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

Zacvs Gragas

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

Zac vs Gragas is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Zac wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Gragas based on 8 games. Gragas wins the early laning phase while Zac scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Zac build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Zac vs Gragas 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 - 50.0% win rate in this matchup
Zac
50.0% WR
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Gragas vs Zac matchup - 50.0% win rate
Gragas
50.0% WR

Who Wins the Zac vs Gragas Matchup?

Zac wins the Zac vs Gragas matchup
Winner
Zac
Matches: 8
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
3.8
CS / min
3.8
708
DMG / min
962
12,140
Gold / game
13,019
1,821
Heal / min
466
1,675
DMG Mitigated / min
980
1.6
CC / min
1.8
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
66.7%
Late Game WR
33.3%

Zac vs Gragas Matchup Summary

The Zac vs Gragas matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 8 recent matches analyzed, Zac wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Gragas's 50.0%, giving Zac a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Gragas controls the early laning stage, but Zac outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Gragas needs to press advantages before Zac reaches their power spikes, while Zac should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Zac leads by 2,050 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Zac has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Gragas's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Zac vs Gragas Laning Phase Breakdown

Gragas wins the laning phase against Zac in League of Legends

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

Farming
3.8Zac
3.8Gragas
Zac and Gragas 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
708Zac
962Gragas
Gragas heavily out-damages Zac by 255 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 Gragas's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
12,140Zac
13,019Gragas
Gragas generates a commanding 879 more gold per game than Zac. This substantial economic advantage means Gragas 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
1.6Zac
1.8Gragas
Both Zac and Gragas 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
3,496Zac
1,446Gragas
Zac vastly out-sustains Gragas, healing and mitigating 2,050 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Zac can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Gragas is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Gragas, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Zac Build Against Gragas

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Gragas, providing the mobility and stats Zac needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Zac against Gragas are Randuin's Omen, 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 Gragas matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Gragas
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Zac early game win rateZac0.0%
Gragas early game win rateGragas100.0%
Late Game
Zac
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Zac late game win rateZac66.7%
Gragas late game win rateGragas33.3%

Gragas 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 Gragas can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Zac is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Gragas. Extended games heavily favor Zac, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

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

Resolve rune tree - Zac primary runes vs GragasResolve
Aftershock - best Zac rune vs GragasFont of Life - best Zac rune vs GragasConditioning - best Zac rune vs GragasRevitalize - best Zac rune vs Gragas
Precision rune tree - Zac secondary runes vs GragasPrecision
Triumph - best Zac rune vs GragasLegend: Haste - best Zac rune vs Gragas
50.0% WR

The Resolve primary with Precision secondary combination helps Zac maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Gragas.


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 Gragas - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Zac do against Gragas in League of Legends?

Zac wins the Zac vs Gragas matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Gragas's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 8 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Zac do against Gragas in the early game?

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

How does Zac do against Gragas in the late game?

In the late game, Zac takes over the Zac vs Gragas matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Zac scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Zac vs Gragas matchup?

Zac wins the matchup against Gragas with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Zac is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 8 games analyzed.

What is the best Zac build against Gragas?

The best Zac build against Gragas includes Randuin's Omen, Thornmail, Sunfire Aegis 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 Gragas?

The best Zac runes against Gragas use the Resolve primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 50.0% win rate in the Zac vs Gragas matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Zac counter Gragas?

Yes, Zac has a favorable matchup against Gragas with a 50.0% win rate. Zac slightly edges out Gragas in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Zac against Gragas?

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