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Xin Zhao Counters

Xin Zhao

Xin Zhao, the Seneschal of Demacia

Who beats Xin Zhao in League of Legends, which picks to avoid and how to play the lane. Every matchup comes with the reason it works.

  • Jungle
  • Fighter
  • Tank
  • Melee · 175 range
  • 345 move speed
  • Patch 16.21

Best picks against Xin Zhao

These champions have the tools to beat Xin Zhao.

  1. Rammus
    Rammus

    Rammus's armor and Defensive Ball Curl punish Xin Zhao's auto attacks, and his taunt holds him.

  2. Jax
    Jax

    Counter Strike blocks Xin Zhao's three-hit combo and stuns him.

  3. Warwick
    Warwick

    Warwick outheals Xin Zhao in duels and suppresses him.

  4. Trundle
    Trundle

    Trundle steals Xin Zhao's stats and outlasts him in long fights.

Worst picks against Xin Zhao

Xin Zhao usually wins these matchups.

  1. Karthus
    Karthus

    Audacious Charge closes the gap to Karthus and Xin Zhao kills him before he can kite.

  2. Kindred
    Kindred

    Crescent Guard knocks Kindred away and blocks her arrows from outside its circle.

  3. Nidalee
    Nidalee

    Xin Zhao dashes onto Nidalee and outduels her in melee.

  4. Lillia
    Lillia

    Xin Zhao dashes onto Lillia and his knock-up stops her from running.

How to counter Xin Zhao

  1. Fight inside his Crescent Guard circle: it blocks damage from enemies outside it.

  2. Avoid his three-hit combo; the third hit knocks you up.

  3. Build armor early, as his damage is physical.

  4. Ward against his early ganks; he is strongest in the first levels.

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Rammus, Jax, Warwick and Trundle are strong picks against Xin Zhao. Rammus's armor and Defensive Ball Curl punish Xin Zhao's auto attacks, and his taunt holds him.
Xin Zhao usually has the advantage against Karthus, Kindred, Nidalee and Lillia, so avoid those picks when Xin Zhao is likely in the jungle.
Fight inside his Crescent Guard circle: it blocks damage from enemies outside it. Avoid his three-hit combo; the third hit knocks you up.
Xin Zhao has clear weaknesses that the right pick and good timing can exploit. Even without a counter pick, following the tips on this page will make the lane much easier.

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