Zacvs Graves
Zac vs Graves is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Zac wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Graves based on 2 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.
Who Wins the Zac vs Graves Matchup?
Zac vs Graves Matchup Summary
The Zac vs Graves matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 2 recent matches analyzed, Zac wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Graves's 50.0%, giving Zac a 0.0 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 1,835 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 Graves'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 Graves Laning Phase Breakdown
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.
Best Zac Build Against Graves
Mercury's Treads 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 Thornmail, Sunfire Aegis and Spirit Visage. 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 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
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Graves100.0%Zac100.0%Graves0.0%Graves 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 Graves 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 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Graves. 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: Graves 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 Graves
Resolve
Sorcery
The Resolve primary with Sorcery secondary combination helps Zac maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Graves.
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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52.94% | 17 | 1.1 | 625 | 12,686 | 75.0% | 46.1% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 1.2 | 595 | 11,658 | 50.0% | 62.5% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 1.2 | 412 | 10,622 | 50.0% | 57.1% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 0.8 | 520 | 12,048 | 100.0% | 28.6% | |
| 77.78% | 9 | 1.3 | 594 | 11,830 | 100.0% | 60.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 0.8 | 547 | 9,500 | 66.7% | 33.3% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 0.7 | 569 | 10,614 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 1.2 | 651 | 11,492 | 33.3% | 60.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 1.1 | 665 | 11,169 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 1.2 | 568 | 11,414 | 25.0% | 33.3% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 1.2 | 595 | 7,947 | 66.7% | 75.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 0.9 | 494 | 8,866 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 0.9 | 498 | 11,963 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 1.8 | 611 | 10,039 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 0.8 | 385 | 7,890 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 100.00% | 5 | 1.1 | 702 | 12,911 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 1.1 | 724 | 12,418 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.1 | 438 | 9,414 | 100.0% | 25.0% | |
| 100.00% | 3 | 1.3 | 494 | 14,583 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 66.67% | 3 | 1.2 | 694 | 12,356 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 50.00% | 2 | 1.0 | 566 | 12,446 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 2 | 0.7 | 786 | 10,672 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
| 0.00% | 2 | 0.6 | 464 | 4,846 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 2 | 1.0 | 558 | 10,713 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 100.00% | 1 | 0.4 | 314 | 2,193 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
| 100.00% | 1 | 1.1 | 669 | 10,687 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
| 0.00% | 1 | 5.8 | 553 | 4,927 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 100.00% | 1 | 0.3 | 548 | 12,293 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
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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 50.0% win rate compared to Graves's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 2 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.
How does Zac do against Graves in the early game?
In the early game, Graves has the advantage against Zac with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. 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 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 Graves matchup?
Zac wins the matchup against Graves 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 2 games analyzed.
What is the best Zac build against Graves?
The best Zac build against Graves includes Thornmail, Sunfire Aegis, Spirit Visage 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 Graves?
The best Zac runes against Graves use the Resolve primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% 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 50.0% win rate. Zac slightly edges out Graves in lane based on current patch 26.14 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.