Zac vs Kayn JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Zac vs Kayn

Updated Jun 6, 2026

Overview

Zac must avoid early river fights and invades due to low invade resistance against Kayn's mobility and duel potential.
Focus on using long-range (E) ganks from fog and walls to create pressure while protecting early camps.
This matchup revolves around Zac surviving early pressure to reach strong engage and objective control later.

Jungle Plan

Prioritize pathing that protects early camps and sets up long-range (E) ganks on vulnerable lanes.
Contest Scuttle only when allied lanes can move first and provide vision advantage.
Use tank scaling and engage angles to initiate objective fights around dragon and Rift Herald after level 6.

Danger windows

Zac is vulnerable to early invades before level 3 due to Kayn's mobility and duel potential.
Isolated river fights are risky unless Zac has lane priority or vision control.
Forced smite fights on dragon or Herald before Zac reaches tanky thresholds can be lost to Kayn's burst and mobility.

Early game

Start with a full clear or defensive path away from Kayn to avoid early invade risk.
Avoid contesting first Scuttle unless nearby lanes have priority to support counter-ganks.
Use early clears to reach level 3 safely before attempting river moves or ganks.

Power spikes

Level 6 significantly increases Zac's gank threat with (E) long-range engage and (R) knockup disruption; use this to force fights.
Zac's tank scaling and frontline durability grow into late game, enabling strong objective control and teamfight presence.
Kayn's form transformation timing is a spike Zac must respect by avoiding isolated fights early.

Win conditions

Survive early invades and full clears to reach level 6 power spike for impactful ganks.
Use long-range (E) to create tempo and force lane priority, enabling objective setups on dragon and Rift Herald.
Leverage Zac's tank engage and disruption to start teamfights and secure objectives in mid to late game.