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

Zacvs Ivern

STankFighter
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 22, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Zac vs Ivern is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Ivern wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Zac based on 5 games. Ivern 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 Ivern 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
Ivern - 40.0% win rateIvern(40.0%)
Zac - 40.0% win rate in this matchup
Zac
40.0% WR
VS
Ivern vs Zac matchup - 60.0% win rate
Ivern
60.0% WR

Who Wins the Zac vs Ivern Matchup?

Ivern wins the Zac vs Ivern matchup
Winner
Ivern
Matches: 5
40.0%
Win Rate
60.0%
0.8
CS / min
0.4
477
DMG / min
439
10,768
Gold / game
11,719
1,490
Heal / min
371
1,291
DMG Mitigated / min
493
1.3
CC / min
1.9
33.3%
Early Game WR
66.7%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Zac vs Ivern Matchup Summary

The Zac vs Ivern matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Ivern wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Zac's 40.0%, giving Ivern a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Ivern controls the early laning stage, but Zac outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Ivern 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 1,917 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Ivern 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 Ivern 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 Ivern Laning Phase Breakdown

Zac wins the laning phase against Ivern in League of Legends

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

Farming
0.8Zac
0.4Ivern
Zac edges out Ivern by 0.5 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 7 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Zac.
Damage
477Zac
439Ivern
Zac deals 38 more champion damage per minute than Ivern. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Ivern choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Zac's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
10,768Zac
11,719Ivern
Ivern generates a commanding 950 more gold per game than Zac. This substantial economic advantage means Ivern 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
1.3Zac
1.9Ivern
Ivern provides 0.6 seconds more crowd control per minute than Zac, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Ivern coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
2,781Zac
864Ivern
Zac vastly out-sustains Ivern, healing and mitigating 1,917 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Zac can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Ivern is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Ivern, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Zac Build Against Ivern

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Ivern, providing the mobility and stats Zac needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Zac against Ivern 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 Ivern. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Zac vs Ivern matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Ivern
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Zac early game win rateZac33.3%
Ivern early game win rateIvern66.7%
Late Game
Zac
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Zac late game win rateZac50.0%
Ivern late game win rateIvern50.0%

Ivern dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Zac. This lopsided early game means Ivern can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Zac at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Ivern. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Ivern 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 Ivern

Resolve rune tree - Zac primary runes vs IvernResolve
Aftershock - best Zac rune vs IvernFont of Life - best Zac rune vs IvernConditioning - best Zac rune vs IvernRevitalize - best Zac rune vs Ivern
Precision rune tree - Zac secondary runes vs IvernPrecision
Legend: Haste - best Zac rune vs IvernTriumph - best Zac rune vs Ivern
100.0% WR

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

How does Zac do against Ivern in League of Legends?

Ivern wins the Zac vs Ivern matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Zac's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Zac do against Ivern in the early game?

In the early game, Ivern has the advantage against Zac with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Ivern players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Zac do against Ivern in the late game?

In the late game, Zac takes over the Zac vs Ivern matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Zac scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Zac vs Ivern matchup?

Ivern wins the matchup against Zac with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Ivern is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Zac build against Ivern?

The best Zac build against Ivern includes Thornmail, Sunfire Aegis, Spirit Visage with Plated Steelcaps. 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 Ivern?

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

Does Zac counter Ivern?

No, Zac struggles against Ivern with only a 40.0% win rate. Ivern has the advantage in this matchup. Zac players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Ivern's lead.

How do I play Zac against Ivern?

When playing Zac against Ivern, play cautiously and avoid Ivern's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Ivern in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.