Vi - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.4%
Pick Rate
2.5%

Vivs Xin Zhao

DFighterAssassin
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 22, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Vi vs Xin Zhao is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Xin Zhao wins with a 56.1% win rate (+12.1%) over Vi based on 66 games. Xin Zhao wins the early laning phase while Vi scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Vi build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Vi vs Xin Zhao matchup.

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Vi Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Vi 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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Vi - 43.9% win rate in this matchup
Vi
43.9% WR
VS
Xin Zhao vs Vi matchup - 56.1% win rate
Xin Zhao
56.1% WR

Who Wins the Vi vs Xin Zhao Matchup?

Xin Zhao wins the Vi vs Xin Zhao matchup
Winner
Xin Zhao
Matches: 66
43.9%
Win Rate
56.1%
1.0
CS / min
1.1
667
DMG / min
682
12,344
Gold / game
11,972
279
Heal / min
685
1,121
DMG Mitigated / min
966
0.9
CC / min
0.8
34.5%
Early Game WR
65.5%
51.4%
Late Game WR
48.6%

Vi vs Xin Zhao Matchup Summary

The Vi vs Xin Zhao matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 66 recent matches analyzed, Xin Zhao wins with a 56.1% win rate compared to Vi's 43.9%, giving Xin Zhao a 12.1 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Xin Zhao controls the early laning stage, but Vi outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Xin Zhao needs to press advantages before Vi reaches their power spikes, while Vi should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Xin Zhao leads by 251 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Xin Zhao has a strong advantage in this matchup. Vi 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.

Vi vs Xin Zhao Laning Phase Breakdown

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

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

Farming
1.0Vi
1.1Xin Zhao
Vi and Xin Zhao farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.1 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
667Vi
682Xin Zhao
Damage output is virtually even between Vi and Xin Zhao, with only 15 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
12,344Vi
11,972Xin Zhao
Vi earns 371 more gold per game than Xin Zhao, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Vi slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.9Vi
0.8Xin Zhao
Both Vi and Xin Zhao provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.1s/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
1,401Vi
1,652Xin Zhao
Xin Zhao vastly out-sustains Vi, healing and mitigating 251 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Xin Zhao can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Vi is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Vi, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Vi Build Against Xin Zhao

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Xin Zhao, providing the mobility and stats Vi needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Vi against Xin Zhao are Sundered Sky, Black Cleaver and Guardian Angel. This combination gives Vi an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 4 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Xin Zhao. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Vi vs Xin Zhao matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Xin Zhao
65.5%
+31.0% advantage
Vi early game win rateVi34.5%
Xin Zhao early game win rateXin Zhao65.5%
Late Game
Vi
51.4%
+2.7% advantage
Vi late game win rateVi51.4%
Xin Zhao late game win rateXin Zhao48.6%

Xin Zhao dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 65.5% win rate — a 31.0 percentage point lead over Vi. This lopsided early game means Xin Zhao can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

In the late game (25+ minutes), Vi takes over with a 51.4% win rate, leading Xin Zhao by 2.7 percentage points. Vi scales more effectively into team fights and objective contests.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Xin Zhao has the edge early, but Vi gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Vi Runes Against Xin Zhao

Domination rune tree - Vi primary runes vs Xin ZhaoDomination
Hail of Blades - best Vi rune vs Xin ZhaoSudden Impact - best Vi rune vs Xin ZhaoGrisly Mementos - best Vi rune vs Xin ZhaoRelentless Hunter - best Vi rune vs Xin Zhao
Precision rune tree - Vi secondary runes vs Xin ZhaoPrecision
Legend: Alacrity - best Vi rune vs Xin ZhaoTriumph - best Vi rune vs Xin Zhao
61.9% WR

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


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

Vi 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
40.43%1410.967711,96234.7%43.5%
46.67%1201.062611,68745.8%47.2%
53.04%1150.964912,55348.8%55.4%
52.63%1141.063411,96354.8%51.4%
45.28%1061.169312,48832.5%53.0%
47.17%1061.065313,14345.7%47.9%
43.42%761.074313,30738.7%46.7%
51.43%700.962011,01546.1%58.1%
43.94%661.066712,34434.5%51.4%
47.62%631.064412,55855.0%44.2%
42.62%611.162711,88233.3%51.6%
44.26%610.962812,35260.9%34.2%
59.32%590.863912,18176.0%47.1%
58.49%530.963212,80555.0%60.6%
52.83%530.960511,46269.2%37.0%
45.28%531.061012,75440.0%48.5%
50.94%531.267912,31647.1%52.8%
53.85%521.067113,09647.4%57.6%
42.55%471.161711,35045.0%40.7%
51.16%430.867212,33155.6%48.0%
42.86%421.164510,96631.6%52.2%
62.50%401.060911,58955.6%68.2%
57.50%401.768212,92552.9%60.9%
52.94%340.968013,13069.2%42.9%
43.75%320.968811,39235.7%50.0%
48.39%311.173211,74940.0%56.3%
53.33%301.067511,80850.0%55.6%
46.67%301.068211,90940.0%50.0%
53.33%301.075013,72445.5%57.9%
44.00%251.769812,88218.2%64.3%
60.00%251.065812,24087.5%47.1%
56.52%230.965413,05383.3%47.1%
47.83%230.972613,09666.7%41.2%
47.83%230.755710,19546.7%50.0%
45.45%220.980712,49737.5%50.0%
27.78%182.062711,33925.0%30.0%
52.94%171.068311,77157.1%50.0%
52.94%171.268913,50157.1%50.0%
37.50%160.856211,15940.0%36.4%
57.14%141.754612,28433.3%63.6%
42.86%141.04469,89637.5%50.0%
57.14%140.758710,28450.0%66.7%
35.71%141.372913,20450.0%30.0%
64.29%140.869012,53466.7%62.5%
30.77%130.655711,27042.9%16.7%
61.54%130.954511,44960.0%62.5%
50.00%121.455012,73025.0%62.5%
83.33%121.589413,817100.0%77.8%
50.00%120.656512,19240.0%57.1%
58.33%123.073010,67328.6%100.0%
54.55%111.471313,80960.0%50.0%
54.55%111.648610,68380.0%33.3%
40.00%101.248612,205100.0%14.3%
44.44%90.957911,2580.0%80.0%
55.56%91.472812,22166.7%50.0%
44.44%91.460113,00160.0%25.0%
55.56%90.969313,552100.0%42.9%
66.67%91.170412,43075.0%60.0%
55.56%91.676012,71160.0%50.0%
55.56%91.35177,94275.0%40.0%
50.00%83.461710,48033.3%60.0%
14.29%76.083011,1350.0%33.3%
57.14%71.856212,70750.0%60.0%
33.33%61.743711,22433.3%33.3%
66.67%62.477712,042100.0%50.0%
50.00%61.45829,05060.0%0.0%
50.00%60.956311,135100.0%25.0%
33.33%61.87149,9700.0%66.7%
20.00%52.25519,04850.0%0.0%
60.00%51.14828,51566.7%50.0%
80.00%55.47809,56475.0%100.0%
60.00%56.089613,834100.0%50.0%
40.00%52.261211,75450.0%33.3%
40.00%52.281513,3250.0%50.0%

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Vi vs Xin Zhao - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Xin Zhao wins the Vi vs Xin Zhao matchup with a 56.1% win rate compared to Vi's 43.9%, a 12.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 66 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

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

In the early game, Xin Zhao has the advantage against Vi with a 65.5% win rate versus 34.5%. Xin Zhao players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

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

In the late game, Vi takes over the Vi vs Xin Zhao matchup with a 51.4% win rate compared to 48.6%. Vi scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Vi vs Xin Zhao matchup?

Xin Zhao wins the matchup against Vi with a 56.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 12.1 percentage point advantage means Xin Zhao is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 66 games analyzed.

What is the best Vi build against Xin Zhao?

The best Vi build against Xin Zhao includes Sundered Sky, Black Cleaver, Guardian Angel with Plated Steelcaps. This build achieves a 50.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Vi runes against Xin Zhao?

The best Vi runes against Xin Zhao use the Domination primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 61.9% win rate in the Vi vs Xin Zhao matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Vi counter Xin Zhao?

No, Vi struggles against Xin Zhao with only a 43.9% win rate. Xin Zhao has the advantage in this matchup. Vi players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Xin Zhao's lead.

How do I play Vi against Xin Zhao?

When playing Vi against Xin Zhao, play cautiously and avoid Xin Zhao's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Xin Zhao in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.