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Zaahen Top Build, Patch 26.20 — Runes, Ability Damage & ARAM Buffs/Nerfs
The Unsundered · AD damageFighterSkirmisherTop
Every number below is computed from Riot's official game data for patch 26.20 — the Worlds 2026 patch (Data Dragon, with Meraki Analytics ability values and Riot's published ARAM balance), not sampled from match histories. Open the interactive labs to test Zaahen against any opponent at any level.
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Zaahen build and runes (Top, patch 26.20)
Item order
- Infinity Edge
- Berserker's Greaves
- Bloodthirster
- Trinity Force
- Death's Dance
- Lord Dominik's Regards
Start: Doran's Blade, Health Potion
Situational: —
Rune page
Precision · keystone Press the Attack
Absorb Life, Legend: Alacrity, Coup de Grace
Secondary: Cheap Shot, Sixth Sense
Summoners: Flash, Ignite · Skill order: Q > W > E
Zaahen is classified AD from its ability scalings; itemization computed from Infinity Edge + current-patch item stats. Win-rate shown is an estimate and does not drive the build.
Zaahen base stats by level
| Level | Health | Attack damage | Armor | Magic resist | Attack speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | 640 | 63.0 | 36.0 | 32.0 | 0.625 |
| Level 6 | 1,090 | 63.0 | 55.8 | 40.1 | 0.687 |
| Level 11 | 1,640 | 63.0 | 79.9 | 50.0 | 0.762 |
| Level 18 | 2,578 | 63.0 | 121.0 | 66.8 | 0.891 |
Growth follows Riot's per-level curve: value = base + growth × (n−1) × (0.7025 + 0.0175 × (n−1)).
Zaahen ability damage per rank
Q — The Darkin Glaive physical
| Rank | R1 | R2 | R3 | R4 | R5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base damage | no direct damage | ||||
| Cooldown (s) | 10.0 | 9.0 | 8.0 | 7.0 | 6.0 |
Scaling: no scaling.
W — Dreaded Return physical
| Rank | R1 | R2 | R3 | R4 | R5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base damage | no direct damage | ||||
| Cooldown (s) | 14.0 | 13.5 | 13.0 | 12.5 | 12.0 |
Scaling: no scaling.
E — Aureate Rush physical
| Rank | R1 | R2 | R3 | R4 | R5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base damage | no direct damage | ||||
| Cooldown (s) | 10.0 | 9.5 | 9.0 | 8.5 | 8.0 |
Scaling: no scaling.
R — Grim Deliverance physical
| Rank | R1 | R2 | R3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base damage | no direct damage | ||
| Cooldown (s) | 110.0 | 95.0 | 80.0 |
Scaling: no scaling.
Zaahen ARAM buffs & nerfs (Howling Abyss balance modifiers)
Zaahen deals -5% damage and takes +5% damage on the Howling Abyss.
| ARAM modifier | Value |
|---|---|
| Damage dealt | -5% |
| Damage taken | +5% |
| Healing | — |
| Shielding | — |
| Attack speed | — |
| Ability haste | — |
| Tenacity | — |
| Energy regen | — |
ARAM also starts champions at level 3 with 1,400 gold. The ARAM sheet applies these modifiers to every stat and ability side by side with Summoner's Rift.
Frequently asked
What is the best Zaahen build on patch 26.20?
RiftLab's stat-driven build for Zaahen Top is Infinity Edge, Berserker's Greaves, Bloodthirster, Trinity Force, Death's Dance, Lord Dominik's Regards, with Press the Attack as the keystone. It is computed from the champion's damage profile and the opponent's resists, not from win-rate scraping.
Does Zaahen have ARAM modifiers?
Yes. On ARAM Zaahen deals -5% damage and takes +5% damage.
How much health does Zaahen have at level 18?
Zaahen has 2,578 base health, 121.0 armor and 66.8 magic resist at level 18 with no items, on patch 26.20.
Data: Riot Data Dragon 26.20, Meraki Analytics, LoL Wiki ARAM table. Builds are stat-driven recommendations from RiftLab's optimizer, not win-rate aggregates.