Xin Zhao vs Yasuo
How to Beat Yasuo as Xin Zhao
based on 8,436 Xin Zhao vs Yasuo matchupsHow We Analyze LoL Champion Counters
Xin Zhao vs Yasuo Matchup Summary
Best Xin Zhao vs Yasuo Counter Build
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Guide to Countering Yasuo as Xin Zhao
Tips for Playing as Xin Zhao against Yasuo
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 Yasuo
Yasuo's shield from Resolve lasts only 2 seconds. Dealing damage to him will trigger it. Wait it out, then engage.
Steel Tempest is very narrow. Dodge laterally if possible.
Yasuo is at his weakest just after he has launched a whirlwind. Engage at that point.
When Yasuo lands two Steel Tempests in a row, his next will fire a tornado. Watch and listen for the associated sound to prepare to dodge.
Xin Zhao vs Yasuo Counter Stats
How to Counter Yasuo with Xin Zhao in LoL
The stat comparisons shown here highlight some significant Xin Zhao vs. Yasuo matchup stats that can help you explain the distinctions between this pair of champions. Xin Zhao’s KDA ratio ([kills + assists] / deaths) of NaN is greater than Yasuo’s KDA ratio of NaN, indicating that Xin Zhao may be more central to his team's team fighting effectiveness than Yasuo..
Xin Zhao typically has a similar longest kill spree as his matchup does. On average, he receives more damage than Yasuo. This is usually reflective of differing health capacities, but it can also hint that the one champion has less agility and thus is unable to flee from further harm when poked or engaged.
Differences between Xin Zhao and Yasuo
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Who is Better, Xin Zhao or Yasuo?
Both League of Legends champs are great champions. Both champs have their strengths, weaknesses, and counters. In the game's current meta, Xin Zhao usually fairs equally well when trying to fight Yasuo, with a 49.8% win rate. Therefore, Xin Zhao makes an ok counter for Yasuo.
While Xin Zhao does have a lower win rate than Yasuo, when on opposite teams, Xin Zhao also has a much lower learning curve that makes him a less complex champion to pick up and master. You still need to be cautious when picking Xin Zhao into Yasuo.
Additionally, Xin Zhao also has only a small amount of utility and CC, a similar amount to Yasuo. This often makes her just as valuable during teamfights, especially when fighting champions with a ton of burst damage.
While there is not a single best champion for every situation in League of Legends, in Xin Zhao vs Yasuo matchups, Yasuo is the better champion with a similar 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 somewhat poor counter to Yasuo. Focus your play on increasing your CS and clearing objectives. If you are able to do that, you should be able to stand on your own as Xin Zhao against Yasuo.
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Further Insights to Win this Matchup
To truly master Xin Zhao to counter Yasuo during both the laning and mid / late game phases of League of Legends, you should continue reading to learn a few extra tips and tricks for this matchup. If you pay attention to the build and stats displayed here, you should grow your win rate by a lot and be closer to League of Legends pro players.
Xin Zhao usually racks up a lot less CS relative to Yasuo. Champs who typically don't take many minion kills often don't require much CS to be valuable teammates, such as supports. 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, usually need a lot of items to be effective. In either case, try to exceed the numbers shown here to do well.
The best items to have in your Xin Zhao versus Yasuo build include Sterak's Gage, Black Cleaver, and Sundered Sky. When Xin Zhao used at least these three items in his build, he performed much better when facing Yasuo than with most other common item sets. In fact, Xin Zhao boasted an average winrate of 49.8% when playing against Yasuo with this build.
To have the best probability of crushing Yasuo as Xin Zhao, Xin Zhao players should equip 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 runes players used for Xin Zhao vs Yasuo counters, this set of runes yielded the greatest win rate. Notably, these runes provided a 49.8% winrate overall.
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