Xin Zhao
Recommended Build
Most popular build path
Starting items
Core build
Standard
Anti AD
Anti AP
DPS
Domination
Hail of Blades
Sudden Impact
Grisly Mementos
Relentless Hunter
Precision
Legend: Alacrity
Triumph
Abilities
Passive, spells and ultimate
Every third attack deals bonus damage and heals Xin Zhao.
| Level | Q | W | E | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 7s | 12s | 11s | – |
| 6 | 6s | 12s | 11s | 2m |
| 9 | 5s | 11s | 11s | 2m |
| 11 | 5s | 10s | 11s | 1m50 |
| 16 | 5s | 8s | 11s | 1m40 |
| 18 | 5s | 8s | 11s | 1m40 |
Q (Three Talon Strike) knocks up on the 3rd hit — count your autos for the guaranteed knockup.
The gank combo is E (dash) then Q (3 autos for knockup) then W (damage + slow).
R (Crescent Guard) knocks back all enemies outside the zone except your target — isolate a carry in teamfights.
Xin Zhao is an early game champion: force ganks and invades starting at level 2-3.
Playing as Xin Zhao
Tips to maximize your impact
Q (Three Talon Strike) knocks up on the 3rd hit — count your autos for the guaranteed knockup.
The gank combo is E (dash) then Q (3 autos for knockup) then W (damage + slow).
R (Crescent Guard) knocks back all enemies outside the zone except your target — isolate a carry in teamfights.
Xin Zhao is an early game champion: force ganks and invades starting at level 2-3.
Playing against Xin Zhao
How to counter and exploit weaknesses
Xin Zhao scales poorly into late game — if you survive his aggressive early game, you outscale.
His R knocks you back: if you're an ADC, you end up out of the fight. Position intelligently.
His E is his only gap-close: without E, he can't reach you.
Ranged CC counters him well since he needs to be in melee for his entire kit.
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Stats against Xin Zhao
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Source: op.gg · Patch 16.9.1 · May 1, 2026
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