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

Zacvs Kindred

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

Zac vs Kindred is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Zac wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Kindred based on 15 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 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.

Compare against an opponent
Kindred - 60.0% win rateKindred(60.0%)
Zac - 60.0% win rate in this matchup
Zac
60.0% WR
VS
Kindred vs Zac matchup - 40.0% win rate
Kindred
40.0% WR

Who Wins the Zac vs Kindred Matchup?

Zac wins the Zac vs Kindred matchup
Winner
Zac
Matches: 15
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
1.0
CS / min
1.1
684
DMG / min
857
10,919
Gold / game
10,715
1,921
Heal / min
493
1,642
DMG Mitigated / min
589
1.6
CC / min
0.5
63.6%
Early Game WR
36.4%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Zac vs Kindred Matchup Summary

The Zac vs Kindred matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 15 recent matches analyzed, Zac wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Kindred's 40.0%, giving Zac a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Zac dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Kindred players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Zac leads by 1.1s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Zac players can confidently pick into Kindred and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Kindred 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 Kindred Laning Phase Breakdown

Zac wins the laning phase against Kindred in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.0Zac
1.1Kindred
Zac and Kindred 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
684Zac
857Kindred
Kindred heavily out-damages Zac by 173 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 Kindred's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
10,919Zac
10,715Kindred
Zac and Kindred generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 204 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
1.6Zac
0.5Kindred
Zac brings significantly more crowd control than Kindred, with 1.1 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Zac far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Kindred should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
3,563Zac
1,082Kindred
Zac vastly out-sustains Kindred, healing and mitigating 2,481 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Zac can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Kindred is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Kindred, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Zac Build Against Kindred

Plated Steelcaps 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 Liandry's Torment, Riftmaker and Morellonomicon. 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 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

Early Game
Zac
63.6%
+27.3% advantage
Zac early game win rateZac63.6%
Kindred early game win rateKindred36.4%
Late Game
Zac
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Zac late game win rateZac50.0%
Kindred late game win rateKindred50.0%

Zac dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 63.6% win rate — a 27.3 percentage point lead over Kindred. This lopsided early game means Zac 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 Kindred. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

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

Best Zac Runes Against Kindred

Resolve rune tree - Zac primary runes vs KindredResolve
Aftershock - best Zac rune vs KindredFont of Life - best Zac rune vs KindredConditioning - best Zac rune vs KindredRevitalize - best Zac rune vs Kindred
Domination rune tree - Zac secondary runes vs KindredDomination
Ultimate Hunter - best Zac rune vs KindredTaste of Blood - best Zac rune vs Kindred
100.0% WR

Running Resolve primary with Domination secondary allows Zac to press their advantage against Kindred, 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 Kindred - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Zac do against Kindred in League of Legends?

Zac wins the Zac vs Kindred matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Kindred's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 15 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Zac do against Kindred in the early game?

In the early game, Zac has the advantage against Kindred with a 63.6% win rate versus 36.4%. 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, Zac takes over the Zac vs Kindred 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 Kindred matchup?

Zac wins the matchup against Kindred with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Zac is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 15 games analyzed.

What is the best Zac build against Kindred?

The best Zac build against Kindred includes Liandry's Torment, Riftmaker, Morellonomicon 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 Kindred?

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

Does Zac counter Kindred?

Yes, Zac has a favorable matchup against Kindred with a 60.0% win rate. Zac strongly counters Kindred in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Zac against Kindred?

When playing Zac against Kindred, 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.