Viktor - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.8%
Pick Rate
3.3%

Viktorvs Xin Zhao

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

Viktor vs Xin Zhao is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.9. Viktor wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Xin Zhao based on 15 games. Viktor holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Viktor build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Viktor vs Xin Zhao matchup.

Viktor Matchup Breakdown

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

Who Wins the Viktor vs Xin Zhao Matchup?

Viktor wins the Viktor vs Xin Zhao matchup
Winner
Viktor
Matches: 15
66.7%
Win Rate
33.3%
6.8
CS / min
6.3
1,116
DMG / min
783
10,289
Gold / game
10,777
89
Heal / min
725
748
DMG Mitigated / min
985
1.1
CC / min
0.8
75.0%
Early Game WR
25.0%
57.1%
Late Game WR
42.9%

Viktor vs Xin Zhao Matchup Summary

The Viktor vs Xin Zhao matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 15 recent matches analyzed, Viktor wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Xin Zhao's 33.3%, giving Viktor a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Viktor 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 873 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Viktor 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.

Viktor vs Xin Zhao Laning Phase Breakdown

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

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

Farming
6.8Viktor
6.3Xin Zhao
Viktor edges out Xin Zhao by 0.5 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 Viktor.
Damage
1,116Viktor
783Xin Zhao
Viktor heavily out-damages Xin Zhao by 333 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 Viktor's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
10,289Viktor
10,777Xin Zhao
Xin Zhao earns 488 more gold per game than Viktor, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Xin Zhao slightly faster item completions.
Utility
1.1Viktor
0.8Xin Zhao
Both Viktor 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
836Viktor
1,709Xin Zhao
Xin Zhao vastly out-sustains Viktor, healing and mitigating 873 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Xin Zhao can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Viktor is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Viktor, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Viktor Build Against Xin Zhao

Crimson Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Xin Zhao, providing the mobility and stats Viktor needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Viktor against Xin Zhao are Liandry's Torment, Zhonya's Hourglass and Blackfire Torch. This combination gives Viktor an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 2 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 Viktor vs Xin Zhao matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Viktor
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Viktor early game win rateViktor75.0%
Xin Zhao early game win rateXin Zhao25.0%
Late Game
Viktor
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Viktor late game win rateViktor57.1%
Xin Zhao late game win rateXin Zhao42.9%

Viktor dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 75.0% win rate — a 50.0 percentage point lead over Xin Zhao. This lopsided early game means Viktor can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Viktor is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 57.1% win rate — 14.3 points above Xin Zhao. Extended games heavily favor Viktor, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Viktor 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 Viktor Runes Against Xin Zhao

Sorcery rune tree - Viktor primary runes vs Xin ZhaoSorcery
Deathfire Touch - best Viktor rune vs Xin ZhaoManaflow Band - best Viktor rune vs Xin ZhaoTranscendence - best Viktor rune vs Xin ZhaoScorch - best Viktor rune vs Xin Zhao
Resolve rune tree - Viktor secondary runes vs Xin ZhaoResolve
Bone Plating - best Viktor rune vs Xin ZhaoShield Bash - best Viktor rune vs Xin Zhao
100.0% WR

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


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

Viktor 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
53.33%1807.297412,56747.1%57.3%
48.02%1777.11,00912,10849.3%47.1%
58.94%1516.999211,56259.1%58.8%
44.12%1367.192411,97641.2%45.9%
53.98%1136.895112,07159.5%51.3%
52.00%1007.21,04411,39152.8%51.1%
41.67%967.01,05512,29951.4%36.1%
35.87%926.893911,15340.5%32.7%
49.45%916.988212,34844.4%52.7%
53.09%816.996911,98743.2%61.4%
37.97%797.196011,22535.1%40.5%
59.74%777.199512,51560.0%59.6%
38.36%737.086710,62539.4%37.5%
57.75%717.01,09311,45064.7%51.4%
55.71%707.393911,19755.0%56.7%
61.54%656.71,06113,09654.2%65.8%
40.32%627.11,02212,55840.9%40.0%
50.00%607.41,03911,84146.7%53.3%
56.67%607.296011,45453.9%58.8%
35.59%597.01,08411,59530.0%38.5%
42.86%577.31,06511,39145.2%40.0%
50.00%567.41,04111,49051.9%48.3%
47.27%556.997211,60640.7%53.6%
48.15%546.71,02212,14148.0%48.3%
54.00%507.21,01411,86752.9%54.5%
48.94%476.693811,91960.0%43.8%
42.22%457.21,10912,13640.0%44.0%
56.82%447.096712,14740.0%65.5%
74.42%437.296112,37680.0%69.6%
51.16%437.31,12212,52450.0%52.0%
40.48%426.995310,40033.3%53.3%
47.62%426.593010,74343.5%52.6%
56.10%417.197612,46055.6%56.5%
53.66%417.01,03412,32357.1%51.9%
44.12%346.997312,33761.5%33.3%
71.88%326.91,00712,79263.6%76.2%
50.00%326.996911,17257.1%44.4%
25.00%327.499711,64438.5%15.8%
46.88%326.91,11111,46035.7%55.6%
46.67%307.71,05011,64157.1%37.5%
48.28%297.41,06311,54550.0%47.1%
41.67%247.286411,38750.0%33.3%
50.00%246.51,03011,79453.9%45.5%
40.91%226.798511,87157.1%33.3%
52.63%196.797412,45157.1%50.0%
57.89%197.41,10112,08861.5%50.0%
63.16%197.31,14813,99657.1%66.7%
61.11%186.81,15611,18362.5%60.0%
82.35%176.990812,66962.5%100.0%
66.67%156.81,11610,28975.0%57.1%
40.00%157.31,12411,55322.2%66.7%
46.67%157.11,27412,88460.0%20.0%
46.15%137.21,17313,47540.0%50.0%
38.46%137.491513,12925.0%44.4%
38.46%136.883012,03428.6%50.0%
58.33%127.31,14613,66640.0%71.4%
54.55%117.286311,04020.0%83.3%
54.55%117.01,05013,96125.0%71.4%
54.55%117.498111,54850.0%57.1%
45.45%115.81,04311,32050.0%42.9%
50.00%107.31,03611,79320.0%80.0%
50.00%107.21,00610,05983.3%0.0%
60.00%107.193610,38566.7%50.0%
55.56%96.91,17812,523100.0%33.3%
33.33%97.082810,42840.0%25.0%
11.11%97.21,1629,14016.7%0.0%
77.78%96.699013,44450.0%100.0%
28.57%77.01,01010,95533.3%25.0%
28.57%76.889412,52133.3%25.0%
83.33%68.282710,04180.0%100.0%
66.67%67.41,06312,46250.0%75.0%
66.67%67.81,28913,02650.0%75.0%
50.00%67.695715,2600.0%50.0%
33.33%66.51,04011,7810.0%50.0%
66.67%65.783411,6780.0%80.0%
50.00%66.897712,26550.0%50.0%
20.00%58.98239,46625.0%0.0%
0.00%56.694411,7920.0%0.0%
40.00%56.896312,911100.0%25.0%
80.00%56.48538,43766.7%100.0%
20.00%56.570010,85650.0%0.0%

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Viktor vs Xin Zhao - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Viktor wins the Viktor 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 15 recent ranked games in patch 26.9.

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

In the early game, Viktor has the advantage against Xin Zhao with a 75.0% win rate versus 25.0%. Viktor players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

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

In the late game, Viktor takes over the Viktor vs Xin Zhao matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to 42.9%. Viktor scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Viktor vs Xin Zhao matchup?

Viktor wins the matchup against Xin Zhao with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.9. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Viktor is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 15 games analyzed.

What is the best Viktor build against Xin Zhao?

The best Viktor build against Xin Zhao includes Liandry's Torment, Zhonya's Hourglass, Blackfire Torch with Crimson Lucidity. 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 Viktor runes against Xin Zhao?

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

Does Viktor counter Xin Zhao?

Yes, Viktor has a favorable matchup against Xin Zhao with a 66.7% win rate. Viktor strongly counters Xin Zhao in lane based on current patch 26.9 data.

How do I play Viktor against Xin Zhao?

When playing Viktor 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.