Xin Zhao - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.5%
Pick Rate
4.5%

Xin Zhaovs Akshan

BFighterTank
Patch26.9
Matches139,310
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 1, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Xin Zhao vs Akshan is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.9. Akshan wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Xin Zhao based on 5 games. Akshan wins the early laning phase while Xin Zhao scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Xin Zhao build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Xin Zhao vs Akshan matchup.

Xin Zhao Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Xin Zhao 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
Akshan - 40.0% win rateAkshan(40.0%)
Xin Zhao - 40.0% win rate in this matchup
Xin Zhao
40.0% WR
VS
Akshan vs Xin Zhao matchup - 60.0% win rate
Akshan
60.0% WR

Who Wins the Xin Zhao vs Akshan Matchup?

Akshan wins the Xin Zhao vs Akshan matchup
Winner
Akshan
Matches: 5
40.0%
Win Rate
60.0%
5.8
CS / min
6.9
943
DMG / min
1,122
11,282
Gold / game
13,557
546
Heal / min
308
1,081
DMG Mitigated / min
724
1.1
CC / min
0.1
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
66.7%
Late Game WR
33.3%

Xin Zhao vs Akshan Matchup Summary

The Xin Zhao vs Akshan matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Akshan wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Xin Zhao's 40.0%, giving Akshan a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Akshan controls the early laning stage, but Xin Zhao outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Akshan needs to press advantages before Xin Zhao reaches their power spikes, while Xin Zhao should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Xin Zhao leads by 0.9s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Akshan has a strong advantage in this matchup. Xin Zhao players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Akshan 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.

Xin Zhao vs Akshan Laning Phase Breakdown

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

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

Farming
5.8Xin Zhao
6.9Akshan
Akshan significantly out-farms Xin Zhao by 1.1 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 17 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Akshan 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
943Xin Zhao
1,122Akshan
Akshan heavily out-damages Xin Zhao by 179 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 Akshan's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
11,282Xin Zhao
13,557Akshan
Akshan generates a commanding 2,275 more gold per game than Xin Zhao. This substantial economic advantage means Akshan 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
1.1Xin Zhao
0.1Akshan
Xin Zhao brings significantly more crowd control than Akshan, with 0.9 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Xin Zhao far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Akshan should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
1,627Xin Zhao
1,031Akshan
Xin Zhao vastly out-sustains Akshan, healing and mitigating 595 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Xin Zhao can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Akshan is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Akshan, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Xin Zhao Build Against Akshan

Armored Advance is the optimal boots choice against Akshan, providing the mobility and stats Xin Zhao needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Xin Zhao against Akshan are Voltaic Cyclosword, Eclipse and Blade of The Ruined King. This combination gives Xin Zhao 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 Akshan. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Xin Zhao vs Akshan matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Akshan
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Xin Zhao early game win rateXin Zhao0.0%
Akshan early game win rateAkshan100.0%
Late Game
Xin Zhao
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Xin Zhao late game win rateXin Zhao66.7%
Akshan late game win rateAkshan33.3%

Akshan dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Xin Zhao. This lopsided early game means Akshan 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 Akshan. Extended games heavily favor Xin Zhao, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Akshan must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Xin Zhao reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Xin Zhao survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.

Best Xin Zhao Runes Against Akshan

Precision rune tree - Xin Zhao primary runes vs AkshanPrecision
Press the Attack - best Xin Zhao rune vs AkshanTriumph - best Xin Zhao rune vs AkshanLegend: Alacrity - best Xin Zhao rune vs AkshanCoup de Grace - best Xin Zhao rune vs Akshan
Inspiration rune tree - Xin Zhao secondary runes vs AkshanInspiration
Cosmic Insight - best Xin Zhao rune vs AkshanMagical Footwear - best Xin Zhao rune vs Akshan
100.0% WR

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


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

Xin Zhao 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
47.83%460.969012,15942.1%51.9%
52.38%421.269912,05852.9%52.0%
39.02%411.270011,82530.0%47.6%
50.00%401.169111,80564.7%39.1%
43.59%390.974712,13650.0%36.8%
47.37%380.976512,69838.9%55.0%
62.50%321.177312,49263.6%61.9%
41.94%311.377813,47833.3%47.4%
61.54%261.269211,26945.5%73.3%
61.54%260.987112,57661.5%61.5%
48.00%251.570610,91230.8%66.7%
40.00%251.276612,92625.0%47.1%
60.00%251.078612,98254.5%64.3%
66.67%241.481114,60588.9%53.3%
39.13%231.160211,19844.4%35.7%
47.83%230.970611,07953.3%37.5%
45.45%221.173610,76950.0%41.7%
61.90%213.771611,05660.0%63.6%
50.00%204.484910,72445.5%55.6%
63.16%190.863812,20150.0%69.2%
26.32%191.869210,17320.0%33.3%
72.22%183.61,25612,80484.6%40.0%
50.00%185.080712,62455.6%44.4%
44.44%181.868510,59441.7%50.0%
44.44%181.078911,47833.3%55.6%
70.59%171.170113,05550.0%81.8%
62.50%163.474011,87250.0%75.0%
50.00%162.882811,75950.0%50.0%
53.33%151.390513,21066.7%44.4%
46.15%131.082012,03033.3%57.1%
23.08%135.07938,63433.3%0.0%
33.33%124.385812,61140.0%28.6%
58.33%120.879610,51528.6%100.0%
45.45%111.487614,042100.0%33.3%
63.64%111.985013,24650.0%71.4%
36.36%113.376411,65120.0%50.0%
54.55%111.280611,54762.5%33.3%
54.55%111.26729,97066.7%40.0%
45.45%111.078011,87637.5%66.7%
20.00%103.780112,75116.7%25.0%
60.00%106.982711,61840.0%80.0%
40.00%100.979210,19033.3%50.0%
44.44%92.690612,31850.0%40.0%
66.67%93.273612,305100.0%57.1%
33.33%91.261511,20333.3%33.3%
22.22%95.796011,25250.0%0.0%
55.56%95.57196,06550.0%100.0%
44.44%95.280210,38333.3%66.7%
22.22%91.171611,6250.0%40.0%
62.50%86.289710,55657.1%100.0%
50.00%83.595214,0100.0%66.7%
62.50%83.985613,18450.0%66.7%
37.50%81.76599,73440.0%33.3%
62.50%81.174813,83366.7%60.0%
75.00%84.089111,11060.0%100.0%
62.50%83.61,04712,78060.0%66.7%
62.50%82.788514,9680.0%71.4%
37.50%86.493613,48050.0%33.3%
62.50%82.574212,28850.0%75.0%
28.57%76.61,13112,9900.0%50.0%
71.43%73.183813,35560.0%100.0%
71.43%75.31,08013,89966.7%75.0%
66.67%62.181412,92550.0%75.0%
66.67%66.01,27017,6220.0%66.7%
16.67%66.198113,291100.0%0.0%
0.00%54.471910,9210.0%0.0%
60.00%55.51,23011,35150.0%100.0%
40.00%51.068814,02950.0%33.3%
60.00%54.285112,997100.0%33.3%
40.00%55.894311,2820.0%66.7%
80.00%51.556012,69450.0%100.0%
80.00%52.789515,335100.0%75.0%
60.00%56.51,08314,71450.0%66.7%

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Xin Zhao vs Akshan - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Akshan wins the Xin Zhao vs Akshan matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Xin Zhao's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.9.

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

In the early game, Akshan has the advantage against Xin Zhao with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Akshan players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

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

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

Akshan wins the matchup against Xin Zhao with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.9. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Akshan is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Xin Zhao build against Akshan?

The best Xin Zhao build against Akshan includes Voltaic Cyclosword, Eclipse, Blade of The Ruined King with Armored Advance. 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 Xin Zhao runes against Akshan?

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

Does Xin Zhao counter Akshan?

No, Xin Zhao struggles against Akshan with only a 40.0% win rate. Akshan has the advantage in this matchup. Xin Zhao players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Akshan's lead.

How do I play Xin Zhao against Akshan?

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