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

Xin Zhao vs Rell

How to Beat Rell as Xin Zhao in LoLXin Zhao is in the b tier of champions
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How to Beat Rell as Xin Zhao

based on 1,707 Xin Zhao vs Rell matchups
Win Rate
52.1 %
K/D/A
2.26
Pick Rate
1.4 %

How We Analyze LoL Champion Counters

At MOBA Champion, we evaluate millions of ranked LoL rounds each week. In our database, Xin Zhao faced off against Rell in 1707 matches. Using so many games with Xin Zhao versus Rell gives us a lot of confidence in our ability to provide enlightening statistics and a solid build to smash Rell. This champ pairing is fairly rare. Xin Zhao has to counter Rell in only 1.4% of his matches.

Xin Zhao vs Rell Matchup Summary

Xin Zhao does a good job of countering Rell. Normally, he wins a terrific 52.1% of the time the champs fight each other in. In Xin Zhao versus Rell rounds, Xin Zhao’s team is 0.0% more probable to gain first blood, indicating that he most likely will get first blood against Rell.

Best Xin Zhao vs Rell Counter Build

Items

Starter Items

Time Target
Mosstomper SeedlingHealth Potion

Early Items

~5 Mins
Long SwordTunneler

Core Xin Zhao Items

~22 Mins
Spear of ShojinTitanic HydraSundered Sky

Optional Items

Death's DanceExperimental HexplateSterak's GageTrinity Force

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

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
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W
3
Q
4
W
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W
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Guide to Countering Rell as Xin Zhao

Tips for Playing as Xin Zhao against Rell

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 Rell Counter Stats

Xin Zhao Image
Win Rate
52.1 %
VS
Win Rate
47.9 %
Rell Image
6.4
< Kills >
1.9
6.6
< Deaths >
6.2
8.5
< Assists >
15.5
1.51
< Killing Sprees >
0.32
41
< Minions Killed >
27
1.41
< Dragons Killed >
0.16
0.46
< Inhibitors >
0.45
16,757
< Physical Damage >
1,909
1,342
< Magic Damage >
5,203
979
< True Damage >
832
19,079
< Damage Dealt >
7,945
39,457
< Damage Taken >
21,806
11,619
< Gold Earned >
8,496
1.56
< Towers >
1.69
0.35
< Baron Takedowns >
0.04
20,387
< Total Healing >
2,836
13,148
< Experience >
10,430
22
< Vision Score >
52
6
< Wards Placed >
22
465
< Time Dealing CC >
291

How to Counter Rell with Xin Zhao in LoL

The stat comparisons shown on this page feature some important Xin Zhao versus Rell matchup statistics that can help you appreciate the distinctions between the two. Xin Zhao’s KDA ratio ([kills + assists] / deaths) of NaN is greater than Rell’s KDA ratio of NaN, demonstrating that Xin Zhao may be more central to his team's team fighting effectiveness than Rell. This observation is largely a result of the difference in kills.

Xin Zhao usually has a much larger longest killing spree than his enemy does. On average, he receives more damage than Rell. This commonly reflects differing health capacities, but it can also illustrate that the one champion has less mobility and thus is unable to flee from further damage when poked or engaged.

Differences between Xin Zhao and Rell

Damage Types Compared

Xin Zhao
Rell
Physical Damage
Magic Damage
True Damage

Champion Playstyles Compared

Xin Zhao
Rell

Who is Better, Xin Zhao or Rell?

Both League champs are great champions. Both have their strengths, weaknesses, and counters. In League's current meta, Xin Zhao usually wins when taking on Rell, with a 52.1% win rate. Thus, Xin Zhao makes a good counter to Rell.

While Xin Zhao does have a higher win rate than Rell, when facing one another, Xin Zhao also has a greater level of difficulty that makes him a more difficult character to learn and master. You don't need to be too worried when picking Xin Zhao into Rell.

Moreover, Xin Zhao has only a small amount of utility and CC, a similar amount to Rell. This often makes her just as valuable during team fights, especially when trying to counter champions with a lot of burst damage.

While there isn't one best champion in League of Legends, in Xin Zhao vs Rell matchups, Xin Zhao is the better champion with a noticably higher win rate, more champion depth, and a similar amount of utility to help out your teammates during team fights.

Xin Zhao is a good counter for Rell. You will do well by focussing your tactics on keeping up your CS and clearing objectives. If you do that, you should be able to stand on your own as Xin Zhao against Rell.

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 Rell Build and Stats

For this guide on countering Rell as Xin Zhao, we analyzed 1,707 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 Rell 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.

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Further Insights to Win this Matchup

To truly master Xin Zhao in order to counter Rell during both the laning and mid / late game phases of League of Legends, you should continue reading to gather a few extra lessons on this matchup. If you mind the build and suggestions shown here, you will increase your win rate significantly and be closer to League of Legends pro players.

Xin Zhao usually picks up more CS relative to Rell. Champions who typically don't get much CS usualy don't need much CS to be effective, such as sup champs. These kinds of champions are capable of scaling well off of their skills, stats, and first items alone. Yet, champions with large amounts of CS, such as hyper-carries, usually have to have a lot of items to be effective. In either situation, try to surpass the numbers shown on this page to do well.

The most important items to use in your Xin Zhao versus Rell build include Spear of Shojin, Titanic Hydra, and Sundered Sky. When Xin Zhao bought at least these three pieces in his build, he did much better versus Rell than with most other common item sets. In fact, Xin Zhao had an average win rate of 52.1% battling Rell with this counter build.

To have the best likelihood of annihilating Rell as Xin Zhao, you should take 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 builds players used for Xin Zhao vs Rell matchups, this composite of runes resulted in the best win rate. Moreover, these runes gave a 52.1% winrate overall.

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