Syndra - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.5%
Pick Rate
2.8%

Syndravs Xin Zhao

SMage
Patch26.12
Matches328,930
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 24, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Syndra vs Xin Zhao is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.12. Syndra wins with a 73.3% win rate (+46.7%) over Xin Zhao based on 15 games. Syndra 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.

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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.

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Syndra - 73.3% win rate in this matchup
Syndra
73.3% WR
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Xin Zhao vs Syndra matchup - 26.7% win rate
Xin Zhao
26.7% WR

Who Wins the Syndra vs Xin Zhao Matchup?

Syndra wins the Syndra vs Xin Zhao matchup
Winner
Syndra
Matches: 15
73.3%
Win Rate
26.7%
6.8
CS / min
6.0
1,089
DMG / min
790
14,420
Gold / game
12,396
103
Heal / min
597
393
DMG Mitigated / min
820
1.7
CC / min
0.7
60.0%
Early Game WR
40.0%
80.0%
Late Game WR
20.0%

Syndra vs Xin Zhao Matchup Summary

The Syndra vs Xin Zhao matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 15 recent matches analyzed, Syndra wins with a 73.3% win rate compared to Xin Zhao's 26.7%, giving Syndra a 46.7 percentage point advantage. Syndra 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 sustain, where Xin Zhao leads by 921 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Syndra 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.

Syndra vs Xin Zhao Laning Phase Breakdown

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

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

Farming
6.8Syndra
6.0Xin Zhao
Syndra significantly out-farms Xin Zhao by 0.8 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 13 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Syndra a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Xin Zhao players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
1,089Syndra
790Xin Zhao
Syndra heavily out-damages Xin Zhao by 299 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 Syndra's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
14,420Syndra
12,396Xin Zhao
Syndra generates a commanding 2,024 more gold per game than Xin Zhao. This substantial economic advantage means Syndra 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
1.7Syndra
0.7Xin Zhao
Syndra brings significantly more crowd control than Xin Zhao, with 1.0 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Syndra 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
497Syndra
1,418Xin Zhao
Xin Zhao vastly out-sustains Syndra, healing and mitigating 921 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

Spellslinger's Shoes 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 Luden's Echo, Shadowflame and Rabadon's Deathcap. This combination gives Syndra an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 2 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Xin Zhao. 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
Syndra
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Syndra early game win rateSyndra60.0%
Xin Zhao early game win rateXin Zhao40.0%
Late Game
Syndra
80.0%
+60.0% advantage
Syndra late game win rateSyndra80.0%
Xin Zhao late game win rateXin Zhao20.0%

Syndra 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 Syndra can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Syndra 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 Syndra, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Syndra 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 Syndra Runes Against Xin Zhao

Inspiration rune tree - Syndra primary runes vs Xin ZhaoInspiration
First Strike - best Syndra rune vs Xin ZhaoCash Back - best Syndra rune vs Xin ZhaoTriple Tonic - 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
100.0% WR

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


Syndra matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.12. 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 26.12
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
49.58%1197.499713,14448.1%50.8%
56.67%907.292913,72948.6%61.8%
46.84%797.292813,19948.4%45.8%
48.00%757.187912,54045.2%50.0%
59.42%696.998212,67644.4%69.0%
50.79%637.183813,02140.0%60.6%
57.63%597.11,02713,29368.2%51.4%
45.76%596.986112,57940.0%50.0%
56.14%577.297013,06355.6%56.7%
45.45%556.986413,61550.0%43.6%
59.62%527.180811,00056.3%65.0%
49.02%516.889911,89545.5%51.7%
56.00%506.783613,28355.0%56.7%
60.42%487.61,04113,23263.2%58.6%
42.22%456.999312,56747.4%38.5%
53.49%436.684511,73059.1%47.6%
52.50%406.593413,61042.9%57.7%
55.26%387.094312,92350.0%57.7%
51.35%377.391412,38752.6%50.0%
45.95%377.194013,72937.5%52.4%
58.33%366.889912,73253.3%61.9%
58.82%347.495712,72962.5%55.6%
55.88%347.21,06613,82358.3%54.5%
51.52%337.51,03913,26358.8%43.8%
50.00%327.182712,11233.3%60.0%
59.38%327.295213,28373.3%47.1%
45.16%316.879712,58050.0%41.2%
43.33%307.194213,07450.0%40.0%
55.56%277.290613,20754.5%56.3%
57.69%267.291112,92171.4%41.7%
56.00%257.487711,59043.8%77.8%
27.78%187.291010,43527.3%28.6%
70.59%176.092211,56070.0%71.4%
73.33%156.81,08914,42060.0%80.0%
57.14%147.095010,10854.5%66.7%
64.29%147.176710,76462.5%66.7%
64.29%147.095111,97660.0%66.7%
78.57%147.789912,52180.0%75.0%
42.86%147.188312,39250.0%37.5%
84.62%136.31,00812,38485.7%83.3%
38.46%136.798813,92025.0%44.4%
69.23%137.61,07112,34166.7%71.4%
90.91%117.51,07515,50050.0%100.0%
36.36%116.570612,24640.0%33.3%
54.55%117.576912,53133.3%62.5%
30.00%106.694111,4190.0%42.9%
60.00%106.61,01113,56271.4%33.3%
80.00%105.798112,511100.0%60.0%
55.56%97.285211,76075.0%40.0%
44.44%97.287710,32850.0%33.3%
55.56%97.284212,34966.7%50.0%
55.56%96.984512,730100.0%33.3%
44.44%96.583811,53525.0%60.0%
55.56%97.184111,13360.0%50.0%
44.44%96.893011,14640.0%50.0%
50.00%87.485012,11766.7%0.0%
75.00%86.694114,04466.7%80.0%
62.50%88.077011,34471.4%0.0%
62.50%88.31,11511,79260.0%66.7%
75.00%87.01,04116,709100.0%66.7%
28.57%73.273310,11933.3%25.0%
71.43%76.594614,3400.0%100.0%
71.43%76.995911,15466.7%100.0%
42.86%76.193512,90550.0%40.0%
50.00%65.359712,07466.7%33.3%
33.33%66.11,25714,25050.0%25.0%
50.00%66.31,03314,184100.0%40.0%
33.33%66.998913,94850.0%25.0%
50.00%65.694014,21950.0%50.0%
50.00%67.279911,11166.7%33.3%
66.67%67.51,32014,35066.7%66.7%
33.33%67.41,01117,2490.0%33.3%
60.00%57.073213,421100.0%50.0%
80.00%57.31,08515,583100.0%66.7%
60.00%57.11,11814,8560.0%60.0%
100.00%57.192813,530100.0%100.0%
40.00%56.31,64019,177100.0%25.0%

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Syndra vs Xin Zhao - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Syndra wins the Syndra vs Xin Zhao matchup with a 73.3% win rate compared to Xin Zhao's 26.7%, a 46.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 15 recent ranked games in patch 26.12.

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

In the early game, Syndra has the advantage against Xin Zhao with a 60.0% win rate versus 40.0%. Syndra 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, Syndra takes over the Syndra vs Xin Zhao matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to 20.0%. Syndra scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Syndra vs Xin Zhao matchup?

Syndra wins the matchup against Xin Zhao with a 73.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.12. The 46.7 percentage point advantage means Syndra is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 15 games analyzed.

What is the best Syndra build against Xin Zhao?

The best Syndra build against Xin Zhao includes Luden's Echo, Shadowflame, Rabadon's Deathcap with Spellslinger's Shoes. This build achieves a 100.0% win rate in the matchup. 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 100.0% win rate in the Syndra vs Xin Zhao matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Syndra counter Xin Zhao?

Yes, Syndra has a favorable matchup against Xin Zhao with a 73.3% win rate. Syndra strongly counters Xin Zhao in lane based on current patch 26.12 data.

How do I play Syndra against Xin Zhao?

When playing Syndra 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.