Zacvs Master Yi
Zac vs Master Yi is a moderate matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Master Yi wins with a 51.7% win rate (+3.4%) over Zac based on 29 games. Master Yi 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 Master Yi 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 Master Yi Matchup?
Zac vs Master Yi Matchup Summary
The Zac vs Master Yi matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 29 recent matches analyzed, Master Yi wins with a 51.7% win rate compared to Zac's 48.3%, giving Master Yi a 3.4 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Master Yi controls the early laning stage, but Zac outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Master Yi 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 crowd control, where Zac leads by 1.0s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. While Master Yi is slightly favored, Zac can absolutely win this lane through smart trading patterns and wave management. Focus on playing around your cooldowns, conceding CS only when necessary, and capitalizing on Master Yi's mistakes. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Zac vs Master Yi Laning Phase Breakdown
Master Yi is favored during the laning phase against Zac, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Master Yi holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Zac Build Against Master Yi
Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Master Yi, providing the mobility and stats Zac needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Zac against Master Yi are Sunfire Aegis, Spirit Visage and Unending Despair. This combination gives Zac an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Zac vs Master Yi matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Zac42.1%
Master Yi57.9%Zac60.0%Master Yi40.0%Master Yi dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 57.9% win rate — a 15.8 percentage point lead over Zac. This lopsided early game means Master Yi can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Zac is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 60.0% win rate — 20.0 points above Master Yi. Extended games heavily favor Zac, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Master Yi must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Zac reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Zac survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.
Best Zac Runes Against Master Yi
Resolve
Precision
The Resolve and Precision rune setup gives Zac the best tools to compete against Master Yi in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Zac matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.13. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65.71% | 35 | 1.0 | 533 | 10,884 | 70.6% | 61.1% | |
| 54.55% | 33 | 1.1 | 582 | 11,725 | 50.0% | 58.8% | |
| 48.28% | 29 | 0.8 | 452 | 9,893 | 42.1% | 60.0% | |
| 68.00% | 25 | 1.0 | 531 | 11,325 | 66.7% | 69.2% | |
| 58.33% | 24 | 0.9 | 504 | 11,675 | 54.5% | 61.5% | |
| 36.84% | 19 | 1.2 | 548 | 10,746 | 60.0% | 28.6% | |
| 47.37% | 19 | 0.8 | 516 | 10,380 | 50.0% | 44.4% | |
| 42.11% | 19 | 1.1 | 606 | 10,337 | 45.5% | 37.5% | |
| 66.67% | 18 | 1.1 | 554 | 11,840 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 29.41% | 17 | 1.2 | 646 | 10,819 | 22.2% | 37.5% | |
| 47.06% | 17 | 1.2 | 530 | 11,162 | 40.0% | 57.1% | |
| 43.75% | 16 | 1.2 | 512 | 11,182 | 33.3% | 57.1% | |
| 40.00% | 15 | 1.8 | 660 | 9,999 | 25.0% | 57.1% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 1.1 | 543 | 11,222 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 1.2 | 556 | 12,450 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 12 | 1.2 | 612 | 12,498 | 71.4% | 60.0% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 1.2 | 595 | 11,757 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 12 | 1.5 | 614 | 14,794 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 2.5 | 604 | 10,196 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 2.5 | 565 | 10,786 | 25.0% | 42.9% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 1.4 | 685 | 12,714 | 50.0% | 57.1% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 1.0 | 506 | 11,754 | 0.0% | 57.1% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 1.4 | 507 | 10,296 | 33.3% | 25.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 1.9 | 603 | 11,406 | 66.7% | 25.0% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 0.8 | 425 | 8,557 | 100.0% | 40.0% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 1.0 | 586 | 11,901 | 33.3% | 71.4% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 0.9 | 528 | 11,722 | 33.3% | 28.6% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 1.1 | 515 | 12,646 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 1.5 | 578 | 12,278 | 100.0% | 42.9% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 3.1 | 721 | 12,139 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 0.8 | 489 | 11,482 | 33.3% | 60.0% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 1.1 | 567 | 11,709 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 1.2 | 765 | 11,600 | 60.0% | 33.3% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 1.6 | 467 | 10,239 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 85.71% | 7 | 1.1 | 564 | 11,704 | 75.0% | 100.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 1.8 | 577 | 10,117 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 1.3 | 751 | 14,752 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 85.71% | 7 | 1.2 | 631 | 12,634 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 2.0 | 476 | 11,409 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 0.7 | 459 | 9,476 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 3.0 | 776 | 11,546 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 2.7 | 569 | 9,095 | 40.0% | 0.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 2.1 | 522 | 10,062 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 2.3 | 654 | 11,559 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 3.2 | 848 | 13,207 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 6.8 | 664 | 7,094 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 1.3 | 866 | 15,870 | 100.0% | 40.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.1 | 561 | 11,917 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.2 | 655 | 11,765 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.2 | 689 | 14,088 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 0.00% | 5 | 5.0 | 1,072 | 12,199 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 1.1 | 439 | 10,686 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
| 100.00% | 1 | 1.1 | 669 | 10,687 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
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Zac vs Master Yi - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Zac do against Master Yi in League of Legends?
Master Yi wins the Zac vs Master Yi matchup with a 51.7% win rate compared to Zac's 48.3%, a 3.4 percentage point difference. This data is based on 29 recent ranked games in patch 26.13.
How does Zac do against Master Yi in the early game?
In the early game, Master Yi has the advantage against Zac with a 57.9% win rate versus 42.1%. Master Yi players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Zac do against Master Yi in the late game?
In the late game, Zac takes over the Zac vs Master Yi matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to 40.0%. Zac scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Zac vs Master Yi matchup?
Master Yi wins the matchup against Zac with a 51.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 3.4 percentage point advantage means Master Yi is moderately favored in this lane matchup based on 29 games analyzed.
What is the best Zac build against Master Yi?
The best Zac build against Master Yi includes Sunfire Aegis, Spirit Visage, Unending Despair with Plated Steelcaps. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Zac runes against Master Yi?
The best Zac runes against Master Yi use the Resolve primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 40.0% win rate in the Zac vs Master Yi matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Zac counter Master Yi?
No, Zac struggles against Master Yi with only a 48.3% win rate. Master Yi has the advantage in this matchup. Zac players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Master Yi's lead.
How do I play Zac against Master Yi?
When playing Zac against Master Yi, play cautiously and avoid Master Yi's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Master Yi in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.