Jhin - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.2%
Pick Rate
6.8%

Jhinvs Xin Zhao

DMarksmanMage
Patch26.10
Matches1,361,747
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 19, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Jhin vs Xin Zhao is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Jhin wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Xin Zhao based on 6 games. Xin Zhao wins the early laning phase while Jhin scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Jhin build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Jhin vs Xin Zhao matchup.

Jhin Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Jhin 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 - 66.7% win rateXin Zhao(66.7%)
Jhin - 66.7% win rate in this matchup
Jhin
66.7% WR
VS
Xin Zhao vs Jhin matchup - 33.3% win rate
Xin Zhao
33.3% WR

Who Wins the Jhin vs Xin Zhao Matchup?

Jhin wins the Jhin vs Xin Zhao matchup
Winner
Jhin
Matches: 6
66.7%
Win Rate
33.3%
6.6
CS / min
6.0
1,273
DMG / min
930
16,204
Gold / game
13,434
306
Heal / min
878
587
DMG Mitigated / min
1,089
1.2
CC / min
0.9
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
80.0%
Late Game WR
20.0%

Jhin vs Xin Zhao Matchup Summary

The Jhin vs Xin Zhao matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Jhin wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Xin Zhao's 33.3%, giving Jhin a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Xin Zhao controls the early laning stage, but Jhin outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Xin Zhao needs to press advantages before Jhin reaches their power spikes, while Jhin should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Xin Zhao leads by 1,074 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Jhin 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.

Jhin vs Xin Zhao Laning Phase Breakdown

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

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

Farming
6.6Jhin
6.0Xin Zhao
Jhin edges out Xin Zhao by 0.6 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 9 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Jhin.
Damage
1,273Jhin
930Xin Zhao
Jhin heavily out-damages Xin Zhao by 344 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 Jhin's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
16,204Jhin
13,434Xin Zhao
Jhin generates a commanding 2,770 more gold per game than Xin Zhao. This substantial economic advantage means Jhin 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
1.2Jhin
0.9Xin Zhao
Jhin provides 0.3 seconds more crowd control per minute than Xin Zhao, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Jhin coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
894Jhin
1,968Xin Zhao
Xin Zhao vastly out-sustains Jhin, healing and mitigating 1,074 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Xin Zhao can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Jhin is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Jhin, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Jhin Build Against Xin Zhao

Armored Advance is the optimal boots choice against Xin Zhao, providing the mobility and stats Jhin needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Jhin against Xin Zhao are Hubris, The Collector and Lord Dominik's Regards. This combination gives Jhin 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 Jhin vs Xin Zhao matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Xin Zhao
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Jhin early game win rateJhin0.0%
Xin Zhao early game win rateXin Zhao100.0%
Late Game
Jhin
80.0%
+60.0% advantage
Jhin late game win rateJhin80.0%
Xin Zhao late game win rateXin Zhao20.0%

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

Jhin is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 80.0% win rate — 60.0 points above Xin Zhao. Extended games heavily favor Jhin, 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 Jhin reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Jhin 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 Jhin Runes Against Xin Zhao

Precision rune tree - Jhin primary runes vs Xin ZhaoPrecision
Fleet Footwork - best Jhin rune vs Xin ZhaoPresence of Mind - best Jhin rune vs Xin ZhaoLegend: Bloodline - best Jhin rune vs Xin ZhaoCoup de Grace - best Jhin rune vs Xin Zhao
Sorcery rune tree - Jhin secondary runes vs Xin ZhaoSorcery
Absolute Focus - best Jhin rune vs Xin ZhaoGathering Storm - best Jhin rune vs Xin Zhao
100.0% WR

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


Jhin matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. The table below shows Jhin'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 Jhin build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Jhin matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
44.09%1,7516.587113,73046.3%42.6%
52.35%1,4676.681813,43455.5%50.1%
47.32%1,2706.580213,52050.3%45.3%
49.05%9956.378213,00252.5%46.5%
47.67%8816.682113,36147.6%47.7%
53.09%7276.684213,49449.8%55.4%
47.63%5066.584313,62449.3%46.5%
50.10%4776.580613,82348.9%50.9%
49.58%3536.584113,40048.6%50.2%
53.30%3496.380312,98151.3%54.9%
48.14%3496.284313,36942.4%52.2%
46.97%3306.476013,25647.5%46.6%
53.29%2896.580113,04855.3%51.4%
48.41%2836.581113,34347.2%49.4%
47.70%2396.584213,48845.6%49.0%
46.90%2266.883413,67447.9%46.2%
56.31%2226.680113,32758.3%54.4%
48.61%2166.479213,18545.9%50.4%
42.06%2146.681013,77335.2%46.8%
53.19%1886.786013,88555.8%51.4%
50.27%1856.883813,81848.6%51.3%
45.76%1186.779514,06136.8%50.0%
50.00%1126.581313,48450.0%50.0%
40.00%1106.578613,17739.5%40.3%
37.27%1106.275412,67434.0%40.4%
48.57%1056.585213,67055.8%43.5%
41.84%986.476912,45143.8%40.0%
46.91%816.087413,44044.4%48.9%
56.52%696.073612,70664.3%51.2%
50.72%696.479712,92443.8%56.8%
55.88%686.272913,05852.0%58.1%
56.06%666.278713,52556.5%55.8%
35.19%546.680613,53140.9%31.3%
58.49%536.686314,01052.4%62.5%
44.68%476.369312,87533.3%50.0%
53.49%436.891014,22250.0%55.6%
67.50%406.583815,54490.9%58.6%
35.90%396.398513,22131.3%39.1%
45.95%376.782313,85742.9%47.8%
62.86%356.576013,75153.9%68.2%
41.38%295.586512,55420.0%52.6%
48.00%256.21,01114,21250.0%47.1%
70.83%246.698614,37670.0%71.4%
38.10%216.962011,12846.1%25.0%
28.57%216.286913,07525.0%30.8%
40.00%206.569210,72750.0%25.0%
44.44%186.583413,04671.4%27.3%
28.57%146.071613,91725.0%30.0%
57.14%146.194814,09850.0%66.7%
69.23%137.080313,18675.0%66.7%
58.33%125.582412,22250.0%100.0%
66.67%126.274011,04440.0%85.7%
83.33%127.197617,116100.0%81.8%
41.67%126.895114,22550.0%37.5%
41.67%126.686411,91233.3%66.7%
58.33%125.775115,62950.0%60.0%
54.55%116.61,14811,95166.7%40.0%
27.27%113.475412,06125.0%28.6%
36.36%117.367011,63144.4%0.0%
40.00%102.05838,38540.0%40.0%
60.00%106.590715,0410.0%75.0%
50.00%107.099516,715100.0%37.5%
55.56%96.472511,15750.0%66.7%
33.33%96.060614,58433.3%33.3%
55.56%96.178912,41533.3%66.7%
22.22%96.585114,0260.0%28.6%
25.00%83.270212,8930.0%33.3%
25.00%86.580113,6490.0%40.0%
50.00%83.054011,4130.0%66.7%
50.00%86.689517,205100.0%20.0%
62.50%86.185316,2540.0%62.5%
25.00%86.084811,34033.3%20.0%
50.00%86.281910,99075.0%25.0%
25.00%85.95808,14433.3%0.0%
57.14%76.996715,62866.7%50.0%
71.43%76.094112,7500.0%100.0%
42.86%76.767911,8940.0%75.0%
66.67%66.61,27316,2040.0%80.0%
50.00%66.296214,07150.0%50.0%
33.33%65.572411,47633.3%33.3%
0.00%66.966513,1700.0%0.0%
20.00%52.182812,222100.0%0.0%
20.00%56.51,00511,80433.3%0.0%
20.00%56.01,20914,5920.0%25.0%
60.00%54.556910,32050.0%66.7%
60.00%54.01,01716,078100.0%50.0%
60.00%56.31,02313,84750.0%66.7%
40.00%55.398310,47250.0%33.3%
60.00%54.899516,1900.0%75.0%
80.00%56.869313,13150.0%100.0%
40.00%52.151011,9270.0%50.0%

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Jhin vs Xin Zhao - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Jhin wins the Jhin vs Xin Zhao matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Xin Zhao's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

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

In the early game, Xin Zhao has the advantage against Jhin 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 Jhin do against Xin Zhao in the late game?

In the late game, Jhin takes over the Jhin vs Xin Zhao matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to 20.0%. Jhin scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Jhin vs Xin Zhao matchup?

Jhin wins the matchup against Xin Zhao with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Jhin is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Jhin build against Xin Zhao?

The best Jhin build against Xin Zhao includes Hubris, The Collector, Lord Dominik's Regards with Armored Advance. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Jhin runes against Xin Zhao?

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

Does Jhin counter Xin Zhao?

Yes, Jhin has a favorable matchup against Xin Zhao with a 66.7% win rate. Jhin strongly counters Xin Zhao in lane based on current patch 26.10 data.

How do I play Jhin against Xin Zhao?

When playing Jhin 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.