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

Xin Zhao vs Evelynn

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

based on 3,294 Xin Zhao vs Evelynn matchups
Win Rate
52 %
K/D/A
2.17
Pick Rate
2.6 %

How We Analyze LoL Champion Counters

We at MOBA Champion evaluate millions of ranked LoL games each week. Within our dataset, Xin Zhao engaged Evelynn 3294 times. With so many games with Xin Zhao vs Evelynn provides us confidence in our ability to produce informative data and a recommended build to obliterate Evelynn. This particular champion matchup is somewhat rare. Xin Zhao encounters Evelynn in only 2.6% of his matches.

Xin Zhao vs Evelynn Matchup Summary

Xin Zhao does a good job of beating Evelynn. Normally, he wins a terrific 52.0% of matches the champs clash against each other in. In Xin Zhao against Evelynn games, Xin Zhao’s team is 0.1% more expected to obtain first blood. This indicates that he probably will get first blood against Evelynn.

Best Xin Zhao vs Evelynn Counter Build

Items

Starter Items

Time Target
Scorchclaw PupHealth Potion

Early Items

~5 Mins
BootsLong Sword

Core Xin Zhao Items

~22 Mins
Sterak's GageTitanic HydraSundered Sky

Optional Items

EclipseSpear of ShojinKaenic RookernExperimental Hexplate

Summoner Spells

summonerflash summoner spell D
summonersmite summoner spell F

Skill Order

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

Runes

PrecisionLethal TempoTriumphLegend: 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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4
W
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W
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Guide to Countering Evelynn as Xin Zhao

Tips for Playing as Xin Zhao against Evelynn

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 Evelynn

Purchasing Vision Wards can help you detect Evelynn's location in order to prepare for her ambushes.

A large share of Evelynn's threat is in her charm, 'Allure.' Protect allies marked with 'Allure' or, if you are marked, make sure allies are between you and where Evelynn may attack from.

If you suspect Evelynn is about to ambush one of your teammates, let them know by pinging the minimap and typing in chat.

Xin Zhao vs Evelynn Counter Stats

Xin Zhao Image
Win Rate
52 %
VS
Win Rate
48 %
Evelynn Image
6.7
< Kills >
9
6.6
< Deaths >
6.1
7.6
< Assists >
7.1
1.59
< Killing Sprees >
2
42
< Minions Killed >
20
1.57
< Dragons Killed >
1.31
0.47
< Inhibitors >
0.3
17,313
< Physical Damage >
721
1,454
< Magic Damage >
21,321
959
< True Damage >
617
19,727
< Damage Dealt >
22,660
41,084
< Damage Taken >
31,108
11,970
< Gold Earned >
11,999
1.64
< Towers >
0.86
0.36
< Baron Takedowns >
0.33
21,263
< Total Healing >
15,091
13,692
< Experience >
13,529
23
< Vision Score >
20
6
< Wards Placed >
7
470
< Time Dealing CC >
199

How to Counter Evelynn with Xin Zhao in LoL

The stat comparisons shown here show some strategic Xin Zhao versus Evelynn counter stats that may help you figure out the differences between the pair. As an example, Xin Zhao’s KDA ratio ([kills + assists] / deaths) of NaN is more than Evelynn’s KDA ratio of NaN, highlighting that Xin Zhao may be more central to his team's team fighting effectiveness than Evelynn..

Xin Zhao often has a slightly smaller longest kill spree than his matchup does. On average, he takes more damage than Evelynn. This commonly reflects differing health capacities; however, it can also imply that the champ with more HP has less agility and thus is unable to kite away from additional damage when poked or engaged.

Differences between Xin Zhao and Evelynn

Damage Types Compared

Xin Zhao
Evelynn
Physical Damage
Magic Damage
True Damage

Champion Playstyles Compared

Xin Zhao
Evelynn

Who is Better, Xin Zhao or Evelynn?

Both LoL champions are great. Both have their pros and cons. In League's current meta, Xin Zhao usually wins when playing against Evelynn, with a 52.0% win rate. Therefore, Xin Zhao makes a good counter for Evelynn.

While Xin Zhao does have a higher win rate compared to Evelynn, when they face off with one another, Xin Zhao also has a much lower learning curve that makes him a less difficult champ to learn and master. You still need to be cautious when picking Xin Zhao into Evelynn.

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

While there is not a single best champion overall in League of Legends, in Xin Zhao vs Evelynn matchups, Xin Zhao is the better champion with a higher win rate, less champion complexity, and a similar amount of utility to help out your teammates during late stage team fights.

Xin Zhao is a decent counter to Evelynn. Make sure you focus your actions on maximizing your gold and cs and clearing objectives. If you can do that, you should be able to stand on your own as Xin Zhao against Evelynn.

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 Evelynn Build and Stats

For this guide on countering Evelynn as Xin Zhao, we analyzed 3,294 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 Evelynn 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 Evelynn Build

Further Insights to Win this Matchup

To learn all of the intricacies of Xin Zhao to counter Evelynn during both the early game and mid / late game phases of League of Legends, you should continue reading to gather a few extra lessons on this matchup. If you listen to the build and suggestions presented here, you will grow your win rate by a lot and be closer to League of Legends pro players.

Xin Zhao on average picks up more CS compared to Evelynn. Champions who on average don't earn much CS usualy don't have to have much CS to be effective, such as sup champs. They are capable of scaling well off of their skills, stats, and first items alone. Yet, champs with large amounts of CS, such as hyper-carries, often need a lot of items to be effective. In either case, try to surpass the numbers shown on this page to do well.

The most important items to have in your Xin Zhao versus Evelynn build include Sterak's Gage, Titanic Hydra, and Sundered Sky. When Xin Zhao used at least these three pieces in his build, he performed significantly better vs. Evelynn than with many other typical builds. In fact, Xin Zhao had an average win rate of 52.0% when playing against Evelynn with these items in his kit.

To have the best probability of defeating Evelynn as Xin Zhao, Xin Zhao players should use the Lethal Tempo, Triumph, Legend: Alacrity, Coup de Grace, Cosmic Insight, and Magical Footwear runes from the Precision and Inspiration rune sets. Out of all the rune sets players used for Xin Zhao vs Evelynn fights, this blending of runes yielded the best win rate. Moreover, these runes gave a 52.0% win rate overall.

By default, tips, stats, and builds on how to beat Evelynn as Xin Zhao are shown for all ranked divisions. If you want to scope the stats and builds to a distinct player tier, you should use the selection menu earlier in the counter matchup guide.