Updated patch 26.18 · 1.5M high-elo games
Zac
Vanguard · magic (AP) damage
50.6%Win rate
1.5%Pick rate
4KGames
ATier · Jungle
Zac is a Vanguard that deals magic (AP) damage and brings airborne, slow. Some of their lockdown (airborne) ignores tenacity, so you dodge it; you can't cleanse or Merc' through it. Below is Zac's highest-win-rate build from high-elo games; open the counter-build tool to tune it against your specific enemy team.
ABILITIES
PassiveCell Division
Each time Zac hits an enemy with an ability, he sheds a chunk of himself that can be reabsorbed to restore Health. Upon taking fatal damage, Zac splits into 4 bloblets that attempt to recombine. If any bloblets remain, he will revive with an amount of Health depending on the Health of the surviving bloblets. Each bloblet has a percentage of Zac's maximum Health, Armor and Magic Resistance. This ability has a 5 minute cooldown.
QStretching Strikes
Zac stretches an arm, grabbing an enemy. Attacking a different enemy will cause him to throw both targets towards each other.
WUnstable Matter
Zac explodes outward towards nearby enemies, dealing a percentage of their maximum health as magic damage.
EElastic Slingshot
Zac attaches his arms to the ground and stretches back, launching himself forward.
RLet's Bounce!
Zac bounces four times, knocking up enemies hit and slowing them.
COMBAT PROFILE
PLAYING ASZac
- Picking up goo chunks is very important to staying alive.
- When Cell Division is ready, try to die in a position that makes it difficult for the enemy team to kill your bloblets.
- Charging Elastic Slingshot from the fog of war will give opponents less time to react.
PLAYING AGAINSTZac
- Zac heals from the goo that separates from him. You can crush the goo pieces by stepping on them.
- Kill all of Zac's bloblets when he splits apart to stop him from reforming.
- Silences, stuns, roots and knockups will all interrupt Zac when he is charging Elastic Slingshot.
CROWD CONTROL
Airborneignores tenacityFROMQ Stretching StrikesE Elastic SlingshotR Let's Bounce!Slowignores tenacityFROMQ Stretching StrikesR Let's Bounce!
Q Stretching StrikesE Elastic SlingshotR Let's Bounce!Slowignores tenacityFROMQ Stretching StrikesR Let's Bounce!Hover a crowd-control type to see which ability it comes from.
HIGHEST WIN-RATE BUILD
SKILL PRIORITY
Elastic Slingshot (E)Zac attaches his arms to the ground and stretches back, launching himself forward.E→Unstable Matter (W)Zac explodes outward towards nearby enemies, dealing a percentage of their maximum health as magic damage.W50.6% WR2,984 matches
SKILL PATH leveling order
Stretching Strikes (Q)Zac stretches an arm, grabbing an enemy. Attacking a different enemy will cause him to throw both targets towards each other.QStretching Strikes2
14
15
17
18
Unstable Matter (W)Zac explodes outward towards nearby enemies, dealing a percentage of their maximum health as magic damage.WUnstable Matter1
8
10
12
13
Elastic Slingshot (E)Zac attaches his arms to the ground and stretches back, launching himself forward.EElastic Slingshot3
4
5
7
9
Let's Bounce! (R)Zac bounces four times, knocking up enemies hit and slowing them.RLet's Bounce!6
11
16
Aftershock keystone
Resolve
Grasp of the Undying
Aftershock
Guardian
Demolish
Font of Life
Shield Bash
Conditioning
Second Wind
Bone Plating
Overgrowth
Revitalize
Unflinching
Precision
Press the Attack
Lethal Tempo
Fleet Footwork
Conqueror
Absorb Life
Triumph
Presence of Mind
Legend: Alacrity
Legend: Haste
Legend: Bloodline
Coup de Grace
Cut Down
Last Stand
SUMMONER SPELLS
BUILD PATH · win rate by item
STARTING
Mosstomper SeedlingJungle Companions
Summon a Mosstomper that assists you against monsters.
The companion grows as you hunt monsters, empowering your Smite. When fully grown, it completes your Jungle Quest and grants a Shield while out of combat and after killing large monsters.Cost: 450
Health PotionConsume
Restores 120 Health over 15 seconds.Cost: 50Best opening
BOOTS
Ionian Boots of Lucidity10 Ability Haste
45 Move Speed
Ionian Insight
Gain 10 Summoner Spell Haste.Cost: 900 · 350 to buildMost common
CORE
Sunfire Aegis350 Health
50 Armor
10 Ability Haste
Immolate
After taking or dealing damage, deal magic damage per second to nearby enemies for 3 seconds.Cost: 2800 · 700 to build→
Spirit Visage400 Health
50 Magic Resist
10 Ability Haste
100% Base Health Regen
Boundless Vitality
Heals and Shields on you are increased by 25%.Cost: 2700 · 650 to buildBuild every game
3RD ITEM
Thornmail150 Health
75 Armor
Thorns
When struck by an Attack, deal magic damage to the attacker and apply 40% Wounds for 3 seconds if they are a champion.Cost: 2450 · 450 to build52.9% WR503 gamesWhat players go
4TH ITEM
Thornmail150 Health
75 Armor
Thorns
When struck by an Attack, deal magic damage to the attacker and apply 40% Wounds for 3 seconds if they are a champion.Cost: 2450 · 450 to build50.2% WR711 games
Randuin's Omen350 Health
75 Armor
Resilience
Receive 30% less damage from Critical Strikes.
Humility
Slow nearby enemies by 70% for 2 seconds.Cost: 2700 · 800 to build51.4% WR107 gamesWhat players go
5TH ITEM
Thornmail150 Health
75 Armor
Thorns
When struck by an Attack, deal magic damage to the attacker and apply 40% Wounds for 3 seconds if they are a champion.Cost: 2450 · 450 to build59% WR295 gamesRanduin's Omen350 Health
75 Armor
Resilience
Receive 30% less damage from Critical Strikes.
Humility
Slow nearby enemies by 70% for 2 seconds.Cost: 2700 · 800 to build53.2% WR154 gamesWhat players go
Based on 4409 games · 50.6% win rate · challenger+grandmaster+master+emerald-diamond+platinum-emerald · patch 16.18.1.
SKILL PRIORITY
Unstable Matter (W)Zac explodes outward towards nearby enemies, dealing a percentage of their maximum health as magic damage.W→Elastic Slingshot (E)Zac attaches his arms to the ground and stretches back, launching himself forward.E52.2% WR252 matches
SKILL PATH leveling order
Stretching Strikes (Q)Zac stretches an arm, grabbing an enemy. Attacking a different enemy will cause him to throw both targets towards each other.QStretching Strikes2
14
15
17
18
Unstable Matter (W)Zac explodes outward towards nearby enemies, dealing a percentage of their maximum health as magic damage.WUnstable Matter1
4
5
7
9
Elastic Slingshot (E)Zac attaches his arms to the ground and stretches back, launching himself forward.EElastic Slingshot3
8
10
12
13
Let's Bounce! (R)Zac bounces four times, knocking up enemies hit and slowing them.RLet's Bounce!6
11
16
Grasp of the Undying keystone
ResolveGrasp of the UndyingAftershockGuardianDemolishFont of LifeShield BashConditioningSecond WindBone PlatingOvergrowthRevitalizeUnflinchingPrecisionPress the AttackLethal TempoFleet FootworkConquerorAbsorb LifeTriumphPresence of MindLegend: AlacrityLegend: HasteLegend: BloodlineCoup de GraceCut DownLast StandSUMMONER SPELLS
BUILD PATH · win rate by item
STARTING
Doran's Shield110 Health
Enduring Focus
Restore 4 Health every 5 seconds.
After taking damage from a champion, restore Health over 8 seconds.
Helping Hand
Attacks deal 5 bonus physical damage to minions.Cost: 450Health PotionConsume
Restores 120 Health over 15 seconds.Cost: 50Best opening
BOOTS
Plated Steelcaps25 Armor
45 Move Speed
Plating
Reduces incoming damage from Attacks by 10%.Cost: 1200 · 600 to buildMost common
CORE
Sunfire Aegis350 Health
50 Armor
10 Ability Haste
Immolate
After taking or dealing damage, deal magic damage per second to nearby enemies for 3 seconds.Cost: 2800 · 700 to build→Spirit Visage400 Health
50 Magic Resist
10 Ability Haste
100% Base Health Regen
Boundless Vitality
Heals and Shields on you are increased by 25%.Cost: 2700 · 650 to buildBuild every game
3RD ITEM
Thornmail150 Health
75 Armor
Thorns
When struck by an Attack, deal magic damage to the attacker and apply 40% Wounds for 3 seconds if they are a champion.Cost: 2450 · 450 to build50% WR46 games
Unending Despair400 Health
50 Armor
15 Ability Haste
Anguish
Every 4 seconds while in combat with champions, deal magic damage to nearby enemy champions and heal for 250% of the damage dealt.Cost: 2800 · 800 to build68.2% WR44 gamesWhat players go
4TH ITEM
Thornmail150 Health
75 Armor
Thorns
When struck by an Attack, deal magic damage to the attacker and apply 40% Wounds for 3 seconds if they are a champion.Cost: 2450 · 450 to build51.8% WR56 gamesRanduin's Omen350 Health
75 Armor
Resilience
Receive 30% less damage from Critical Strikes.
Humility
Slow nearby enemies by 70% for 2 seconds.Cost: 2700 · 800 to build63.6% WR44 gamesWhat players go
5TH ITEM
Unending Despair400 Health
50 Armor
15 Ability Haste
Anguish
Every 4 seconds while in combat with champions, deal magic damage to nearby enemy champions and heal for 250% of the damage dealt.Cost: 2800 · 800 to build78.6% WR28 gamesThornmail150 Health
75 Armor
Thorns
When struck by an Attack, deal magic damage to the attacker and apply 40% Wounds for 3 seconds if they are a champion.Cost: 2450 · 450 to build61.9% WR21 gamesWhat players go
Based on 759 games · 52.2% win rate · challenger+grandmaster+master+emerald-diamond+platinum-emerald · patch 16.18.1.
SKILL PRIORITY
Elastic Slingshot (E)Zac attaches his arms to the ground and stretches back, launching himself forward.E→Unstable Matter (W)Zac explodes outward towards nearby enemies, dealing a percentage of their maximum health as magic damage.W44.2% WR132 matches
SKILL PATH leveling order
Stretching Strikes (Q)Zac stretches an arm, grabbing an enemy. Attacking a different enemy will cause him to throw both targets towards each other.QStretching Strikes1
14
15
17
18
Unstable Matter (W)Zac explodes outward towards nearby enemies, dealing a percentage of their maximum health as magic damage.WUnstable Matter3
8
10
12
13
Elastic Slingshot (E)Zac attaches his arms to the ground and stretches back, launching himself forward.EElastic Slingshot2
4
5
7
9
Let's Bounce! (R)Zac bounces four times, knocking up enemies hit and slowing them.RLet's Bounce!6
11
16
Aftershock keystone
ResolveGrasp of the UndyingAftershockGuardianDemolishFont of LifeShield BashConditioningSecond WindBone PlatingOvergrowthRevitalizeUnflinchingPrecisionPress the AttackLethal TempoFleet FootworkConquerorAbsorb LifeTriumphPresence of MindLegend: AlacrityLegend: HasteLegend: BloodlineCoup de GraceCut DownLast StandSUMMONER SPELLS
BUILD PATH · win rate by item
STARTING
World AtlasCost: 400Health PotionConsume
Restores 120 Health over 15 seconds.Cost: 50Best opening
BOOTS
Plated Steelcaps25 Armor
45 Move Speed
Plating
Reduces incoming damage from Attacks by 10%.Cost: 1200 · 600 to buildMost common
CORE
Celestial Opposition200 Health
75% Base Health Regen
75% Base Mana Regen
9 Gold Per 10 Seconds
Blessing of the Mountain
Reduce incoming champion damage for 2 seconds after taking damage from a champion. When the effect ends, slow nearby enemies by 50% for 1.5 seconds.
Active (4 charges)
Places an Invisible Stealth Ward that grants vision.Cost: 400→
Zeke's Convergence300 Health
25 Armor
25 Magic Resist
10 Ability Haste
Frostfire Tempest
Casting your Ultimate summons a storm around you for 5 seconds. The storm deals 30 magic damage per second to enemy champions and Slows them by 30%.Cost: 2200 · 700 to buildBuild every game
3RD ITEM
Spirit Visage400 Health
50 Magic Resist
10 Ability Haste
100% Base Health Regen
Boundless Vitality
Heals and Shields on you are increased by 25%.Cost: 2700 · 650 to build58.1% WR43 gamesThornmail150 Health
75 Armor
Thorns
When struck by an Attack, deal magic damage to the attacker and apply 40% Wounds for 3 seconds if they are a champion.Cost: 2450 · 450 to build30.8% WR39 gamesWhat players go
4TH ITEM
Spirit Visage400 Health
50 Magic Resist
10 Ability Haste
100% Base Health Regen
Boundless Vitality
Heals and Shields on you are increased by 25%.Cost: 2700 · 650 to build68.8% WR32 gamesWhat players go
Based on 249 games · 44.2% win rate · challenger+grandmaster+master+emerald-diamond+platinum-emerald · patch 16.18.1.
SKILL PRIORITY
Elastic Slingshot (E)Zac attaches his arms to the ground and stretches back, launching himself forward.E→Unstable Matter (W)Zac explodes outward towards nearby enemies, dealing a percentage of their maximum health as magic damage.W46.3% WR97 matches
SKILL PATH leveling order
Stretching Strikes (Q)Zac stretches an arm, grabbing an enemy. Attacking a different enemy will cause him to throw both targets towards each other.QStretching Strikes2
14
15
Unstable Matter (W)Zac explodes outward towards nearby enemies, dealing a percentage of their maximum health as magic damage.WUnstable Matter1
8
10
12
13
17
18
Elastic Slingshot (E)Zac attaches his arms to the ground and stretches back, launching himself forward.EElastic Slingshot3
4
5
7
9
Let's Bounce! (R)Zac bounces four times, knocking up enemies hit and slowing them.RLet's Bounce!6
11
16
Conqueror keystone
PrecisionPress the AttackLethal TempoFleet FootworkConquerorAbsorb LifeTriumphPresence of MindLegend: AlacrityLegend: HasteLegend: BloodlineCoup de GraceCut DownLast StandResolveGrasp of the UndyingAftershockGuardianDemolishFont of LifeShield BashConditioningSecond WindBone PlatingOvergrowthRevitalizeUnflinchingSUMMONER SPELLS
BUILD PATH · win rate by item
STARTING
Doran's Shield110 Health
Enduring Focus
Restore 4 Health every 5 seconds.
After taking damage from a champion, restore Health over 8 seconds.
Helping Hand
Attacks deal 5 bonus physical damage to minions.Cost: 450Health PotionConsume
Restores 120 Health over 15 seconds.Cost: 50Best opening
BOOTS
Ionian Boots of Lucidity10 Ability Haste
45 Move Speed
Ionian Insight
Gain 10 Summoner Spell Haste.Cost: 900 · 350 to buildMost common
CORE
Hollow Radiance400 Health
40 Magic Resist
10 Ability Haste
100% Base Health Regen
Immolate
After taking or dealing damage, deal magic damage per second to nearby enemies for 3 seconds.
Desolate
Killing an enemy deals magic damage around them.Cost: 2800 · 650 to build→
Mejai's Soulstealer20 Ability Power
100 Health
Glory
Takedowns grant Glory, up to 25. 10 Glory is lost on death.
Gain 5 Ability Power per Glory and 10% Move Speed at 10 or higher Glory.Cost: 1500 · 1150 to buildBuild every game
Based on 160 games · 46.3% win rate · challenger+grandmaster+master+emerald-diamond+platinum-emerald · patch 16.18.1.
