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

Zacvs Jarvan IV

STankFighter
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 20, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Zac vs Jarvan IV is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Zac wins with a 58.3% win rate (+16.7%) over Jarvan IV based on 24 games. Zac holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Zac build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Zac vs Jarvan IV 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
Jarvan IV - 58.3% win rateJarvan IV(58.3%)
Zac - 58.3% win rate in this matchup
Zac
58.3% WR
VS
Jarvan IV vs Zac matchup - 41.7% win rate
Jarvan IV
41.7% WR

Who Wins the Zac vs Jarvan IV Matchup?

Zac wins the Zac vs Jarvan IV matchup
Winner
Zac
Matches: 24
58.3%
Win Rate
41.7%
1.2
CS / min
1.1
720
DMG / min
789
12,473
Gold / game
12,823
1,823
Heal / min
350
1,632
DMG Mitigated / min
1,556
1.8
CC / min
1.1
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
70.0%
Late Game WR
30.0%

Zac vs Jarvan IV Matchup Summary

The Zac vs Jarvan IV matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 24 recent matches analyzed, Zac wins with a 58.3% win rate compared to Jarvan IV's 41.7%, giving Zac a 16.7 percentage point advantage. Zac dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Jarvan IV players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Zac leads by 1,550 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Zac players can confidently pick into Jarvan IV and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Jarvan IV 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 Jarvan IV Laning Phase Breakdown

Zac wins the laning phase against Jarvan IV in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.2Zac
1.1Jarvan IV
Zac and Jarvan IV farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.1 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
720Zac
789Jarvan IV
Jarvan IV deals 69 more champion damage per minute than Zac. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Zac choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Jarvan IV's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
12,473Zac
12,823Jarvan IV
Jarvan IV earns 351 more gold per game than Zac, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Jarvan IV slightly faster item completions.
Utility
1.8Zac
1.1Jarvan IV
Zac provides 0.7 seconds more crowd control per minute than Jarvan IV, 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
3,456Zac
1,905Jarvan IV
Zac vastly out-sustains Jarvan IV, healing and mitigating 1,550 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Zac can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Jarvan IV is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Jarvan IV, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Zac Build Against Jarvan IV

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Jarvan IV, providing the mobility and stats Zac needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Zac against Jarvan IV are Sunfire Aegis, Spirit Visage and Mejai's Soulstealer. 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 2 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Jarvan IV. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Zac vs Jarvan IV matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Zac
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Zac early game win rateZac50.0%
Jarvan IV early game win rateJarvan IV50.0%
Late Game
Zac
70.0%
+40.0% advantage
Zac late game win rateZac70.0%
Jarvan IV late game win rateJarvan IV30.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Zac and Jarvan IV, with Zac holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Zac is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 70.0% win rate — 40.0 points above Jarvan IV. Extended games heavily favor Zac, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Zac holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Jarvan IV players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Zac Runes Against Jarvan IV

Precision rune tree - Zac primary runes vs Jarvan IVPrecision
Conqueror - best Zac rune vs Jarvan IVTriumph - best Zac rune vs Jarvan IVLegend: Haste - best Zac rune vs Jarvan IVLast Stand - best Zac rune vs Jarvan IV
Resolve rune tree - Zac secondary runes vs Jarvan IVResolve
Conditioning - best Zac rune vs Jarvan IVRevitalize - best Zac rune vs Jarvan IV
66.7% WR

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


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 Jarvan IV - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Zac do against Jarvan IV in League of Legends?

Zac wins the Zac vs Jarvan IV matchup with a 58.3% win rate compared to Jarvan IV's 41.7%, a 16.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 24 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Zac do against Jarvan IV in the early game?

In the early game, Zac has the advantage against Jarvan IV with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. 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 Jarvan IV in the late game?

In the late game, Zac takes over the Zac vs Jarvan IV matchup with a 70.0% win rate compared to 30.0%. Zac scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Zac vs Jarvan IV matchup?

Zac wins the matchup against Jarvan IV with a 58.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 16.7 percentage point advantage means Zac is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 24 games analyzed.

What is the best Zac build against Jarvan IV?

The best Zac build against Jarvan IV includes Sunfire Aegis, Spirit Visage, Mejai's Soulstealer 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 Jarvan IV?

The best Zac runes against Jarvan IV use the Precision primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 66.7% win rate in the Zac vs Jarvan IV matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Zac counter Jarvan IV?

Yes, Zac has a favorable matchup against Jarvan IV with a 58.3% win rate. Zac strongly counters Jarvan IV in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Zac against Jarvan IV?

When playing Zac against Jarvan IV, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.