Evelynn - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.4%
Pick Rate
1.2%

Evelynnvs Xin Zhao

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Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 23, 2026
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Evelynn vs Xin Zhao is a moderate matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Xin Zhao wins with a 52.4% win rate (+4.8%) over Evelynn based on 21 games. Evelynn wins the early laning phase while Xin Zhao scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Evelynn build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Evelynn vs Xin Zhao matchup.

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Evelynn Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Evelynn 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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Evelynn - 47.6% win rate in this matchup
Evelynn
47.6% WR
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Xin Zhao vs Evelynn matchup - 52.4% win rate
Xin Zhao
52.4% WR

Who Wins the Evelynn vs Xin Zhao Matchup?

Xin Zhao wins the Evelynn vs Xin Zhao matchup
Winner
Xin Zhao
Matches: 21
47.6%
Win Rate
52.4%
0.7
CS / min
1.0
892
DMG / min
837
11,431
Gold / game
11,145
388
Heal / min
761
625
DMG Mitigated / min
1,083
0.6
CC / min
1.0
57.1%
Early Game WR
42.9%
42.9%
Late Game WR
57.1%

Evelynn vs Xin Zhao Matchup Summary

The Evelynn vs Xin Zhao matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 21 recent matches analyzed, Xin Zhao wins with a 52.4% win rate compared to Evelynn's 47.6%, giving Xin Zhao a 4.8 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Evelynn controls the early laning stage, but Xin Zhao outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Evelynn 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 831 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. While Xin Zhao is slightly favored, Evelynn can absolutely win this lane through smart trading patterns and wave management. Focus on playing around your cooldowns, conceding CS only when necessary, and capitalizing on Xin Zhao's mistakes. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Evelynn vs Xin Zhao Laning Phase Breakdown

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

Xin Zhao is favored during the laning phase against Evelynn, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Xin Zhao holds advantages in farming, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
0.7Evelynn
1.0Xin Zhao
Xin Zhao edges out Evelynn by 0.3 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 5 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Xin Zhao.
Damage
892Evelynn
837Xin Zhao
Evelynn deals 55 more champion damage per minute than Xin Zhao. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Xin Zhao choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Evelynn's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
11,431Evelynn
11,145Xin Zhao
Evelynn and Xin Zhao generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 286 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.6Evelynn
1.0Xin Zhao
Xin Zhao provides 0.4 seconds more crowd control per minute than Evelynn, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Xin Zhao coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,013Evelynn
1,845Xin Zhao
Xin Zhao vastly out-sustains Evelynn, healing and mitigating 831 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Xin Zhao can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Evelynn is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Evelynn, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Evelynn Build Against Xin Zhao

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Xin Zhao, providing the mobility and stats Evelynn needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Evelynn against Xin Zhao are Shadowflame, Void Staff and Lich Bane. This combination gives Evelynn an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 75.0% win rate across 4 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Xin Zhao. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Evelynn vs Xin Zhao matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Evelynn
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Evelynn early game win rateEvelynn57.1%
Xin Zhao early game win rateXin Zhao42.9%
Late Game
Xin Zhao
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Evelynn late game win rateEvelynn42.9%
Xin Zhao late game win rateXin Zhao57.1%

Evelynn dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 57.1% win rate — a 14.3 percentage point lead over Xin Zhao. This lopsided early game means Evelynn can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

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

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Evelynn must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Xin Zhao reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Xin Zhao 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 Evelynn Runes Against Xin Zhao

Domination rune tree - Evelynn primary runes vs Xin ZhaoDomination
Electrocute - best Evelynn rune vs Xin ZhaoSudden Impact - best Evelynn rune vs Xin ZhaoGrisly Mementos - best Evelynn rune vs Xin ZhaoRelentless Hunter - best Evelynn rune vs Xin Zhao
Sorcery rune tree - Evelynn secondary runes vs Xin ZhaoSorcery
Absolute Focus - best Evelynn rune vs Xin ZhaoGathering Storm - best Evelynn rune vs Xin Zhao
55.6% WR

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


Evelynn matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. The table below shows Evelynn'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 Evelynn build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Evelynn matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
44.78%670.783812,79336.0%50.0%
47.46%590.684412,75345.5%48.6%
46.00%500.784012,50543.8%47.1%
43.75%480.673511,55626.7%51.5%
46.67%450.785012,60466.7%39.4%
54.55%440.775812,28753.3%55.2%
50.00%400.676111,32756.3%45.8%
47.06%340.779312,98430.8%57.1%
54.55%330.569912,01633.3%72.2%
28.13%320.678812,41725.0%30.0%
58.06%310.678411,98733.3%81.3%
46.67%300.680411,63960.0%33.3%
62.07%290.678412,52537.5%71.4%
46.43%280.896312,16750.0%44.4%
57.69%260.775711,02458.3%57.1%
64.00%250.681710,91660.0%66.7%
44.00%250.766610,64636.4%50.0%
33.33%240.788411,93533.3%33.3%
37.50%240.671711,18425.0%50.0%
58.33%240.684211,06560.0%57.1%
59.09%220.579310,61054.5%63.6%
47.62%210.789211,43157.1%42.9%
50.00%200.886913,05742.9%53.9%
36.84%190.879213,36814.3%50.0%
50.00%180.682711,53057.1%45.5%
50.00%180.572111,14850.0%50.0%
35.29%170.787912,26862.5%11.1%
60.00%151.01,23414,07360.0%60.0%
60.00%150.669411,99357.1%62.5%
53.33%150.571510,51437.5%71.4%
23.08%130.764611,11125.0%22.2%
46.15%130.883813,23920.0%62.5%
30.77%130.778910,90433.3%28.6%
81.82%111.182212,13266.7%87.5%
54.55%110.968612,57650.0%57.1%
45.45%110.683911,56760.0%33.3%
45.45%110.46969,67366.7%20.0%
60.00%101.063710,79150.0%66.7%
88.89%90.980211,12383.3%100.0%
55.56%90.991314,32150.0%60.0%
44.44%90.966813,42466.7%33.3%
75.00%80.768710,92650.0%100.0%
62.50%80.696015,0010.0%62.5%
62.50%80.778511,78566.7%60.0%
28.57%70.572910,28166.7%0.0%
71.43%70.371812,47250.0%80.0%
85.71%70.46546,40783.3%100.0%
57.14%70.684913,9040.0%80.0%
66.67%60.692212,9910.0%100.0%
50.00%61.361111,02150.0%50.0%
50.00%61.192910,05950.0%50.0%
50.00%60.674611,93933.3%66.7%
0.00%60.71,00716,8610.0%0.0%
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Evelynn vs Xin Zhao - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Xin Zhao wins the Evelynn vs Xin Zhao matchup with a 52.4% win rate compared to Evelynn's 47.6%, a 4.8 percentage point difference. This data is based on 21 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

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

In the early game, Evelynn has the advantage against Xin Zhao with a 57.1% win rate versus 42.9%. Evelynn players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

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

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

Who wins the Evelynn vs Xin Zhao matchup?

Xin Zhao wins the matchup against Evelynn with a 52.4% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 4.8 percentage point advantage means Xin Zhao is moderately favored in this lane matchup based on 21 games analyzed.

What is the best Evelynn build against Xin Zhao?

The best Evelynn build against Xin Zhao includes Shadowflame, Void Staff, Lich Bane with Sorcerer's Shoes. This build achieves a 75.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Evelynn runes against Xin Zhao?

The best Evelynn runes against Xin Zhao use the Domination primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 55.6% win rate in the Evelynn vs Xin Zhao matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Evelynn counter Xin Zhao?

No, Evelynn struggles against Xin Zhao with only a 47.6% win rate. Xin Zhao has the advantage in this matchup. Evelynn players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Xin Zhao's lead.

How do I play Evelynn against Xin Zhao?

When playing Evelynn 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.