Taliyah vs Zac JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Taliyah vs Zac

Updated Jun 6, 2026

Overview

Use Taliyah's faster clear and worked ground to reach river first and contest Scuttle or set up vision control.
Prioritize punishing Zac's early jungle vulnerability by invading or counter-invading before he gains tank stats.

Jungle Plan

Path camps to maximize worked ground and reach river early to contest Scuttle or set vision around dragon.
Invade Zac's jungle when he is on slower full clears or after he uses his (E) engage to punish his low invade resistance.
Use (R) to create numbers advantages around Rift Herald and dragon, focusing on lanes with strong CC or crowd control setup.

Danger windows

Avoid isolated river fights before level 3 when Zac's (E) and (Q) can catch you without lane support.
Be cautious contesting objectives early if Zac's lanes lack pressure and he can collapse with his long-range engage.
Low-health clears near enemy jungle increase risk of Zac's counter-invades and forced smite fights; maintain vision and health.

Early game

Start with a clear path that preserves worked ground for efficient camp transitions and early level 3 power spike.
Contest first Scuttle only if nearby lanes have priority to avoid Zac's long-range (E) ganks through fog.
Avoid river duels before level 3 unless you have vision and lane setup for (W) displacement punishes.

Power spikes

Level 3 unlocks (Q)-(W)-(E) combo for punishing Zac's engage attempts through displacement and zone control.
First completed mage item boosts clear speed and poke, enabling more confident river control and objective setups.
Level 6 (R) significantly increases map pressure and allows cutting off Zac's engage angles or reinforcing counter-ganks.

Win conditions

Convert faster clear tempo and worked ground into early Scuttle control and vision dominance around dragon.
Use (W) and (E) to punish Zac's engage attempts and force him off camps or objectives.
Leverage (R) to assist side-lane pressure and create cross-map plays that isolate Zac or secure Rift Herald and dragons before he can engage.