Zac - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.5%
Pick Rate
1.3%

Zacvs Gnar

CTankFighter
Patch26.10
Matches2,222,046
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Zac vs Gnar is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Gnar wins with a 80.0% win rate (+60.0%) over Zac based on 5 games. Gnar 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 Gnar 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
Gnar - 20.0% win rateGnar(20.0%)
Zac - 20.0% win rate in this matchup
Zac
20.0% WR
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Gnar vs Zac matchup - 80.0% win rate
Gnar
80.0% WR

Who Wins the Zac vs Gnar Matchup?

Gnar wins the Zac vs Gnar matchup
Winner
Gnar
Matches: 5
20.0%
Win Rate
80.0%
5.3
CS / min
6.8
630
DMG / min
1,004
11,830
Gold / game
13,712
1,447
Heal / min
219
1,789
DMG Mitigated / min
999
1.5
CC / min
1.2
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
25.0%
Late Game WR
75.0%

Zac vs Gnar Matchup Summary

The Zac vs Gnar matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Gnar wins with a 80.0% win rate compared to Zac's 20.0%, giving Gnar a 60.0 percentage point advantage. Gnar 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 sustain, where Zac leads by 2,019 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Gnar 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 Gnar 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 Gnar Laning Phase Breakdown

Gnar wins the laning phase against Zac in League of Legends

Gnar is favored during the laning phase against Zac, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Gnar holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
5.3Zac
6.8Gnar
Gnar significantly out-farms Zac by 1.5 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 23 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Gnar 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
630Zac
1,004Gnar
Gnar heavily out-damages Zac by 374 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 Gnar's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
11,830Zac
13,712Gnar
Gnar generates a commanding 1,883 more gold per game than Zac. This substantial economic advantage means Gnar 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
1.2Gnar
Both Zac and Gnar 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
3,236Zac
1,217Gnar
Zac vastly out-sustains Gnar, healing and mitigating 2,019 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Zac can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Gnar is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Gnar, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Zac Build Against Gnar

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Gnar, providing the mobility and stats Zac needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Zac against Gnar are Liandry's Torment, Thornmail and Sunfire Aegis. 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 Gnar matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Gnar
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Zac early game win rateZac0.0%
Gnar early game win rateGnar100.0%
Late Game
Gnar
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Zac late game win rateZac25.0%
Gnar late game win rateGnar75.0%

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

Gnar is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 75.0% win rate — 50.0 points above Zac. Extended games heavily favor Gnar, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Gnar 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 Zac Runes Against Gnar

Resolve rune tree - Zac primary runes vs GnarResolve
Aftershock - best Zac rune vs GnarDemolish - best Zac rune vs GnarSecond Wind - best Zac rune vs GnarRevitalize - best Zac rune vs Gnar
Precision rune tree - Zac secondary runes vs GnarPrecision
Triumph - best Zac rune vs GnarLast Stand - best Zac rune vs Gnar
100.0% WR

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


Zac matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. 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 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
57.26%1171.357812,35758.8%56.1%
44.04%1091.158011,09246.0%42.4%
48.96%961.055111,17951.1%46.9%
50.00%841.166411,71039.5%58.7%
48.19%831.054011,29047.1%49.0%
47.30%741.155810,18935.1%59.5%
45.95%741.152411,13833.3%57.9%
58.21%671.058411,66660.7%56.4%
37.70%611.161611,79240.0%36.1%
56.67%601.148411,41651.7%61.3%
46.55%581.060011,08638.7%55.6%
58.49%531.359611,72657.1%59.4%
42.86%491.365910,66529.6%59.1%
54.55%441.050810,59252.2%57.1%
48.84%431.660910,62854.5%42.9%
46.34%411.257410,83638.9%52.2%
51.22%411.162011,93961.5%46.4%
33.33%362.561611,47838.5%30.4%
48.57%351.258511,60233.3%60.0%
47.06%341.665412,87850.0%45.8%
36.36%331.156912,53340.0%34.8%
48.48%330.953311,57146.7%50.0%
53.13%321.658411,01572.7%42.9%
53.13%321.268012,81450.0%55.0%
51.61%311.157511,38941.7%57.9%
30.00%301.256111,02623.1%35.3%
43.33%300.956210,93640.0%46.7%
55.17%291.060611,68454.5%55.6%
51.72%293.464512,22144.4%55.0%
44.83%291.35609,74647.1%41.7%
39.29%280.949110,04523.5%63.6%
42.86%280.957411,61950.0%38.9%
55.56%271.654810,97754.5%56.3%
50.00%261.265110,37246.7%54.5%
30.43%233.060311,12022.2%35.7%
59.09%221.84859,29958.3%60.0%
50.00%221.257013,02133.3%56.3%
42.86%211.349310,07736.4%50.0%
40.00%202.055811,27050.0%33.3%
52.63%191.152410,50245.5%62.5%
78.95%191.660912,601100.0%63.6%
36.84%191.156712,52157.1%25.0%
44.44%181.856211,72050.0%41.7%
55.56%181.463613,72733.3%66.7%
44.44%181.856211,56966.7%40.0%
38.89%181.260912,4880.0%46.7%
33.33%184.169910,79542.9%27.3%
64.71%173.162710,97063.6%66.7%
52.94%172.169411,04166.7%45.5%
23.53%171.753511,18140.0%16.7%
52.94%175.683211,25528.6%70.0%
29.41%173.672910,51450.0%18.2%
62.50%162.672010,86342.9%77.8%
56.25%160.952211,74228.6%77.8%
60.00%152.168813,05383.3%44.4%
46.67%152.768610,99466.7%33.3%
46.67%155.171110,62155.6%33.3%
73.33%151.84599,61257.1%87.5%
35.71%141.451910,04566.7%12.5%
57.14%141.749211,31180.0%44.4%
14.29%145.56099,65712.5%16.7%
50.00%142.97609,36837.5%66.7%
78.57%144.584913,24280.0%77.8%
57.14%141.55389,84357.1%57.1%
53.85%132.166810,85466.7%42.9%
69.23%133.466111,463100.0%42.9%
69.23%135.279610,69950.0%77.8%
38.46%133.766111,99820.0%50.0%
66.67%121.055810,89557.1%80.0%
41.67%122.15309,20842.9%40.0%
36.36%111.048910,73950.0%28.6%
27.27%115.283212,27375.0%0.0%
40.00%106.377410,78433.3%50.0%
80.00%101.54208,59975.0%100.0%
40.00%103.387412,35433.3%42.9%
80.00%101.65879,65275.0%83.3%
50.00%101.945610,40033.3%57.1%
60.00%102.958611,82860.0%60.0%
30.00%101.84236,73037.5%0.0%
55.56%95.56599,88740.0%75.0%
66.67%91.75048,85266.7%66.7%
22.22%95.96238,93720.0%25.0%
44.44%94.899414,07950.0%42.9%
50.00%81.44447,779100.0%0.0%
37.50%85.174310,56720.0%66.7%
87.50%81.560110,914100.0%75.0%
37.50%85.38159,82133.3%40.0%
57.14%71.159812,6190.0%80.0%
71.43%71.63779,33380.0%50.0%
57.14%72.567011,80075.0%33.3%
42.86%75.25848,49540.0%50.0%
28.57%75.362410,86550.0%20.0%
71.43%75.878112,156100.0%66.7%
57.14%73.35269,91933.3%75.0%
57.14%75.16537,95675.0%33.3%
66.67%63.583512,88266.7%66.7%
50.00%64.647310,32975.0%0.0%
66.67%66.095613,1620.0%80.0%
50.00%64.271310,54875.0%0.0%
20.00%52.04028,9190.0%50.0%
60.00%52.658711,32433.3%100.0%
20.00%55.363011,8300.0%25.0%
0.00%53.34389,6610.0%0.0%
20.00%54.770310,1390.0%33.3%
40.00%51.96639,9410.0%66.7%
80.00%53.81,01913,791100.0%50.0%
40.00%55.883911,67933.3%50.0%

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Zac vs Gnar - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Zac do against Gnar in League of Legends?

Gnar wins the Zac vs Gnar 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 26.10.

How does Zac do against Gnar in the early game?

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

How does Zac do against Gnar in the late game?

In the late game, Gnar takes over the Zac vs Gnar matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to 25.0%. Gnar scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Zac vs Gnar matchup?

Gnar wins the matchup against Zac with a 80.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 60.0 percentage point advantage means Gnar is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Zac build against Gnar?

The best Zac build against Gnar includes Liandry's Torment, Thornmail, Sunfire Aegis with Mercury's Treads. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Zac runes against Gnar?

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

Does Zac counter Gnar?

No, Zac struggles against Gnar with only a 20.0% win rate. Gnar has the advantage in this matchup. Zac players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Gnar's lead.

How do I play Zac against Gnar?

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