Zacvs Kindred
Zac vs Kindred is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Kindred wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Zac based on 10 games. Zac wins the early laning phase while Kindred scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Zac build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Zac vs Kindred 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 Kindred Matchup?
Zac vs Kindred Matchup Summary
The Zac vs Kindred matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 10 recent matches analyzed, Kindred wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Zac's 40.0%, giving Kindred a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Zac controls the early laning stage, but Kindred outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Zac needs to press advantages before Kindred reaches their power spikes, while Kindred should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Zac leads by 2,212 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kindred 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 Kindred 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 Kindred Laning Phase Breakdown
Kindred is favored during the laning phase against Zac, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Kindred holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Zac Build Against Kindred
Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Kindred, providing the mobility and stats Zac needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Zac against Kindred are Hextech Rocketbelt, Sunfire Aegis and Spirit Visage. This combination gives Zac an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 2 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Kindred. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Zac vs Kindred matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Zac50.0%
Kindred50.0%Zac33.3%Kindred66.7%The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Zac and Kindred, 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.
Kindred is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Zac. Extended games heavily favor Kindred, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Zac has the edge early, but Kindred 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 Kindred
Precision
Inspiration
The Precision and Inspiration rune setup gives Zac the best tools to compete against Kindred in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48.57% | 70 | 1.0 | 590 | 11,040 | 55.2% | 43.9% | |
| 47.06% | 51 | 0.9 | 535 | 11,149 | 50.0% | 45.5% | |
| 52.00% | 50 | 1.0 | 630 | 10,600 | 52.4% | 51.7% | |
| 64.58% | 48 | 1.1 | 546 | 10,981 | 61.9% | 66.7% | |
| 54.55% | 44 | 0.9 | 551 | 11,514 | 53.3% | 55.2% | |
| 54.76% | 42 | 1.1 | 617 | 12,193 | 78.6% | 42.9% | |
| 42.50% | 40 | 0.9 | 480 | 10,359 | 30.0% | 55.0% | |
| 61.54% | 39 | 1.0 | 541 | 10,430 | 46.7% | 70.8% | |
| 48.72% | 39 | 1.1 | 443 | 11,185 | 42.9% | 52.0% | |
| 56.76% | 37 | 1.0 | 612 | 11,745 | 45.5% | 61.5% | |
| 55.56% | 36 | 1.1 | 560 | 10,641 | 64.3% | 50.0% | |
| 43.75% | 32 | 1.0 | 637 | 12,136 | 52.9% | 33.3% | |
| 63.33% | 30 | 1.7 | 662 | 11,499 | 75.0% | 55.6% | |
| 55.17% | 29 | 1.1 | 494 | 11,205 | 63.6% | 50.0% | |
| 34.48% | 29 | 1.7 | 603 | 11,278 | 30.0% | 36.8% | |
| 53.57% | 28 | 0.9 | 623 | 10,998 | 45.5% | 58.8% | |
| 57.14% | 28 | 1.0 | 583 | 11,032 | 44.4% | 63.2% | |
| 51.85% | 27 | 1.2 | 551 | 11,462 | 33.3% | 61.1% | |
| 48.00% | 25 | 1.1 | 630 | 11,777 | 44.4% | 50.0% | |
| 36.00% | 25 | 0.8 | 492 | 10,290 | 41.7% | 30.8% | |
| 48.00% | 25 | 1.1 | 529 | 11,471 | 12.5% | 64.7% | |
| 37.50% | 24 | 1.4 | 504 | 10,390 | 28.6% | 41.2% | |
| 58.33% | 24 | 1.1 | 506 | 10,211 | 55.6% | 60.0% | |
| 54.55% | 22 | 1.0 | 587 | 11,573 | 62.5% | 50.0% | |
| 36.36% | 22 | 1.0 | 466 | 11,307 | 37.5% | 35.7% | |
| 50.00% | 22 | 1.0 | 595 | 11,012 | 57.1% | 46.7% | |
| 52.63% | 19 | 1.4 | 567 | 11,050 | 62.5% | 45.5% | |
| 50.00% | 18 | 1.0 | 525 | 11,105 | 57.1% | 45.5% | |
| 35.29% | 17 | 3.9 | 578 | 10,771 | 28.6% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 1.3 | 688 | 10,871 | 57.1% | 44.4% | |
| 62.50% | 16 | 1.2 | 538 | 9,729 | 62.5% | 62.5% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 1.2 | 668 | 12,458 | 25.0% | 63.6% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 1.0 | 623 | 12,061 | 50.0% | 71.4% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 1.6 | 702 | 13,149 | 0.0% | 54.5% | |
| 18.18% | 11 | 4.5 | 748 | 13,093 | 0.0% | 20.0% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 1.4 | 554 | 10,664 | 66.7% | 25.0% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 1.5 | 567 | 7,804 | 33.3% | 60.0% | |
| 80.00% | 10 | 0.9 | 613 | 11,692 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 0.8 | 477 | 10,513 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 4.0 | 922 | 9,317 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 3.0 | 523 | 8,138 | 42.9% | 0.0% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 2.8 | 572 | 12,289 | 50.0% | 71.4% | |
| 77.78% | 9 | 1.2 | 652 | 13,261 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
| 11.11% | 9 | 0.9 | 431 | 9,207 | 16.7% | 0.0% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 4.0 | 555 | 9,138 | 0.0% | 42.9% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 2.9 | 786 | 13,849 | 0.0% | 71.4% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 0.9 | 562 | 13,620 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 3.8 | 708 | 12,140 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 2.3 | 783 | 11,702 | 33.3% | 80.0% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 1.1 | 533 | 11,031 | 100.0% | 60.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 2.0 | 574 | 9,169 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 14.29% | 7 | 1.6 | 575 | 12,062 | 0.0% | 20.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 4.8 | 647 | 10,443 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 5.4 | 970 | 11,682 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 3.0 | 489 | 11,111 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 100.00% | 6 | 1.1 | 462 | 13,740 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 1.8 | 636 | 12,775 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 1.6 | 657 | 13,465 | 100.0% | 80.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 2.1 | 521 | 9,814 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 2.5 | 977 | 11,963 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.4 | 498 | 8,648 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 4.4 | 982 | 11,365 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 0.7 | 382 | 7,731 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 6.4 | 1,000 | 9,107 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 2.9 | 861 | 8,844 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 5.0 | 736 | 10,474 | 75.0% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 2.3 | 671 | 13,463 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
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Zac vs Kindred - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Zac do against Kindred in League of Legends?
Kindred wins the Zac vs Kindred matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Zac's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 10 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.
How does Zac do against Kindred in the early game?
In the early game, Zac has the advantage against Kindred 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 Kindred in the late game?
In the late game, Kindred takes over the Zac vs Kindred matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Kindred scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Zac vs Kindred matchup?
Kindred wins the matchup against Zac with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Kindred is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 10 games analyzed.
What is the best Zac build against Kindred?
The best Zac build against Kindred includes Hextech Rocketbelt, Sunfire Aegis, Spirit Visage with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. This build achieves a 50.0% 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 Kindred?
The best Zac runes against Kindred use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 50.0% win rate in the Zac vs Kindred matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Zac counter Kindred?
No, Zac struggles against Kindred with only a 40.0% win rate. Kindred has the advantage in this matchup. Zac players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Kindred's lead.
How do I play Zac against Kindred?
When playing Zac against Kindred, play cautiously and avoid Kindred's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Kindred has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.