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

Zacvs Swain

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

Zac vs Swain is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Swain wins with a 100.0% win rate (+100.0%) over Zac based on 5 games. Swain 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 Swain 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
Swain - 0.0% win rateSwain(0.0%)
Zac - 0.0% win rate in this matchup
Zac
0.0% WR
VS
Swain vs Zac matchup - 100.0% win rate
Swain
100.0% WR

Who Wins the Zac vs Swain Matchup?

Swain wins the Zac vs Swain matchup
Winner
Swain
Matches: 5
0.0%
Win Rate
100.0%
2.5
CS / min
2.8
518
DMG / min
876
9,095
Gold / game
11,251
898
Heal / min
572
1,178
DMG Mitigated / min
710
1.5
CC / min
2.0
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
0.0%
Late Game WR
100.0%

Zac vs Swain Matchup Summary

The Zac vs Swain matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Swain wins with a 100.0% win rate compared to Zac's 0.0%, giving Swain a 100.0 percentage point advantage. Swain dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Zac players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in damage output, where Swain leads by 358 DMG/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Swain 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 Swain 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 Swain Laning Phase Breakdown

Swain wins the laning phase against Zac in League of Legends

Swain is favored during the laning phase against Zac, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Swain holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
2.5Zac
2.8Swain
Zac and Swain farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.3 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
518Zac
876Swain
Swain heavily out-damages Zac by 358 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 Swain's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
9,095Zac
11,251Swain
Swain generates a commanding 2,156 more gold per game than Zac. This substantial economic advantage means Swain consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Zac should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.5Zac
2.0Swain
Swain provides 0.6 seconds more crowd control per minute than Zac, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Swain coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
2,077Zac
1,282Swain
Zac vastly out-sustains Swain, healing and mitigating 794 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Zac can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Swain is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Swain, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Zac Build Against Swain

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Swain, providing the mobility and stats Zac needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Zac against Swain are Locket of the Iron Solari, Spirit Visage and Bandlepipes. 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 Swain matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Swain
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Zac early game win rateZac0.0%
Swain early game win rateSwain100.0%
Late Game
Swain
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Zac late game win rateZac0.0%
Swain late game win rateSwain100.0%

Swain dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Zac. This lopsided early game means Swain can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Swain is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Zac. Extended games heavily favor Swain, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

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

Best Zac Runes Against Swain

Resolve rune tree - Zac primary runes vs SwainResolve
Aftershock - best Zac rune vs SwainFont of Life - best Zac rune vs SwainBone Plating - best Zac rune vs SwainRevitalize - best Zac rune vs Swain
Precision rune tree - Zac secondary runes vs SwainPrecision
Triumph - best Zac rune vs SwainLegend: Haste - best Zac rune vs Swain
0.0% WR

The Resolve and Precision rune setup gives Zac the best tools to compete against Swain 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 Swain - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Zac do against Swain in League of Legends?

Swain wins the Zac vs Swain matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to Zac's 0.0%, a 100.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Zac do against Swain in the early game?

In the early game, Swain has the advantage against Zac with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Swain players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Zac do against Swain in the late game?

In the late game, Swain takes over the Zac vs Swain matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Swain scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Zac vs Swain matchup?

Swain wins the matchup against Zac with a 100.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 100.0 percentage point advantage means Swain is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Zac build against Swain?

The best Zac build against Swain includes Locket of the Iron Solari, Spirit Visage, Bandlepipes with Plated Steelcaps. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Zac runes against Swain?

The best Zac runes against Swain use the Resolve primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 0.0% win rate in the Zac vs Swain matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Zac counter Swain?

No, Zac struggles against Swain with only a 0.0% win rate. Swain has the advantage in this matchup. Zac players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Swain's lead.

How do I play Zac against Swain?

When playing Zac against Swain, play cautiously and avoid Swain's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Swain has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.