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

Zacvs Malphite

STankFighter
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 17, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Zac vs Malphite is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Zac wins with a 56.3% win rate (+12.5%) over Malphite based on 16 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 Malphite 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
Malphite - 56.3% win rateMalphite(56.3%)
Zac - 56.3% win rate in this matchup
Zac
56.3% WR
VS
Malphite vs Zac matchup - 43.8% win rate
Malphite
43.8% WR

Who Wins the Zac vs Malphite Matchup?

Zac wins the Zac vs Malphite matchup
Winner
Zac
Matches: 16
56.3%
Win Rate
43.8%
3.0
CS / min
2.9
681
DMG / min
617
10,249
Gold / game
9,367
1,765
Heal / min
194
1,465
DMG Mitigated / min
1,643
1.8
CC / min
1.1
58.3%
Early Game WR
41.7%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Zac vs Malphite Matchup Summary

The Zac vs Malphite matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 16 recent matches analyzed, Zac wins with a 56.3% win rate compared to Malphite's 43.8%, giving Zac a 12.5 percentage point advantage. Zac dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Malphite 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 1,393 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Zac players can confidently pick into Malphite and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Malphite 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 Malphite Laning Phase Breakdown

Zac wins the laning phase against Malphite in League of Legends

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

Farming
3.0Zac
2.9Malphite
Zac and Malphite farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.0 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
617Malphite
Zac deals 64 more champion damage per minute than Malphite. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Malphite choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Zac's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
10,249Zac
9,367Malphite
Zac generates a commanding 882 more gold per game than Malphite. This substantial economic advantage means Zac consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Malphite should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.8Zac
1.1Malphite
Zac provides 0.6 seconds more crowd control per minute than Malphite, 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
3,230Zac
1,838Malphite
Zac vastly out-sustains Malphite, healing and mitigating 1,393 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Zac can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Malphite is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Malphite, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Zac Build Against Malphite

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

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Zac
58.3%
+16.7% advantage
Zac early game win rateZac58.3%
Malphite early game win rateMalphite41.7%
Late Game
Zac
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Zac late game win rateZac50.0%
Malphite late game win rateMalphite50.0%

Zac dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 58.3% win rate — a 16.7 percentage point lead over Malphite. 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 Malphite. 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. Malphite players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Zac Runes Against Malphite

Resolve rune tree - Zac primary runes vs MalphiteResolve
Grasp of the Undying - best Zac rune vs MalphiteDemolish - best Zac rune vs MalphiteSecond Wind - best Zac rune vs MalphiteRevitalize - best Zac rune vs Malphite
Precision rune tree - Zac secondary runes vs MalphitePrecision
Last Stand - best Zac rune vs MalphiteLegend: Haste - best Zac rune vs Malphite
100.0% WR

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

How does Zac do against Malphite in League of Legends?

Zac wins the Zac vs Malphite matchup with a 56.3% win rate compared to Malphite's 43.8%, a 12.5 percentage point difference. This data is based on 16 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Zac do against Malphite in the early game?

In the early game, Zac has the advantage against Malphite with a 58.3% win rate versus 41.7%. 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 Malphite in the late game?

In the late game, Zac takes over the Zac vs Malphite 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 Malphite matchup?

Zac wins the matchup against Malphite with a 56.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 12.5 percentage point advantage means Zac is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 16 games analyzed.

What is the best Zac build against Malphite?

The best Zac build against Malphite includes Thornmail, 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 Malphite?

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

Does Zac counter Malphite?

Yes, Zac has a favorable matchup against Malphite with a 56.3% win rate. Zac strongly counters Malphite in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Zac against Malphite?

When playing Zac against Malphite, 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.