Vayne - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
47.6%
Pick Rate
7.6%

Vaynevs Xin Zhao

FMarksmanAssassin
Patch26.9
Matches99,780
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 1, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Vayne vs Xin Zhao is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.9. Xin Zhao wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Vayne based on 6 games. Xin Zhao holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Vayne build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Vayne vs Xin Zhao matchup.

Vayne Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Vayne 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 - 33.3% win rateXin Zhao(33.3%)
Vayne - 33.3% win rate in this matchup
Vayne
33.3% WR
VS
Xin Zhao vs Vayne matchup - 66.7% win rate
Xin Zhao
66.7% WR

Who Wins the Vayne vs Xin Zhao Matchup?

Xin Zhao wins the Vayne vs Xin Zhao matchup
Winner
Xin Zhao
Matches: 6
33.3%
Win Rate
66.7%
4.8
CS / min
5.3
674
DMG / min
1,128
10,315
Gold / game
14,012
203
Heal / min
718
669
DMG Mitigated / min
1,103
0.4
CC / min
0.8
33.3%
Early Game WR
66.7%
33.3%
Late Game WR
66.7%

Vayne vs Xin Zhao Matchup Summary

The Vayne vs Xin Zhao matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Xin Zhao wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Vayne's 33.3%, giving Xin Zhao a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Xin Zhao dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Vayne 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 949 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Xin Zhao has a strong advantage in this matchup. Vayne 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.

Vayne vs Xin Zhao Laning Phase Breakdown

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

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

Farming
4.8Vayne
5.3Xin Zhao
Xin Zhao edges out Vayne by 0.6 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 8 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Xin Zhao.
Damage
674Vayne
1,128Xin Zhao
Xin Zhao heavily out-damages Vayne by 454 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Vayne 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
10,315Vayne
14,012Xin Zhao
Xin Zhao generates a commanding 3,697 more gold per game than Vayne. This substantial economic advantage means Xin Zhao consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Vayne should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.4Vayne
0.8Xin Zhao
Xin Zhao provides 0.4 seconds more crowd control per minute than Vayne, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Xin Zhao coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
872Vayne
1,821Xin Zhao
Xin Zhao vastly out-sustains Vayne, healing and mitigating 949 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Xin Zhao can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Vayne is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Vayne, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Vayne Build Against Xin Zhao

Berserker's Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Xin Zhao, providing the mobility and stats Vayne needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Vayne against Xin Zhao are Voltaic Cyclosword, Stormrazor and Mortal Reminder. This combination gives Vayne 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 Vayne vs Xin Zhao matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Xin Zhao
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Vayne early game win rateVayne33.3%
Xin Zhao early game win rateXin Zhao66.7%
Late Game
Xin Zhao
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Vayne late game win rateVayne33.3%
Xin Zhao late game win rateXin Zhao66.7%

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

Best Vayne Runes Against Xin Zhao

Precision rune tree - Vayne primary runes vs Xin ZhaoPrecision
Press the Attack - best Vayne rune vs Xin ZhaoTriumph - best Vayne rune vs Xin ZhaoLegend: Alacrity - best Vayne rune vs Xin ZhaoCoup de Grace - best Vayne rune vs Xin Zhao
Sorcery rune tree - Vayne secondary runes vs Xin ZhaoSorcery
Manaflow Band - best Vayne rune vs Xin ZhaoGathering Storm - best Vayne rune vs Xin Zhao
100.0% WR

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


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

Vayne 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
44.44%1086.175412,60443.5%45.2%
47.13%876.678612,76755.0%40.4%
36.78%875.975612,37938.9%35.3%
44.83%876.184112,24538.6%51.2%
48.19%836.182412,63339.5%55.6%
44.16%776.276112,78243.2%45.0%
55.38%656.287513,54854.2%56.1%
62.96%546.388314,36563.6%62.5%
61.11%366.494812,87062.5%60.0%
37.50%326.277112,06935.7%38.9%
48.28%296.191714,57210.0%68.4%
51.85%275.971712,17036.4%62.5%
44.00%256.579313,44455.6%37.5%
28.00%256.167911,16826.7%30.0%
41.67%246.084011,47241.7%41.7%
47.62%216.684214,15750.0%46.1%
42.86%215.896612,85940.0%45.5%
45.00%206.380113,43950.0%41.7%
43.75%165.651011,63328.6%55.6%
50.00%166.268611,17725.0%58.3%
37.50%165.974212,7900.0%50.0%
80.00%156.087612,62275.0%85.7%
53.33%156.282112,85242.9%62.5%
30.77%136.475311,11733.3%28.6%
41.67%126.387311,61750.0%37.5%
66.67%125.61,09115,9300.0%80.0%
50.00%125.986711,79733.3%66.7%
25.00%126.078611,72425.0%25.0%
36.36%116.388313,71950.0%28.6%
54.55%116.61,06413,18860.0%50.0%
63.64%116.288910,09540.0%83.3%
54.55%116.284312,15660.0%50.0%
40.00%105.993111,07350.0%33.3%
60.00%106.71,09210,20057.1%66.7%
80.00%106.39159,34471.4%100.0%
30.00%105.81,01612,58475.0%0.0%
77.78%96.81,33215,07350.0%85.7%
55.56%96.27769,37471.4%0.0%
50.00%86.097311,36250.0%50.0%
62.50%86.21,05814,46475.0%50.0%
75.00%85.899215,166100.0%66.7%
62.50%86.31,04515,726100.0%57.1%
62.50%87.091815,69050.0%66.7%
37.50%87.186710,49133.3%50.0%
62.50%86.01,24112,47950.0%75.0%
37.50%85.61,26911,14450.0%25.0%
37.50%85.170811,50540.0%33.3%
37.50%86.974910,62725.0%50.0%
57.14%76.21,18516,99850.0%60.0%
28.57%75.14467,99050.0%20.0%
42.86%75.687813,96466.7%25.0%
71.43%72.679511,28166.7%75.0%
57.14%76.176211,90450.0%100.0%
85.71%75.788311,06275.0%100.0%
71.43%75.056611,18066.7%75.0%
66.67%65.877010,536100.0%50.0%
33.33%66.095512,11033.3%33.3%
33.33%64.867410,31533.3%33.3%
33.33%66.674210,95025.0%50.0%
16.67%65.94928,29420.0%0.0%
66.67%66.11,00613,3980.0%80.0%
16.67%65.673911,4730.0%50.0%
16.67%65.879311,3020.0%33.3%
83.33%66.96828,566100.0%50.0%
83.33%66.11,00113,639100.0%80.0%
66.67%66.992814,860100.0%60.0%
50.00%66.75717,62650.0%50.0%
33.33%66.190414,2660.0%50.0%
40.00%55.457111,2930.0%66.7%
20.00%55.91,05313,5650.0%33.3%
60.00%56.488312,923100.0%50.0%
40.00%56.61,13713,66550.0%33.3%
60.00%55.26218,28966.7%50.0%
60.00%56.36419,92750.0%66.7%
40.00%55.267612,8310.0%40.0%
0.00%57.185313,2270.0%0.0%
40.00%54.093112,3490.0%50.0%

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Vayne vs Xin Zhao - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Xin Zhao wins the Vayne vs Xin Zhao matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Vayne's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.9.

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

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

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

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

Xin Zhao wins the matchup against Vayne with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.9. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Xin Zhao is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Vayne build against Xin Zhao?

The best Vayne build against Xin Zhao includes Voltaic Cyclosword, Stormrazor, Mortal Reminder with Berserker's Greaves. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Vayne runes against Xin Zhao?

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

Does Vayne counter Xin Zhao?

No, Vayne struggles against Xin Zhao with only a 33.3% win rate. Xin Zhao has the advantage in this matchup. Vayne players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Xin Zhao's lead.

How do I play Vayne against Xin Zhao?

When playing Vayne 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.