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Xin Zhao vs Naafiri

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

based on 1,609 Xin Zhao vs Naafiri matchups
Win Rate
51.7 %
K/D/A
2.26
Pick Rate
1.3 %

How We Analyze LoL Champion Counters

We generate our counter stats from the millions of recently rated LoL rounds that we analyze each week. This guide on how to beat Naafiri as Xin Zhao resulted from an examination of 1609 ranked matches where both champs battled one another. This particular champ matchup is relatively rare. Xin Zhao is forced to battle against Naafiri in only 1.3% of his rounds.

Xin Zhao vs Naafiri Matchup Summary

Xin Zhao has done a decent job of countering Naafiri. On average, he wins a acceptable 51.7% of games the champs clash against each other in. In Xin Zhao versus Naafiri matches, Xin Zhao’s side is 0.1% more likely to gain first blood. This indicates that he probably will get first blood against Naafiri.

Best Xin Zhao vs Naafiri Counter Build

Items

Starter Items

Time Target
Mosstomper SeedlingHealth Potion

Early Items

~5 Mins
Ruby CrystalTiamat

Core Xin Zhao Items

~22 Mins
Titanic HydraDeath's DanceSundered Sky

Optional Items

Experimental HexplateSpear of ShojinEclipseSterak's Gage

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 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 Naafiri as Xin Zhao

Tips for Playing as Xin Zhao against Naafiri

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.

Xin Zhao vs Naafiri Counter Stats

Xin Zhao Image
Win Rate
51.7 %
VS
Win Rate
48.3 %
Naafiri Image
7
< Kills >
8.2
6.6
< Deaths >
6.7
7.9
< Assists >
6
1.63
< Killing Sprees >
1.89
42
< Minions Killed >
153
1.46
< Dragons Killed >
0.2
0.45
< Inhibitors >
0.32
17,877
< Physical Damage >
23,052
1,387
< Magic Damage >
111
954
< True Damage >
1,167
20,218
< Damage Dealt >
24,331
39,946
< Damage Taken >
25,555
11,864
< Gold Earned >
12,453
1.55
< Towers >
1.54
0.33
< Baron Takedowns >
0.05
20,665
< Total Healing >
6,465
13,376
< Experience >
13,926
22
< Vision Score >
17
6
< Wards Placed >
8
500
< Time Dealing CC >
58

How to Counter Naafiri with Xin Zhao in LoL

The stats shown on this page highlight some valuable Xin Zhao against Naafiri matchup stats that may help us figure out the distinctions between this pair of champions. For instance, Xin Zhao’s KDA ratio ([kills + assists] / deaths) of NaN is better than Naafiri’s KDA ratio of NaN, highlighting that Xin Zhao may be more central to his team's team fighting capacity than Naafiri..

Xin Zhao normally has a similar longest kill spree as his matchup does. Typically, he takes more damage than Naafiri. This is usually reflective of different amounts of tankyness, yet it can also show that the champ with higher health has less mobility and thus is not able to flee from further harm when poked or engaged.

Differences between Xin Zhao and Naafiri

Damage Types Compared

Xin Zhao
Naafiri
Physical Damage
Magic Damage
True Damage

Champion Playstyles Compared

Xin Zhao
Naafiri

Who is Better, Xin Zhao or Naafiri?

Both League champs are great champions. Both champs have their strengths, weaknesses, and counters. In League's current meta, Xin Zhao usually wins when taking on Naafiri, with a 51.7% win rate. As a result, Xin Zhao makes a good counter for Naafiri.

While Xin Zhao does have a higher win rate compared to Naafiri, when facing one another, Xin Zhao also has a greater learning curve that makes him a more time consuming character to learn. You still need to be cautious when picking Xin Zhao into Naafiri.

Additionally, Xin Zhao also has only a small amount of CC and other utility, a similar amount to Naafiri. This often makes her just as valuable during team fights, especially when fighting champions with a ton of burst damage.

While there isn't a single best champion for every situation in League of Legends, in Xin Zhao vs Naafiri matchups, Xin Zhao is the better champ with a higher win rate, similar champion depth, and a similar amount of utility to help out your teammates during teamfights.

Xin Zhao is a decent counter for Naafiri. You will do well by focussing your tactics on increasing your gold and cs and clearing objectives. If you can do that, you should do very well as Xin Zhao against Naafiri.

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 Naafiri Build and Stats

For this guide on countering Naafiri as Xin Zhao, we analyzed 1,609 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 Naafiri 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 Naafiri Build

Further Insights to Win this Matchup

If you would like to truly master Xin Zhao to counter Naafiri during both the laning and mid / late game phases of League of Legends, you should keep reading to pick up a few extra tricks and insights into this matchup. If you mind the build and tips presented here, you should grow your win rate significantly and be closer to League of Legends pro players.

Xin Zhao on average gets a lot less CS as Naafiri. Champions who typically don't take many minion kills usualy don't have to have much CS to be effective, such as supports. They are capable of scaling well off of their skills, stats, and first items alone. Yet, champs with a lot of CS, such as hyper-carries, often require many items to be effective. In either case, try to exceed the numbers reported here to do well.

The most crucial items to have in your Xin Zhao versus Naafiri build include Titanic Hydra, Death's Dance, and Sundered Sky. When Xin Zhao included at least these three items in his build, he did much better vs Naafiri than with most other typical item sets. In fact, Xin Zhao boasted an average winrate of 51.7% when countering Naafiri with this build.

To have the best chance of annihilating Naafiri as Xin Zhao, Xin Zhao players should use the Conqueror, Triumph, Legend: Alacrity, Coup de Grace, Cosmic Insight, and Magical Footwear runes from the Precision and Inspiration rune sets. Of all the rune sets players used for Xin Zhao vs Naafiri battles, this order of runes resulted in the greatest win rate. Moreover, these runes gave a 51.7% win rate overall.

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