Zeri - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.6%
Pick Rate
1.6%

Zerivs Vayne

CMarksman
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 2, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Zeri vs Vayne is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Vayne wins with a 59.8% win rate (+19.6%) over Zeri based on 102 games. Vayne holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Zeri build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Zeri vs Vayne matchup.

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Zeri Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Zeri 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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Zeri - 40.2% win rate in this matchup
Zeri
40.2% WR
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Vayne vs Zeri matchup - 59.8% win rate
Vayne
59.8% WR

Who Wins the Zeri vs Vayne Matchup?

Vayne wins the Zeri vs Vayne matchup
Winner
Vayne
Matches: 102
40.2%
Win Rate
59.8%
7.2
CS / min
6.5
866
DMG / min
854
13,639
Gold / game
13,189
163
Heal / min
230
433
DMG Mitigated / min
495
0.2
CC / min
0.4
36.5%
Early Game WR
63.5%
44.0%
Late Game WR
56.0%

Zeri vs Vayne Matchup Summary

The Zeri vs Vayne matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 102 recent matches analyzed, Vayne wins with a 59.8% win rate compared to Zeri's 40.2%, giving Vayne a 19.6 percentage point advantage. Vayne dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Zeri players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Vayne leads by 0.2s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Vayne has a strong advantage in this matchup. Zeri players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Vayne 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.

Zeri vs Vayne Laning Phase Breakdown

Zeri wins the laning phase against Vayne in League of Legends

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

Farming
7.2Zeri
6.5Vayne
Zeri edges out Vayne by 0.7 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 10 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Zeri.
Damage
866Zeri
854Vayne
Damage output is virtually even between Zeri and Vayne, with only 12 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
13,639Zeri
13,189Vayne
Zeri earns 450 more gold per game than Vayne, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Zeri slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.2Zeri
0.4Vayne
Both Zeri and Vayne provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/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
596Zeri
725Vayne
Vayne heals and mitigates 129 more damage per minute than Zeri, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Vayne to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Zeri.

Best Zeri Build Against Vayne

Berserker's Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Vayne, providing the mobility and stats Zeri needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Zeri against Vayne are Kraken Slayer, Stormrazor and Yun Tal Wildarrows. This combination gives Zeri 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 Zeri vs Vayne matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Vayne
63.5%
+26.9% advantage
Zeri early game win rateZeri36.5%
Vayne early game win rateVayne63.5%
Late Game
Vayne
56.0%
+12.0% advantage
Zeri late game win rateZeri44.0%
Vayne late game win rateVayne56.0%

Vayne dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 63.5% win rate — a 26.9 percentage point lead over Zeri. This lopsided early game means Vayne can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Vayne is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 56.0% win rate — 12.0 points above Zeri. Extended games heavily favor Vayne, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

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

Best Zeri Runes Against Vayne

Precision rune tree - Zeri primary runes vs VaynePrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Zeri rune vs VayneTriumph - best Zeri rune vs VayneLegend: Alacrity - best Zeri rune vs VayneLast Stand - best Zeri rune vs Vayne
Resolve rune tree - Zeri secondary runes vs VayneResolve
Conditioning - best Zeri rune vs VayneOvergrowth - best Zeri rune vs Vayne
45.5% WR

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


Zeri matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. The table below shows Zeri'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 Zeri build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Zeri matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
52.66%2077.486714,07254.8%50.5%
49.22%1937.489914,30854.0%44.1%
50.79%1917.590514,41247.1%53.9%
47.59%1667.796515,02148.0%47.2%
55.86%1457.186714,43347.5%61.9%
46.43%1407.187814,50150.9%43.2%
53.54%1277.498914,44453.9%53.2%
52.85%1237.489414,98549.1%55.7%
40.20%1027.286613,63936.5%44.0%
37.50%807.389814,46342.9%33.3%
53.33%757.288513,29153.7%52.9%
53.42%737.293015,07269.2%44.7%
46.38%697.41,01014,62045.2%47.4%
57.38%617.01,00313,31367.7%44.4%
46.55%587.790913,48357.6%32.0%
56.36%557.187212,82550.0%64.0%
61.54%527.883014,00559.4%65.0%
63.27%497.693214,21258.3%68.0%
36.59%417.51,07915,58547.1%29.2%
35.14%377.491815,01123.5%45.0%
61.29%317.685814,03860.0%62.5%
72.00%256.986414,48083.3%61.5%
60.87%237.492815,20354.5%66.7%
43.48%236.988314,27655.6%35.7%
71.43%217.085415,79188.9%58.3%
40.00%207.894214,19345.5%33.3%
40.00%207.687412,76623.1%71.4%
47.06%177.791514,22350.0%44.4%
43.75%167.51,00015,44240.0%45.5%
33.33%157.188613,32828.6%37.5%
40.00%157.791415,82833.3%44.4%
71.43%147.598514,20950.0%87.5%
58.33%126.682513,75666.7%50.0%
36.36%118.599617,06350.0%33.3%
20.00%108.184514,48025.0%16.7%
60.00%106.977414,19733.3%71.4%
66.67%98.094914,46875.0%60.0%
75.00%87.61,32716,97633.3%100.0%
42.86%74.372915,4560.0%75.0%
0.00%67.35498,2620.0%0.0%
0.00%67.582811,9640.0%0.0%
83.33%67.91,09813,24075.0%100.0%
50.00%66.862512,7130.0%75.0%
66.67%68.17398,49366.7%0.0%
60.00%58.060810,54766.7%50.0%
60.00%57.71,20616,97750.0%66.7%
40.00%53.565511,84833.3%50.0%
40.00%54.881910,75350.0%0.0%

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Zeri vs Vayne - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Zeri do against Vayne in League of Legends?

Vayne wins the Zeri vs Vayne matchup with a 59.8% win rate compared to Zeri's 40.2%, a 19.6 percentage point difference. This data is based on 102 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Zeri do against Vayne in the early game?

In the early game, Vayne has the advantage against Zeri with a 63.5% win rate versus 36.5%. Vayne players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Zeri do against Vayne in the late game?

In the late game, Vayne takes over the Zeri vs Vayne matchup with a 56.0% win rate compared to 44.0%. Vayne scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Zeri vs Vayne matchup?

Vayne wins the matchup against Zeri with a 59.8% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 19.6 percentage point advantage means Vayne is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 102 games analyzed.

What is the best Zeri build against Vayne?

The best Zeri build against Vayne includes Kraken Slayer, Stormrazor, Yun Tal Wildarrows with Berserker's Greaves. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Zeri runes against Vayne?

The best Zeri runes against Vayne use the Precision primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 45.5% win rate in the Zeri vs Vayne matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Zeri counter Vayne?

No, Zeri struggles against Vayne with only a 40.2% win rate. Vayne has the advantage in this matchup. Zeri players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Vayne's lead.

How do I play Zeri against Vayne?

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