Zac - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
52.1%
Pick Rate
1.4%

Zacvs Veigar

STankFighter
Patch26.10
Matches595,409
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 17, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Zac vs Veigar is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Veigar wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Zac based on 5 games. Zac wins the early laning phase while Veigar scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Zac build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Zac vs Veigar 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
Veigar - 40.0% win rateVeigar(40.0%)
Zac - 40.0% win rate in this matchup
Zac
40.0% WR
VS
Veigar vs Zac matchup - 60.0% win rate
Veigar
60.0% WR

Who Wins the Zac vs Veigar Matchup?

Veigar wins the Zac vs Veigar matchup
Winner
Veigar
Matches: 5
40.0%
Win Rate
60.0%
4.0
CS / min
5.1
708
DMG / min
955
8,295
Gold / game
9,184
1,360
Heal / min
92
1,307
DMG Mitigated / min
278
1.6
CC / min
1.1
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
0.0%
Late Game WR
100.0%

Zac vs Veigar Matchup Summary

The Zac vs Veigar matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Veigar wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Zac's 40.0%, giving Veigar a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Zac controls the early laning stage, but Veigar outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Zac needs to press advantages before Veigar reaches their power spikes, while Veigar should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Zac leads by 2,297 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Veigar 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 Veigar 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 Veigar Laning Phase Breakdown

Veigar wins the laning phase against Zac in League of Legends

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

Farming
4.0Zac
5.1Veigar
Veigar significantly out-farms Zac by 1.1 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 16 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Veigar a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Zac players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
708Zac
955Veigar
Veigar heavily out-damages Zac by 246 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 Veigar's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
8,295Zac
9,184Veigar
Veigar generates a commanding 889 more gold per game than Zac. This substantial economic advantage means Veigar 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
1.6Zac
1.1Veigar
Zac provides 0.5 seconds more crowd control per minute than Veigar, 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
2,668Zac
370Veigar
Zac vastly out-sustains Veigar, healing and mitigating 2,297 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Zac can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Veigar is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Veigar, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Zac Build Against Veigar

Immortal Path is the optimal boots choice against Veigar, providing the mobility and stats Zac needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Zac against Veigar are Abyssal Mask, Riftmaker and Cosmic Drive. 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 Veigar matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Zac
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Zac early game win rateZac50.0%
Veigar early game win rateVeigar50.0%
Late Game
Veigar
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Zac late game win rateZac0.0%
Veigar late game win rateVeigar100.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Zac and Veigar, with Zac holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

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

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

Sorcery rune tree - Zac primary runes vs VeigarSorcery
Deathfire Touch - best Zac rune vs VeigarAxiom Arcanist - best Zac rune vs VeigarTranscendence - best Zac rune vs VeigarScorch - best Zac rune vs Veigar
Resolve rune tree - Zac secondary runes vs VeigarResolve
Second Wind - best Zac rune vs VeigarRevitalize - best Zac rune vs Veigar
100.0% WR

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


Zac matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. 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 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
56.92%651.153010,78361.3%52.9%
43.55%621.254811,40855.6%34.3%
53.33%601.158412,03158.3%50.0%
56.36%551.056612,26360.0%54.3%
47.27%551.052611,05452.0%43.3%
52.00%501.159611,52450.0%53.6%
46.67%451.163711,82537.5%51.7%
44.44%451.258110,87543.5%45.5%
51.28%391.067210,90557.1%48.0%
37.50%321.050511,24041.2%33.3%
46.88%320.958112,73980.0%31.8%
51.61%311.552810,60946.7%56.3%
55.17%290.958112,96450.0%57.9%
53.57%280.946210,92733.3%76.9%
42.31%261.156810,84938.5%46.1%
56.00%251.664113,27462.5%52.9%
37.50%241.156211,02240.0%35.7%
52.17%231.060410,17736.4%66.7%
52.17%231.358910,70253.9%50.0%
59.09%223.558911,82857.1%60.0%
52.38%211.574313,34414.3%71.4%
57.14%211.155111,08170.0%45.5%
33.33%210.952111,48237.5%30.8%
65.00%201.571314,14150.0%68.8%
50.00%201.263313,19333.3%57.1%
45.00%201.159510,61053.9%28.6%
68.42%191.567011,87650.0%76.9%
52.63%191.563810,02836.4%75.0%
77.78%182.365810,24370.0%87.5%
66.67%181.169912,89771.4%63.6%
52.94%172.564810,39766.7%37.5%
41.18%172.580111,47722.2%62.5%
35.29%171.374812,8370.0%54.5%
43.75%161.049311,51414.3%66.7%
33.33%151.958511,34220.0%40.0%
66.67%151.764812,48775.0%57.1%
42.86%143.465810,42328.6%57.1%
64.29%142.162311,63171.4%57.1%
53.85%130.960010,89444.4%75.0%
61.54%131.450511,16862.5%60.0%
58.33%121.157213,353100.0%44.4%
83.33%121.154713,17766.7%88.9%
50.00%122.04849,00950.0%50.0%
36.36%111.349811,28620.0%50.0%
63.64%111.271813,80150.0%71.4%
20.00%105.379110,43033.3%14.3%
80.00%104.380211,92275.0%83.3%
60.00%101.347010,60340.0%80.0%
60.00%101.061311,665100.0%42.9%
50.00%102.258711,65360.0%40.0%
40.00%101.94878,73525.0%50.0%
50.00%101.160511,96460.0%40.0%
66.67%95.45639,55075.0%60.0%
50.00%85.57739,0980.0%80.0%
25.00%81.067513,01033.3%20.0%
25.00%82.562611,57933.3%20.0%
50.00%81.657011,20140.0%66.7%
62.50%81.669010,948100.0%57.1%
50.00%85.596413,2540.0%57.1%
50.00%82.44868,94975.0%25.0%
42.86%71.44679,97150.0%33.3%
57.14%71.958411,806100.0%50.0%
42.86%71.457211,61750.0%40.0%
57.14%74.797912,7380.0%66.7%
42.86%74.585912,4920.0%60.0%
28.57%71.853311,0410.0%40.0%
16.67%62.077613,6970.0%20.0%
33.33%64.367711,0130.0%50.0%
50.00%63.079412,890100.0%40.0%
83.33%61.33868,237100.0%66.7%
83.33%61.152811,39066.7%100.0%
16.67%65.45897,51925.0%0.0%
66.67%62.258810,13366.7%66.7%
66.67%63.47218,853100.0%33.3%
50.00%65.876710,09160.0%0.0%
50.00%61.34349,7790.0%75.0%
20.00%51.359210,8760.0%33.3%
20.00%51.95309,67525.0%0.0%
0.00%51.54549,7380.0%0.0%
40.00%53.84778,62125.0%100.0%
20.00%51.34007,98733.3%0.0%
40.00%54.07088,29550.0%0.0%
20.00%52.94627,4220.0%33.3%
60.00%51.052712,9610.0%60.0%
80.00%51.763612,908100.0%66.7%
60.00%54.35496,54950.0%100.0%
40.00%53.868510,21750.0%33.3%
40.00%53.385712,02050.0%33.3%

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Zac vs Veigar - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Zac do against Veigar in League of Legends?

Veigar wins the Zac vs Veigar matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Zac's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Zac do against Veigar in the early game?

In the early game, Zac has the advantage against Veigar with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. 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 Veigar in the late game?

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

Who wins the Zac vs Veigar matchup?

Veigar wins the matchup against Zac with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Veigar is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Zac build against Veigar?

The best Zac build against Veigar includes Abyssal Mask, Riftmaker, Cosmic Drive with Immortal Path. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Zac runes against Veigar?

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

Does Zac counter Veigar?

No, Zac struggles against Veigar with only a 40.0% win rate. Veigar has the advantage in this matchup. Zac players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Veigar's lead.

How do I play Zac against Veigar?

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