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

Xin Zhao vs Zoe

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

based on 1,659 Xin Zhao vs Zoe matchups
Win Rate
52.1 %
K/D/A
2.17
Pick Rate
1.3 %

How We Analyze LoL Champion Counters

We produce our matchup stats from the millions of rated LoL games that we analyze each and every week. Our guide on how to beat Zoe as Xin Zhao resulted from an examination of 1659 ranked rounds where both champions engaged one another. This pairing is somewhat rare. Xin Zhao encounters Zoe in only 1.3% of his matches.

Xin Zhao vs Zoe Matchup Summary

Xin Zhao has done a good job of beating Zoe. On average, he wins a terrific 52.1% of matches the champs battle one another in. In Xin Zhao vs Zoe games, Xin Zhao’s side is 0.0% more expected to get first blood. This indicates that he probably will get first blood versus Zoe.

Best Xin Zhao vs Zoe Counter Build

Items

Starter Items

Time Target
Mosstomper SeedlingHealth Potion

Early Items

~5 Mins
Ruby CrystalTiamat

Core Xin Zhao Items

~22 Mins
Sterak's GageTitanic HydraSundered Sky

Optional Items

Maw of MalmortiusEclipseSpear of ShojinBlack Cleaver

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
>
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
6
R
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W
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Guide to Countering Zoe as Xin Zhao

Tips for Playing as Xin Zhao against Zoe

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 Zoe

Zoe's Paddle Star deals more damage the further it has flown.

Sleepy Trouble Bubble travels further over walls. Stop Zoe from hiding in fog of war to prevent her from setting the spell up.

Zoe must return to her starting point after casting Portal Jump, making her vulnerable to a counterattack.

Xin Zhao vs Zoe Counter Stats

Xin Zhao Image
Win Rate
52.1 %
VS
Win Rate
47.9 %
Zoe Image
6.4
< Kills >
6.6
6.4
< Deaths >
5.7
7.5
< Assists >
7.5
1.47
< Killing Sprees >
1.49
40
< Minions Killed >
135
1.42
< Dragons Killed >
0.09
0.46
< Inhibitors >
0.42
16,404
< Physical Damage >
1,758
1,390
< Magic Damage >
18,015
916
< True Damage >
3,366
18,711
< Damage Dealt >
23,139
39,967
< Damage Taken >
18,471
11,671
< Gold Earned >
10,918
1.57
< Towers >
1.72
0.34
< Baron Takedowns >
0.02
20,799
< Total Healing >
2,256
13,333
< Experience >
13,168
22
< Vision Score >
25
6
< Wards Placed >
12
461
< Time Dealing CC >
138

How to Counter Zoe with Xin Zhao in LoL

The stat comparisons shown here underscore some vital Xin Zhao vs. Zoe counter statistics that may help you grasp the differences between the two. For instance, Xin Zhao’s KDA ratio ([kills + assists] / deaths) of NaN is more than Zoe’s ratio of NaN, showing that Xin Zhao may be more central to his team's team fighting effectiveness than Zoe..

Xin Zhao usually has a similar longest kill spree as his matchup does. Commonly, he takes more damage than Zoe. This often reflects differing health capacities, yet it can also imply that the champion with increased HP has less mobility and thus is unable to kite away from additional harm when engaged or poked.

Differences between Xin Zhao and Zoe

Damage Types Compared

Xin Zhao
Zoe
Physical Damage
Magic Damage
True Damage

Champion Playstyles Compared

Xin Zhao
Zoe

Who is Better, Xin Zhao or Zoe?

Both LoL champs are great. Both champs have their pros and cons. In the game's current meta, Xin Zhao usually wins when trying to fight Zoe, with a 52.1% win rate. Thus, Xin Zhao makes a good counter to Zoe.

While Xin Zhao does have a higher win rate than Zoe, when they face off with one another, Xin Zhao also has a lower learning curve that makes him a less challenging champ to pick up and master. You don't need to be too worried when picking Xin Zhao into Zoe.

Furthermore, Xin Zhao also has almost no amount of CC and other utility, a similar amount to Zoe. This makes her just as valuable during team fights, especially when fighting champions with a lot of burst damage.

While there isn't a single best champion in League of Legends, in Xin Zhao vs Zoe matchups, Xin Zhao is the better champ with a noticably 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 good counter for Zoe. You will do well by focussing your strategy on maximizing your CS and destroying objectives. If you can do that, you should be able to stand on your own as Xin Zhao against Zoe.

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 Zoe Build and Stats

For this guide on countering Zoe as Xin Zhao, we analyzed 1,659 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 Zoe 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

If you would like to learn all of the intricacies of Xin Zhao in order to counter Zoe during both the laning and mid / late game phases of League of Legends, you should keep reading to gather a few extra lessons on this matchup. If you mind the build and suggestions presented here, you will increase your win rate significantly and be closer to League of Legends pro players.

Xin Zhao typically picks up a lot less CS compared to Zoe. Champions who on average don't acquire many minion kills usualy don't require much CS to be effective, such as supports. They are capable of scaling well off of their skills, stats, and first items alone. Yet, champs with a lot of CS, such as hyper-carries, often require many items to be effective. In either situation, try to do better than the numbers displayed here to do well.

The best items to use in your Xin Zhao versus Zoe build consist of Sterak's Gage, Titanic Hydra, and Sundered Sky. When Xin Zhao combined at least these three items in his build, he did a lot better versus Zoe than with many other common counter builds. In fact, Xin Zhao had an average win rate of 52.1% when countering Zoe with these items in his kit.

To have the highest probability of beating Zoe as Xin Zhao, you should equip the Conqueror, Triumph, Legend: Alacrity, Coup de Grace, Cosmic Insight, and Magical Footwear runes from the Precision and Inspiration rune sets. Of all the rune sets players used for Xin Zhao vs Zoe LoL games, this blending of runes resulted in the highest win rate. In fact, these runes provided a 52.1% winrate overall.

If you want to view Xin Zhao x Zoe tips and builds for a a specific skill level, please select one from the selection menu provided above. At first, the stats and strategies shown are computed using every match run with both champs.