Nidaleevs Xin Zhao
Nidalee vs Xin Zhao is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Nidalee wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Xin Zhao based on 9 games. Nidalee holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Nidalee build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Nidalee vs Xin Zhao matchup.
Nidalee Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Nidalee 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.
Who Wins the Nidalee vs Xin Zhao Matchup?
Nidalee vs Xin Zhao Matchup Summary
The Nidalee vs Xin Zhao matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 9 recent matches analyzed, Nidalee wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Xin Zhao's 33.3%, giving Nidalee a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Nidalee 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 Xin Zhao leads by 0.5s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nidalee 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.
Nidalee vs Xin Zhao Laning Phase Breakdown
Nidalee is favored during the laning phase against Xin Zhao, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Nidalee holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Nidalee Build Against Xin Zhao
Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Xin Zhao, providing the mobility and stats Nidalee needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Nidalee against Xin Zhao are Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass and Lich Bane. This combination gives Nidalee 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 Nidalee vs Xin Zhao matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Nidalee60.0%
Xin Zhao40.0%Nidalee75.0%Xin Zhao25.0%Nidalee dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 60.0% win rate — a 20.0 percentage point lead over Xin Zhao. This lopsided early game means Nidalee can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Nidalee is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 75.0% win rate — 50.0 points above Xin Zhao. Extended games heavily favor Nidalee, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
Nidalee 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 Nidalee Runes Against Xin Zhao
Domination
Sorcery
Running Domination primary with Sorcery secondary allows Nidalee to press their advantage against Xin Zhao, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
Nidalee matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. The table below shows Nidalee'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 Nidalee build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36.11% | 36 | 0.8 | 676 | 11,478 | 29.4% | 42.1% | |
| 29.63% | 27 | 0.8 | 588 | 9,411 | 46.7% | 8.3% | |
| 30.00% | 20 | 0.9 | 664 | 11,548 | 22.2% | 36.4% | |
| 40.00% | 20 | 1.2 | 710 | 12,139 | 42.9% | 38.5% | |
| 42.11% | 19 | 0.8 | 655 | 11,085 | 30.0% | 55.6% | |
| 31.25% | 16 | 1.1 | 782 | 12,742 | 14.3% | 44.4% | |
| 56.25% | 16 | 0.8 | 783 | 11,638 | 33.3% | 70.0% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 1.1 | 782 | 12,496 | 50.0% | 44.4% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 0.7 | 710 | 11,902 | 33.3% | 37.5% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 0.9 | 670 | 11,706 | 60.0% | 44.4% | |
| 28.57% | 14 | 0.9 | 620 | 11,067 | 42.9% | 14.3% | |
| 28.57% | 14 | 0.8 | 614 | 11,863 | 42.9% | 14.3% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 0.8 | 502 | 9,242 | 40.0% | 33.3% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 1.1 | 642 | 11,882 | 100.0% | 22.2% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 0.7 | 691 | 10,094 | 71.4% | 33.3% | |
| 69.23% | 13 | 0.9 | 610 | 10,556 | 85.7% | 50.0% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 0.8 | 721 | 12,426 | 50.0% | 57.1% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 0.7 | 607 | 11,360 | 62.5% | 40.0% | |
| 18.18% | 11 | 1.2 | 755 | 12,773 | 33.3% | 12.5% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 0.7 | 768 | 12,426 | 60.0% | 80.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 1.7 | 597 | 10,218 | 50.0% | 37.5% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 0.9 | 719 | 11,077 | 60.0% | 0.0% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 0.8 | 651 | 11,838 | 60.0% | 75.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 0.8 | 608 | 12,673 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 0.8 | 753 | 13,621 | 100.0% | 60.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 2.6 | 721 | 12,176 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 1.3 | 769 | 14,658 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 1.3 | 684 | 10,553 | 25.0% | 75.0% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 2.5 | 553 | 8,943 | 40.0% | 0.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 1.9 | 431 | 10,822 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 1.6 | 532 | 10,978 | 66.7% | 25.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 0.7 | 569 | 11,825 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 1.3 | 626 | 10,481 | 33.3% | 75.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 0.7 | 579 | 9,524 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 0.8 | 695 | 13,947 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 0.3 | 449 | 4,463 | 40.0% | 0.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 1.5 | 583 | 9,382 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 1.8 | 676 | 8,920 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 1.0 | 643 | 13,846 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 1.3 | 855 | 12,767 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 1.2 | 396 | 5,739 | 75.0% | 100.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 1.6 | 514 | 8,694 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.4 | 449 | 11,204 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.5 | 506 | 7,266 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 1.6 | 1,071 | 14,902 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 0.00% | 3 | 0.6 | 348 | 7,053 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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Nidalee vs Xin Zhao - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Nidalee do against Xin Zhao in League of Legends?
Nidalee wins the Nidalee 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 9 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.
How does Nidalee do against Xin Zhao in the early game?
In the early game, Nidalee has the advantage against Xin Zhao with a 60.0% win rate versus 40.0%. Nidalee players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Nidalee do against Xin Zhao in the late game?
In the late game, Nidalee takes over the Nidalee vs Xin Zhao matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to 25.0%. Nidalee scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Nidalee vs Xin Zhao matchup?
Nidalee wins the matchup against Xin Zhao with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Nidalee is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 9 games analyzed.
What is the best Nidalee build against Xin Zhao?
The best Nidalee build against Xin Zhao includes Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass, Lich Bane with Sorcerer's Shoes. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Nidalee runes against Xin Zhao?
The best Nidalee runes against Xin Zhao use the Domination primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 57.1% win rate in the Nidalee vs Xin Zhao matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Nidalee counter Xin Zhao?
Yes, Nidalee has a favorable matchup against Xin Zhao with a 66.7% win rate. Nidalee strongly counters Xin Zhao in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.
How do I play Nidalee against Xin Zhao?
When playing Nidalee 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.