Patch: 26.20
Patch: 26.20
Tier S Tier
Win Rate 52.1%
Win Rate Change
+0.2%
Pick rate 0.3%
Ban rate 0.6%
Matches 7,646
Emerald+ Emerald+ Builds
Patch: 26.20
Runes
Precision
Domination
Sorcery
Inspiration
Resolve
Grasp of the Undying
Aftershock
Guardian
Demolish
Font of Life
Shield Bash
Conditioning
Second Wind
Bone Plating
Overgrowth
Revitalize
Unflinching
Precision
Domination
Sorcery
Inspiration
Absorb Life
Triumph
Presence of Mind
Legend: Alacrity
Legend: Haste
Legend: Bloodline
Coup de Grace
Cut Down
Last Stand
Adaptive Force
Attack Speed
Ability Haste
Adaptive Force
Move Speed
Scaling Health
Health
Tenacity & Slow Resist
Scaling Health
Summoner Spells
Items
Starting Items
Doran's Shield
Build Order
Bami's Cinder
Chain Vest
Ruby Crystal
Sunfire Aegis
Boots
Cloth Armor
Plated Steelcaps
Spectre's Cowl
Kindlegem
Spirit Visage
Completed Items
Sunfire Aegis
Plated Steelcaps
Spirit Visage
Thornmail
Unending Despair
Randuin's Omen
Situational Items
Riftmaker
Liandry's Torment
Jak'Sho, The Protean
Hextech Rocketbelt
Mejai's Soulstealer
Abyssal Mask
Kaenic Rookern

Ability Max Order

65%

2,242 games

W
E
Q
1
W
2
Q
3
E
4
W
5
W
6
R
7
W
8
E
9
W
10
E
11
R
12
E
13
E
14
Q
15
Q
16
R
17
Q
18
Q
Damage Breakdown
10%
85% AP

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Zac Top Build Guide

Zac Top is S Tier with a 52.1% win rate, 0.3% pick rate, and 0.6% ban rate across 7,646 Emerald+ matches in the World region on Patch 26.20.

The recommended core item build is Sunfire Aegis → Plated Steelcaps → Spirit Visage. Grasp of the Undying is the recommended primary rune keystone. Gwen is one of the more difficult matchups.

Review Zac counters, synergies, and abilities for more matchup and champion details.

Key Insights

  • Each time
    Let's Bounce!R
    is ranked up,
    Cell DivisionP
    's chunks heal Zac more.
  • Each time Zac picks up a chunk,
    Unstable MatterW
    's cooldown is reduced by 1 second.
  • If Zac cancels
    Elastic SlingshotE
    's channel, 50% of its cooldown and health cost are refunded.
  • Picking up a chunk heals Zac for a % of his max HP. If an enemy champion steps on one, it is destroyed.
  • Stretching StrikesQ
    grants True Sight of the hit enemy while tethered.

Strengths

  • Can create his own CC chain after
    Elastic SlingshotE
    with
    Stretching StrikesQ
    and
    Let's Bounce!R
    .
  • Can initiate teamfights from a great distance with
    Elastic SlingshotE
    .
  • Excels at ganks and teamfights with his CC tools.
  • Excels with items that enhance his tankiness, crowd control, and sustain.

Weaknesses

  • Once
    Elastic SlingshotE
    is used, Zac has no way out of a fight.
  • Significantly harder to play from behind.
  • Elastic SlingshotE
    is predictable and telegraphed.
  • Zac is particularly vulnerable to Grievous Wounds due to his reliance on healing from his passive ability to sustain in fights.
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