Zacvs Zed
Zac vs Zed is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Zac wins with a 57.1% win rate (+14.3%) over Zed based on 7 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 Zed 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.
Zed(57.1%)Who Wins the Zac vs Zed Matchup?
Zac vs Zed Matchup Summary
The Zac vs Zed matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 7 recent matches analyzed, Zac wins with a 57.1% win rate compared to Zed's 42.9%, giving Zac a 14.3 percentage point advantage. Zac dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Zed 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 2,529 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Zac players can confidently pick into Zed and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Zed 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 Zed Laning Phase Breakdown
Zed is favored during the laning phase against Zac, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Zed holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Zac Build Against Zed
Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Zed, providing the mobility and stats Zac needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Zac against Zed are Liandry's Torment, Dead Man's Plate and Sunfire Aegis. 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 Zed matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Zac60.0%Zed40.0%Zac50.0%Zed50.0%Zac dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 60.0% win rate — a 20.0 percentage point lead over Zed. This lopsided early game means Zac 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 Zed. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.
Zac holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Zed players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.
Best Zac Runes Against Zed
Precision
Resolve
Running Precision primary with Resolve secondary allows Zac to press their advantage against Zed, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57.63% | 59 | 1.0 | 535 | 10,908 | 62.5% | 51.9% | |
| 50.91% | 55 | 1.0 | 577 | 11,347 | 43.3% | 60.0% | |
| 56.52% | 46 | 1.0 | 651 | 11,995 | 50.0% | 63.6% | |
| 56.52% | 46 | 1.1 | 630 | 12,011 | 60.9% | 52.2% | |
| 53.33% | 45 | 1.1 | 589 | 12,028 | 62.5% | 42.9% | |
| 43.59% | 39 | 1.9 | 847 | 12,922 | 50.0% | 38.1% | |
| 59.46% | 38 | 1.5 | 609 | 12,365 | 56.3% | 61.9% | |
| 37.84% | 37 | 1.1 | 672 | 11,798 | 33.3% | 40.9% | |
| 60.00% | 35 | 1.1 | 639 | 12,075 | 64.7% | 55.6% | |
| 43.75% | 32 | 1.0 | 656 | 11,590 | 68.8% | 18.8% | |
| 53.13% | 32 | 1.3 | 664 | 11,996 | 33.3% | 70.6% | |
| 44.83% | 29 | 1.0 | 658 | 11,731 | 57.1% | 33.3% | |
| 59.26% | 27 | 1.1 | 675 | 11,819 | 60.0% | 58.3% | |
| 73.08% | 26 | 1.0 | 699 | 13,111 | 60.0% | 81.3% | |
| 64.00% | 25 | 1.1 | 593 | 11,896 | 53.3% | 80.0% | |
| 58.33% | 24 | 1.2 | 720 | 12,473 | 50.0% | 70.0% | |
| 66.67% | 21 | 1.7 | 633 | 12,489 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 40.00% | 20 | 2.2 | 734 | 12,133 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 70.00% | 20 | 1.1 | 547 | 10,605 | 88.9% | 54.5% | |
| 47.37% | 19 | 1.1 | 681 | 12,831 | 57.1% | 41.7% | |
| 31.58% | 19 | 3.1 | 631 | 11,495 | 37.5% | 27.3% | |
| 57.89% | 19 | 1.3 | 645 | 11,155 | 57.1% | 58.3% | |
| 55.56% | 18 | 1.4 | 673 | 11,982 | 28.6% | 72.7% | |
| 44.44% | 18 | 1.1 | 637 | 10,969 | 50.0% | 37.5% | |
| 44.44% | 18 | 1.2 | 659 | 11,525 | 37.5% | 50.0% | |
| 72.22% | 18 | 0.9 | 725 | 13,221 | 80.0% | 62.5% | |
| 27.78% | 18 | 1.2 | 550 | 11,523 | 28.6% | 27.3% | |
| 29.41% | 17 | 3.6 | 643 | 10,701 | 12.5% | 44.4% | |
| 70.59% | 17 | 1.5 | 569 | 10,002 | 54.5% | 100.0% | |
| 64.71% | 17 | 1.3 | 535 | 10,867 | 70.0% | 57.1% | |
| 35.29% | 17 | 1.2 | 606 | 11,415 | 50.0% | 27.3% | |
| 62.50% | 16 | 1.4 | 608 | 12,703 | 80.0% | 54.5% | |
| 43.75% | 16 | 1.0 | 781 | 12,324 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 6.4 | 707 | 10,935 | 55.6% | 42.9% | |
| 62.50% | 16 | 2.7 | 703 | 11,822 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 56.25% | 16 | 3.0 | 681 | 10,249 | 58.3% | 50.0% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 1.9 | 614 | 11,015 | 14.3% | 75.0% | |
| 60.00% | 15 | 1.0 | 684 | 10,919 | 63.6% | 50.0% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 3.4 | 902 | 11,997 | 50.0% | 45.5% | |
| 64.29% | 14 | 1.4 | 636 | 13,254 | 50.0% | 70.0% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 1.1 | 586 | 11,602 | 50.0% | 20.0% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 1.1 | 626 | 11,186 | 75.0% | 0.0% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 4.3 | 793 | 11,496 | 75.0% | 55.6% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 2.1 | 717 | 11,309 | 71.4% | 40.0% | |
| 9.09% | 11 | 0.9 | 563 | 10,796 | 0.0% | 20.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 1.3 | 678 | 12,834 | 50.0% | 37.5% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 5.8 | 820 | 10,866 | 75.0% | 60.0% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 6.0 | 559 | 9,794 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 1.4 | 681 | 12,074 | 20.0% | 50.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 2.6 | 640 | 12,474 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 77.78% | 9 | 3.4 | 809 | 13,140 | 66.7% | 83.3% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 1.5 | 584 | 10,075 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 6.0 | 532 | 9,097 | 71.4% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 5.4 | 718 | 11,260 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 1.9 | 578 | 11,347 | 40.0% | 33.3% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 3.1 | 682 | 11,615 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 1.4 | 766 | 14,494 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 14.29% | 7 | 0.7 | 493 | 9,416 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 3.5 | 642 | 11,154 | 75.0% | 33.3% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 2.9 | 768 | 10,911 | 20.0% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 4.1 | 637 | 9,351 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 1.4 | 414 | 10,287 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 1.2 | 665 | 12,241 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 5.4 | 816 | 10,218 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 1.1 | 668 | 10,797 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 7.0 | 1,001 | 12,569 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 1.0 | 692 | 13,635 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 5.2 | 725 | 9,657 | 66.7% | 33.3% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 6.1 | 633 | 10,886 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 4.3 | 685 | 9,957 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 5.0 | 522 | 11,157 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 1.6 | 566 | 9,977 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.5 | 1,016 | 10,413 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 0.00% | 5 | 2.5 | 518 | 9,095 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.8 | 464 | 7,125 | 40.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 2.3 | 798 | 13,943 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 1.2 | 732 | 10,363 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 3.0 | 445 | 9,491 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 0.00% | 5 | 1.5 | 385 | 9,226 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.4 | 483 | 10,810 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 0.8 | 477 | 10,768 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 5.6 | 520 | 6,565 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.0 | 761 | 12,598 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 100.00% | 5 | 4.3 | 908 | 13,596 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 3.2 | 541 | 9,366 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
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Zac vs Zed - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Zac do against Zed in League of Legends?
Zac wins the Zac vs Zed matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to Zed's 42.9%, a 14.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 7 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.
How does Zac do against Zed in the early game?
In the early game, Zac has the advantage against Zed 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 Zed in the late game?
In the late game, Zac takes over the Zac vs Zed 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 Zed matchup?
Zac wins the matchup against Zed with a 57.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 14.3 percentage point advantage means Zac is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 7 games analyzed.
What is the best Zac build against Zed?
The best Zac build against Zed includes Liandry's Torment, Dead Man's Plate, Sunfire Aegis with Plated Steelcaps. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Zac runes against Zed?
The best Zac runes against Zed use the Precision primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Zac vs Zed matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Zac counter Zed?
Yes, Zac has a favorable matchup against Zed with a 57.1% win rate. Zac strongly counters Zed in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.
How do I play Zac against Zed?
When playing Zac against Zed, 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.