Zac - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
53.4%
Pick Rate
1.5%

Zacvs Xin Zhao

STankFighter
Patch26.14
Matches226,800
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Zac vs Xin Zhao is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Zac wins with a 62.5% win rate (+25.0%) over Xin Zhao 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 Xin Zhao matchup.

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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.

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Zac - 62.5% win rate in this matchup
Zac
62.5% WR
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Xin Zhao vs Zac matchup - 37.5% win rate
Xin Zhao
37.5% WR

Who Wins the Zac vs Xin Zhao Matchup?

Zac wins the Zac vs Xin Zhao matchup
Winner
Zac
Matches: 16
62.5%
Win Rate
37.5%
0.8
CS / min
0.9
655
DMG / min
673
11,064
Gold / game
11,494
1,813
Heal / min
710
1,514
DMG Mitigated / min
988
1.6
CC / min
0.9
60.0%
Early Game WR
40.0%
63.6%
Late Game WR
36.4%

Zac vs Xin Zhao Matchup Summary

The Zac vs Xin Zhao matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 16 recent matches analyzed, Zac wins with a 62.5% win rate compared to Xin Zhao's 37.5%, giving Zac a 25.0 percentage point advantage. Zac dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Xin Zhao 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 1,628 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Zac players can confidently pick into Xin Zhao and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Xin Zhao 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 Xin Zhao Laning Phase Breakdown

Xin Zhao wins the laning phase against Zac in League of Legends

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

Farming
0.8Zac
0.9Xin Zhao
Zac and Xin Zhao 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
655Zac
673Xin Zhao
Damage output is virtually even between Zac and Xin Zhao, with only 18 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
11,064Zac
11,494Xin Zhao
Xin Zhao earns 430 more gold per game than Zac, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Xin Zhao slightly faster item completions.
Utility
1.6Zac
0.9Xin Zhao
Zac provides 0.7 seconds more crowd control per minute than Xin Zhao, 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
3,327Zac
1,698Xin Zhao
Zac vastly out-sustains Xin Zhao, healing and mitigating 1,628 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Zac can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Xin Zhao is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Xin Zhao, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Zac Build Against Xin Zhao

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Xin Zhao, providing the mobility and stats Zac needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Zac against Xin Zhao are Liandry's Torment, Hextech Rocketbelt and Sunfire Aegis. 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 Xin Zhao. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Zac vs Xin Zhao matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Zac
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Zac early game win rateZac60.0%
Xin Zhao early game win rateXin Zhao40.0%
Late Game
Zac
63.6%
+27.3% advantage
Zac late game win rateZac63.6%
Xin Zhao late game win rateXin Zhao36.4%

Zac dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 60.0% win rate — a 20.0 percentage point lead over Xin Zhao. This lopsided early game means Zac 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 63.6% win rate — 27.3 points above Xin Zhao. Extended games heavily favor Zac, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

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

Best Zac Runes Against Xin Zhao

Precision rune tree - Zac primary runes vs Xin ZhaoPrecision
Conqueror - best Zac rune vs Xin ZhaoTriumph - best Zac rune vs Xin ZhaoLegend: Haste - best Zac rune vs Xin ZhaoLast Stand - best Zac rune vs Xin Zhao
Inspiration rune tree - Zac secondary runes vs Xin ZhaoInspiration
Cosmic Insight - best Zac rune vs Xin ZhaoMagical Footwear - best Zac rune vs Xin Zhao
75.0% WR

Running Precision primary with Inspiration secondary allows Zac to press their advantage against Xin Zhao, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Zac matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. 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 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
45.45%331.156911,26850.0%43.5%
60.87%231.141611,84966.7%58.8%
69.57%231.055610,18871.4%68.8%
56.52%230.955511,70185.7%43.8%
43.48%231.165810,46627.3%58.3%
50.00%220.854310,26345.5%54.5%
63.64%221.356811,22262.5%64.3%
68.18%221.263212,912100.0%53.3%
33.33%211.051710,50720.0%45.5%
63.16%190.958011,79570.0%55.6%
62.50%160.865511,06460.0%63.6%
68.75%160.95709,59775.0%62.5%
56.25%161.154011,43833.3%70.0%
43.75%161.052311,86620.0%54.5%
57.14%141.454310,37750.0%62.5%
50.00%140.84909,97750.0%50.0%
50.00%141.046311,7530.0%77.8%
53.85%131.966312,49460.0%50.0%
58.33%121.252310,69850.0%62.5%
50.00%120.86049,85640.0%57.1%
50.00%121.147110,77666.7%33.3%
50.00%120.953810,98840.0%57.1%
72.73%111.061210,95066.7%80.0%
50.00%101.371512,45633.3%57.1%
50.00%100.945811,87133.3%57.1%
44.44%91.857510,22466.7%33.3%
44.44%90.960711,36250.0%40.0%
50.00%81.670310,95650.0%50.0%
62.50%80.84928,20466.7%50.0%
50.00%81.168010,23733.3%60.0%
28.57%73.757911,87133.3%25.0%
66.67%60.94499,87166.7%66.7%
100.00%61.146213,740100.0%100.0%
83.33%60.963312,7900.0%100.0%
40.00%50.73926,89350.0%0.0%
40.00%52.95407,73050.0%0.0%
20.00%51.654611,682100.0%0.0%
60.00%51.176813,6500.0%60.0%
40.00%53.74668,1900.0%66.7%
20.00%51.162912,6660.0%20.0%

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Zac vs Xin Zhao - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Zac do against Xin Zhao in League of Legends?

Zac wins the Zac vs Xin Zhao matchup with a 62.5% win rate compared to Xin Zhao's 37.5%, a 25.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 16 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Zac do against Xin Zhao in the early game?

In the early game, Zac has the advantage against Xin Zhao with a 60.0% win rate versus 40.0%. 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 Xin Zhao in the late game?

In the late game, Zac takes over the Zac vs Xin Zhao matchup with a 63.6% win rate compared to 36.4%. Zac scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Zac vs Xin Zhao matchup?

Zac wins the matchup against Xin Zhao with a 62.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 25.0 percentage point advantage means Zac is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 16 games analyzed.

What is the best Zac build against Xin Zhao?

The best Zac build against Xin Zhao includes Liandry's Torment, Hextech Rocketbelt, Sunfire Aegis with Mercury's Treads. 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 Xin Zhao?

The best Zac runes against Xin Zhao use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 75.0% win rate in the Zac vs Xin Zhao matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Zac counter Xin Zhao?

Yes, Zac has a favorable matchup against Xin Zhao with a 62.5% win rate. Zac strongly counters Xin Zhao in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Zac against Xin Zhao?

When playing Zac against Xin Zhao, 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.