Morgana - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.5%
Pick Rate
4.4%

Morganavs Xin Zhao

BSupportMage
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 19, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Morgana vs Xin Zhao is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Xin Zhao wins with a 54.5% win rate (+9.1%) over Morgana based on 11 games. Morgana wins the early laning phase while Xin Zhao scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Morgana build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Morgana vs Xin Zhao matchup.

Morgana Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Morgana 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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Xin Zhao - 45.5% win rateXin Zhao(45.5%)
Morgana - 45.5% win rate in this matchup
Morgana
45.5% WR
VS
Xin Zhao vs Morgana matchup - 54.5% win rate
Xin Zhao
54.5% WR

Who Wins the Morgana vs Xin Zhao Matchup?

Xin Zhao wins the Morgana vs Xin Zhao matchup
Winner
Xin Zhao
Matches: 11
45.5%
Win Rate
54.5%
2.6
CS / min
2.5
760
DMG / min
822
11,143
Gold / game
12,305
350
Heal / min
540
539
DMG Mitigated / min
987
2.0
CC / min
0.7
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
42.9%
Late Game WR
57.1%

Morgana vs Xin Zhao Matchup Summary

The Morgana vs Xin Zhao matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 11 recent matches analyzed, Xin Zhao wins with a 54.5% win rate compared to Morgana's 45.5%, giving Xin Zhao a 9.1 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Morgana controls the early laning stage, but Xin Zhao outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Morgana 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 crowd control, where Morgana leads by 1.4s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Xin Zhao has a strong advantage in this matchup. Morgana 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.

Morgana vs Xin Zhao Laning Phase Breakdown

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

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

Farming
2.6Morgana
2.5Xin Zhao
Morgana 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
760Morgana
822Xin Zhao
Xin Zhao deals 62 more champion damage per minute than Morgana. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Morgana choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Xin Zhao's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
11,143Morgana
12,305Xin Zhao
Xin Zhao generates a commanding 1,161 more gold per game than Morgana. This substantial economic advantage means Xin Zhao consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Morgana should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
2.0Morgana
0.7Xin Zhao
Morgana brings significantly more crowd control than Xin Zhao, with 1.4 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Morgana far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Xin Zhao should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
889Morgana
1,527Xin Zhao
Xin Zhao vastly out-sustains Morgana, healing and mitigating 638 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Xin Zhao can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Morgana is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Morgana, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Morgana Build Against Xin Zhao

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Xin Zhao, providing the mobility and stats Morgana needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Morgana against Xin Zhao are Liandry's Torment, Zhonya's Hourglass and Rylai's Crystal Scepter. This combination gives Morgana 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 Morgana vs Xin Zhao matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Morgana
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Morgana early game win rateMorgana50.0%
Xin Zhao early game win rateXin Zhao50.0%
Late Game
Xin Zhao
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Morgana late game win rateMorgana42.9%
Xin Zhao late game win rateXin Zhao57.1%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Morgana and Xin Zhao, with Morgana 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 57.1% win rate — 14.3 points above Morgana. 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 — Morgana 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 Morgana Runes Against Xin Zhao

Domination rune tree - Morgana primary runes vs Xin ZhaoDomination
Dark Harvest - best Morgana rune vs Xin ZhaoCheap Shot - best Morgana rune vs Xin ZhaoGrisly Mementos - best Morgana rune vs Xin ZhaoUltimate Hunter - best Morgana rune vs Xin Zhao
Sorcery rune tree - Morgana secondary runes vs Xin ZhaoSorcery
Gathering Storm - best Morgana rune vs Xin ZhaoTranscendence - best Morgana rune vs Xin Zhao
100.0% WR

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


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

Morgana 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
45.89%2922.056710,21747.8%44.8%
49.51%2041.66079,86755.3%44.5%
44.97%1891.66059,48845.6%44.4%
46.99%1831.76329,70251.2%43.6%
46.11%1801.65959,38651.7%40.9%
58.70%1381.65969,94063.6%55.4%
54.20%1311.66199,55360.3%48.5%
49.14%1162.16439,91156.8%44.4%
45.95%1111.96729,55449.0%43.5%
51.92%1041.65709,62952.1%51.8%
46.53%1011.76579,90946.1%46.8%
49.49%991.86319,54453.1%46.0%
44.68%941.85599,98054.3%39.0%
44.68%941.75978,96245.1%44.2%
60.22%932.563710,69960.6%60.0%
52.27%881.66609,77859.0%46.9%
53.09%811.559910,38153.1%53.1%
41.98%811.65719,73051.4%34.1%
45.57%791.85529,48754.3%38.6%
58.33%721.76319,32066.7%52.4%
43.66%711.776910,11147.8%41.7%
44.29%701.65909,41055.2%36.6%
46.97%661.74578,67245.7%48.4%
48.48%662.562710,06444.0%51.2%
49.12%571.55969,02444.8%53.6%
49.09%551.657210,04229.2%64.5%
42.55%471.66588,82346.1%38.1%
61.36%441.56009,62766.7%56.5%
65.12%434.480410,76661.1%68.0%
48.72%391.65389,21550.0%47.4%
59.46%371.66329,95753.3%63.6%
37.84%375.878811,93641.7%36.0%
51.43%355.782710,41047.4%56.3%
61.76%341.658310,39745.5%69.6%
55.88%342.059710,18150.0%60.0%
59.38%322.36169,25156.3%62.5%
54.84%311.562111,15036.4%65.0%
55.17%293.866610,79555.6%55.0%
38.46%263.666010,10340.0%37.5%
52.00%252.364110,48360.0%46.7%
54.17%243.463110,43850.0%60.0%
52.17%235.182810,55553.9%50.0%
31.82%222.06938,74933.3%30.0%
72.73%223.675111,00066.7%80.0%
45.45%225.592412,26366.7%37.5%
65.00%201.77039,43063.6%66.7%
45.00%202.363710,25545.5%44.4%
68.42%195.076911,91733.3%75.0%
47.37%196.276111,531100.0%28.6%
47.37%193.776410,69125.0%63.6%
50.00%184.473611,00242.9%54.5%
55.56%181.97009,70344.4%66.7%
55.56%183.66678,41061.5%40.0%
33.33%185.26938,96733.3%33.3%
35.29%176.167110,86955.6%12.5%
70.59%173.35799,18566.7%75.0%
37.50%164.97358,67855.6%14.3%
62.50%161.563610,64175.0%50.0%
40.00%156.170810,53050.0%28.6%
60.00%154.26729,93566.7%55.6%
46.67%153.274010,00114.3%75.0%
28.57%142.369011,93250.0%20.0%
69.23%133.874613,04766.7%70.0%
38.46%136.572310,03133.3%42.9%
46.15%131.360811,72340.0%50.0%
25.00%121.865312,54840.0%14.3%
50.00%123.560510,20216.7%83.3%
45.45%112.676011,14350.0%42.9%
50.00%114.868210,34766.7%42.9%
63.64%115.584012,53533.3%75.0%
54.55%115.580911,31650.0%57.1%
72.73%114.882412,572100.0%66.7%
70.00%101.667813,05040.0%100.0%
70.00%101.96107,91571.4%66.7%
60.00%101.575312,77475.0%50.0%
30.00%101.276510,97325.0%33.3%
50.00%104.46677,79750.0%50.0%
50.00%105.479610,35050.0%50.0%
50.00%101.357911,77850.0%50.0%
55.56%92.472512,47233.3%66.7%
66.67%93.67819,90040.0%100.0%
44.44%95.381211,97750.0%40.0%
55.56%91.35809,10533.3%100.0%
55.56%96.079611,63633.3%66.7%
44.44%93.887610,01250.0%33.3%
50.00%85.784013,14233.3%60.0%
62.50%86.386312,894100.0%57.1%
37.50%81.46899,32420.0%66.7%
37.50%83.680912,12533.3%40.0%
25.00%81.156510,21125.0%25.0%
50.00%80.867311,954100.0%33.3%
62.50%84.074711,02466.7%60.0%
57.14%75.981011,50333.3%75.0%
71.43%72.779314,26066.7%75.0%
57.14%76.079210,51233.3%75.0%
28.57%75.37019,68825.0%33.3%
33.33%66.373010,41925.0%50.0%
66.67%62.377912,3790.0%80.0%
100.00%60.978813,992100.0%100.0%
66.67%61.65188,78850.0%100.0%
83.33%65.783311,681100.0%50.0%
33.33%65.487913,1730.0%40.0%
83.33%63.386112,29266.7%100.0%
83.33%66.469511,771100.0%66.7%
80.00%51.471413,19850.0%100.0%
40.00%55.277810,60533.3%50.0%
80.00%54.16609,02875.0%100.0%
60.00%56.887811,753100.0%0.0%
80.00%55.079811,643100.0%75.0%
60.00%52.976911,21750.0%66.7%
80.00%53.565512,4080.0%100.0%
40.00%56.168510,1290.0%66.7%
40.00%54.775411,449100.0%25.0%
80.00%56.095313,184100.0%75.0%
100.00%51.283012,848100.0%100.0%
40.00%54.79408,70050.0%33.3%
20.00%54.879410,4740.0%50.0%
40.00%55.86808,62350.0%0.0%

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Morgana vs Xin Zhao - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Xin Zhao wins the Morgana vs Xin Zhao matchup with a 54.5% win rate compared to Morgana's 45.5%, a 9.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 11 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

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

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

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

In the late game, Xin Zhao takes over the Morgana 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 Morgana vs Xin Zhao matchup?

Xin Zhao wins the matchup against Morgana with a 54.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 9.1 percentage point advantage means Xin Zhao is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 11 games analyzed.

What is the best Morgana build against Xin Zhao?

The best Morgana build against Xin Zhao includes Liandry's Torment, Zhonya's Hourglass, Rylai's Crystal Scepter with Sorcerer's Shoes. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Morgana runes against Xin Zhao?

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

Does Morgana counter Xin Zhao?

No, Morgana struggles against Xin Zhao with only a 45.5% win rate. Xin Zhao has the advantage in this matchup. Morgana players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Xin Zhao's lead.

How do I play Morgana against Xin Zhao?

When playing Morgana 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.