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A data-driven breakdown of Zaahen Top for patch 16.17: the most-played and highest-win-rate builds and runes, the matchups that beat Zaahen, synergy partners, and how Zaahen closes games — all from ranked Emerald+ data.
Zaahen is an AD bruiser in the top, and on patch 16.17 they grade out as a solid mid-tier pick — a 51.0% win rate, 2.6% pick rate, 29,868 ranked games sampled. On the power curve, Zaahen holds a fairly even power curve, staying relevant at every stage rather than relying on a single timing.
How Zaahen wins: grouped 5-v-5 teamfights, where Zaahen tips the fight. The kit grades 7/10 teamfighting. Zaahen's soft spots are siege (3/10) — avoid fights that hinge on them.
The most-played core build is Trinity Force, Stridebreaker, Death's Dance, which holds a 61.2% win rate across 2,099 games this patch. The build above re-optimizes once you lock in the enemy composition.
The matchup to respect is Hwei, where Zaahen sits at just 42.3%, the lane swings the other way into Azir (58.2%), and on the team side, Zaahen gains the most from a Ivern (+9.5% pair win rate).
Most-played core build and runes for Zaahen Top this patch, from Emerald+ ranked games. Pick the enemy team at the top of the page for a comp-specific build.
The picks Zaahen Top struggles into most this patch, sorted by your in-matchup win rate. These are your priority bans.
Champions whose presence raises Zaahen's win rate most as Top, by pair WR delta over Zaahen's solo performance.
Best Jungle partners for Zaahen
Best Mid partners for Zaahen
Best ADC partners for ZaahenZaahen is also played in these other roles this patch.
Drafting a whole team? The Team Builder coaches all 10 picks at once. Want Zaahen's current standing? Open the Tier List.
