Fiddlesticks - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.5%
Pick Rate
1.8%

Fiddlesticksvs Xin Zhao

BMageSupport
Patch26.7
Matches508,082
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 11, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Fiddlesticks vs Xin Zhao is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Fiddlesticks wins with a 55.6% win rate (+11.1%) over Xin Zhao based on 36 games. Fiddlesticks holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Fiddlesticks build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Fiddlesticks vs Xin Zhao matchup.

Fiddlesticks Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Fiddlesticks 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 - 55.6% win rateXin Zhao(55.6%)
Fiddlesticks - 55.6% win rate in this matchup
Fiddlesticks
55.6% WR
VS
Xin Zhao vs Fiddlesticks matchup - 44.4% win rate
Xin Zhao
44.4% WR

Who Wins the Fiddlesticks vs Xin Zhao Matchup?

Fiddlesticks wins the Fiddlesticks vs Xin Zhao matchup
Winner
Fiddlesticks
Matches: 36
55.6%
Win Rate
44.4%
1.0
CS / min
1.1
808
DMG / min
743
13,559
Gold / game
13,572
532
Heal / min
697
674
DMG Mitigated / min
1,130
1.6
CC / min
0.8
58.3%
Early Game WR
41.7%
54.2%
Late Game WR
45.8%

Fiddlesticks vs Xin Zhao Matchup Summary

The Fiddlesticks vs Xin Zhao matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 36 recent matches analyzed, Fiddlesticks wins with a 55.6% win rate compared to Xin Zhao's 44.4%, giving Fiddlesticks a 11.1 percentage point advantage. Fiddlesticks dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Xin Zhao players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Fiddlesticks leads by 0.7s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Fiddlesticks players can confidently pick into Xin Zhao and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Xin Zhao away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Fiddlesticks vs Xin Zhao Laning Phase Breakdown

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

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

Farming
1.0Fiddlesticks
1.1Xin Zhao
Fiddlesticks and Xin Zhao farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.1 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
808Fiddlesticks
743Xin Zhao
Fiddlesticks deals 65 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 Fiddlesticks's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
13,559Fiddlesticks
13,572Xin Zhao
Fiddlesticks and Xin Zhao generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 14 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
1.6Fiddlesticks
0.8Xin Zhao
Fiddlesticks provides 0.7 seconds more crowd control per minute than Xin Zhao, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Fiddlesticks coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,206Fiddlesticks
1,827Xin Zhao
Xin Zhao vastly out-sustains Fiddlesticks, healing and mitigating 621 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Xin Zhao can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Fiddlesticks is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Fiddlesticks, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Fiddlesticks Build Against Xin Zhao

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Xin Zhao, providing the mobility and stats Fiddlesticks needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Fiddlesticks against Xin Zhao are Liandry's Torment, Zhonya's Hourglass and Malignance. This combination gives Fiddlesticks an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% 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 Fiddlesticks vs Xin Zhao matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Fiddlesticks
58.3%
+16.7% advantage
Fiddlesticks early game win rateFiddlesticks58.3%
Xin Zhao early game win rateXin Zhao41.7%
Late Game
Fiddlesticks
54.2%
+8.3% advantage
Fiddlesticks late game win rateFiddlesticks54.2%
Xin Zhao late game win rateXin Zhao45.8%

Fiddlesticks dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 58.3% win rate — a 16.7 percentage point lead over Xin Zhao. This lopsided early game means Fiddlesticks can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Fiddlesticks is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 54.2% win rate — 8.3 points above Xin Zhao. Extended games heavily favor Fiddlesticks, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Fiddlesticks holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Xin Zhao players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Fiddlesticks Runes Against Xin Zhao

Domination rune tree - Fiddlesticks primary runes vs Xin ZhaoDomination
Electrocute - best Fiddlesticks rune vs Xin ZhaoCheap Shot - best Fiddlesticks rune vs Xin ZhaoGrisly Mementos - best Fiddlesticks rune vs Xin ZhaoUltimate Hunter - best Fiddlesticks rune vs Xin Zhao
Sorcery rune tree - Fiddlesticks secondary runes vs Xin ZhaoSorcery
Axiom Arcanist - best Fiddlesticks rune vs Xin ZhaoTranscendence - best Fiddlesticks rune vs Xin Zhao
66.7% WR

Running Domination primary with Sorcery secondary allows Fiddlesticks to press their advantage against Xin Zhao, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


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

Fiddlesticks 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
43.90%821.170311,41252.3%34.2%
46.75%771.181313,22348.0%46.1%
50.67%751.278513,10433.3%60.4%
64.41%590.972312,35760.9%66.7%
56.86%511.070912,35350.0%62.1%
60.00%501.178613,67153.3%62.9%
45.83%481.177812,60328.6%59.3%
46.34%411.171912,27750.0%43.5%
47.50%401.178511,89260.0%35.0%
55.56%361.080813,55958.3%54.2%
48.39%311.283213,01246.1%50.0%
43.33%301.177513,16657.1%39.1%
43.33%301.868412,05042.9%43.8%
37.93%291.484910,97343.8%30.8%
44.44%271.778611,39230.8%57.1%
65.38%261.281012,99953.9%76.9%
48.00%251.374712,40150.0%46.7%
54.17%241.067212,16863.6%46.1%
33.33%241.180114,21340.0%31.6%
47.83%231.071112,15953.9%40.0%
56.52%231.079912,32762.5%42.9%
43.48%231.381913,70657.1%37.5%
50.00%221.269311,04360.0%41.7%
47.62%211.076313,36560.0%43.8%
30.00%201.281310,82511.1%45.5%
42.11%190.984012,51237.5%45.5%
42.11%191.370812,19150.0%38.5%
52.63%193.479512,49771.4%41.7%
38.89%181.877311,66140.0%37.5%
55.56%181.175712,90250.0%60.0%
47.06%172.393613,85150.0%46.1%
37.50%161.383912,60837.5%37.5%
37.50%161.878712,63750.0%30.0%
60.00%151.76819,44683.3%44.4%
46.67%153.07239,50055.6%33.3%
64.29%141.592613,36233.3%87.5%
35.71%142.177713,07525.0%40.0%
71.43%141.969712,14250.0%80.0%
57.14%142.882811,20466.7%50.0%
57.14%141.063711,97385.7%28.6%
46.15%131.278013,069100.0%30.0%
38.46%132.178412,12114.3%66.7%
46.15%131.963210,24550.0%42.9%
33.33%121.371911,52066.7%22.2%
58.33%121.469412,60360.0%57.1%
54.55%112.494811,99180.0%33.3%
54.55%111.681311,877100.0%50.0%
63.64%112.076310,90260.0%66.7%
54.55%111.284014,79250.0%57.1%
54.55%111.66298,69225.0%71.4%
45.45%111.76658,96857.1%25.0%
54.55%112.056410,58640.0%66.7%
45.45%112.069410,82150.0%40.0%
27.27%111.95879,5670.0%37.5%
45.45%111.683811,9790.0%62.5%
63.64%111.161412,24560.0%66.7%
63.64%111.56969,41975.0%57.1%
60.00%102.198113,85680.0%40.0%
40.00%102.790410,56825.0%50.0%
40.00%105.175011,44550.0%37.5%
30.00%101.579311,05540.0%20.0%
22.22%91.67889,8220.0%33.3%
22.22%93.26218,91040.0%0.0%
66.67%91.072912,73775.0%60.0%
25.00%85.56819,31816.7%50.0%
37.50%82.26978,75525.0%50.0%
50.00%85.177811,99350.0%50.0%
14.29%71.21,12216,9670.0%20.0%
14.29%74.58918,6920.0%50.0%
28.57%71.67108,74025.0%33.3%
28.57%71.56038,96150.0%0.0%
57.14%73.27729,27550.0%66.7%
57.14%70.985513,270100.0%50.0%
28.57%72.260910,3320.0%50.0%
57.14%71.56139,52950.0%60.0%
57.14%73.37809,97266.7%50.0%
57.14%73.374610,965100.0%40.0%
71.43%73.37388,39560.0%100.0%
42.86%73.28179,41633.3%100.0%
85.71%71.45909,82966.7%100.0%
33.33%62.972413,01850.0%25.0%
33.33%65.31,09211,225100.0%0.0%
33.33%61.674511,02050.0%25.0%
33.33%64.989412,01825.0%50.0%
16.67%62.087010,51033.3%0.0%
66.67%62.057510,12150.0%75.0%
16.67%65.796511,87550.0%0.0%
50.00%62.085611,41450.0%50.0%
66.67%61.974112,634100.0%33.3%
50.00%65.694210,30733.3%66.7%
66.67%64.01,0059,68766.7%66.7%
0.00%61.66288,7890.0%0.0%
66.67%61.57159,97050.0%75.0%
100.00%55.21,09312,757100.0%100.0%
40.00%52.76137,78666.7%0.0%
60.00%51.45698,68666.7%50.0%
20.00%51.55788,80150.0%0.0%
40.00%51.857710,5210.0%50.0%
60.00%52.26999,81466.7%50.0%
60.00%54.578811,53966.7%50.0%
40.00%53.388610,58750.0%33.3%

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Fiddlesticks vs Xin Zhao - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Fiddlesticks wins the Fiddlesticks vs Xin Zhao matchup with a 55.6% win rate compared to Xin Zhao's 44.4%, a 11.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 36 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

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

In the early game, Fiddlesticks has the advantage against Xin Zhao with a 58.3% win rate versus 41.7%. Fiddlesticks players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

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

In the late game, Fiddlesticks takes over the Fiddlesticks vs Xin Zhao matchup with a 54.2% win rate compared to 45.8%. Fiddlesticks scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Fiddlesticks vs Xin Zhao matchup?

Fiddlesticks wins the matchup against Xin Zhao with a 55.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 11.1 percentage point advantage means Fiddlesticks is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 36 games analyzed.

What is the best Fiddlesticks build against Xin Zhao?

The best Fiddlesticks build against Xin Zhao includes Liandry's Torment, Zhonya's Hourglass, Malignance with Sorcerer's Shoes. This build achieves a 100.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Fiddlesticks runes against Xin Zhao?

The best Fiddlesticks runes against Xin Zhao use the Domination primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 66.7% win rate in the Fiddlesticks vs Xin Zhao matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Fiddlesticks counter Xin Zhao?

Yes, Fiddlesticks has a favorable matchup against Xin Zhao with a 55.6% win rate. Fiddlesticks strongly counters Xin Zhao in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Fiddlesticks against Xin Zhao?

When playing Fiddlesticks against Xin Zhao, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.