Udyr vs Zac JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Udyr vs Zac

Updated Jun 6, 2026

Overview

Udyr's elite clear speed and dueling power let him control jungle tempo and contest Zac's slower early pathing.
Focus on leveraging early invades and river control to deny Zac free farm and force him onto defensive paths.

Jungle Plan

Prioritize fast full clears and track Zac's camp respawns to counter-jungle when Zac pathing is predictable or slow.
Invade Zac when lane priority covers entrances and exits, exploiting his low invade resistance before he gains tank stats.
Use superior tempo to secure early dragons and Rift Herald, leveraging vision control to force Zac into reactive plays.

Danger windows

Zac's early gank threat peaks when he can use (E) from fog of war; avoid isolated river fights without lane vision.
Udyr is vulnerable during low-health clears or forced smite fights where Zac can capitalize on his engage and disruption.
Be cautious contesting objectives if Zac's lanes lack priority or if Zac's ultimate is available for disruptive engages.

Early game

Full clear quickly to reach level 3 before Zac and choose between invading or securing first Scuttle based on lane priority.
Contest first Scuttle only if nearby lanes have priority to avoid Zac's high gank threat from fog of war angles.
Avoid early river duels without vision or lane support since Zac's (E) pull and knockups can punish isolated fights.

Power spikes

Udyr's level 3 spike with empowered stance enhances dueling and invade potential, pressuring Zac before he gains tank durability.
First completed jungle item boosts Udyr's objective control and sustain, enabling stronger dragon and Herald setups.
Zac's spike after gaining tank stats and ultimate forces Udyr to respect his frontline engage in mid-game fights.

Win conditions

Convert Udyr's fast clear tempo and dueling into sustained objective control around dragon and Rift Herald.
Use lane priority and vision to invade Zac's jungle safely, denying him camps and delaying his scaling.
Focus on mid-game tempo to force Zac into reactive teamfights where Udyr's mobility and stance control can secure picks or objectives.