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

Zacvs Hecarim

STankFighter
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 19, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Zac vs Hecarim is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Hecarim wins with a 52.6% win rate (+5.3%) over Zac based on 19 games. Zac wins the early laning phase while Hecarim scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Zac build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Zac vs Hecarim 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
Hecarim - 47.4% win rateHecarim(47.4%)
Zac - 47.4% win rate in this matchup
Zac
47.4% WR
VS
Hecarim vs Zac matchup - 52.6% win rate
Hecarim
52.6% WR

Who Wins the Zac vs Hecarim Matchup?

Hecarim wins the Zac vs Hecarim matchup
Winner
Hecarim
Matches: 19
47.4%
Win Rate
52.6%
1.1
CS / min
1.4
681
DMG / min
812
12,831
Gold / game
14,796
1,648
Heal / min
703
1,404
DMG Mitigated / min
1,334
1.5
CC / min
0.8
57.1%
Early Game WR
42.9%
41.7%
Late Game WR
58.3%

Zac vs Hecarim Matchup Summary

The Zac vs Hecarim matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 19 recent matches analyzed, Hecarim wins with a 52.6% win rate compared to Zac's 47.4%, giving Hecarim a 5.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Zac controls the early laning stage, but Hecarim outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Zac needs to press advantages before Hecarim reaches their power spikes, while Hecarim 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. While Hecarim is slightly favored, Zac can absolutely win this lane through smart trading patterns and wave management. Focus on playing around your cooldowns, conceding CS only when necessary, and capitalizing on Hecarim's mistakes. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Zac vs Hecarim Laning Phase Breakdown

Hecarim wins the laning phase against Zac in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.1Zac
1.4Hecarim
Zac and Hecarim farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.3 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
681Zac
812Hecarim
Hecarim heavily out-damages Zac by 131 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 Hecarim's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
12,831Zac
14,796Hecarim
Hecarim generates a commanding 1,965 more gold per game than Zac. This substantial economic advantage means Hecarim 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
0.8Hecarim
Zac provides 0.8 seconds more crowd control per minute than Hecarim, 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
3,052Zac
2,037Hecarim
Zac vastly out-sustains Hecarim, healing and mitigating 1,015 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Zac can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Hecarim is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Hecarim, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Zac Build Against Hecarim

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

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Zac
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Zac early game win rateZac57.1%
Hecarim early game win rateHecarim42.9%
Late Game
Hecarim
58.3%
+16.7% advantage
Zac late game win rateZac41.7%
Hecarim late game win rateHecarim58.3%

Zac dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 57.1% win rate — a 14.3 percentage point lead over Hecarim. This lopsided early game means Zac can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Hecarim is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 58.3% win rate — 16.7 points above Zac. Extended games heavily favor Hecarim, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

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

Resolve rune tree - Zac primary runes vs HecarimResolve
Aftershock - best Zac rune vs HecarimFont of Life - best Zac rune vs HecarimConditioning - best Zac rune vs HecarimRevitalize - best Zac rune vs Hecarim
Precision rune tree - Zac secondary runes vs HecarimPrecision
Legend: Haste - best Zac rune vs HecarimLast Stand - best Zac rune vs Hecarim
100.0% WR

The Resolve and Precision rune setup gives Zac the best tools to compete against Hecarim 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 Hecarim - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Zac do against Hecarim in League of Legends?

Hecarim wins the Zac vs Hecarim matchup with a 52.6% win rate compared to Zac's 47.4%, a 5.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 19 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Zac do against Hecarim in the early game?

In the early game, Zac has the advantage against Hecarim with a 57.1% win rate versus 42.9%. 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 Hecarim in the late game?

In the late game, Hecarim takes over the Zac vs Hecarim matchup with a 58.3% win rate compared to 41.7%. Hecarim scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Zac vs Hecarim matchup?

Hecarim wins the matchup against Zac with a 52.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 5.3 percentage point advantage means Hecarim is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 19 games analyzed.

What is the best Zac build against Hecarim?

The best Zac build against Hecarim 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 Hecarim?

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

Does Zac counter Hecarim?

No, Zac struggles against Hecarim with only a 47.4% win rate. Hecarim has the advantage in this matchup. Zac players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Hecarim's lead.

How do I play Zac against Hecarim?

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