Hecarim - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.0%
Pick Rate
1.7%

Hecarimvs Xin Zhao

FFighterTank
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 7, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Hecarim vs Xin Zhao is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Xin Zhao wins with a 59.1% win rate (+18.2%) over Hecarim based on 66 games. Xin Zhao holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Hecarim build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Hecarim vs Xin Zhao matchup.

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Hecarim Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Hecarim 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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Hecarim - 40.9% win rate in this matchup
Hecarim
40.9% WR
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Xin Zhao vs Hecarim matchup - 59.1% win rate
Xin Zhao
59.1% WR

Who Wins the Hecarim vs Xin Zhao Matchup?

Xin Zhao wins the Hecarim vs Xin Zhao matchup
Winner
Xin Zhao
Matches: 66
40.9%
Win Rate
59.1%
1.1
CS / min
1.2
724
DMG / min
786
12,825
Gold / game
12,854
630
Heal / min
791
1,207
DMG Mitigated / min
1,134
0.7
CC / min
0.9
36.0%
Early Game WR
64.0%
43.9%
Late Game WR
56.1%

Hecarim vs Xin Zhao Matchup Summary

The Hecarim vs Xin Zhao matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 66 recent matches analyzed, Xin Zhao wins with a 59.1% win rate compared to Hecarim's 40.9%, giving Xin Zhao a 18.2 percentage point advantage. Xin Zhao dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Hecarim 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 Xin Zhao leads by 0.2s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Xin Zhao has a strong advantage in this matchup. Hecarim 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.

Hecarim vs Xin Zhao Laning Phase Breakdown

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

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

Farming
1.1Hecarim
1.2Xin Zhao
Hecarim 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
724Hecarim
786Xin Zhao
Xin Zhao deals 62 more champion damage per minute than Hecarim. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Hecarim choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Xin Zhao's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
12,825Hecarim
12,854Xin Zhao
Hecarim and Xin Zhao generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 29 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.7Hecarim
0.9Xin Zhao
Both Hecarim and Xin Zhao provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/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
1,837Hecarim
1,925Xin Zhao
Xin Zhao heals and mitigates 88 more damage per minute than Hecarim, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Xin Zhao to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Hecarim.

Best Hecarim Build Against Xin Zhao

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Xin Zhao, providing the mobility and stats Hecarim needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Hecarim against Xin Zhao are Voltaic Cyclosword, Death's Dance and Spear of Shojin. This combination gives Hecarim an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 66.7% win rate across 3 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 Hecarim vs Xin Zhao matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Xin Zhao
64.0%
+28.0% advantage
Hecarim early game win rateHecarim36.0%
Xin Zhao early game win rateXin Zhao64.0%
Late Game
Xin Zhao
56.1%
+12.2% advantage
Hecarim late game win rateHecarim43.9%
Xin Zhao late game win rateXin Zhao56.1%

Xin Zhao dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 64.0% win rate — a 28.0 percentage point lead over Hecarim. This lopsided early game means Xin Zhao 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 56.1% win rate — 12.2 points above Hecarim. Extended games heavily favor Xin Zhao, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

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

Best Hecarim Runes Against Xin Zhao

Sorcery rune tree - Hecarim primary runes vs Xin ZhaoSorcery
Stormraider's Surge - best Hecarim rune vs Xin ZhaoNimbus Cloak - best Hecarim rune vs Xin ZhaoCelerity - best Hecarim rune vs Xin ZhaoWaterwalking - best Hecarim rune vs Xin Zhao
Precision rune tree - Hecarim secondary runes vs Xin ZhaoPrecision
Legend: Haste - best Hecarim rune vs Xin ZhaoTriumph - best Hecarim rune vs Xin Zhao
60.9% WR

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


Hecarim matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. The table below shows Hecarim'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 Hecarim build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Hecarim matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
48.25%1431.169112,73955.7%42.7%
51.16%1291.165812,18059.7%43.3%
37.80%1271.163412,06939.0%36.8%
45.24%1261.065212,15540.0%50.0%
51.67%1201.268213,32550.0%52.9%
50.00%1081.066012,67754.0%46.5%
43.00%1001.166912,21049.1%36.2%
51.65%911.267212,06658.3%44.2%
40.00%901.261412,71946.1%35.3%
48.28%871.166412,79059.5%37.8%
46.43%841.272213,81342.9%49.0%
40.91%661.172412,82536.0%43.9%
38.10%631.172213,34339.1%37.5%
44.83%581.268812,76345.8%44.1%
69.81%531.179813,53069.2%70.4%
67.92%531.069412,13572.4%62.5%
57.69%521.172313,57270.8%46.4%
58.00%501.065512,96873.9%44.4%
50.00%501.274013,80557.1%44.8%
41.67%481.271312,73540.9%42.3%
53.19%471.176813,34850.0%56.0%
52.27%441.164712,64627.8%69.2%
37.21%431.160611,42838.1%36.4%
60.47%431.273512,62152.2%70.0%
51.22%411.175214,18566.7%44.8%
41.46%411.165612,39657.9%27.3%
43.59%391.367512,21541.2%45.5%
43.59%391.166712,63529.4%54.5%
64.86%371.166913,08172.2%57.9%
51.43%351.272011,41545.5%61.5%
40.63%321.161912,19435.3%46.7%
54.84%311.063611,93352.9%57.1%
50.00%301.157012,23464.3%37.5%
42.86%281.372412,57160.0%33.3%
50.00%261.178912,88653.3%45.5%
52.00%251.173013,39046.1%58.3%
58.33%241.267413,13770.0%50.0%
70.00%201.273513,06581.8%55.6%
45.00%201.287014,25550.0%41.7%
57.89%191.264012,20670.0%44.4%
36.84%191.065513,48137.5%36.4%
57.89%191.175314,489100.0%33.3%
38.89%181.373612,98844.4%33.3%
50.00%181.479214,32071.4%36.4%
40.00%151.064011,96933.3%50.0%
86.67%151.381514,15383.3%88.9%
46.15%131.775011,03662.5%20.0%
7.69%130.84779,29710.0%0.0%
50.00%121.165812,39042.9%60.0%
75.00%121.174510,45085.7%60.0%
58.33%121.482112,32175.0%50.0%
41.67%121.249910,67242.9%40.0%
70.00%101.064013,680100.0%50.0%
33.33%90.957511,91750.0%0.0%
88.89%91.272215,018100.0%83.3%
37.50%81.055912,59325.0%50.0%
28.57%70.861411,79033.3%25.0%
42.86%71.362810,99025.0%66.7%
50.00%61.060811,88066.7%33.3%
33.33%61.777014,88250.0%25.0%
66.67%61.494614,090100.0%50.0%
50.00%61.580415,6970.0%60.0%
80.00%51.381916,065100.0%50.0%
60.00%51.241210,76950.0%100.0%
60.00%50.47148,42133.3%100.0%

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Hecarim vs Xin Zhao - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Xin Zhao wins the Hecarim vs Xin Zhao matchup with a 59.1% win rate compared to Hecarim's 40.9%, a 18.2 percentage point difference. This data is based on 66 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

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

In the early game, Xin Zhao has the advantage against Hecarim with a 64.0% win rate versus 36.0%. Xin Zhao players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

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

In the late game, Xin Zhao takes over the Hecarim vs Xin Zhao matchup with a 56.1% win rate compared to 43.9%. Xin Zhao scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Hecarim vs Xin Zhao matchup?

Xin Zhao wins the matchup against Hecarim with a 59.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 18.2 percentage point advantage means Xin Zhao is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 66 games analyzed.

What is the best Hecarim build against Xin Zhao?

The best Hecarim build against Xin Zhao includes Voltaic Cyclosword, Death's Dance, Spear of Shojin with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. This build achieves a 66.7% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Hecarim runes against Xin Zhao?

The best Hecarim runes against Xin Zhao use the Sorcery primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 60.9% win rate in the Hecarim vs Xin Zhao matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Hecarim counter Xin Zhao?

No, Hecarim struggles against Xin Zhao with only a 40.9% win rate. Xin Zhao has the advantage in this matchup. Hecarim players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Xin Zhao's lead.

How do I play Hecarim against Xin Zhao?

When playing Hecarim 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.