Patch 26.9 Data
Champion Matchups
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Champion 1
Graves
VS
Champion 2
Zac
vs

53.8%
Graves win rate vs Zac
Graves has the edge
809
Games Analyzed
53.8%
Graves WR
46.2%
Zac WR
+301
Avg Gold Diff @15
Graves
DamageAD
StyleBurst
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongEarly game
RunesFleet Footwork / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Smite
Zac
DamageAP
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesAftershock / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Smite
Power Spike Timeline
Graves
Level 3
Zac
Level 3
Graves
Level 6
Zac
Level 6
Graves
1 item
Zac
2 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Graves is strongest early game while Zac peaks mid game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Graves deals AD damage while Zac deals AP. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Range Advantage
Graves has range advantage. Zac should look for short trades when Graves uses abilities on the wave. Freeze near your tower and wait for jungle help or an all-in window.
Exploit Zac's Weakness
Zac's main weakness: Grievous wounds, burst before blobs, invades early. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Graves Win Condition
Fast clear, invade, burst squishies, grit stacking
Zac Win Condition
Long-range E engage, R displacement, blob passive revive
Recommended Items
Graves

Eclipse
Core
Build every game

Collector
Core
Build every game

Lord Dominik's
Core
Build every game

Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Zac's AP damage and CC

Hexdrinker
Counter
Magic damage shield vs Zac's burst
Zac
Sunfire Aegis
Core
Build every game

Spirit Visage
Core
Build every game

Thornmail
Core
Build every game

Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Graves's AD damage

Bramble Vest
Counter
Grievous wounds + armor vs Graves's sustain/autos

Death's Dance
Defensive
Bleed passive reduces burst, heal on takedown
Graves's Worst Matchups
Zac's Worst Matchups
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