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

Xin Zhao vs Vi

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

based on 3,631 Xin Zhao vs Vi matchups
Win Rate
49.5 %
K/D/A
2.23
Pick Rate
2.9 %

How We Analyze LoL Champion Counters

We at MOBA Champion summarize millions of recently ranked League matches each and every week. Within our data, Xin Zhao battled Vi 3631 times. With so many matchups for Xin Zhao vs Vi gives us faith in our capacity to provide actionable stats and a supported build to smash your foe. This matchup is somewhat rare. Xin Zhao fights Vi in only 2.9% of his rounds.

Xin Zhao vs Vi Matchup Summary

Xin Zhao does a average job of beating Vi. Typically, he wins a acceptable 49.5% of matches the champions face off with each other in. In Xin Zhao versus Vi games, Xin Zhao’s team is 0.1% more likely to gain first blood, indicating that he probably will get first blood against Vi.

Best Xin Zhao vs Vi Counter Build

Items

Starter Items

Time Target
Scorchclaw PupHealth Potion

Early Items

~5 Mins
TunnelerTiamat

Core Xin Zhao Items

~22 Mins
Black CleaverSpear of ShojinSundered Sky

Optional Items

Sterak's GageWit's EndDeath's DanceMaw of Malmortius

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
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E
2
W
3
Q
4
W
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W
6
R
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W
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E
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Guide to Countering Vi as Xin Zhao

Tips for Playing as Xin Zhao against Vi

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 Vi

Vi cannot be stopped while using her ult. Remember to save your displacement effects until after she's done charging.

A fully charged Vault breaker deals double damage. If you see Vi start to charge you should back off or try to dodge it.

Vi will shred your Armor and gain Attack Speed if she manages to hit you three times in a row. Try not to engage in extended brawls with her.

Xin Zhao vs Vi Counter Stats

Xin Zhao Image
Win Rate
49.5 %
VS
Win Rate
50.5 %
Vi Image
6.5
< Kills >
6.4
6.5
< Deaths >
6.3
8
< Assists >
8
1.51
< Killing Sprees >
1.46
43
< Minions Killed >
33
1.43
< Dragons Killed >
1.61
0.46
< Inhibitors >
0.41
17,095
< Physical Damage >
16,768
1,324
< Magic Damage >
92
957
< True Damage >
875
19,377
< Damage Dealt >
17,736
40,129
< Damage Taken >
29,962
11,763
< Gold Earned >
11,596
1.58
< Towers >
1.36
0.35
< Baron Takedowns >
0.35
20,681
< Total Healing >
11,247
13,427
< Experience >
13,373
22
< Vision Score >
22
6
< Wards Placed >
6
476
< Time Dealing CC >
286

How to Counter Vi with Xin Zhao in LoL

The stats provided here highlight some strategic Xin Zhao vs. Vi matchup statistics that may help us appreciate the distinctions between the two. As an example, Xin Zhao’s KDA ratio ([kills + assists] / deaths) of NaN is more than Vi’s KDA ratio of NaN, indicating that Xin Zhao may be more central to his team's team fighting effectiveness than Vi..

Xin Zhao typically has a similar longest killing spree as his foe does. On average, he receives more damage than Vi. This commonly reflects differing health capacities, yet it can also indicate that the champion with increased health has less agility and thus is not able to kite away from further damage when engaged or poked.

Differences between Xin Zhao and Vi

Damage Types Compared

Xin Zhao
Vi
Physical Damage
Magic Damage
True Damage

Champion Playstyles Compared

Xin Zhao
Vi

Who is Better, Xin Zhao or Vi?

Both LoL champions are great champions. Both champs have their pros and cons. In the game's current meta, Xin Zhao usually fairs equally well when trying to fight Vi, with a 49.5% win rate. As a result, Xin Zhao makes an ok counter for Vi.

While Xin Zhao does have a lower win rate than Vi, when on opposite teams, Xin Zhao also has a lower level of difficulty that makes him a less challenging champ to pick up and master. You still need to be cautious when picking Xin Zhao into Vi.

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

While there isn't one best champion for every situation in League of Legends, in Xin Zhao vs Vi matchups, Vi is the better champion with a similar win rate, less champion complexity, and a similar amount of utility to help out your team members during team fights.

Xin Zhao is a somewhat poor counter to Vi. Focus your strategy on increasing your CS and clearing objectives. If you can do that, you should be able to stand on your own as Xin Zhao against Vi.

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 Vi Build and Stats

For this guide on countering Vi as Xin Zhao, we analyzed 3,631 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 Vi 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

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Further Insights to Win this Matchup

To truly master Xin Zhao to counter Vi during both the early game and mid / late game phases of League of Legends, you should continue reading to learn a few extra tricks and insights into this matchup. If you pay attention to the build and suggestions presented above, you will grow your win rate significantly and be closer to League of Legends pro players.

Xin Zhao typically accumulates a similar amount of CS compared to Vi. Champions who typically don't acquire many minion kills usualy don't require much CS to be effective, such as sup champs. They are capable of scaling well off of their abilities and first items alone. Yet, champions with large amounts of CS, such as hyper-carries, typically need a lot of items to be effective. In either case, try to surpass the values displayed on this page to do well.

The most important items to have in your Xin Zhao versus Vi build consist of Black Cleaver, Spear of Shojin, and Sundered Sky. When Xin Zhao incorporated at least these three pieces in his build, he did a lot better countering Vi than with most other typical builds. In fact, Xin Zhao had an average winrate of 49.5% battling Vi with this build.

To have the best chance of crushing Vi 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 builds players used for Xin Zhao vs Vi fights, this set of runes resulted in the best win rate. Notably, these runes gave a 49.5% win rate overall.

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