Patch 26.9 Data
Champion Matchups
Pick two champions and see who wins. Win rates, counters, and tips powered by live ranked data.
Champion 1
Kayn
VS
Champion 2
Zac
vs

51.4%
Kayn win rate vs Zac
Skill matchup — could go either way
630
Games Analyzed
51.4%
Kayn WR
48.6%
Zac WR
+114
Avg Gold Diff @15
Kayn
DamageAD
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Smite
Zac
DamageAP
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesAftershock / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Smite
Power Spike Timeline
Zac
Level 3
Kayn
Level 6
Zac
Level 6
Kayn
1 item
Kayn
Form transform
Zac
2 items
How to Play This Matchup
Mid-Game Showdown
Both champions spike around the same time. The player who gets their first item faster wins. Focus on CS leads and smart trades to build an advantage before the mid-game.
Mixed Resistances
Kayn deals AD damage while Zac deals AP. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Exploit Zac's Weakness
Zac's main weakness: Grievous wounds, burst before blobs, invades early. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Kayn Win Condition
Transform into assassin or drain tank, wall walk ganks
Zac Win Condition
Long-range E engage, R displacement, blob passive revive
Recommended Items
Kayn

Eclipse
Core
Build every game

Black Cleaver
Core
Build every game

Death's Dance
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 Kayn's AD damage

Death's Dance
Defensive
Bleed passive reduces burst, heal on takedown

Zhonya's Hourglass
Counter
Stasis to survive assassin burst
Kayn's Worst Matchups
Zac's Worst Matchups
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