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

Zacvs Neeko

STankFighter
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 19, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Zac vs Neeko is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Neeko wins with a 71.4% win rate (+42.9%) over Zac based on 7 games. Neeko 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 Neeko 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
Neeko - 28.6% win rateNeeko(28.6%)
Zac - 28.6% win rate in this matchup
Zac
28.6% WR
VS
Neeko vs Zac matchup - 71.4% win rate
Neeko
71.4% WR

Who Wins the Zac vs Neeko Matchup?

Neeko wins the Zac vs Neeko matchup
Winner
Neeko
Matches: 7
28.6%
Win Rate
71.4%
2.9
CS / min
2.8
768
DMG / min
730
10,911
Gold / game
10,326
1,543
Heal / min
182
1,623
DMG Mitigated / min
377
1.9
CC / min
1.9
20.0%
Early Game WR
80.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Zac vs Neeko Matchup Summary

The Zac vs Neeko matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 7 recent matches analyzed, Neeko wins with a 71.4% win rate compared to Zac's 28.6%, giving Neeko a 42.9 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Neeko controls the early laning stage, but Zac outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Neeko 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 sustain, where Zac leads by 2,607 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Neeko 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 Neeko 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 Neeko Laning Phase Breakdown

Zac wins the laning phase against Neeko in League of Legends

Zac is favored during the laning phase against Neeko, 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
2.9Zac
2.8Neeko
Zac and Neeko 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
768Zac
730Neeko
Zac deals 38 more champion damage per minute than Neeko. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Neeko choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Zac's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
10,911Zac
10,326Neeko
Zac earns 585 more gold per game than Neeko, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Zac slightly faster item completions.
Utility
1.9Zac
1.9Neeko
Both Zac and Neeko provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.1s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
3,166Zac
559Neeko
Zac vastly out-sustains Neeko, healing and mitigating 2,607 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Zac can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Neeko is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Neeko, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Zac Build Against Neeko

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

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Neeko
80.0%
+60.0% advantage
Zac early game win rateZac20.0%
Neeko early game win rateNeeko80.0%
Late Game
Zac
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Zac late game win rateZac50.0%
Neeko late game win rateNeeko50.0%

Neeko dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 80.0% win rate — a 60.0 percentage point lead over Zac. This lopsided early game means Neeko 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 Neeko. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Neeko has the edge early, but Zac 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 Neeko

Resolve rune tree - Zac primary runes vs NeekoResolve
Aftershock - best Zac rune vs NeekoFont of Life - best Zac rune vs NeekoConditioning - best Zac rune vs NeekoRevitalize - best Zac rune vs Neeko
Precision rune tree - Zac secondary runes vs NeekoPrecision
Legend: Haste - best Zac rune vs NeekoTriumph - best Zac rune vs Neeko
100.0% WR

The Resolve and Precision rune setup gives Zac the best tools to compete against Neeko in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


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 Neeko - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Zac do against Neeko in League of Legends?

Neeko wins the Zac vs Neeko matchup with a 71.4% win rate compared to Zac's 28.6%, a 42.9 percentage point difference. This data is based on 7 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Zac do against Neeko in the early game?

In the early game, Neeko has the advantage against Zac with a 80.0% win rate versus 20.0%. Neeko players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Zac do against Neeko in the late game?

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

Neeko wins the matchup against Zac with a 71.4% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 42.9 percentage point advantage means Neeko is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 7 games analyzed.

What is the best Zac build against Neeko?

The best Zac build against Neeko includes Thornmail, Sunfire Aegis, Spirit Visage with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. 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 Neeko?

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

Does Zac counter Neeko?

No, Zac struggles against Neeko with only a 28.6% win rate. Neeko has the advantage in this matchup. Zac players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Neeko's lead.

How do I play Zac against Neeko?

When playing Zac against Neeko, play cautiously and avoid Neeko's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Neeko in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.