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How to Synergize Hecarim with Zeri on the Same TeamHecarim is in the a tier of champions

Hecarim with Zeri

How to Win With Hecarim and Zeri Paired TogetherHecarim is in the b tier of champions
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How to Synergize Hecarim and Zeri

based on 1,026 Hecarim with Zeri pairs
Win Rate
45.9 %
K/D/A
2.3
Pick Rate
1.1 %

How We Analyze Champion Pairings in LoL

We take in the results of from millions of League of Legends games straight from Riot Games each week. Hecarim has fought alongside Zeri in 1026 recent, ranked matches. By amassing so much complete data from the hosts of League, we have complete confidence that we can present to you high-quality, usable builds to help Hecarim play with Zeri. It is very rare for Hecarim to play alongside Zeri on the same team. This pairing has only taken place in about 1.1% of games with Hecarim.

Hecarim Zeri Synergy Summary

Unfortunately, Hecarim does a pathetic job of playing alongside Zeri. Normally, he wins a dismal 45.9% of the time the champs fight together on the same side. If you want to win more matches as Hecarim when playing with Zeri by learning how to better synergize your playstyle with them, then look into the full build (with items, runes, summoner spells, and skills) below!

Best Hecarim vs Zeri Counter Build

Items

Starter Items

Time Target
Gustwalker HatchlingHealth Potion

Early Items

~5 Mins
Long SwordPickaxe

Core Hecarim Items

~22 Mins
Sterak's GageBlack CleaverSpear of Shojin

Optional Items

Death's DanceProfane HydraEclipseSundered Sky

Summoner Spells

summonerhaste summoner spell D
summonersmite summoner spell F

Skill Order

First skill for Hecarim to level upq
>
Second ability for Hecarim to level upw
>
Last skill for Hecarim to max oute

Runes

SorceryPhase RushNimbus CloakCelerityWaterwalking
DominationEyeball CollectionTreasure Hunter
Adaptive ForceAdaptive ForceHealth Scaling
Hecarim's passive ability p
Hecarim's q ability q
Hecarim's w ability w
Hecarim's e ability e
Hecarim's ultimate ability r
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Q
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W
3
Q
4
E
5
Q
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R
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Q
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W
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W
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Guide to Synergizing Hecarim and Zeri

Tips for Playing as Hecarim with Zeri

Devastating Charge deals more damage based on the distance traveled. Try using Onslaught of Shadows or Summoner Spells such as Ghost or Flash to maximize this damage.

Spirit of Dread restores Health when nearby enemies take damage, including damage dealt by allies. Cast this during a large fight to maximize Hecarim's survivability.

Hecarim Zeri Synergy Stats

Hecarim Image
Win Rate
45.9 %
VS
Win Rate
54.1 %
Zeri Image
6.6
< Kills >
6.9
6.3
< Deaths >
6.1
7.9
< Assists >
8.1
1.48
< Killing Sprees >
1.57
33
< Minions Killed >
35
1.47
< Dragons Killed >
1.55
0.33
< Inhibitors >
0.35
13,840
< Physical Damage >
14,271
2,671
< Magic Damage >
2,668
752
< True Damage >
776
17,264
< Damage Dealt >
17,715
40,970
< Damage Taken >
41,147
11,975
< Gold Earned >
12,215
1.14
< Towers >
1.19
0.33
< Baron Takedowns >
0.35
20,730
< Total Healing >
21,274
13,853
< Experience >
14,150
18
< Vision Score >
19
5
< Wards Placed >
5
233
< Time Dealing CC >
233

How to Play with Zeri as Hecarim in LoL

The Hecarim Zeri synergy stats shown here demonstrate the areas of his gameplay that do better (or worse) when paired with Zeri, compared to his overall stats. Significant differences are areas of focus that highlight how his gameplay changes when paired with this other champion.

Overall, Hecarim sees a large worsening in his KDA (ratio of kills and assists to deaths) when paired with Zeri. His KDA decreased from NaN to NaN. This worsening shows that Zeri helps Hecarim perform worse in competitive LoL games. Yet, the small difference proves that this performance change is not very impactful.

When Hecarim is an ally to Zeri, he sees a barely noticable drop in his total damage dealt. This change may demonstrate that Zeri does not provide cover for him to dish out more damage or that their presence on the team also helps extend the match's duration. Similarly, when Hecarim is played with Zeri on the same side, he usually scores many fewer killing sprees compared to when he plays without Zeri. This is contrasting evidence that he is worse when playing synergisticly with Zeri.

Additionally, when Hecarim plays with Zeri on the same side, he on average receives a little less damage than when he plays alone. Getting dealt not as much damage may mean that Zeri does a decent job of covering Hecarim during teamfights.

Synergies between Hecarim and Zeri

Damage Types Compared

Hecarim
Zeri
Physical Damage
Magic Damage
True Damage

Champion Playstyles Contrasted

Hecarim
Zeri

Is Hecarim better when played alongside Zeri?

There is no top ally for Hecarim that will no matter what be his top ally. Yet, Zeri is a not very good teammate for Hecarim. By being on the same side as Hecarim, they decreases their win rate by -2.6% to 45.9%. This shows that there is a negative bond between Hecarim and Zeri that allows them to perform not as well together than alone.

Zeri has a lower difficulty than Hecarim. That means Hecarim players don't need to be cautious when lining up Zeri allies to play with, as they will require a lower level of skill to do well with you.

Playing on the same side, you should expect to see an overall large increase in your team’s ability to destroy wih physical damage. Combined, these two can provide a great amount of sustained physical damage.

In contrast, by bringing Hecarim and Zeri together, you will not be giving your side enough crowd control. Make sure to include other champs on your team that nullifies this gap in this pairing's playstyle.

Regardless of your Zeri ally's skill level, you need to focus on increasing your income, warding to avoid ambushes, and clearing objectives. If you heed this simple advice, you will do well, regardless.

Additional Information for Hecarim Players

How We Calculated Our Hecarim Zeri Synergy Build and Stats

For this guide on pairing Hecarim and Zeri, we analyzed 1,026 ranked and recent League of Legends matches. We perform advanced data cleaning and statistical methods to guarantee that our team synergy stats are accurate and reliable. You can be confident that our recommended build to pair Hecarim with Zeri comes from actual data and is not the fabrication of some random LoL player, as some other sites provide. You can use the filters at the top of the page to view your division's most relevant stats and build.

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Further Insights to Win with this Champion Pairing

To learn all of the intricacies of Hecarim to synergize with Zeri during both the early game and mid / late game phases of LoL games, you should keep reading to gather a few extra lessons on this champion pairing. If you mind the build and stats presented above, you will grow your win rate significantly.

The most important finished items to build first in your Hecarim and Zeri synergy build include Sterak's Gage, Black Cleaver, and Spear of Shojin. When Hecarim used at least these three great items in his build, he did a lot better when fighting alongside Zeri than with most other common item sets. In fact, Hecarim boasted an average winrate of 45.9% when synergizing his build and playstyle to Zeri with this build.

To have the best likelihood of annihilating your oponents, Hecarim players should use the Phase Rush, Nimbus Cloak, Celerity, Waterwalking, Eyeball Collection, and Treasure Hunter runes from the Sorcery and Domination rune sets. Of all the rune sets players picked for this team composition, this combo of runes yielded the top win rate. In fact, these runes provided a 45.9% winrate overall.

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