Zeri - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
52.2%
Pick Rate
1.3%

Zerivs Vayne

AMarksman
Patch26.14
Matches104,630
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 17, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Zeri vs Vayne is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Zeri wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Vayne based on 10 games. Zeri wins the early laning phase while Vayne scales better into the 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 - 60.0% win rate in this matchup
Zeri
60.0% WR
VS
Vayne vs Zeri matchup - 40.0% win rate
Vayne
40.0% WR

Who Wins the Zeri vs Vayne Matchup?

Zeri wins the Zeri vs Vayne matchup
Winner
Zeri
Matches: 10
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
7.7
CS / min
7.0
927
DMG / min
766
13,029
Gold / game
12,355
144
Heal / min
243
414
DMG Mitigated / min
506
0.2
CC / min
0.3
80.0%
Early Game WR
20.0%
40.0%
Late Game WR
60.0%

Zeri vs Vayne Matchup Summary

The Zeri vs Vayne matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 10 recent matches analyzed, Zeri wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Vayne's 40.0%, giving Zeri a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Zeri controls the early laning stage, but Vayne outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Zeri needs to press advantages before Vayne reaches their power spikes, while Vayne should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Vayne leads by 0.1s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Zeri players can confidently pick into Vayne and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Vayne away from CS whenever possible. 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
7.7Zeri
7.0Vayne
Zeri edges out Vayne by 0.7 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 11 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Zeri.
Damage
927Zeri
766Vayne
Zeri heavily out-damages Vayne by 160 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Vayne should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Zeri's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
13,029Zeri
12,355Vayne
Zeri earns 674 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
0.3Vayne
Both Zeri and Vayne provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.1s/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
559Zeri
749Vayne
Vayne vastly out-sustains Zeri, healing and mitigating 190 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Vayne can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Zeri is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Zeri, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Zeri
80.0%
+60.0% advantage
Zeri early game win rateZeri80.0%
Vayne early game win rateVayne20.0%
Late Game
Vayne
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Zeri late game win rateZeri40.0%
Vayne late game win rateVayne60.0%

Zeri dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 80.0% win rate — a 60.0 percentage point lead over Vayne. This lopsided early game means Zeri 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 60.0% win rate — 20.0 points above Zeri. Extended games heavily favor Vayne, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Zeri must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Vayne reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Vayne survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.

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
100.0% WR

Running Precision primary with Resolve secondary allows Zeri to press their advantage against Vayne, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Zeri matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. 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 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
62.07%297.180612,69657.1%66.7%
36.36%226.992113,46625.0%42.9%
54.55%227.485512,69575.0%30.0%
63.64%227.21,00713,80545.5%81.8%
47.62%217.694112,16740.0%54.5%
66.67%157.194713,69940.0%80.0%
64.29%147.886312,37644.4%100.0%
40.00%107.778812,75628.6%66.7%
60.00%107.591112,68360.0%60.0%
60.00%107.792713,02980.0%40.0%
44.44%97.599414,2600.0%66.7%
66.67%97.888612,99560.0%75.0%
25.00%87.682713,1030.0%40.0%
42.86%77.079412,48633.3%50.0%
42.86%76.777811,31850.0%33.3%
42.86%76.91,21616,18566.7%25.0%
42.86%77.471711,93466.7%25.0%
33.33%68.567812,98350.0%0.0%
66.67%67.688312,748100.0%50.0%
80.00%57.577617,753100.0%75.0%
40.00%57.31,11219,4100.0%50.0%
50.00%46.997316,0310.0%100.0%

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Zeri vs Vayne - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Zeri do against Vayne in League of Legends?

Zeri wins the Zeri vs Vayne matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Vayne's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 10 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Zeri do against Vayne in the early game?

In the early game, Zeri has the advantage against Vayne with a 80.0% win rate versus 20.0%. Zeri 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 60.0% win rate compared to 40.0%. Vayne scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Zeri vs Vayne matchup?

Zeri wins the matchup against Vayne with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Zeri is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 10 games analyzed.

What is the best Zeri build against Vayne?

The best Zeri build against Vayne includes optimized core items. 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 100.0% win rate in the Zeri vs Vayne matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Zeri counter Vayne?

Yes, Zeri has a favorable matchup against Vayne with a 60.0% win rate. Zeri strongly counters Vayne in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Zeri against Vayne?

When playing Zeri against Vayne, 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.