Zac - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.2%
Pick Rate
1.7%

Zacvs Graves

BTankFighter
Patch26.4
Matches1,089,240
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMar 3, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Zac vs Graves is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.4. Zac wins with a 56.6% win rate (+13.1%) over Graves based on 124 games. Graves 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 Graves 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
Graves - 56.6% win rateGraves(56.6%)
Zac - 56.6% win rate in this matchup
Zac
56.6% WR
VS
Graves vs Zac matchup - 43.4% win rate
Graves
43.4% WR

Who Wins the Zac vs Graves Matchup?

Zac wins the Zac vs Graves matchup
Winner
Zac
Matches: 124
56.6%
Win Rate
43.4%
1.1
CS / min
1.6
563
DMG / min
897
11,803
Gold / game
13,739
1,740
Heal / min
320
1,500
DMG Mitigated / min
726
1.4
CC / min
0.9
48.5%
Early Game WR
51.5%
66.7%
Late Game WR
33.3%

Zac vs Graves Matchup Summary

The Zac vs Graves matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 124 recent matches analyzed, Zac wins with a 56.6% win rate compared to Graves's 43.4%, giving Zac a 13.1 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Graves controls the early laning stage, but Zac outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Graves 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 2,194 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Zac players can confidently pick into Graves and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Graves 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 Graves Laning Phase Breakdown

Graves wins the laning phase against Zac in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.1Zac
1.6Graves
Graves edges out Zac by 0.5 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 8 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Graves.
Damage
563Zac
897Graves
Graves heavily out-damages Zac by 334 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 Graves's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
11,803Zac
13,739Graves
Graves generates a commanding 1,937 more gold per game than Zac. This substantial economic advantage means Graves 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
1.4Zac
0.9Graves
Zac provides 0.5 seconds more crowd control per minute than Graves, 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
3,240Zac
1,046Graves
Zac vastly out-sustains Graves, healing and mitigating 2,194 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Zac can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Graves is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Graves, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Zac Build Against Graves

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Graves, providing the mobility and stats Zac needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Zac against Graves are Sunfire Aegis, Spirit Visage and Protoplasm Harness. 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 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Graves. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Zac vs Graves matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Graves
51.5%
+2.9% advantage
Zac early game win rateZac48.5%
Graves early game win rateGraves51.5%
Late Game
Zac
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Zac late game win rateZac66.7%
Graves late game win rateGraves33.3%

During the early laning phase (first 15 minutes), Graves has a meaningful 51.5% win rate, outperforming Zac by 2.9 percentage points. Graves players should look to press this advantage through aggressive trades, wave priority, and early jungle coordination.

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

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Graves has the edge early, but Zac 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 Graves

Resolve rune tree - Zac primary runes vs GravesResolve
Aftershock - best Zac rune vs GravesFont of Life - best Zac rune vs GravesConditioning - best Zac rune vs GravesRevitalize - best Zac rune vs Graves
Precision rune tree - Zac secondary runes vs GravesPrecision
Triumph - best Zac rune vs GravesLegend: Haste - best Zac rune vs Graves
60.0% WR

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


Zac matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.4. 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 26.4
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
55.33%1541.053911,24061.3%49.3%
56.56%1241.156311,80348.5%66.7%
49.14%1171.061912,08545.1%52.3%
41.44%1111.967811,12739.7%43.4%
47.96%981.162511,90348.8%47.3%
52.04%981.058711,72952.5%51.7%
48.39%951.158112,10254.8%43.1%
49.46%931.675811,40448.9%50.0%
50.63%791.165811,69650.0%51.1%
56.76%741.158011,83460.6%53.7%
45.21%731.360911,16348.6%42.1%
48.53%691.160611,74448.3%48.7%
52.24%671.365011,37944.7%62.1%
50.00%661.164711,46044.1%56.3%
44.62%651.163711,66735.7%51.4%
55.38%651.062611,67046.9%63.6%
58.06%621.261011,10154.5%62.1%
58.06%621.061110,72859.4%56.7%
55.00%601.360111,26458.1%51.7%
50.00%601.060311,57739.1%56.8%
47.46%591.564911,92346.1%48.5%
50.00%560.848311,38361.5%40.0%
60.00%551.167212,55364.3%55.6%
48.08%531.266212,29750.0%46.1%
50.98%522.160211,27356.0%46.1%
45.65%461.756911,33954.2%36.4%
66.67%453.168112,08875.0%60.0%
43.18%441.454410,55747.8%38.1%
50.00%441.059410,94750.0%50.0%
45.24%421.258511,65937.5%50.0%
65.85%421.863211,58757.1%75.0%
47.50%401.061011,24747.6%47.4%
51.28%392.359110,39848.0%57.1%
46.15%391.162011,25642.1%50.0%
43.59%392.666711,23047.4%40.0%
56.76%371.063812,06556.3%57.1%
57.14%351.572911,96164.7%50.0%
55.88%341.366812,29735.7%70.0%
52.94%341.169312,04166.7%42.1%
50.00%333.370111,34852.9%46.7%
60.61%332.159011,86852.6%71.4%
43.75%331.253411,30635.3%53.3%
54.84%321.162411,59238.5%66.7%
56.25%321.157011,96652.9%60.0%
45.16%314.182311,09440.0%50.0%
38.71%311.267011,32531.3%46.7%
45.16%311.158511,94340.0%50.0%
60.00%301.256511,19366.7%55.6%
40.74%271.262311,00941.2%40.0%
44.44%273.05169,38445.0%42.9%
61.54%262.154711,67975.0%50.0%
34.62%261.554110,40616.7%50.0%
44.00%253.15699,21833.3%60.0%
43.48%230.958711,70825.0%53.3%
45.45%223.869910,94933.3%53.9%
42.86%214.685711,85128.6%50.0%
25.00%201.44319,17925.0%25.0%
40.00%201.452411,14060.0%33.3%
36.84%191.056011,64736.4%37.5%
57.89%191.563711,12950.0%66.7%
47.06%181.457612,36955.6%37.5%
41.18%171.760513,30033.3%42.9%
52.94%174.974110,26760.0%42.9%
64.71%171.45219,78566.7%62.5%
64.71%171.156612,84887.5%44.4%
50.00%165.965010,14255.6%42.9%
43.75%164.179010,70240.0%50.0%
31.25%162.04779,73350.0%0.0%
40.00%151.450410,67850.0%33.3%
46.67%151.556811,49662.5%28.6%
85.71%141.446210,495100.0%71.4%
50.00%145.85519,75755.6%40.0%
76.92%136.486111,92466.7%85.7%
69.23%131.646110,46675.0%66.7%
69.23%133.06269,93083.3%57.1%
58.33%121.35719,84366.7%50.0%
25.00%125.872411,44916.7%33.3%
45.45%116.481012,29050.0%44.4%
18.18%111.176011,82716.7%20.0%
63.64%111.85358,82366.7%60.0%
54.55%114.770611,63540.0%66.7%
40.00%114.583513,2650.0%50.0%
50.00%103.572511,93650.0%50.0%
30.00%105.36409,61616.7%50.0%
40.00%105.172211,47366.7%28.6%
30.00%104.763311,18850.0%16.7%
33.33%104.365911,8650.0%42.9%
22.22%95.575211,2660.0%33.3%
33.33%92.14609,04116.7%66.7%
88.89%91.977713,170100.0%85.7%
88.89%92.761612,132100.0%75.0%
66.67%91.94979,42675.0%60.0%
44.44%93.860811,78550.0%40.0%
55.56%91.64548,80362.5%0.0%
33.33%95.680310,48733.3%33.3%
55.56%93.96869,10050.0%60.0%
62.50%81.24649,42380.0%33.3%
50.00%85.26539,56933.3%100.0%
12.50%85.868510,8100.0%25.0%
75.00%83.666311,16050.0%100.0%
25.00%83.775612,57950.0%16.7%
50.00%81.35168,10350.0%50.0%
28.57%75.570411,04725.0%33.3%
28.57%73.363811,47650.0%0.0%
71.43%74.21,06513,34050.0%80.0%
71.43%75.759010,70075.0%66.7%
71.43%72.24348,65366.7%100.0%
14.29%71.24849,5580.0%20.0%
71.43%71.24719,90680.0%50.0%
57.14%74.871612,29966.7%50.0%
50.00%61.74409,513100.0%40.0%
66.67%65.97049,62760.0%100.0%
66.67%62.04859,529100.0%33.3%
66.67%64.56157,39975.0%50.0%
50.00%66.05037,86740.0%100.0%
60.00%52.845110,738100.0%50.0%
40.00%56.16589,41066.7%0.0%
60.00%55.374611,892100.0%33.3%
40.00%55.866910,05133.3%50.0%
20.00%51.54506,38925.0%0.0%
40.00%54.054611,56150.0%33.3%
60.00%55.865311,41366.7%50.0%
40.00%51.44498,09750.0%0.0%
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Zac vs Graves - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Zac do against Graves in League of Legends?

Zac wins the Zac vs Graves matchup with a 56.6% win rate compared to Graves's 43.4%, a 13.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 124 recent ranked games in patch 26.4.

How does Zac do against Graves in the early game?

In the early game, Graves has the advantage against Zac with a 51.5% win rate versus 48.5%. Graves players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Zac do against Graves in the late game?

In the late game, Zac takes over the Zac vs Graves 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 Graves matchup?

Zac wins the matchup against Graves with a 56.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.4. The 13.1 percentage point advantage means Zac is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 124 games analyzed.

What is the best Zac build against Graves?

The best Zac build against Graves includes Sunfire Aegis, Spirit Visage, Protoplasm Harness with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. 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 Graves?

The best Zac runes against Graves use the Resolve primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 60.0% win rate in the Zac vs Graves matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Zac counter Graves?

Yes, Zac has a favorable matchup against Graves with a 56.6% win rate. Zac strongly counters Graves in lane based on current patch 26.4 data.

How do I play Zac against Graves?

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