Xin Zhao - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.7%
Pick Rate
2.6%

Xin Zhaovs Elise

SFighterTank
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Xin Zhao vs Elise is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Xin Zhao wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Elise based on 15 games. Xin Zhao holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Xin Zhao build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Xin Zhao vs Elise 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
Elise - 60.0% win rateElise(60.0%)
Xin Zhao - 60.0% win rate in this matchup
Xin Zhao
60.0% WR
VS
Elise vs Xin Zhao matchup - 40.0% win rate
Elise
40.0% WR

Who Wins the Xin Zhao vs Elise Matchup?

Xin Zhao wins the Xin Zhao vs Elise matchup
Winner
Xin Zhao
Matches: 15
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
0.8
CS / min
0.8
721
DMG / min
731
12,605
Gold / game
12,947
774
Heal / min
362
976
DMG Mitigated / min
512
0.8
CC / min
0.9
80.0%
Early Game WR
20.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Xin Zhao vs Elise Matchup Summary

The Xin Zhao vs Elise matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 15 recent matches analyzed, Xin Zhao wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Elise's 40.0%, giving Xin Zhao a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Xin Zhao dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Elise 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 877 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Xin Zhao players can confidently pick into Elise and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Elise away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Xin Zhao vs Elise Laning Phase Breakdown

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

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

Farming
0.8Xin Zhao
0.8Elise
Xin Zhao and Elise farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.0 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
721Xin Zhao
731Elise
Damage output is virtually even between Xin Zhao and Elise, with only 11 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
12,605Xin Zhao
12,947Elise
Elise earns 341 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 Elise slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.8Xin Zhao
0.9Elise
Both Xin Zhao and Elise provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/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
1,750Xin Zhao
873Elise
Xin Zhao vastly out-sustains Elise, healing and mitigating 877 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Xin Zhao can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Elise is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Elise, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Xin Zhao Build Against Elise

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Elise, providing the mobility and stats Xin Zhao needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Xin Zhao against Elise are Sundered Sky, Death's Dance and Black Cleaver. This combination gives Xin Zhao an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 6 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Elise. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Xin Zhao vs Elise matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Xin Zhao
80.0%
+60.0% advantage
Xin Zhao early game win rateXin Zhao80.0%
Elise early game win rateElise20.0%
Late Game
Xin Zhao
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Xin Zhao late game win rateXin Zhao50.0%
Elise late game win rateElise50.0%

Xin Zhao dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 80.0% win rate — a 60.0 percentage point lead over Elise. This lopsided early game means Xin Zhao can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Xin Zhao at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Elise. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

Xin Zhao holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Elise players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Xin Zhao Runes Against Elise

Precision rune tree - Xin Zhao primary runes vs ElisePrecision
Conqueror - best Xin Zhao rune vs EliseTriumph - best Xin Zhao rune vs EliseLegend: Bloodline - best Xin Zhao rune vs EliseLast Stand - best Xin Zhao rune vs Elise
Inspiration rune tree - Xin Zhao secondary runes vs EliseInspiration
Cash Back - best Xin Zhao rune vs EliseApproach Velocity - best Xin Zhao rune vs Elise
100.0% WR

Running Precision primary with Inspiration secondary allows Xin Zhao to press their advantage against Elise, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Xin Zhao matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. 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 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
56.56%1220.972212,10560.0%52.6%
60.83%1201.067312,22369.2%50.9%
57.01%1071.072012,47049.0%63.8%
50.52%970.974712,18147.1%54.4%
47.13%870.975912,78945.0%48.9%
43.02%860.975212,24836.4%47.2%
43.02%861.270212,22652.4%34.1%
54.43%791.171212,62348.7%60.0%
51.52%661.069812,21750.0%52.8%
49.23%651.578711,62351.4%46.4%
56.45%621.369812,42451.9%60.0%
50.85%591.166712,15556.0%47.1%
58.62%581.073712,13257.1%60.9%
51.85%541.264911,45759.3%44.4%
62.26%531.279412,77161.5%63.0%
58.70%460.979912,76252.4%64.0%
43.48%461.268112,76747.6%40.0%
40.00%450.769211,26141.7%38.1%
27.27%440.974812,25722.2%30.8%
41.86%431.068211,77632.0%55.6%
46.34%411.071311,70350.0%42.1%
57.89%381.274711,76559.1%56.3%
38.89%361.171512,28333.3%42.9%
44.44%361.174313,57241.7%45.8%
54.55%331.271411,92350.0%58.8%
54.55%330.983812,35161.1%46.7%
51.52%331.878711,83154.2%44.4%
56.25%321.188412,77431.3%81.3%
50.00%321.473312,11543.8%56.3%
43.33%301.978712,19064.3%25.0%
50.00%301.062111,41261.5%41.2%
48.15%272.171011,68957.1%38.5%
48.00%251.076613,47563.6%35.7%
70.83%240.971111,56788.9%60.0%
52.17%231.274610,30440.0%75.0%
63.64%221.268711,77654.5%72.7%
54.55%220.863911,41354.5%54.5%
42.86%211.473910,94244.4%41.7%
55.00%201.188913,80728.6%69.2%
45.00%200.871612,12250.0%40.0%
45.00%205.483813,58950.0%43.8%
60.00%200.970312,23770.0%50.0%
52.63%191.575213,60728.6%66.7%
38.89%181.071911,84044.4%33.3%
72.22%181.967411,47155.6%88.9%
41.18%173.283012,15655.6%25.0%
35.29%173.079612,39828.6%40.0%
50.00%161.154111,38757.1%44.4%
60.00%150.872112,60580.0%50.0%
60.00%151.084612,55450.0%71.4%
60.00%152.181014,00150.0%71.4%
42.86%140.977812,95040.0%44.4%
35.71%141.470912,44450.0%25.0%
61.54%130.887813,81860.0%62.5%
66.67%121.075712,68960.0%71.4%
41.67%125.388310,89333.3%50.0%
75.00%121.187514,86240.0%100.0%
27.27%115.198813,1870.0%42.9%
54.55%112.582212,30550.0%57.1%
54.55%113.494613,75150.0%55.6%
40.00%101.477812,61850.0%33.3%
80.00%101.181013,08675.0%100.0%
62.50%84.176910,82460.0%66.7%
62.50%81.971213,18550.0%66.7%
75.00%81.51,00014,65533.3%100.0%
50.00%86.797715,27925.0%75.0%
42.86%75.381512,35250.0%33.3%
71.43%70.966411,53250.0%80.0%
71.43%73.669711,40866.7%75.0%
66.67%63.684710,856100.0%33.3%
33.33%63.099412,61633.3%33.3%
33.33%63.479811,4210.0%40.0%
50.00%64.693512,17433.3%66.7%
100.00%53.383813,157100.0%100.0%
60.00%55.41,05612,94075.0%0.0%
40.00%55.61,06512,609100.0%25.0%
60.00%54.21,15613,82850.0%66.7%
60.00%56.396313,07650.0%66.7%
20.00%55.899411,84633.3%0.0%

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Xin Zhao vs Elise - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Xin Zhao wins the Xin Zhao vs Elise matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Elise's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 15 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

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

In the early game, Xin Zhao has the advantage against Elise with a 80.0% win rate versus 20.0%. Xin Zhao 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 Elise in the late game?

In the late game, Xin Zhao takes over the Xin Zhao vs Elise matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Xin Zhao scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Xin Zhao vs Elise matchup?

Xin Zhao wins the matchup against Elise with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Xin Zhao is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 15 games analyzed.

What is the best Xin Zhao build against Elise?

The best Xin Zhao build against Elise includes Sundered Sky, Death's Dance, Black Cleaver 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 Xin Zhao runes against Elise?

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

Does Xin Zhao counter Elise?

Yes, Xin Zhao has a favorable matchup against Elise with a 60.0% win rate. Xin Zhao strongly counters Elise in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Xin Zhao against Elise?

When playing Xin Zhao against Elise, 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.