Syndra - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.9%
Pick Rate
1.9%

Syndravs Xin Zhao

AMage
Patch26.9
Matches514,344
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 9, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Syndra vs Xin Zhao is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.9. Xin Zhao wins with a 80.0% win rate (+60.0%) over Syndra based on 10 games. Xin Zhao holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Syndra build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Syndra vs Xin Zhao matchup.

Syndra Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Syndra 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 - 20.0% win rateXin Zhao(20.0%)
Syndra - 20.0% win rate in this matchup
Syndra
20.0% WR
VS
Xin Zhao vs Syndra matchup - 80.0% win rate
Xin Zhao
80.0% WR

Who Wins the Syndra vs Xin Zhao Matchup?

Xin Zhao wins the Syndra vs Xin Zhao matchup
Winner
Xin Zhao
Matches: 10
20.0%
Win Rate
80.0%
6.5
CS / min
7.2
861
DMG / min
976
10,114
Gold / game
11,833
84
Heal / min
781
325
DMG Mitigated / min
888
1.5
CC / min
0.8
14.3%
Early Game WR
85.7%
33.3%
Late Game WR
66.7%

Syndra vs Xin Zhao Matchup Summary

The Syndra vs Xin Zhao matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 10 recent matches analyzed, Xin Zhao wins with a 80.0% win rate compared to Syndra's 20.0%, giving Xin Zhao a 60.0 percentage point advantage. Xin Zhao dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Syndra players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Xin Zhao leads by 1,260 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Xin Zhao has a strong advantage in this matchup. Syndra 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.

Syndra vs Xin Zhao Laning Phase Breakdown

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

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

Farming
6.5Syndra
7.2Xin Zhao
Xin Zhao edges out Syndra 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 Xin Zhao.
Damage
861Syndra
976Xin Zhao
Xin Zhao heavily out-damages Syndra by 114 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Syndra 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
10,114Syndra
11,833Xin Zhao
Xin Zhao generates a commanding 1,719 more gold per game than Syndra. This substantial economic advantage means Xin Zhao consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Syndra should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.5Syndra
0.8Xin Zhao
Syndra provides 0.7 seconds more crowd control per minute than Xin Zhao, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Syndra coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
409Syndra
1,669Xin Zhao
Xin Zhao vastly out-sustains Syndra, healing and mitigating 1,260 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Xin Zhao can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Syndra is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Syndra, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Syndra Build Against Xin Zhao

Crimson Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Xin Zhao, providing the mobility and stats Syndra needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Syndra against Xin Zhao are Liandry's Torment, Morellonomicon and Cryptbloom. This combination gives Syndra 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 Syndra vs Xin Zhao matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Xin Zhao
85.7%
+71.4% advantage
Syndra early game win rateSyndra14.3%
Xin Zhao early game win rateXin Zhao85.7%
Late Game
Xin Zhao
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Syndra late game win rateSyndra33.3%
Xin Zhao late game win rateXin Zhao66.7%

Xin Zhao dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 85.7% win rate — a 71.4 percentage point lead over Syndra. 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 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Syndra. 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. Syndra players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Syndra Runes Against Xin Zhao

Inspiration rune tree - Syndra primary runes vs Xin ZhaoInspiration
First Strike - best Syndra rune vs Xin ZhaoMagical Footwear - best Syndra rune vs Xin ZhaoBiscuit Delivery - best Syndra rune vs Xin ZhaoCosmic Insight - best Syndra rune vs Xin Zhao
Sorcery rune tree - Syndra secondary runes vs Xin ZhaoSorcery
Manaflow Band - best Syndra rune vs Xin ZhaoTranscendence - best Syndra rune vs Xin Zhao
66.7% WR

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


Syndra matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.9. The table below shows Syndra'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 Syndra build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Syndra matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.9
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
55.56%997.391213,12578.8%43.9%
53.26%927.095012,77547.7%58.3%
53.75%806.890112,48450.0%56.0%
40.26%777.089613,22140.0%40.4%
47.06%686.889212,07544.8%48.7%
48.48%666.778511,59646.4%50.0%
46.77%626.777911,74933.3%57.1%
39.29%567.195413,39938.1%40.0%
45.45%556.988412,40646.4%44.4%
53.85%526.91,00212,93656.0%51.9%
48.00%506.696812,61455.6%43.8%
55.32%476.993912,18663.6%48.0%
55.56%456.988912,83280.0%43.3%
40.48%426.580510,78550.0%31.8%
65.00%407.091213,60166.7%64.0%
47.37%387.286712,16742.9%52.9%
44.44%367.479411,47742.1%47.1%
58.82%347.194212,12746.7%68.4%
63.64%337.295613,21669.2%60.0%
46.88%327.11,02212,42137.5%56.3%
43.75%327.086011,83342.9%44.4%
35.48%317.479811,34637.5%33.3%
61.29%317.01,10313,20263.6%60.0%
58.06%316.588112,04542.9%70.6%
43.33%307.297513,14335.7%50.0%
44.83%297.199313,15846.7%42.9%
55.17%297.484813,38950.0%57.1%
34.48%296.482911,8599.1%50.0%
41.38%296.978511,40035.7%46.7%
51.85%277.184512,75942.9%61.5%
50.00%267.191513,17542.9%58.3%
42.31%267.287412,44458.3%28.6%
52.00%256.890112,47540.0%60.0%
50.00%247.383211,07357.1%40.0%
58.33%246.71,01612,76557.1%58.8%
33.33%217.183111,5098.3%66.7%
61.90%217.399213,17570.0%54.5%
35.00%207.490411,99022.2%45.5%
50.00%185.987411,86775.0%30.0%
50.00%186.876211,46245.5%57.1%
52.94%177.086713,87925.0%61.5%
53.33%157.191813,19637.5%71.4%
58.33%127.091710,55557.1%60.0%
83.33%127.385111,960100.0%71.4%
54.55%117.21,06513,85083.3%20.0%
27.27%116.786812,49033.3%20.0%
20.00%106.586110,11414.3%33.3%
40.00%107.685614,29266.7%28.6%
60.00%107.781913,00583.3%25.0%
55.56%97.087012,31875.0%40.0%
37.50%87.51,02112,81550.0%33.3%
37.50%86.469213,14950.0%25.0%
50.00%86.971112,26240.0%66.7%
57.14%76.71,13616,624100.0%50.0%
57.14%76.09339,81925.0%100.0%
42.86%77.096711,98250.0%33.3%
57.14%77.288611,18133.3%75.0%
57.14%76.290812,27050.0%60.0%
50.00%62.982311,30366.7%33.3%
50.00%67.389014,91866.7%33.3%
50.00%66.51,06514,2660.0%60.0%
60.00%56.61,0227,73150.0%100.0%
60.00%56.693311,7180.0%75.0%
20.00%52.67249,9110.0%50.0%
40.00%56.779410,2710.0%100.0%
40.00%57.31,20618,0590.0%40.0%
60.00%57.81,18413,445100.0%50.0%

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Syndra vs Xin Zhao - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Xin Zhao wins the Syndra vs Xin Zhao matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to Syndra's 20.0%, a 60.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 10 recent ranked games in patch 26.9.

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

In the early game, Xin Zhao has the advantage against Syndra with a 85.7% win rate versus 14.3%. Xin Zhao players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

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

In the late game, Xin Zhao takes over the Syndra vs Xin Zhao matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Xin Zhao scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Syndra vs Xin Zhao matchup?

Xin Zhao wins the matchup against Syndra with a 80.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.9. The 60.0 percentage point advantage means Xin Zhao is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 10 games analyzed.

What is the best Syndra build against Xin Zhao?

The best Syndra build against Xin Zhao includes Liandry's Torment, Morellonomicon, Cryptbloom with Crimson Lucidity. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Syndra runes against Xin Zhao?

The best Syndra runes against Xin Zhao use the Inspiration primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 66.7% win rate in the Syndra vs Xin Zhao matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Syndra counter Xin Zhao?

No, Syndra struggles against Xin Zhao with only a 20.0% win rate. Xin Zhao has the advantage in this matchup. Syndra players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Xin Zhao's lead.

How do I play Syndra against Xin Zhao?

When playing Syndra 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.