Gragas vs Zac JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Gragas vs Zac

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Use Gragas's medium early pressure and strong gank threat to contest Zac's slower tempo and punish his low invade resistance.
Focus on controlling river Scuttles and objective vision to deny Zac's long-range engage angles and limit his frontline impact.
This matchup is control vs teamfight: leverage Gragas's utility and burst to disrupt Zac's scaling engage before he can group effectively.

Jungle Plan

Prioritize pathing toward lanes where (E) can force Zac's flash or set up kills before he reaches tank scaling.
Contest dragon and Rift Herald vision aggressively using (R) to disrupt Zac's frontline formation and smite control.
Track Zac's first clear and gank angles to time counter-ganks and invade when his cooldowns or health are low.

Danger windows

Zac's early invade attempts before level 3 can punish slow clears; avoid overextending without lane priority or vision.
Isolated river fights where Zac can use (E) pull and knockup to engage are high risk; hold flank angles and prepare (E) to counter.
Forced smite fights around early dragons or Herald require careful timing to avoid being displaced or outsmited by Zac's frontline presence.

Early game

Start with a three-camp clear to maintain health and hold (E) for counter-gank or early gank angles.
Fight for first Scuttle only if nearby lanes have priority to back you up against Zac's long-range (E) engage.
Avoid extended river duels early; instead path defensively and look for counter-invades when Zac oversteps without vision.

Power spikes

Level 6 unlocks (R) displacement; use it to isolate Zac or peel off his engage, forcing him to respect your positioning.
First AP or tank item spike lets you choose between burst trades or frontline durability; adapt trades accordingly.
Level 3 full kit enables reliable short trades with (E) stun and (W) damage reduction; use this window to punish Zac's weaker early dueling.

Win conditions

Convert early jungle tempo into objective control by using (R) to break Zac's frontline and secure dragon or Herald.
Use (E) gank angles to force Zac onto the back foot and deny him safe farming and scaling.
Leverage your burst and utility to disrupt Zac's engage in teamfights, preventing him from initiating cleanly and enabling your team to capitalize.