How to Play Ionia Xin Zhao
A stage-by-stage plan for Ionia Xin Zhao: opener, when to level and roll for Xin Zhao, and where to position the board.
- Tier
- A
- Top 4 rate
- 81.8%
- Avg place
- 4.18
- 1st place
- 0.0%
- Playstyle
- Fast 8
- Games
- 11
How to level and roll with Ionia Xin Zhao
Fast 8Ionia Xin Zhao is a Fast 8 comp: level on the standard curve and roll down at level 8 on stage 4-1 to find Xin Zhao. At level 8, each shop slot has a 20% chance to be a 2-cost.
| Stage | Level | Action | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-1 | 4 | Level | Level to 4 and play your strongest pairs; slam an early item if it saves HP. |
| 2-5 | 5 | Level | Level to 5 and keep building interest toward 50 gold. |
| 3-2 | 6 | Level | Level to 6 and save to 50 gold. |
| 3-5 | 7 | Level | Level to 7 while staying on interest. |
| 4-1 | 8 | Roll down | Level to 8 and roll down to find Xin Zhao and the 4-cost core. |
| 4-5 | 8 | Save gold | Stop rolling once the board is stable and rebuild your economy. |
| 5-1 | 9 | Push level | Push to 9 when you have the gold to add a 5-cost or extra trait. |
Ionia Xin Zhao early game and opener
We don't have enough early-board data for Ionia Xin Zhao yet. Play your strongest pairs early and hold units that share traits with Xin Zhao.
Rolling odds for Ionia Xin Zhao
Xin Zhao is easiest to find around level 8. Use the calculator to see your odds of a 2-star for the gold you have.
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Ionia Xin Zhao positioning
A starting board for Ionia Xin Zhao. Drag units to adjust it, switch to the anti-assassin layout when the lobby has divers, and copy the Team Planner code into the TFT client.
- Corner Ahri on the back line and put Wukong in front of it.
- Split Ahri and Jhin across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both.
- Aatrox , Wukong, and Kennen hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry.
- Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Shen and Yasuo in the back corners as bait.
Positioning board
Drag a unit onto another hex to move it — dropping on a unit swaps them.
When to play Ionia Xin Zhao
Strengths
- Average place better than 74% of comps of the same board size
- Two damage threats (Xin Zhao and Yasuo) make itemizing flexible
- Rarely played, so its units are usually free
Weaknesses
- Leans on finished items for Xin Zhao
Strategic Tips
Economy
Stay on interest and save your big roll for level 8 at stage 4-1.
Itemization
Build Sterak's Gage, Bramble Vest, and Warmog's Armor on Xin Zhao.
When to pivot
Scout at 2-1 and 3-2: if two or more players hold your core units, or you haven't found any by 3-2, move into one of the comps on the Similar Comps tab instead of forcing Ionia Xin Zhao.
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How to play Ionia Xin Zhao – FAQ (TFT Set 16)
How do you play Ionia Xin Zhao?
Ionia Xin Zhao is a Fast 8 comp: level on the standard curve and roll down at level 8 on stage 4-1 to find Xin Zhao. Corner Ahri on the back line and put Wukong in front of it. Build Sterak's Gage, Bramble Vest, and Warmog's Armor on Xin Zhao.
When should I roll down for Ionia Xin Zhao?
Roll down at level 8 on stage 4-1. That is when Ionia Xin Zhao finds Xin Zhao and its core most reliably; save gold before it.
What level do you roll for Xin Zhao?
Roll for Xin Zhao at level 8. At level 8, each shop slot has a 20% chance to be a 2-cost.
Is Ionia Xin Zhao a reroll comp?
No. Ionia Xin Zhao is a Fast 8 comp: level up and roll down at level 8 to find your 4- and 5-cost units at 2 stars.
How do you position Ionia Xin Zhao?
Corner Ahri on the back line and put Wukong in front of it. Split Ahri and Jhin across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both. Aatrox , Wukong, and Kennen hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry. Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Shen and Yasuo in the back corners as bait.
What is the best opener for Ionia Xin Zhao?
Ionia Xin Zhao has no fixed opener: play your strongest early pairs, keep HP high and hold units that share traits with Xin Zhao.