Soraka - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
52.0%
Pick Rate
2.7%

Sorakavs Xin Zhao

SSupportMage
Patch26.10
Matches1,009,027
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 18, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Soraka vs Xin Zhao is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Xin Zhao wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Soraka based on 5 games. Soraka wins the early laning phase while Xin Zhao scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Soraka build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Soraka vs Xin Zhao matchup.

Soraka Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Soraka 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 - 40.0% win rateXin Zhao(40.0%)
Soraka - 40.0% win rate in this matchup
Soraka
40.0% WR
VS
Xin Zhao vs Soraka matchup - 60.0% win rate
Xin Zhao
60.0% WR

Who Wins the Soraka vs Xin Zhao Matchup?

Xin Zhao wins the Soraka vs Xin Zhao matchup
Winner
Xin Zhao
Matches: 5
40.0%
Win Rate
60.0%
1.0
CS / min
1.1
215
DMG / min
789
8,034
Gold / game
10,318
950
Heal / min
401
330
DMG Mitigated / min
695
1.5
CC / min
0.9
66.7%
Early Game WR
33.3%
0.0%
Late Game WR
100.0%

Soraka vs Xin Zhao Matchup Summary

The Soraka vs Xin Zhao matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Xin Zhao wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Soraka's 40.0%, giving Xin Zhao a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Soraka controls the early laning stage, but Xin Zhao outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Soraka 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 damage output, where Xin Zhao leads by 574 DMG/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Xin Zhao has a strong advantage in this matchup. Soraka 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.

Soraka vs Xin Zhao Laning Phase Breakdown

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

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

Farming
1.0Soraka
1.1Xin Zhao
Soraka and Xin Zhao farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 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
215Soraka
789Xin Zhao
Xin Zhao heavily out-damages Soraka by 574 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Soraka should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Xin Zhao's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
8,034Soraka
10,318Xin Zhao
Xin Zhao generates a commanding 2,285 more gold per game than Soraka. This substantial economic advantage means Xin Zhao consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Soraka should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.5Soraka
0.9Xin Zhao
Soraka provides 0.6 seconds more crowd control per minute than Xin Zhao, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Soraka coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,280Soraka
1,095Xin Zhao
Soraka vastly out-sustains Xin Zhao, healing and mitigating 185 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Soraka can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Xin Zhao is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Xin Zhao, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Soraka
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Soraka early game win rateSoraka66.7%
Xin Zhao early game win rateXin Zhao33.3%
Late Game
Xin Zhao
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Soraka late game win rateSoraka0.0%
Xin Zhao late game win rateXin Zhao100.0%

Soraka dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Xin Zhao. This lopsided early game means Soraka 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 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Soraka. Extended games heavily favor Xin Zhao, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Soraka must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Xin Zhao reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Xin Zhao 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 Soraka Runes Against Xin Zhao

Resolve rune tree - Soraka primary runes vs Xin ZhaoResolve
Guardian - best Soraka rune vs Xin ZhaoFont of Life - best Soraka rune vs Xin ZhaoBone Plating - best Soraka rune vs Xin ZhaoRevitalize - best Soraka rune vs Xin Zhao
Precision rune tree - Soraka secondary runes vs Xin ZhaoPrecision
Triumph - best Soraka rune vs Xin ZhaoLegend: Haste - best Soraka rune vs Xin Zhao
100.0% WR

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


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

Soraka 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
51.16%4320.91927,96449.8%52.5%
46.80%3440.91957,73145.8%47.7%
56.45%3100.91808,38248.7%61.1%
55.21%2880.92028,17249.2%59.5%
51.87%2680.82047,93249.3%54.5%
46.83%2050.92027,85749.0%44.7%
50.00%1880.91968,41250.7%49.6%
42.62%1830.92047,98241.0%43.8%
51.91%1830.92128,00650.0%53.5%
46.37%1790.92078,18146.7%46.1%
49.68%1570.91937,87544.6%54.2%
55.10%1470.91708,27763.5%48.8%
56.06%1320.91918,23060.4%53.2%
46.51%1290.92578,00241.4%50.7%
50.00%1280.81758,05952.6%47.9%
46.83%1260.81868,30842.2%49.4%
53.66%1230.92068,21951.7%55.4%
52.94%1190.81817,72850.0%55.7%
52.99%1170.92088,76439.0%60.5%
52.88%1040.92297,96151.0%54.7%
52.43%1031.02238,31951.1%53.5%
58.33%960.92288,51747.1%64.5%
46.07%890.91928,45138.2%50.9%
50.59%850.91838,61237.0%56.9%
60.00%751.02048,00462.2%57.9%
52.70%740.81918,58266.7%44.7%
43.66%710.82088,47141.9%45.0%
48.57%700.92027,61543.2%54.5%
41.54%650.82267,90552.8%27.6%
62.90%620.91827,83471.0%54.8%
59.32%591.02128,74957.9%60.0%
59.62%520.82098,09748.0%70.4%
53.19%471.52239,08071.4%45.5%
48.78%411.02258,19557.1%40.0%
65.71%350.82077,73066.7%64.7%
38.71%311.62097,65431.6%50.0%
60.00%300.92198,47661.5%58.8%
36.67%301.11978,49433.3%38.9%
59.26%270.91897,80855.6%61.1%
44.44%270.82178,87741.7%46.7%
37.50%241.52468,14940.0%35.7%
45.45%220.92318,49036.4%54.5%
38.10%210.92408,58928.6%42.9%
65.00%200.81788,82262.5%66.7%
75.00%200.81799,46280.0%73.3%
55.56%180.91987,81937.5%70.0%
38.46%130.92448,13142.9%33.3%
38.46%131.52257,73342.9%33.3%
61.54%130.82077,90350.0%71.4%
23.08%131.22327,59642.9%0.0%
66.67%120.91949,91850.0%70.0%
83.33%121.42878,97066.7%100.0%
54.55%110.81928,681100.0%44.4%
54.55%110.91796,87842.9%75.0%
45.45%111.32479,90460.0%33.3%
70.00%102.73244,90570.0%0.0%
60.00%100.81807,23866.7%50.0%
66.67%91.82188,27775.0%60.0%
50.00%80.82058,75233.3%60.0%
57.14%70.92178,60866.7%50.0%
42.86%71.72879,0260.0%60.0%
42.86%72.04219,24350.0%33.3%
71.43%70.82088,541100.0%50.0%
66.67%60.82367,17750.0%100.0%
33.33%62.42496,92750.0%0.0%
66.67%63.044910,4920.0%66.7%
16.67%61.52398,8170.0%33.3%
33.33%63.03099,2060.0%33.3%
66.67%63.33109,82150.0%100.0%
40.00%51.02158,03466.7%0.0%
20.00%53.52207,57050.0%0.0%
80.00%51.92659,701100.0%75.0%
40.00%50.71936,41466.7%0.0%
60.00%53.42549,22650.0%66.7%
60.00%51.62688,341100.0%0.0%
40.00%50.61807,07350.0%33.3%
40.00%53.836812,3830.0%50.0%

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Soraka vs Xin Zhao - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Xin Zhao wins the Soraka vs Xin Zhao matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Soraka's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

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

In the early game, Soraka has the advantage against Xin Zhao with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Soraka players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

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

In the late game, Xin Zhao takes over the Soraka vs Xin Zhao matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Xin Zhao scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Soraka vs Xin Zhao matchup?

Xin Zhao wins the matchup against Soraka with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Xin Zhao is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Soraka build against Xin Zhao?

The best Soraka build against Xin Zhao includes optimized core items. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Soraka runes against Xin Zhao?

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

Does Soraka counter Xin Zhao?

No, Soraka struggles against Xin Zhao with only a 40.0% win rate. Xin Zhao has the advantage in this matchup. Soraka players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Xin Zhao's lead.

How do I play Soraka against Xin Zhao?

When playing Soraka 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.