Zac vs Tryndamere JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Zac vs Tryndamere

Updated Jun 6, 2026

Overview

Zac must survive early invades and avoid isolated river fights to reach his scaling power.
Use long-range (E) engages to create gank pressure and secure objectives once Zac has tank stats.
This matchup favors scaling and objective control over early dueling or counter-invades.

Jungle Plan

Prioritize full clears or defensive pathing to protect camps before engaging in fights.
Contest river vision and Scuttle only when lanes can pressure first, avoiding direct early fights.
Track Tryndamere's path to counter-gank his early side-lane pressure and force objective plays post-level 6.

Danger windows

Zac is vulnerable to early invades before level 6 due to weak dueling and low tank stats.
Isolated river fights without lane priority risk losing to Tryndamere's chase and (E) mobility.
Forced smite fights during early dragon or Herald attempts can be risky if Zac lacks vision or numbers advantage.

Early game

Start with a full clear away from river to avoid early Tryndamere invades.
Only contest first Scuttle if nearby lanes have priority and can assist in fights.
Use fog and wall angles for ganks instead of predictable river paths to avoid Tryndamere's chase potential.

Power spikes

Zac's level 6 unlocks strong engage with (R), enabling impactful objective fights and ganks.
Tryndamere's level 6 (R) death denial requires Zac to force fights outside of (R) windows or disengage.
Zac's tank scaling and engage tools peak mid to late game, allowing him to lead teamfights and objective control.

Win conditions

Use long-range (E) engages to create gank tempo and secure early objectives after reaching level 6.
Deny Tryndamere free farm by punishing his side-lane pressure through counter-ganks and vision control.
Leverage Zac's tank scaling and frontline disruption to win grouped fights and secure dragons and Herald later in the game.