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

Xin Zhao vs Neeko

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

based on 3,483 Xin Zhao vs Neeko matchups
Win Rate
52.4 %
K/D/A
2.2
Pick Rate
2.8 %

How We Analyze LoL Champion Counters

We produce our matchup stats from the millions of rated LoL rounds that we analyze each week. This guide on how to beat Neeko as Xin Zhao resulted from an evaluation of 3483 ranked games where both champions opposed each other. This particular counter matchup is relatively rare. Xin Zhao is forced to battle against Neeko in only 2.8% of his rounds.

Xin Zhao vs Neeko Matchup Summary

Xin Zhao has done a good job of countering Neeko. Typically, he wins a terrific 52.4% of games the champs clash against one another in. In Xin Zhao against Neeko rounds, Xin Zhao’s side is 0.1% more likely to get first blood. This implies that he most likely will get first blood versus Neeko.

Best Xin Zhao vs Neeko Counter Build

Items

Starter Items

Time Target
Scorchclaw PupHealth Potion

Early Items

~5 Mins
TunnelerTiamat

Core Xin Zhao Items

~22 Mins
Sterak's GageSpear of ShojinSundered Sky

Optional Items

Frozen HeartWit's EndBlack CleaverEclipse

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
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R
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W
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Guide to Countering Neeko as Xin Zhao

Tips for Playing as Xin Zhao against Neeko

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 Neeko

Pop Blossom's warning visuals are invisible if Neeko is disguised.

Standing behind minions against Neeko is very dangerous as Tangle-Barbs become stronger.

Xin Zhao vs Neeko Counter Stats

Xin Zhao Image
Win Rate
52.4 %
VS
Win Rate
47.6 %
Neeko Image
6.6
< Kills >
5.1
6.6
< Deaths >
6
7.9
< Assists >
8.7
1.53
< Killing Sprees >
1.16
44
< Minions Killed >
110
1.49
< Dragons Killed >
0.11
0.46
< Inhibitors >
0.44
17,396
< Physical Damage >
1,311
1,446
< Magic Damage >
18,297
987
< True Damage >
751
19,830
< Damage Dealt >
20,360
40,887
< Damage Taken >
20,752
11,959
< Gold Earned >
10,439
1.6
< Towers >
1.85
0.36
< Baron Takedowns >
0.03
21,239
< Total Healing >
2,361
13,786
< Experience >
12,858
23
< Vision Score >
33
6
< Wards Placed >
15
479
< Time Dealing CC >
185

How to Counter Neeko with Xin Zhao in LoL

The stat comparisons provided here underscore some influential Xin Zhao versus Neeko matchup statistics that can help you understand the distinctions between these two champions. As an example, Xin Zhao’s KDA ratio ([kills + assists] / deaths) of NaN is better than Neeko’s KDA ratio of NaN, demonstrating that Xin Zhao may be more central to his team's team fighting effectiveness than Neeko..

Xin Zhao often has a slightly larger longest killing spree than his foe does. Commonly, he receives more damage than Neeko. This commonly reflects different amounts of tankyness, yet it can also indicate that the champion with more health has less mobility and thus is unable to flee from additional harm when engaged or poked.

Differences between Xin Zhao and Neeko

Damage Types Compared

Xin Zhao
Neeko
Physical Damage
Magic Damage
True Damage

Champion Playstyles Compared

Xin Zhao
Neeko

Who is Better, Xin Zhao or Neeko?

Both LoL champs are great. Both have their pros and cons. In the game's current meta, Xin Zhao usually wins when trying to fight Neeko, with a 52.4% win rate. Therefore, Xin Zhao makes a good counter for Neeko.

While Xin Zhao does have a higher win rate compared to Neeko, when they face off with one another, Xin Zhao also has a lower learning curve that makes him a less challenging champ to learn. You should be be fine when picking Xin Zhao into Neeko.

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

While there is not a single best champion for every situation in League of Legends, in Xin Zhao vs Neeko matchups, Xin Zhao is the better champion with a noticably higher win rate, less champion complexity, and a similar amount of utility to help out your team members during team fights.

Xin Zhao is a good counter to Neeko. Focus your strategy on keeping up your gold income and destroying objectives. If you can do that, you should do very well as Xin Zhao against Neeko.

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 Neeko Build and Stats

For this guide on countering Neeko as Xin Zhao, we analyzed 3,483 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 Neeko 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 Neeko Build

Further Insights to Win this Matchup

If you would like to truly master Xin Zhao to counter Neeko during both the laning and mid / late game phases of League of Legends, you should keep reading to pick up a few extra tips and tricks for this matchup. If you pay attention to the build and stats presented here, you will grow your win rate by a lot and be that much closer to League of Legends pro players.

Xin Zhao usually racks up less CS compared to Neeko. Champions who on average don't get much CS typically don't need much CS to be valuable teammates, such as sup champs. These kinds of champions are able to scale well off of their abilities and first items alone. Yet, champions with a lot of CS, such as hyper-carries, typically have to have many items to be effective. In either case, try to do better than the numbers displayed on this page to do well.

The most crucial items to prioritize in your Xin Zhao versus Neeko build include Sterak's Gage, Spear of Shojin, and Sundered Sky. When Xin Zhao incorporated at least these three pieces in his build, he performed a lot better countering Neeko than with most other common counter builds. In fact, Xin Zhao had an average winrate of 52.4% battling Neeko with this build.

To have the greatest probability of crushing Neeko as Xin Zhao, Xin Zhao players should equip the Conqueror, Triumph, Legend: Alacrity, Coup de Grace, Cosmic Insight, and Magical Footwear runes from the Precision and Inspiration rune sets. Out of all the rune combinations we have analyed for Xin Zhao vs Neeko counter picks, this composite of runes resulted in the highest win rate. Moreover, these runes gave a 52.4% winrate overall.

If you want to see Xin Zhao x Neeko tips and builds for a a distinct division, feel free to select one from the selection menu provided above. If viewing for the first time, the statistics and strategies shown are computed using all matches completed with these champions.