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

Xin Zhao vs Sona

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

based on 3,093 Xin Zhao vs Sona matchups
Win Rate
51.1 %
K/D/A
2.3
Pick Rate
2.5 %

How We Analyze LoL Champion Counters

We summarize our counter stats from the millions of rated League matches that we evaluate each week. Our guide on how to beat Sona as Xin Zhao resulted from an evaluation of 3093 ranked games where both champions fought one another. This counter pairing is relatively rare. Xin Zhao has to counter Sona in only 2.5% of his games.

Xin Zhao vs Sona Matchup Summary

Xin Zhao has done a decent job of countering Sona. On average, he wins a acceptable 51.1% of games the champs clash against each other in. In Xin Zhao versus Sona matches, Xin Zhao’s team is 0.1% more likely to get first blood, implying that he probably will be able to get first blood versus Sona.

Best Xin Zhao vs Sona Counter Build

Items

Starter Items

Time Target
Gustwalker HatchlingHealth Potion

Early Items

~5 Mins
Long SwordTunneler

Core Xin Zhao Items

~22 Mins
Sterak's GageSpear of ShojinSundered Sky

Optional Items

Frozen HeartDeath's DanceEclipseBlack Cleaver

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

PrecisionLethal TempoTriumphLegend: AlacrityCoup de Grace
InspirationMagical FootwearCosmic Insight
Attack SpeedAdaptive ForceHealth Scaling
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
1
E
2
W
3
Q
4
W
5
W
6
R
7
W
8
E
9
W
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E
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R
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E
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E
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Q
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Q
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R

Guide to Countering Sona as Xin Zhao

Tips for Playing as Xin Zhao against Sona

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 Sona

Spread out when you see Sona so she can't make your entire team dance.

Kill Sona first, as she will heal up her team if left alone for too long.

Xin Zhao vs Sona Counter Stats

Xin Zhao Image
Win Rate
51.1 %
VS
Win Rate
48.9 %
Sona Image
6.3
< Kills >
2
6.1
< Deaths >
5.4
7.7
< Assists >
14.4
1.47
< Killing Sprees >
0.39
39
< Minions Killed >
28
1.56
< Dragons Killed >
0.04
0.48
< Inhibitors >
0.57
16,463
< Physical Damage >
1,657
1,294
< Magic Damage >
7,964
878
< True Damage >
503
18,636
< Damage Dealt >
10,125
38,934
< Damage Taken >
18,243
11,487
< Gold Earned >
8,403
1.57
< Towers >
2.3
0.35
< Baron Takedowns >
0.02
20,576
< Total Healing >
12,587
13,053
< Experience >
10,430
22
< Vision Score >
53
6
< Wards Placed >
24
472
< Time Dealing CC >
49

How to Counter Sona with Xin Zhao in LoL

The stat comparisons shown here clarify some significant Xin Zhao vs. Sona matchup statistics that can help you explain the distinctions between this pair of champs. Xin Zhao’s KDA ratio ([kills + assists] / deaths) of NaN is more than Sona’s KDA ratio of NaN, demonstrating that Xin Zhao may be more central to his team's team fighting capability than Sona. This observation is largely a result of the difference in kills.

Xin Zhao usually has a much larger longest killing spree than his foe does. Commonly, he receives more damage than Sona. This typically indicates differing health capacities, but it can also indicate that the one champ has less agility and thus is not able to escape further harm when poked or engaged.

Differences between Xin Zhao and Sona

Damage Types Compared

Xin Zhao
Sona
Physical Damage
Magic Damage
True Damage

Champion Playstyles Compared

Xin Zhao
Sona

Who is Better, Xin Zhao or Sona?

Both League of Legends champions are great. Both champs have their pros and cons. In League's current meta, Xin Zhao usually wins when trying to fight Sona, with a 51.1% win rate. As a result, Xin Zhao makes a good counter for Sona.

While Xin Zhao does have a higher winrate compared to Sona, when they face off with one another, Xin Zhao also has a lower difficulty level that makes him a less difficult champion to learn. You should be careful when picking Xin Zhao into Sona.

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

While there is not one best champion for every situation in League of Legends, in Xin Zhao vs Sona 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 allied champions during late stage team fights.

Xin Zhao is a decent counter for Sona. Focus your play on maximizing your CS and taking out objectives. If you are able to do that, you should be able to stand on your own as Xin Zhao against Sona.

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 Sona Build and Stats

For this guide on countering Sona as Xin Zhao, we analyzed 3,093 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 Sona 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 Sona Build

Further Insights to Win this Matchup

To truly master Xin Zhao to counter Sona during both the laning and mid / late game phases of League of Legends, you should continue reading to gather a few extra tips and tricks for this matchup. If you pay attention to the build and stats shown here, you will grow your win rate significantly and be that much closer to League of Legends pro players.

Xin Zhao typically accumulates a similar amount of CS compared to Sona. Champions who on average don't earn many minion kills typically don't require much CS to be valuable teammates, 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, often need several high cost items to be effective. In either situation, try to exceed the numbers reported here to do well.

The best items to prioritize in your Xin Zhao versus Sona build include Sterak's Gage, Spear of Shojin, and Sundered Sky. When Xin Zhao combined at least these three items in his build, he performed a lot better vs Sona than with most other commonly used builds. In fact, Xin Zhao boasted an average winrate of 51.1% battling Sona with this counter build.

To have the greatest chance of beating Sona 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. Of all the rune sets we have analyed for Xin Zhao vs Sona battles, this mixture of runes resulted in the greatest win rate. Notably, these runes provided a 51.1% win rate overall.

By default, tips, stats, and builds on how to beat Sona as Xin Zhao are given for all skill levels combined. To narrow the stats and builds to a specific player tier, you should use the selection menu located earlier on the page.