Veigar - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
52.2%
Pick Rate
5.1%

Veigarvs Xin Zhao

SMage
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Veigar vs Xin Zhao is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Veigar wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Xin Zhao based on 6 games. Veigar holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Veigar build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Veigar vs Xin Zhao matchup.

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Veigar Matchup Breakdown

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

Who Wins the Veigar vs Xin Zhao Matchup?

Veigar wins the Veigar vs Xin Zhao matchup
Winner
Veigar
Matches: 6
66.7%
Win Rate
33.3%
6.0
CS / min
5.3
1,019
DMG / min
976
7,175
Gold / game
7,440
189
Heal / min
491
420
DMG Mitigated / min
801
0.7
CC / min
1.0
60.0%
Early Game WR
40.0%
100.0%
Late Game WR
0.0%

Veigar vs Xin Zhao Matchup Summary

The Veigar vs Xin Zhao matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Veigar wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Xin Zhao's 33.3%, giving Veigar a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Veigar 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 683 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Veigar 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.

Veigar vs Xin Zhao Laning Phase Breakdown

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

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

Farming
6.0Veigar
5.3Xin Zhao
Veigar edges out Xin Zhao by 0.7 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 10 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Veigar.
Damage
1,019Veigar
976Xin Zhao
Veigar deals 43 more champion damage per minute than Xin Zhao. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Xin Zhao choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Veigar's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
7,175Veigar
7,440Xin Zhao
Veigar and Xin Zhao generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 266 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.7Veigar
1.0Xin Zhao
Both Veigar and Xin Zhao provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.3s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
609Veigar
1,292Xin Zhao
Xin Zhao vastly out-sustains Veigar, healing and mitigating 683 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Xin Zhao can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Veigar is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Veigar, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Veigar Build Against Xin Zhao

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Xin Zhao, providing the mobility and stats Veigar needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Veigar against Xin Zhao are Luden's Echo, Stormsurge and Shadowflame. This combination gives Veigar an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 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 Veigar vs Xin Zhao matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Veigar
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Veigar early game win rateVeigar60.0%
Xin Zhao early game win rateXin Zhao40.0%
Late Game
Veigar
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Veigar late game win rateVeigar100.0%
Xin Zhao late game win rateXin Zhao0.0%

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

Veigar is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Xin Zhao. Extended games heavily favor Veigar, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Veigar 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 Veigar Runes Against Xin Zhao

Sorcery rune tree - Veigar primary runes vs Xin ZhaoSorcery
Arcane Comet - best Veigar rune vs Xin ZhaoManaflow Band - best Veigar rune vs Xin ZhaoTranscendence - best Veigar rune vs Xin ZhaoGathering Storm - best Veigar rune vs Xin Zhao
Domination rune tree - Veigar secondary runes vs Xin ZhaoDomination
Cheap Shot - best Veigar rune vs Xin ZhaoUltimate Hunter - best Veigar rune vs Xin Zhao
66.7% WR

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


Veigar matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. The table below shows Veigar'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 Veigar build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Veigar matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
48.31%2076.688612,49448.7%48.1%
53.19%1885.783511,60342.6%59.2%
55.08%1876.692212,11056.8%54.0%
50.00%1766.288511,41044.1%53.7%
55.17%1746.584911,63357.4%53.8%
53.85%1435.81,04811,75946.5%58.8%
48.89%1356.192011,96441.2%53.6%
62.60%1236.399412,31957.5%65.8%
64.04%1146.390511,77062.5%65.2%
44.25%1136.392612,67541.0%46.0%
42.99%1076.296411,62637.8%46.8%
48.11%1066.484011,60151.3%46.3%
53.00%1006.386711,92651.5%53.7%
57.58%996.197513,34043.3%63.8%
54.64%976.595612,44251.4%56.5%
57.29%966.397612,59161.8%54.8%
45.56%906.789212,18157.5%36.0%
48.86%886.690113,10748.4%49.1%
48.24%856.493513,75552.0%46.7%
52.56%786.685411,85359.3%49.0%
52.24%676.491711,50654.8%50.0%
50.00%644.468510,52331.8%59.5%
46.03%636.698212,13242.1%47.7%
53.23%626.495013,71142.9%58.5%
43.33%606.083811,35238.1%46.1%
44.07%595.286412,48535.3%47.6%
43.10%586.073810,42145.5%41.7%
49.12%577.092812,36941.7%54.5%
34.55%556.485811,38432.0%36.7%
40.38%526.796712,24452.9%34.3%
59.62%526.595413,01557.9%60.6%
60.78%516.389414,15563.2%59.4%
64.00%506.692312,72150.0%76.9%
58.00%506.81,08012,99847.6%65.5%
42.86%496.290712,71450.0%39.4%
55.10%496.483511,88747.1%59.4%
58.33%486.596612,18271.4%48.1%
51.06%476.883212,44052.6%50.0%
63.04%466.997511,08647.6%76.0%
55.56%456.31,15012,52753.3%56.7%
68.29%416.697913,64464.3%70.4%
51.22%416.794613,97971.4%40.7%
41.03%395.078011,60847.1%36.4%
57.89%386.695414,26342.9%61.3%
55.26%386.792412,95557.1%54.2%
65.79%386.691012,32261.5%68.0%
51.43%356.773310,03261.1%41.2%
57.14%356.789212,27171.4%47.6%
55.88%346.491812,99454.5%56.5%
58.82%346.193210,92842.9%70.0%
39.39%336.587110,57043.8%35.3%
51.61%315.488012,74944.4%54.5%
45.16%314.873610,87540.0%47.6%
34.48%296.377213,11833.3%35.0%
71.43%286.999914,14781.8%64.7%
50.00%286.492912,63960.0%44.4%
70.37%277.11,04213,15272.7%68.8%
80.77%266.385911,548100.0%66.7%
60.00%256.597512,54955.6%62.5%
60.00%257.11,03113,42060.0%60.0%
52.17%234.91,07712,29137.5%60.0%
56.52%236.490511,53150.0%66.7%
52.17%233.182612,94350.0%52.9%
40.91%226.493211,20225.0%50.0%
47.62%214.896811,08050.0%46.1%
35.00%205.583711,69214.3%46.1%
45.00%204.06879,35736.4%55.6%
52.63%193.06679,92254.5%50.0%
63.16%192.775412,05357.1%66.7%
57.89%197.11,08613,24366.7%50.0%
42.11%196.697013,68050.0%41.2%
38.89%185.380410,77328.6%45.5%
47.06%176.692912,49640.0%50.0%
31.25%163.970211,13075.0%16.7%
40.00%156.566810,20625.0%57.1%
35.71%146.889814,4000.0%41.7%
57.14%146.69479,86085.7%28.6%
64.29%146.51,03014,25975.0%60.0%
69.23%137.294713,90566.7%71.4%
61.54%136.81,08412,98560.0%62.5%
58.33%126.31,06214,4440.0%77.8%
50.00%122.980711,58760.0%42.9%
45.45%115.779711,7590.0%62.5%
45.45%112.76518,61942.9%50.0%
27.27%113.464813,16350.0%22.2%
54.55%116.71,07910,60442.9%75.0%
60.00%106.096612,11233.3%71.4%
70.00%106.71,42414,75533.3%85.7%
40.00%105.684310,84750.0%25.0%
66.67%97.51,17313,786100.0%57.1%
44.44%96.88278,64950.0%0.0%
55.56%92.75747,11260.0%50.0%
22.22%93.17179,75320.0%25.0%
100.00%95.992010,814100.0%100.0%
62.50%84.284511,1490.0%71.4%
75.00%86.21,09514,461100.0%66.7%
50.00%86.11,17612,83533.3%60.0%
37.50%83.077112,28333.3%40.0%
42.86%72.96409,67066.7%25.0%
42.86%72.669411,895100.0%20.0%
28.57%76.39229,69820.0%50.0%
42.86%72.66317,89325.0%66.7%
66.67%66.01,0197,17560.0%100.0%
50.00%66.07599,36866.7%33.3%
83.33%66.61,06610,89675.0%100.0%
33.33%66.874413,9540.0%40.0%
16.67%66.389911,8570.0%25.0%
33.33%62.472110,1910.0%50.0%
83.33%66.81,03012,04666.7%100.0%
20.00%56.094311,67333.3%0.0%
40.00%51.65479,31950.0%33.3%
40.00%57.01,30515,2250.0%50.0%
80.00%56.798913,41450.0%100.0%
20.00%52.972312,192100.0%0.0%
40.00%56.51,11215,401100.0%25.0%
40.00%54.186013,6880.0%50.0%
80.00%56.488411,36850.0%100.0%
80.00%56.084611,38566.7%100.0%

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Veigar vs Xin Zhao - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Veigar wins the Veigar 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 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

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

In the early game, Veigar has the advantage against Xin Zhao with a 60.0% win rate versus 40.0%. Veigar players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

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

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

Who wins the Veigar vs Xin Zhao matchup?

Veigar 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 Veigar is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Veigar build against Xin Zhao?

The best Veigar build against Xin Zhao includes Luden's Echo, Stormsurge, Shadowflame 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 Veigar runes against Xin Zhao?

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

Does Veigar counter Xin Zhao?

Yes, Veigar has a favorable matchup against Xin Zhao with a 66.7% win rate. Veigar strongly counters Xin Zhao in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Veigar against Xin Zhao?

When playing Veigar 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.