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Xin Zhao vs Blitzcrank

How to Beat Blitzcrank as Xin Zhao in LoLXin Zhao is in the s tier of champions
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How to Beat Blitzcrank as Xin Zhao

based on 4,921 Xin Zhao vs Blitzcrank matchups
Win Rate
48.5 %
K/D/A
2.18
Pick Rate
3.9 %

How We Analyze LoL Champion Counters

We summarize our matchup stats from the millions of recently ranked League matches that we get from Riot Games each week. This guide on how to beat Blitzcrank as Xin Zhao resulted from an analysis of 4921 ranked rounds where both champions engaged each other. This particular matchup is fairly rare. Xin Zhao encounters Blitzcrank in only 3.9% of his rounds.

Xin Zhao vs Blitzcrank Matchup Summary

Unfortunately, Xin Zhao does a dismal job of countering Blitzcrank. On average, he wins a acceptable 48.5% of matches the champions fight each other in. In Xin Zhao versus Blitzcrank rounds, Xin Zhao’s team is 0.1% less probable to get first blood, implying that he probably won't be able to get first blood versus Blitzcrank.

Best Xin Zhao vs Blitzcrank Counter Build

Items

Starter Items

Time Target
Gustwalker HatchlingHealth Potion

Early Items

~5 Mins
TunnelerTiamat

Core Xin Zhao Items

~22 Mins
Trinity ForceTitanic HydraSundered Sky

Optional Items

Black CleaverSterak's GageGuardian AngelDeath's Dance

Summoner Spells

summonerflash summoner spell D
summonersmite summoner spell F

Skill Order

First skill for Xin Zhao to level upw
>
Second ability for Xin Zhao to level upe
>
Last skill for Xin Zhao to max outq

Runes

PrecisionConquerorTriumphLegend: AlacrityCoup de Grace
InspirationMagical FootwearCosmic Insight
Attack SpeedAdaptive ForceHealth Scaling
Xin Zhao's passive ability p
Xin Zhao's q ability q
Xin Zhao's w ability w
Xin Zhao's e ability e
Xin Zhao's ultimate ability r
1
E
2
W
3
Q
4
W
5
W
6
R
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W
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E
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W
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E
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Q
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Q
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R

Guide to Countering Blitzcrank as Xin Zhao

Tips for Playing as Xin Zhao against Blitzcrank

Try to position yourself so your ultimate's knockback is most effective.

Xin Zhao is a great initiator to combat. Lead the front to start a fight and use your ultimate to do the most damage possible.

Advice to Win Against Blitzcrank

Staying behind creeps can prevent you from being Rocket Grabbed. Blitzcrank's Rocket Grab only pulls the first enemy target it encounters.

Blitzcrank's passive Mana Barrier grants him a shield when he is low on health.

Xin Zhao vs Blitzcrank Counter Stats

Xin Zhao Image
Win Rate
48.5 %
VS
Win Rate
51.5 %
Blitzcrank Image
6.4
< Kills >
2.2
6.7
< Deaths >
6.1
8.2
< Assists >
13.8
1.48
< Killing Sprees >
0.39
41
< Minions Killed >
28
1.41
< Dragons Killed >
0.04
0.43
< Inhibitors >
0.38
17,060
< Physical Damage >
2,835
1,397
< Magic Damage >
5,798
990
< True Damage >
947
19,447
< Damage Dealt >
9,580
39,493
< Damage Taken >
22,412
11,645
< Gold Earned >
8,365
1.53
< Towers >
1.3
0.33
< Baron Takedowns >
0.01
20,158
< Total Healing >
2,245
13,187
< Experience >
10,236
22
< Vision Score >
55
6
< Wards Placed >
24
464
< Time Dealing CC >
310

How to Counter Blitzcrank with Xin Zhao in LoL

The stats shown on this page clarify some important Xin Zhao against Blitzcrank counter stats that may help us grasp the differences and similarities between the pair. For instance, Xin Zhao’s KDA ratio ([kills + assists] / deaths) of NaN is better than Blitzcrank’s KDA ratio of NaN, demonstrating that Xin Zhao may be more central to his team's team fighting potential than Blitzcrank. This observation is in large part fueled by the difference in kills.

Xin Zhao normally has a much larger longest killing spree than his foe does. Commonly, he receives more damage than Blitzcrank. This commonly reflects different amounts of tankyness, yet it can also hint that the champion with higher HP has less mobility and thus is unable to flee from further damage when poked or engaged.

Differences between Xin Zhao and Blitzcrank

Damage Types Compared

Xin Zhao
Blitzcrank
Physical Damage
Magic Damage
True Damage

Champion Playstyles Compared

Xin Zhao
Blitzcrank

Who is Better, Xin Zhao or Blitzcrank?

Both LoL champs are great champions. Both have their strengths, weaknesses, and counters. In League's current meta, Xin Zhao usually loses when facing off against Blitzcrank, with a 48.5% win rate. As a result, Xin Zhao makes a poor counter to Blitzcrank.

While Xin Zhao does have a lower win rate compared to Blitzcrank, when on opposite teams, Xin Zhao also has a lower learning curve that makes him a less time consuming champion to learn and master. You should be careful when picking Xin Zhao into Blitzcrank.

Additionally, Xin Zhao also has almost no amount of CC and other utility, a similar amount to Blitzcrank. This makes her just as valuable during team fights, especially when facing champions with a lot of burst damage.

While there isn't one best champion in League of Legends, in Xin Zhao vs Blitzcrank matchups, Blitzcrank is the better champ with a lower win rate, less champion complexity, and a similar amount of utility to help out your allies during team fights.

Xin Zhao is a somewhat poor counter to Blitzcrank. Focus your actions on keeping up your CS and clearing objectives. If you can do that, you should be able to stand on your own as Xin Zhao against Blitzcrank.

Other Champion Matchups Against Xin Zhao

Xin Zhao Loses Against

LilliaLillia46.3% winrateKledKled46.8% winrateNilahNilah47.2% winrateIvernIvern47.5% winrate

Xin Zhao Wins Against

NidaleeNidalee57.8% winrateYuumiYuumi56.2% winrateLeBlancLeBlanc55.8% winrateJarvan IVJarvan IV55.5% winrate

Top Synergies by Role

TeemoTeemo+ 54.8% 9357 GamesRammusRammus+ 54.8% 365 GamesZacZac+ 54.9% 1099 GamesLilliaLillia+ 57.2% 1025 Games

Additional Information for Xin Zhao Players

How We Calculated Our Xin Zhao vs Blitzcrank Build and Stats

For this guide on countering Blitzcrank as Xin Zhao, we analyzed 4,921 matchups from recent LoL games. We use rigorous data cleaning and processing methods to ensure that our counter stats are of the highest quality. You can rest assured that the recommended build to counter Blitzcrank as Xin Zhao comes from real 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 the most relevant stats and items to your rank.

Other Useful Resources

Xin Zhao Build Blitzcrank Build

Further Insights to Win this Matchup

To learn all of the intricacies of Xin Zhao in order to counter Blitzcrank during both the early game and mid / late game phases of League of Legends, you should continue reading to learn a few extra tricks and insights into this matchup. If you mind the build and stats shown here, you will grow your win rate significantly and be that much closer to League of Legends pro players.

Xin Zhao most often racks up a similar amount of CS compared to Blitzcrank. Champions who typically don't take many minion kills typically don't have to have much CS to be effective, such as supports. They are able to scale properly off of their skills, stats, and first items alone. Yet, champions with a lot of CS, such as hyper-carries, typically need a lot of items to be effective. In either case, try to exceed the values reported here to do well.

The best items to have in your Xin Zhao versus Blitzcrank build include Trinity Force, Titanic Hydra, and Sundered Sky. When Xin Zhao bought at least these three pieces in his build, he performed much better countering Blitzcrank than with many other typical item sets. In fact, Xin Zhao had an average winrate of 48.5% battling Blitzcrank with this build.

To have the highest chance of coming out on top against Blitzcrank as Xin Zhao, you should take the Conqueror, Triumph, Legend: Alacrity, Coup de Grace, Magical Footwear, and Cosmic Insight runes from the Precision and Inspiration rune sets. Of all the rune sets players used for Xin Zhao vs Blitzcrank counterpicks, this mix of runes resulted in the greatest win rate. In fact, these runes gave a 48.5% winrate overall.

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