac - 35.3% win rate in this matchup
Zac
35.3% WR
VS
Ambessa vs Zac matchup - 64.7% win rate
Ambessa
64.7% WR

Who Wins the Zac vs Ambessa Matchup?

Ambessa wins the Zac vs Ambessa matchup
Winner
Ambessa
Matches: 17
35.3%
Win Rate
64.7%
1.2
CS / min
1.2
606
DMG / min
942
11,415
Gold / game
13,464
1,673
Heal / min
423
1,482
DMG Mitigated / min
1,177
1.5
CC / min
0.7
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
27.3%
Late Game WR
72.7%

Zac vs Ambessa Matchup Summary

The Zac vs Ambessa matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 17 recent matches analyzed, Ambessa wins with a 64.7% win rate compared to Zac's 35.3%, giving Ambessa a 29.4 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Zac controls the early laning stage, but Ambessa outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Zac needs to press advantages before Ambessa reaches their power spikes, while Ambessa should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Zac leads by 0.8s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Ambessa has a strong advantage in this matchup. Zac players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Ambessa 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.

Zac vs Ambessa Laning Phase Breakdown

Zac wins the laning phase against Ambessa in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.2Zac
1.2Ambessa
Zac and Ambessa farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.0 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
606Zac
942Ambessa
Ambessa heavily out-damages Zac by 336 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 Ambessa's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
11,415Zac
13,464Ambessa
Ambessa generates a commanding 2,049 more gold per game than Zac. This substantial economic advantage means Ambessa 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
1.5Zac
0.7Ambessa
Zac brings significantly more crowd control than Ambessa, with 0.8 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Zac far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Ambessa should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
3,155Zac
1,600Ambessa
Zac vastly out-sustains Ambessa, healing and mitigating 1,555 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Zac can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Ambessa is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Ambessa, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Zac Build Against Ambessa

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Ambessa, providing the mobility and stats Zac needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Zac against Ambessa are Thornmail, Sunfire Aegis and Spirit Visage. This combination gives Zac 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 Zac vs Ambessa matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Zac
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Zac early game win rateZac50.0%
Ambessa early game win rateAmbessa50.0%
Late Game
Ambessa
72.7%
+45.5% advantage
Zac late game win rateZac27.3%
Ambessa late game win rateAmbessa72.7%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Zac and Ambessa, 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.

Ambessa is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 72.7% win rate — 45.5 points above Zac. Extended games heavily favor Ambessa, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Zac has the edge early, but Ambessa 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 Zac Runes Against Ambessa

Precision rune tree - Zac primary runes vs AmbessaPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Zac rune vs AmbessaTriumph - best Zac rune vs AmbessaLegend: Alacrity - best Zac rune vs AmbessaCoup de Grace - best Zac rune vs Ambessa
Domination rune tree - Zac secondary runes vs AmbessaDomination
Sudden Impact - best Zac rune vs AmbessaTreasure Hunter - best Zac rune vs Ambessa
100.0% WR

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


Zac matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. 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 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
57.63%591.053510,90862.5%51.9%
50.91%551.057711,34743.3%60.0%
56.52%461.065111,99550.0%63.6%
56.52%461.163012,01160.9%52.2%
53.33%451.158912,02862.5%42.9%
43.59%391.984712,92250.0%38.1%
59.46%381.560912,36556.3%61.9%
37.84%371.167211,79833.3%40.9%
60.00%351.163912,07564.7%55.6%
43.75%321.065611,59068.8%18.8%
53.13%321.366411,99633.3%70.6%
44.83%291.065811,73157.1%33.3%
59.26%271.167511,81960.0%58.3%
73.08%261.069913,11160.0%81.3%
64.00%251.159311,89653.3%80.0%
58.33%241.272012,47350.0%70.0%
66.67%211.763312,48966.7%66.7%
40.00%202.273412,13350.0%33.3%
70.00%201.154710,60588.9%54.5%
47.37%191.168112,83157.1%41.7%
31.58%193.163111,49537.5%27.3%
57.89%191.364511,15557.1%58.3%
55.56%181.467311,98228.6%72.7%
44.44%181.163710,96950.0%37.5%
44.44%181.265911,52537.5%50.0%
72.22%180.972513,22180.0%62.5%
27.78%181.255011,52328.6%27.3%
29.41%173.664310,70112.5%44.4%
70.59%171.556910,00254.5%100.0%
64.71%171.353510,86770.0%57.1%
35.29%171.260611,41550.0%27.3%
62.50%161.460812,70380.0%54.5%
43.75%161.078112,32433.3%50.0%
50.00%166.470710,93555.6%42.9%
62.50%162.770311,82275.0%50.0%
56.25%163.068110,24958.3%50.0%
46.67%151.961411,01514.3%75.0%
60.00%151.068410,91963.6%50.0%
46.67%153.490211,99750.0%45.5%
64.29%141.463613,25450.0%70.0%
38.46%131.158611,60250.0%20.0%
46.15%131.162611,18675.0%0.0%
61.54%134.379311,49675.0%55.6%
58.33%122.171711,30971.4%40.0%
9.09%110.956310,7960.0%20.0%
40.00%101.367812,83450.0%37.5%
66.67%95.882010,86675.0%60.0%
33.33%96.05599,79433.3%33.3%
33.33%91.468112,07420.0%50.0%
44.44%92.664012,47433.3%50.0%
77.78%93.480913,14066.7%83.3%
44.44%91.558410,07550.0%40.0%
62.50%86.05329,09771.4%0.0%
50.00%85.471811,26050.0%50.0%
37.50%81.957811,34740.0%33.3%
57.14%73.168211,61560.0%50.0%
42.86%71.476614,494100.0%33.3%
14.29%70.74939,4160.0%25.0%
57.14%73.564211,15475.0%33.3%
28.57%72.976810,91120.0%50.0%
57.14%74.16379,35160.0%50.0%
57.14%71.441410,28750.0%60.0%
28.57%71.266512,2410.0%50.0%
66.67%65.481610,21866.7%66.7%
66.67%61.166810,79766.7%66.7%
83.33%67.01,00112,56966.7%100.0%
50.00%61.069213,6350.0%75.0%
50.00%65.27259,65766.7%33.3%
33.33%66.163310,88625.0%50.0%
50.00%64.36859,95733.3%66.7%
33.33%65.052211,1570.0%50.0%
33.33%61.65669,97733.3%33.3%
60.00%56.51,01610,41366.7%50.0%
0.00%52.55189,0950.0%0.0%
40.00%51.84647,12540.0%0.0%
40.00%52.379813,9430.0%40.0%
80.00%51.273210,363100.0%66.7%
40.00%53.04459,49166.7%0.0%
0.00%51.53859,2260.0%0.0%
40.00%51.448310,8100.0%50.0%
40.00%50.847710,76833.3%50.0%
80.00%55.65206,565100.0%50.0%
60.00%56.076112,5980.0%75.0%
100.00%54.390813,596100.0%100.0%
60.00%53.25419,36650.0%100.0%

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Zac vs Ambessa - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Zac do against Ambessa in League of Legends?

Ambessa wins the Zac vs Ambessa matchup with a 64.7% win rate compared to Zac's 35.3%, a 29.4 percentage point difference. This data is based on 17 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Zac do against Ambessa in the early game?

In the early game, Zac has the advantage against Ambessa 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 Ambessa in the late game?

In the late game, Ambessa takes over the Zac vs Ambessa matchup with a 72.7% win rate compared to 27.3%. Ambessa scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Zac vs Ambessa matchup?

Ambessa wins the matchup against Zac with a 64.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 29.4 percentage point advantage means Ambessa is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 17 games analyzed.

What is the best Zac build against Ambessa?

The best Zac build against Ambessa includes Thornmail, Sunfire Aegis, Spirit Visage with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Zac runes against Ambessa?

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

Does Zac counter Ambessa?

No, Zac struggles against Ambessa with only a 35.3% win rate. Ambessa has the advantage in this matchup. Zac players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Ambessa's lead.

How do I play Zac against Ambessa?

When playing Zac against Ambessa, play cautiously and avoid Ambessa's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Ambessa has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.