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How to Win Xin Zhao vs Diana Counter MatchupXin Zhao is in the a tier of champions

Xin Zhao vs Diana

How to Beat Diana as Xin Zhao in LoLXin Zhao is in the a tier of champions
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How to Beat Diana as Xin Zhao

based on 5,344 Xin Zhao vs Diana matchups
Win Rate
51.1 %
K/D/A
2.32
Pick Rate
4.2 %

How We Analyze LoL Champion Counters

At MOBA Champion, we analyze millions of ranked League matches each week. Within our data, Xin Zhao fought Diana in 5344 matches. Using so many matchups for Xin Zhao vs Diana provides us faith in our capacity to provide informative stats and a supported build to counter Diana. This champion matchup is somewhat uncommon. Xin Zhao is forced to battle against Diana in only 4.2% of his games.

Xin Zhao vs Diana Matchup Summary

Xin Zhao has done a decent job of beating Diana. Typically, he wins a acceptable 51.1% of the time the champs fight each other in. In Xin Zhao versus Diana matches, Xin Zhao’s side is 0.1% more likely to obtain first blood, implying that he most likely will get first blood versus Diana.

Best Xin Zhao vs Diana Counter Build

Items

Starter Items

Time Target
Scorchclaw PupHealth Potion

Early Items

~5 Mins
TunnelerTiamat

Core Xin Zhao Items

~22 Mins
Guardian AngelTitanic HydraSundered Sky

Optional Items

Black CleaverSterak's GageSpear of ShojinWit's End

Summoner Spells

summonerhaste 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 ForceArmor
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
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E
2
W
3
Q
4
W
5
W
6
R
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W
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Guide to Countering Diana as Xin Zhao

Tips for Playing as Xin Zhao against Diana

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 Diana

Pale Cascade orbs only last a few seconds. Avoid Diana and engage her after the shield dissipates.

Diana can play very aggressively if she uses Lunar Rush without Moonlight, but you can punish her by slowing or stunning her when she has no way to get back into position.

Dodge Crescent Strike, or move to safety if you are affected by Moonlight.

Xin Zhao vs Diana Counter Stats

Xin Zhao Image
Win Rate
51.1 %
VS
Win Rate
48.9 %
Diana Image
6.9
< Kills >
7.6
6.5
< Deaths >
6.9
8.2
< Assists >
6.7
1.6
< Killing Sprees >
1.76
43
< Minions Killed >
99
1.43
< Dragons Killed >
0.78
0.46
< Inhibitors >
0.42
17,277
< Physical Damage >
2,162
1,371
< Magic Damage >
19,013
916
< True Damage >
955
19,564
< Damage Dealt >
22,131
40,007
< Damage Taken >
24,470
11,895
< Gold Earned >
12,190
1.58
< Towers >
1.7
0.33
< Baron Takedowns >
0.2
20,948
< Total Healing >
5,789
13,523
< Experience >
14,039
22
< Vision Score >
20
6
< Wards Placed >
7
469
< Time Dealing CC >
131

How to Counter Diana with Xin Zhao in LoL

The stats shown on this page show some important Xin Zhao vs. Diana counter stats that may help you distinguish the differences and similarities between the pair. For instance, Xin Zhao’s KDA ratio ([kills + assists] / deaths) of NaN is better than Diana’s ratio of NaN, highlighting that Xin Zhao may be more central to his team's team fighting effectiveness than Diana..

Xin Zhao normally has a similar longest killing spree as his foe does. On average, he receives more damage than Diana. This typically indicates differing health capacities, but it can also illustrate that the one champion has less agility and thus is unable to flee from further damage when engaged or poked.

Differences between Xin Zhao and Diana

Damage Types Compared

Xin Zhao
Diana
Physical Damage
Magic Damage
True Damage

Champion Playstyles Compared

Xin Zhao
Diana

Who is Better, Xin Zhao or Diana?

Both League champs are great champions. Both champs have their pros and cons. In League's current meta, Xin Zhao usually wins when playing against Diana, with a 51.1% win rate. Thus, Xin Zhao makes a good counter for Diana.

While Xin Zhao does have a higher winrate compared to Diana, when on opposite teams, Xin Zhao also has a lower learning curve that makes him a less time consuming champ to develop with. You should be careful when picking Xin Zhao into Diana.

Additionally, Xin Zhao has only a small amount of utility and CC, a similar amount to Diana. This makes her just as valuable during team fights, especially when facing champions with a lot of burst damage.

While there isn't a single best champion for every situation in League of Legends, in Xin Zhao vs Diana matchups, Xin Zhao is the better champ with a higher win rate, less champion complexity, and a similar amount of utility to help out your allies during late stage team fights.

Xin Zhao is a decent counter to Diana. You will do well by focussing your strategy on increasing your gold income and clearing objectives. If you are able to do that, you should do very well as Xin Zhao against Diana.

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 Diana Build and Stats

For this guide on countering Diana as Xin Zhao, we analyzed 5,344 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 Diana 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 Diana Build

Further Insights to Win this Matchup

If you would like to truly master Xin Zhao to counter Diana during both the laning 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 listen to the build and tips shown here, you should increase your win rate significantly and be that much closer to League of Legends pro players.

Xin Zhao often gets less CS as Diana. Champs who typically don't take many minion kills usualy don't need much CS to be valuable teammates, such as supports. They are able to scale well off of their abilities and first items alone. Yet, champs with a lot of CS, such as hyper-carries, usually require many items to be effective. In either case, try to exceed the values reported on this page to do well.

The most important items to prioritize in your Xin Zhao versus Diana build consist of Guardian Angel, Titanic Hydra, and Sundered Sky. When Xin Zhao combined at least these three pieces in his build, he performed a lot better countering Diana than with most other common item sets. In fact, Xin Zhao had an average winrate of 51.1% when playing against Diana with this build.

To have the greatest likelihood of vanquishing Diana as Xin Zhao, you should equip the Conqueror, Triumph, Legend: Alacrity, Coup de Grace, Cosmic Insight, and Magical Footwear runes from the Precision and Inspiration rune sets. Of all the runes players chose for Xin Zhao vs Diana face-offs, this mix of runes yielded the greatest win rate. In fact, these runes gave a 51.1% winrate overall.

If you need to get Xin Zhao vs Diana tips and builds for a a distinct rank, please select one from the selection menu above. If viewing for the first time, the stats and strategies displayed are computed using all rounds run with these champs.