Anivia - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
47.8%
Pick Rate
1.6%

Aniviavs Xin Zhao

FMage
Patch26.12
Matches328,930
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 24, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Anivia vs Xin Zhao is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.12. Anivia wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Xin Zhao based on 8 games. Xin Zhao wins the early laning phase while Anivia scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Anivia build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Anivia vs Xin Zhao matchup.

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Anivia Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Anivia performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, laning stats, the best build and runes for the matchup, and early vs late game analysis — all based on real ranked data.

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Anivia - 50.0% win rate in this matchup
Anivia
50.0% WR
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Xin Zhao vs Anivia matchup - 50.0% win rate
Xin Zhao
50.0% WR

Who Wins the Anivia vs Xin Zhao Matchup?

Anivia wins the Anivia vs Xin Zhao matchup
Winner
Anivia
Matches: 8
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
5.4
CS / min
5.3
1,019
DMG / min
881
14,276
Gold / game
13,065
182
Heal / min
629
740
DMG Mitigated / min
1,016
2.0
CC / min
0.8
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
57.1%
Late Game WR
42.9%

Anivia vs Xin Zhao Matchup Summary

The Anivia vs Xin Zhao matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 8 recent matches analyzed, Anivia wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Xin Zhao's 50.0%, giving Anivia a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Xin Zhao controls the early laning stage, but Anivia outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Xin Zhao needs to press advantages before Anivia reaches their power spikes, while Anivia should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Anivia leads by 1.2s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Anivia has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Xin Zhao's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Anivia vs Xin Zhao Laning Phase Breakdown

Anivia wins the laning phase against Xin Zhao in League of Legends

Anivia is favored during the laning phase against Xin Zhao, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Anivia holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
5.4Anivia
5.3Xin Zhao
Anivia and Xin Zhao farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
1,019Anivia
881Xin Zhao
Anivia heavily out-damages Xin Zhao by 138 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Xin Zhao should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Anivia's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
14,276Anivia
13,065Xin Zhao
Anivia generates a commanding 1,210 more gold per game than Xin Zhao. This substantial economic advantage means Anivia consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Xin Zhao should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
2.0Anivia
0.8Xin Zhao
Anivia brings significantly more crowd control than Xin Zhao, with 1.2 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Anivia far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Xin Zhao should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
922Anivia
1,644Xin Zhao
Xin Zhao vastly out-sustains Anivia, healing and mitigating 723 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Xin Zhao can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Anivia is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Anivia, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Anivia Build Against Xin Zhao

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Xin Zhao, providing the mobility and stats Anivia needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Anivia against Xin Zhao are Rod of Ages, Liandry's Torment and Zhonya's Hourglass. This combination gives Anivia an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 2 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Xin Zhao. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Anivia vs Xin Zhao matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Xin Zhao
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Anivia early game win rateAnivia0.0%
Xin Zhao early game win rateXin Zhao100.0%
Late Game
Anivia
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Anivia late game win rateAnivia57.1%
Xin Zhao late game win rateXin Zhao42.9%

Xin Zhao dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Anivia. This lopsided early game means Xin Zhao can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Anivia is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 57.1% win rate — 14.3 points above Xin Zhao. Extended games heavily favor Anivia, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Xin Zhao must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Anivia reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Anivia survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.

Best Anivia Runes Against Xin Zhao

Domination rune tree - Anivia primary runes vs Xin ZhaoDomination
Dark Harvest - best Anivia rune vs Xin ZhaoCheap Shot - best Anivia rune vs Xin ZhaoDeep Ward - best Anivia rune vs Xin ZhaoUltimate Hunter - best Anivia rune vs Xin Zhao
Sorcery rune tree - Anivia secondary runes vs Xin ZhaoSorcery
Celerity - best Anivia rune vs Xin ZhaoManaflow Band - best Anivia rune vs Xin Zhao
100.0% WR

The Domination primary with Sorcery secondary combination helps Anivia maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Xin Zhao.


Anivia matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.12. The table below shows Anivia's win rate, gold difference, and performance stats against every champion in the current meta. Click any champion name to see a detailed head-to-head breakdown including the best Anivia build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Anivia matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.12
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
41.03%396.672410,58036.4%47.1%
44.12%346.775512,40441.7%45.5%
60.61%335.058510,41047.1%75.0%
51.52%336.477110,63446.7%55.6%
46.67%306.278612,25366.7%33.3%
58.62%296.580810,99753.9%62.5%
60.71%286.374311,30841.7%75.0%
48.15%275.575210,88650.0%46.1%
66.67%276.988711,55669.2%64.3%
61.54%266.686511,30669.2%53.9%
43.48%235.876010,95833.3%50.0%
72.73%226.883212,23380.0%66.7%
42.86%216.075310,90540.0%45.5%
50.00%202.15498,88558.3%37.5%
40.00%206.577111,55257.1%30.8%
40.00%206.976111,88942.9%38.5%
47.37%196.662010,62342.9%50.0%
33.33%187.077811,37642.9%27.3%
18.75%167.785411,59525.0%12.5%
40.00%155.469910,58340.0%40.0%
53.33%155.961611,04650.0%54.5%
57.14%145.568411,85950.0%60.0%
64.29%146.375510,50750.0%75.0%
64.29%147.183312,44840.0%77.8%
57.14%141.86519,30450.0%62.5%
38.46%136.185312,02625.0%44.4%
38.46%136.881312,93233.3%40.0%
58.33%124.45869,01762.5%50.0%
54.55%112.56908,96357.1%50.0%
36.36%113.55808,99942.9%25.0%
45.45%117.083812,44120.0%66.7%
63.64%116.267910,76460.0%66.7%
54.55%116.769310,90657.1%50.0%
30.00%106.085910,85750.0%16.7%
10.00%102.14577,2170.0%25.0%
50.00%102.459110,56850.0%50.0%
60.00%106.590712,95575.0%50.0%
70.00%107.172912,82675.0%66.7%
70.00%101.96139,71275.0%66.7%
66.67%96.586013,215100.0%62.5%
55.56%92.060110,49133.3%66.7%
44.44%97.082411,5840.0%57.1%
37.50%86.370310,52850.0%25.0%
87.50%86.372514,044100.0%83.3%
87.50%86.71,12513,822100.0%80.0%
25.00%85.872212,4980.0%33.3%
50.00%85.41,01914,2760.0%57.1%
62.50%87.294811,92750.0%75.0%
50.00%82.44459,64050.0%50.0%
37.50%81.95039,30350.0%25.0%
50.00%85.26859,81450.0%50.0%
50.00%86.764110,94425.0%75.0%
42.86%77.11,03513,96950.0%33.3%
28.57%73.06679,48425.0%33.3%
57.14%76.79509,71075.0%33.3%
71.43%71.956311,08350.0%100.0%
28.57%77.46369,87040.0%0.0%
57.14%76.775610,68850.0%60.0%
42.86%75.91,01011,632100.0%20.0%
50.00%65.862112,23850.0%50.0%
33.33%66.76939,3380.0%66.7%
33.33%67.188012,74466.7%0.0%
50.00%66.082210,54750.0%50.0%
83.33%67.375211,27280.0%100.0%
33.33%67.074110,8160.0%50.0%
33.33%66.877312,3340.0%50.0%
83.33%66.87608,71680.0%100.0%
50.00%65.560412,15550.0%50.0%
66.67%67.187212,449100.0%0.0%
80.00%57.082814,3140.0%100.0%
20.00%57.180612,35650.0%0.0%
60.00%52.980011,361100.0%50.0%
0.00%55.581615,4400.0%0.0%
60.00%56.664012,49050.0%66.7%
60.00%52.475412,933100.0%50.0%
40.00%51.758210,5130.0%50.0%
40.00%55.257410,33133.3%50.0%
80.00%56.975111,480100.0%75.0%
60.00%56.05509,792100.0%50.0%

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Anivia vs Xin Zhao - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Anivia do against Xin Zhao in League of Legends?

Anivia wins the Anivia vs Xin Zhao matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Xin Zhao's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 8 recent ranked games in patch 26.12.

How does Anivia do against Xin Zhao in the early game?

In the early game, Xin Zhao has the advantage against Anivia with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Xin Zhao players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Anivia do against Xin Zhao in the late game?

In the late game, Anivia takes over the Anivia vs Xin Zhao matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to 42.9%. Anivia scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Anivia vs Xin Zhao matchup?

Anivia wins the matchup against Xin Zhao with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.12. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Anivia is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 8 games analyzed.

What is the best Anivia build against Xin Zhao?

The best Anivia build against Xin Zhao includes Rod of Ages, Liandry's Torment, Zhonya's Hourglass with Spellslinger's Shoes. This build achieves a 50.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Anivia runes against Xin Zhao?

The best Anivia runes against Xin Zhao use the Domination primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Anivia vs Xin Zhao matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Anivia counter Xin Zhao?

Yes, Anivia has a favorable matchup against Xin Zhao with a 50.0% win rate. Anivia slightly edges out Xin Zhao in lane based on current patch 26.12 data.

How do I play Anivia against Xin Zhao?

When playing Anivia against Xin Zhao, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Xin Zhao. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.