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How to Play ZaahenTop Build, Emerald+Patch 26.17

The recommended Zaahen Top build for LoL Patch 26.17, from rune set to skill order to item path, based on MOBA Trainer's merged Emerald+ data.

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Cultivation of WarPThe Darkin GlaiveQDreaded ReturnWAureate RushEGrim DeliveranceR
Patch 26.17 · Emerald+ · Ranked Solo
TierNo tier changeC#45of 60 Top champions
Win rate51.1%vs 51.7% role avg
Pick rate2.6%34th most picked Top
Ban rate1.1%

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Zaahen Top Build (Patch 26.17)

Highest win rate build path (2.6% pick rate, 49.5% win rate). Stats aggregated from Emerald+ ranked.

Runes

49.5% WR
PrecisionPRIMARY
ConquerorKEYSTONE
Triumph
Legend: Haste
Coup de Grace
ResolveSECONDARY
Bone Plating
Revitalize
SHARDS

Summoner spells

FlashFlashIgniteIgnite

Skill order

The Darkin GlaiveQAureate RushEDreaded ReturnWMax Q first
The Darkin Glaive14579
Dreaded Return31415
Aureate Rush28101213
Grim Deliverance611

Item build

2.6% pick
StartingDoran's BladeHealth PotionDoran's Blade + Health Potion
Core buildTrinity ForceTrinity ForceStridebreakerStridebreakerDeath's DanceDeath's Dance
BootsPlated SteelcapsPlated Steelcaps
SituationalTrinity ForceTrinity ForceStridebreakerStridebreakerDeath's DanceDeath's DanceSundered SkySundered SkyBlack CleaverBlack CleaverMaw of MalmortiusMaw of Malmortius

Zaahen Top meta analysis (Patch 26.17)

Zaahen holds a 51.1% win rate in the Top role on Patch 26.17, 0.6 points below the Top role average of 51.7%. That is the 45th highest win rate of 60 Top champions tracked at Emerald+ this patch. With a 2.6% pick rate (34th most played in the role) and a 1.1% ban rate, Zaahen rarely gets banned, so the pick is almost always available in champion select.

Zaahen Top held steady at C tier through Patch 26.17, with no tier movement since the previous data merge. Stable ratings are a good sign for one-tricks: the play patterns you practice now should keep working next patch. At C tier, Zaahen is a mains-only pick this patch: expect to out-knowledge opponents rather than out-stat them.

Champion select decides a lot of Zaahen Top games. The hardest matchups this patch are Jax (46.3% win rate for Zaahen) and Renekton (47.7% win rate for Zaahen): consider banning one or holding your pick until the opponent locks in. On the other side, Darius (52.9%) and Garen (50.6%) are the matchups to look for, where Zaahen wins the lane more often than not at Emerald+.

Other Top champions at a similar power level in Patch 26.17:

Frequently asked questions

Is Zaahen good in Patch 26.17?

Zaahen is C tier Top in Patch 26.17 with a 51.1% win rate, 2.6% pick rate, and 1.1% ban rate over merged Emerald+ data from u.gg and op.gg. MOBA Trainer rescored Zaahen Top after Patch 26.17 using win rate, pick rate, and ban rate within the Top role.

What is the best build for Zaahen Top?

The best Zaahen Top build in Patch 26.17 uses Trinity Force, Stridebreaker, Death's Dance with the Conqueror keystone from op.gg build data merged into MOBA Trainer. Zaahen Top is C tier with 51.1% win rate this patch.

Who counters Zaahen?

Champions that counter Zaahen in Patch 26.17 include Jax (46.3% Zaahen win rate), Renekton (47.7% Zaahen win rate), Sett (49.0% Zaahen win rate), based on matchup win rates from merged Emerald+ data. See the counters section for full matchup stats.

What should I practice to climb with Zaahen?

To climb with Zaahen Top in Patch 26.17, focus on the core patterns MOBA Trainer drills for this champion: Using Baron buff. Using Baron buff: Baron Buff is best used to push waves and siege towers together with the team.