Aurelion Sol - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
52.4%
Pick Rate
2.6%

Aurelion Solvs Xin Zhao

SMage
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Aurelion Sol vs Xin Zhao is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Xin Zhao wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Aurelion Sol based on 5 games. Aurelion Sol wins the early laning phase while Xin Zhao scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Aurelion Sol build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Aurelion Sol vs Xin Zhao matchup.

Aurelion Sol Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Aurelion Sol 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.

Compare against an opponent
Xin Zhao - 40.0% win rateXin Zhao(40.0%)
Aurelion Sol - 40.0% win rate in this matchup
Aurelion Sol
40.0% WR
VS
Xin Zhao vs Aurelion Sol matchup - 60.0% win rate
Xin Zhao
60.0% WR

Who Wins the Aurelion Sol vs Xin Zhao Matchup?

Xin Zhao wins the Aurelion Sol vs Xin Zhao matchup
Winner
Xin Zhao
Matches: 5
40.0%
Win Rate
60.0%
4.6
CS / min
4.2
985
DMG / min
1,156
12,713
Gold / game
13,828
173
Heal / min
844
504
DMG Mitigated / min
1,408
0.9
CC / min
1.0
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
33.3%
Late Game WR
66.7%

Aurelion Sol vs Xin Zhao Matchup Summary

The Aurelion Sol vs Xin Zhao matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Xin Zhao wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Aurelion Sol's 40.0%, giving Xin Zhao a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Aurelion Sol controls the early laning stage, but Xin Zhao outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Aurelion Sol needs to press advantages before Xin Zhao reaches their power spikes, while Xin Zhao should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Xin Zhao leads by 1,574 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Xin Zhao has a strong advantage in this matchup. Aurelion Sol players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Xin Zhao overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Aurelion Sol vs Xin Zhao Laning Phase Breakdown

Xin Zhao wins the laning phase against Aurelion Sol in League of Legends

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

Farming
4.6Aurelion Sol
4.2Xin Zhao
Aurelion Sol edges out Xin Zhao by 0.4 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 6 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Aurelion Sol.
Damage
985Aurelion Sol
1,156Xin Zhao
Xin Zhao heavily out-damages Aurelion Sol by 171 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Aurelion Sol should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Xin Zhao's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
12,713Aurelion Sol
13,828Xin Zhao
Xin Zhao generates a commanding 1,115 more gold per game than Aurelion Sol. This substantial economic advantage means Xin Zhao consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Aurelion Sol should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.9Aurelion Sol
1.0Xin Zhao
Both Aurelion Sol and Xin Zhao provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.1s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
678Aurelion Sol
2,252Xin Zhao
Xin Zhao vastly out-sustains Aurelion Sol, healing and mitigating 1,574 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Xin Zhao can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Aurelion Sol is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Aurelion Sol, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Aurelion Sol Build Against Xin Zhao

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Xin Zhao, providing the mobility and stats Aurelion Sol needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Aurelion Sol against Xin Zhao are Rylai's Crystal Scepter, Seraph's Embrace and Blackfire Torch. This combination gives Aurelion Sol an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Aurelion Sol vs Xin Zhao matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Aurelion Sol
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Aurelion Sol early game win rateAurelion Sol50.0%
Xin Zhao early game win rateXin Zhao50.0%
Late Game
Xin Zhao
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Aurelion Sol late game win rateAurelion Sol33.3%
Xin Zhao late game win rateXin Zhao66.7%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Aurelion Sol and Xin Zhao, with Aurelion Sol holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Xin Zhao is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Aurelion Sol. Extended games heavily favor Xin Zhao, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Aurelion Sol has the edge early, but Xin Zhao gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Aurelion Sol Runes Against Xin Zhao

Sorcery rune tree - Aurelion Sol primary runes vs Xin ZhaoSorcery
Arcane Comet - best Aurelion Sol rune vs Xin ZhaoManaflow Band - best Aurelion Sol rune vs Xin ZhaoAbsolute Focus - best Aurelion Sol rune vs Xin ZhaoScorch - best Aurelion Sol rune vs Xin Zhao
Precision rune tree - Aurelion Sol secondary runes vs Xin ZhaoPrecision
Presence of Mind - best Aurelion Sol rune vs Xin ZhaoCut Down - best Aurelion Sol rune vs Xin Zhao
100.0% WR

The Sorcery and Precision rune setup gives Aurelion Sol the best tools to compete against Xin Zhao in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Aurelion Sol matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Aurelion Sol'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 Aurelion Sol build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Aurelion Sol matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
45.87%1097.190113,12944.4%46.6%
58.88%1076.691612,44649.0%67.2%
46.94%986.887111,56536.7%57.1%
60.00%856.590212,61453.1%64.2%
45.57%796.482811,19233.3%57.5%
43.04%796.688112,73035.7%47.1%
48.33%606.793812,49751.7%45.2%
49.12%576.277612,28740.0%54.0%
50.88%576.885511,55738.2%69.6%
44.44%546.882411,38644.0%44.8%
54.17%486.691912,65252.4%55.6%
59.57%476.584912,87165.0%55.6%
45.65%466.487512,78033.3%51.6%
36.96%466.690413,30723.5%44.8%
50.00%446.478511,46136.4%63.6%
44.19%436.377311,68327.8%56.0%
44.19%436.583411,59330.0%56.5%
47.62%426.786612,22531.6%60.9%
45.00%406.690414,21441.2%47.8%
52.50%407.085013,25550.0%54.2%
53.85%396.896512,80250.0%57.1%
55.26%386.699413,05350.0%60.0%
65.79%386.993414,42761.5%68.0%
45.71%356.887013,07146.7%45.0%
50.00%347.11,02014,23236.4%56.5%
58.82%346.296813,51740.0%66.7%
54.55%336.787513,66843.8%64.7%
48.48%336.994813,87177.8%37.5%
63.64%337.11,04512,52453.3%72.2%
73.33%307.11,03313,98162.5%77.3%
50.00%307.21,02314,14869.2%35.3%
46.67%306.092312,61138.5%52.9%
64.29%286.486813,43273.3%53.9%
60.71%286.189012,35550.0%71.4%
50.00%286.61,02712,40041.7%56.3%
37.04%276.984113,05425.0%42.1%
46.15%266.979711,00157.1%33.3%
53.85%266.788713,11150.0%55.6%
69.23%266.594712,29644.4%82.3%
42.31%266.093212,47127.3%53.3%
64.00%257.01,08713,70150.0%68.4%
56.52%236.984113,03850.0%60.0%
45.45%226.186611,98225.0%70.0%
33.33%216.686811,41822.2%41.7%
47.62%217.481512,94442.9%57.1%
57.14%216.093112,21150.0%66.7%
55.00%206.893414,21633.3%58.8%
64.71%176.21,14512,51477.8%50.0%
41.18%176.66939,67838.5%50.0%
47.06%176.474913,27250.0%44.4%
56.25%166.686514,10142.9%66.7%
31.25%166.878512,08816.7%40.0%
62.50%166.576111,83150.0%83.3%
50.00%167.177412,72150.0%50.0%
46.67%157.01,08212,57944.4%50.0%
33.33%157.178711,70030.0%40.0%
50.00%146.81,00815,30925.0%60.0%
50.00%147.592213,50657.1%42.9%
69.23%136.198913,12360.0%75.0%
53.85%136.677712,92142.9%66.7%
30.77%136.388213,41366.7%0.0%
50.00%126.61,12912,59137.5%75.0%
58.33%125.582114,345100.0%50.0%
41.67%125.77329,50842.9%40.0%
72.73%116.81,14516,44266.7%75.0%
40.00%107.077111,97525.0%50.0%
40.00%106.794815,38825.0%50.0%
55.56%96.51,0069,38340.0%75.0%
44.44%97.091713,25966.7%33.3%
55.56%96.81,00314,68450.0%57.1%
33.33%94.896012,18233.3%33.3%
55.56%96.687513,46150.0%60.0%
62.50%86.399111,866100.0%50.0%
50.00%86.61,02714,83633.3%60.0%
37.50%85.01,13616,4430.0%42.9%
75.00%85.991012,75566.7%80.0%
71.43%74.71,02416,664100.0%66.7%
28.57%77.173110,29220.0%50.0%
42.86%77.393214,99133.3%50.0%
28.57%76.574410,78133.3%25.0%
33.33%66.582312,1120.0%66.7%
50.00%66.179410,30575.0%0.0%
33.33%67.31,21915,25066.7%0.0%
83.33%63.178912,08566.7%100.0%
33.33%67.21,04010,48733.3%33.3%
66.67%67.11,04714,2960.0%66.7%
20.00%55.878711,83350.0%0.0%
40.00%54.698512,71350.0%33.3%
40.00%52.96749,22225.0%100.0%
40.00%55.869012,2020.0%66.7%
40.00%53.19249,8910.0%66.7%
40.00%54.587612,4090.0%100.0%
80.00%57.790511,925100.0%66.7%
20.00%56.084111,9850.0%50.0%
40.00%56.878312,86850.0%33.3%
60.00%55.81,27412,816100.0%33.3%

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Aurelion Sol vs Xin Zhao - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Aurelion Sol do against Xin Zhao in League of Legends?

Xin Zhao wins the Aurelion Sol vs Xin Zhao matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Aurelion Sol's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Aurelion Sol do against Xin Zhao in the early game?

In the early game, Aurelion Sol has the advantage against Xin Zhao with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. Aurelion Sol players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Aurelion Sol do against Xin Zhao in the late game?

In the late game, Xin Zhao takes over the Aurelion Sol vs Xin Zhao matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Xin Zhao scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Aurelion Sol vs Xin Zhao matchup?

Xin Zhao wins the matchup against Aurelion Sol with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Xin Zhao is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Aurelion Sol build against Xin Zhao?

The best Aurelion Sol build against Xin Zhao includes Rylai's Crystal Scepter, Seraph's Embrace, Blackfire Torch with Plated Steelcaps. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Aurelion Sol runes against Xin Zhao?

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

Does Aurelion Sol counter Xin Zhao?

No, Aurelion Sol struggles against Xin Zhao with only a 40.0% win rate. Xin Zhao has the advantage in this matchup. Aurelion Sol players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Xin Zhao's lead.

How do I play Aurelion Sol against Xin Zhao?

When playing Aurelion Sol against Xin Zhao, play cautiously and avoid Xin Zhao's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Xin Zhao has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.