Archived Champion: This champion is from TFT Set 16 and is no longer in the current set. Stats shown are from when this set was active.
Avg Place
4.88
1st Place
29.1%
Top 4
43.3%
Xin ZhaoTFT Comps
Set 16
Demacia
Warden
Ionia
2 CostSetSet 18
Matches61,801
TierAll Tiers
RankAll Ranks
Last UpdatedAug 30, 2026 UTC
MethodologyData Methodology
AuthorDakota Chinnick
The best Xin Zhao team comp features Bruiser , Defender , Demacia , Freljord , Heroic , Invoker , Ionia , Rune Mage , The Boss , Warden , and Yordle with a 86.90% win rate. The most popular Xin Zhao comp uses Bruiser , Ionia , Slayer , and The Boss and is picked 0.20% of the time in TFT Set 16.
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Explore the best TFT team compositions featuring Xin Zhao as a core unit in your lineup. Our analysis covers 1 viable team comps that include Xin Zhao, with an average win rate of 77.63% across all compositions. The top performing Xin Zhao comp achieves an impressive 77.63% win rate, built around Caretaker, Defender, Huntress traits. This comprehensive table shows every competitive team composition using Xin Zhao, sorted by win rate to help you find the strongest builds for climbing ranked. Each composition displays the complete champion lineup, optimal item builds for carry units, all active traits with breakpoints, and detailed performance statistics including average placement, win rate, first place rate, and pick rate. Toggle between 8 and 9 champion compositions using the filters above to match your preferred board state.
Avg Place 3.24 | Top 4 77.63% | First Place 13.90% | Low Contested Risk | |||
Games295 Gold value111 gold Avg exit round5-6 Avg game length33:40 Dmg to players116 Contested RiskLow Contested Risk Frontline & backlineFrontline  ★★★    ★★★ ★★ ★★ ★★    ★★Backline  ★★★    ★★★ Grouped by unit role — not a recommended board layout. Carry buildsApheliosUsed in 53.2% of this comp’s games Guinsoo's RagebladeInfinity EdgeKraken's Fury86.0% Top 43.10 Avg Place NeekoUsed in 26.8% of this comp’s games Gargoyle StoneplateIonic SparkSpirit Visage89.9% Top 42.90 Avg Place Bard Used in 11.9% of this comp’s games Jeweled GauntletNashor's ToothRabadon's Deathcap88.6% Top 42.77 Avg Place Star-up priority      | ||||||
3.24
Avg Place77.63%
Top 4 Rate13.90%
First PlaceLow Contested Risk
Games295
Gold value111 gold
Avg exit round5-6
Avg game length33:40
Dmg to players116
Contested RiskLow Contested Risk
Frontline & backline
Frontline★★★Neeko★★★Vi★★Xin Zhao★★Loris★★Nidalee ★★Swain
★★★★★★★★★★★★★★Backline★★★Aphelios★★★Bard
★★★★★★Grouped by unit role — not a recommended board layout.
Carry builds
ApheliosUsed in 53.2% of this comp’s games
Guinsoo's RagebladeInfinity EdgeKraken's Fury86.0% Top 43.10 Avg Place
NeekoUsed in 26.8% of this comp’s games
Gargoyle StoneplateIonic SparkSpirit Visage89.9% Top 42.90 Avg Place
Bard Used in 11.9% of this comp’s games
Jeweled GauntletNashor's ToothRabadon's Deathcap88.6% Top 42.77 Avg Place
Star-up priority
Xin Zhao Comp Trait Synergies in TFT Set 16
Caretaker100%77.6% WR
Defender100%77.6% WR
Huntress100%77.6% WR
Piltover100%77.6% WR
Arcanist100%77.6% WR
Targon100%77.6% WR
Primary Synergies
Xin Zhao excels in compositions that leverage Caretaker, Defender, Huntress synergies. The Caretaker trait appears in 100% of Xin Zhao comps with a 77.6% average win rate. Building around these core traits provides consistent performance and flexible itemization options throughout the game.
Supporting Traits
Supporting traits like Piltover, Arcanist, Targon complement Xin Zhao comps by providing additional utility and stat bonuses. These secondary synergies often activate naturally when building your core composition, adding defensive or offensive capabilities without requiring dedicated slots.
How to Play the Best Xin Zhao Comp
Stage 2-3Early Game
In this Caretaker/Defender/Huntress comp, Xin Zhao is available early. Start your game by picking up Aphelios, Bard , Neeko, Vi. These 1-2 cost units form the foundation of this 77.6% win rate composition, providing early trait activations and board stability. Focus on building economy while collecting these pieces.
Stage 3-4Mid Game
Transition your board around Stage 3-4 by adding Loris. These 3-cost units are crucial for this composition's power spike and help complete key trait breakpoints. Level to 6-7 and stabilize your board.
Stage 4-5Late Game
Complete this Caretaker/Defender/Huntress composition with Nidalee , Swain in the late game. These high-cost units are essential for the comp's 77.6% win rate. Level to 8-9 and prioritize 2-starring your carries.
ItemsBest in Slot Items for This Xin Zhao Comp
For optimal Xin Zhao itemization in this Caretaker/Defender/Huntress comp, prioritize equipping Bard with Jeweled Gauntlet, Nashor's Tooth, Rabadon's Deathcap. Secondary item holders include Neeko (Gargoyle Stoneplate, Ionic Spark, Spirit Visage); Nidalee (Jeweled Gauntlet, Rabadon's Deathcap, Hand Of Justice); Aphelios (Guinsoo's Rageblade, Infinity Edge, Kraken's Fury). Focus on collecting the right components during carousel rounds and PvE stages to complete these Best in Slot (BiS) items for maximum damage output and survivability.
PriorityTop Components to Look for on Carousel
Needlessly Large Rod×8 items
Sparring Gloves×4 items
Recurve Bow×3 items
Negatron Cloak×3 items
When playing this Xin Zhao Caretaker/Defender/Huntress comp, prioritize Needlessly Large Rod, Sparring Gloves, Recurve Bow, Negatron Cloak during carousel rounds and PvE stages. Needlessly Large Rod is the most valuable component, appearing in 8 of the core items for this composition. Early carousel priority should focus on these key components to ensure you can complete your carry items by mid-game. If contested, look for completed items or flexible components that can pivot into multiple BiS options.
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Xin Zhao Set 16 Comps - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the highest win rate Xin Zhao team comp?
The highest win rate Xin Zhao team comp features Braum, Galio, Garen, Kennen , Kobuko & Yuumi, Lissandra, Ryze , Sett, Volibear , and Xin Zhao with a 86.90% win rate. This comp utilizes the Bruiser, Defender, Demacia, Freljord, Heroic, Invoker, Ionia, Rune Mage, The Boss, Warden, and Yordle traits and is picked 0.07% of the time.
Which Xin Zhao team comp is most popular?
The most popular Xin Zhao team comp uses Ahri, Jhin, Kennen , Sett, Shen, Wukong, Xin Zhao, Yasuo, Yone, and Yunara with a pick rate of 0.20%. This composition features the Bruiser, Ionia, Slayer, and The Boss traits and has a 81.21% win rate.
Which Xin Zhao TFT team comp has the highest first place rate?
The Xin Zhao comp with the highest first place rate includes Ahri, Jhin, Kennen , Sett, Shen, Wukong, Xin Zhao, Yasuo, Yone, and Yunara and achieves first place 44.73% of the time. This comp uses the Bruiser, Ionia, Slayer, and The Boss traits and has a 81.21% overall win rate.
Which Xin Zhao comp has the best average placement?
The Xin Zhao comp with the best average placement features Braum, Galio, Garen, Kennen , Kobuko & Yuumi, Lissandra, Ryze , Sett, Volibear , and Xin Zhao with an average placement of 0.00. This team comp utilizes the Bruiser, Defender, Demacia, Freljord, Heroic, Invoker, Ionia, Rune Mage, The Boss, Warden, and Yordle traits and maintains a 86.90% win rate.
What are the most common TFT traits used in Xin Zhao TFT comps?
The most common traits found in Xin Zhao comps are Defender, Demacia, Heroic, Arcanist, and Bruiser. These traits appear frequently across top-performing Xin Zhao team compositions and provide strong synergies with Xin Zhao's abilities and playstyle.
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