Zaahen

Zaahen

Top Build, Runes, Items · Patch 26.9

D Tier Win Rate 43.8% Pick Rate 1.7% Ban Rate 1.0% Role Top Games 162 Patch 26.9
Patch: 26.9
Tier D
Win Rate 43.8%
Pick Rate 1.7%
Ban Rate 1.0%
Matches 162
RUNES
WR 38.10% PR 64.81% Games 105
Precision
Precision
Press the Attack
Lethal Tempo
Fleet Footwork
Conqueror
Absorb Life
Triumph
Presence of Mind
Legend: Alacrity
Legend: Haste
Legend: Bloodline
Coup de Grace
Cut Down
Last Stand
Resolve
Resolve
Demolish
Font of Life
Shield Bash
Conditioning
Second Wind
Bone Plating
Overgrowth
Revitalize
Unflinching
Adaptive Force
Attack Speed
Cooldown Reduction
Adaptive Force
Movement Speed
Health
Health
Slow Resist & Tenacity
Scaling Health
WR 54.05% PR 22.84% Games 37
Resolve
Resolve
Grasp of the Undying
Aftershock
Guardian
Demolish
Font of Life
Shield Bash
Conditioning
Second Wind
Bone Plating
Overgrowth
Revitalize
Unflinching
Inspiration
Inspiration
Hextech Flashtraption
Magical Footwear
Triple Tonic
Cash Back
Jack Of All Trades
Biscuit Delivery
Cosmic Insight
Approach Velocity
Time Warp Tonic
Adaptive Force
Attack Speed
Cooldown Reduction
Adaptive Force
Movement Speed
Health
Health
Slow Resist & Tenacity
Scaling Health
Items

Starting Items

Games 11 PR 7%
Item 1054
Item 2003
Item 1001
Item 1029
Games 8 PR 5%
Item 1054
Item 2003
Item 1036
Item 2031

Build Order

Item 1054
Item 1036
Item 3078
Item 6631
Item 6333
Item 6610
Item 3133
Item 3008

Completed Items

Item 3078
Item 6631
Item 6333
Item 6610
Item 3133
Item 3008

Situational Items

Item 3044
Item 1001
Item 1028
Item 1042
Item 3057
Item 3077
Item 1055
Item 1029
Ability Max Order Q > E > W
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2
3
4
5
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7
8
9
10
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Q
Q
Q
Q
Q
Q
W
W
W
W
W
W
E
E
E
E
E
E
R
R
R
R

Overview

Zaahen is a Darkin fighter who excels in extended melee combat, stacking power through repeated attacks and abilities. As fights continue he becomes harder to kill and increasingly dangerous, especially when his Determination stacks are fully built.

Strengths

  • Very strong extended melee fights
  • Stacks increase attack damage over time
  • Good sustain during combat
  • Strong dueling power
  • Revive mechanic when Determination is full

Weaknesses

  • Needs to stay close to enemies
  • Can be kited by ranged champions
  • Weak if burst down quickly
  • Relies heavily on stacking passive
  • Less effective when denied fights

Early Game

Zaahen is extremely strong in early skirmishes. Use aggressive trades and pressure your lane opponent with repeated attacks to build Determination stacks.

Mid Game

Mid game is where Zaahen shines in skirmishes and side lane fights. His sustained damage and healing allow him to outlast many fighters.

Late Game

In late game Zaahen should focus on entering fights after frontline engages. With full stacks he becomes extremely difficult to kill and can carry fights through sustained damage.

Tips & Tricks

  • Stack Determination before committing to big fights.
  • Extended fights favor you heavily.
  • Avoid ranged poke before engaging.
  • Your revive mechanic can bait enemies into bad fights.
  • Position aggressively once your stacks are built.