Xin Zhao - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.7%
Pick Rate
2.4%

Xin Zhaovs Evelynn

CFighterTank
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 23, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Xin Zhao vs Evelynn is a moderate matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Xin Zhao wins with a 52.4% win rate (+4.8%) over Evelynn based on 21 games. Evelynn 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 Evelynn matchup.

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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.

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Xin Zhao - 52.4% win rate in this matchup
Xin Zhao
52.4% WR
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Evelynn vs Xin Zhao matchup - 47.6% win rate
Evelynn
47.6% WR

Who Wins the Xin Zhao vs Evelynn Matchup?

Xin Zhao wins the Xin Zhao vs Evelynn matchup
Winner
Xin Zhao
Matches: 21
52.4%
Win Rate
47.6%
1.0
CS / min
0.7
837
DMG / min
892
11,145
Gold / game
11,431
761
Heal / min
388
1,083
DMG Mitigated / min
625
1.0
CC / min
0.6
42.9%
Early Game WR
57.1%
57.1%
Late Game WR
42.9%

Xin Zhao vs Evelynn Matchup Summary

The Xin Zhao vs Evelynn matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 21 recent matches analyzed, Xin Zhao wins with a 52.4% win rate compared to Evelynn's 47.6%, giving Xin Zhao a 4.8 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Evelynn controls the early laning stage, but Xin Zhao outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Evelynn 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 sustain, where Xin Zhao leads by 831 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Xin Zhao has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Evelynn's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Xin Zhao vs Evelynn Laning Phase Breakdown

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

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

Farming
1.0Xin Zhao
0.7Evelynn
Xin Zhao edges out Evelynn by 0.3 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 5 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Xin Zhao.
Damage
837Xin Zhao
892Evelynn
Evelynn deals 55 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 Evelynn's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
11,145Xin Zhao
11,431Evelynn
Xin Zhao and Evelynn generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 286 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
1.0Xin Zhao
0.6Evelynn
Xin Zhao provides 0.4 seconds more crowd control per minute than Evelynn, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Xin Zhao coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,845Xin Zhao
1,013Evelynn
Xin Zhao vastly out-sustains Evelynn, healing and mitigating 831 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Xin Zhao can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Evelynn is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Evelynn, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Xin Zhao Build Against Evelynn

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Evelynn, providing the mobility and stats Xin Zhao needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Xin Zhao against Evelynn 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 performs exceptionally well, achieving a 75.0% win rate across 4 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Evelynn. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Xin Zhao vs Evelynn matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Evelynn
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Xin Zhao early game win rateXin Zhao42.9%
Evelynn early game win rateEvelynn57.1%
Late Game
Xin Zhao
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Xin Zhao late game win rateXin Zhao57.1%
Evelynn late game win rateEvelynn42.9%

Evelynn dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 57.1% win rate — a 14.3 percentage point lead over Xin Zhao. This lopsided early game means Evelynn 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 57.1% win rate — 14.3 points above Evelynn. 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: Evelynn 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 Evelynn

Precision rune tree - Xin Zhao primary runes vs EvelynnPrecision
Conqueror - best Xin Zhao rune vs EvelynnTriumph - best Xin Zhao rune vs EvelynnLegend: Alacrity - best Xin Zhao rune vs EvelynnCoup de Grace - best Xin Zhao rune vs Evelynn
Inspiration rune tree - Xin Zhao secondary runes vs EvelynnInspiration
Cosmic Insight - best Xin Zhao rune vs EvelynnMagical Footwear - best Xin Zhao rune vs Evelynn
71.4% WR

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


Xin Zhao matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. 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 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
46.77%1241.069911,45243.6%49.3%
48.96%961.068911,48543.9%52.7%
52.33%861.173410,85546.1%57.5%
50.00%840.974111,15248.8%51.2%
50.60%831.066811,81537.1%60.4%
51.85%811.075211,97851.3%52.4%
53.85%781.069611,57057.6%51.1%
43.66%711.174612,00538.7%47.5%
56.06%661.168211,97265.5%48.6%
49.21%631.271212,29734.8%57.5%
45.76%591.064310,25942.4%50.0%
49.09%551.368411,26254.2%45.2%
49.06%532.278812,56761.1%42.9%
29.17%481.568011,10031.3%28.1%
50.00%461.064711,72547.8%52.2%
58.54%411.268111,69456.3%60.0%
37.50%401.069312,50933.3%40.0%
50.00%381.062011,53357.1%45.8%
60.53%382.181712,38753.9%64.0%
59.46%371.673111,79156.3%61.9%
47.22%361.286912,89341.7%50.0%
40.00%351.874911,70031.3%47.4%
48.48%331.062810,61252.9%43.8%
61.29%311.291012,45453.3%68.8%
50.00%300.881011,34641.7%55.6%
46.43%280.968111,69854.5%41.2%
39.29%280.962211,82333.3%42.1%
57.14%281.391214,90250.0%58.3%
53.57%281.391711,88466.7%43.8%
58.33%241.066510,78869.2%45.5%
52.17%233.665410,99572.7%33.3%
36.36%221.679611,63850.0%25.0%
52.38%211.083711,14542.9%57.1%
33.33%211.769510,78550.0%23.1%
47.62%210.970110,83558.3%33.3%
35.00%201.373511,12355.6%18.2%
55.00%201.175012,26540.0%70.0%
63.16%193.183511,01770.0%55.6%
42.11%192.370210,64925.0%54.5%
47.37%192.880310,70957.1%41.7%
52.63%191.262713,13671.4%41.7%
50.00%162.088611,85344.4%57.1%
43.75%163.897011,46840.0%45.5%
68.75%161.971010,76170.0%66.7%
50.00%164.595610,94044.4%57.1%
33.33%151.572812,17650.0%27.3%
46.67%152.073514,50650.0%46.1%
42.86%145.473911,14342.9%42.9%
50.00%142.966511,52925.0%60.0%
61.54%131.684616,10550.0%66.7%
53.85%133.486113,39250.0%55.6%
61.54%133.369813,49760.0%62.5%
45.45%115.91,14213,758100.0%25.0%
36.36%113.194912,54950.0%33.3%
60.00%103.577510,54360.0%60.0%
50.00%104.97747,51650.0%50.0%
70.00%101.566512,62933.3%85.7%
30.00%105.88278,87142.9%0.0%
33.33%90.758710,97940.0%25.0%
44.44%92.682114,27650.0%42.9%
55.56%92.766712,667100.0%42.9%
33.33%95.771210,8840.0%60.0%
12.50%82.66928,66820.0%0.0%
50.00%83.897511,9630.0%80.0%
71.43%71.69429,29075.0%66.7%
71.43%71.087814,38250.0%80.0%
14.29%75.07208,80514.3%0.0%
42.86%71.873912,86766.7%25.0%
42.86%74.38308,1390.0%100.0%
50.00%61.176711,5380.0%75.0%
83.33%65.11,04611,17375.0%100.0%
50.00%64.97749,07950.0%50.0%
66.67%65.45618,081100.0%33.3%
50.00%65.41,03412,028100.0%25.0%
66.67%65.198510,80080.0%0.0%
33.33%65.39767,44040.0%0.0%
33.33%65.373811,8930.0%40.0%
33.33%61.29039,84925.0%50.0%
83.33%64.891210,45666.7%100.0%
66.67%60.968310,49150.0%75.0%
40.00%54.46908,51950.0%0.0%
40.00%51.997514,0690.0%50.0%
40.00%54.856610,1690.0%66.7%
60.00%54.871511,07050.0%66.7%
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Xin Zhao vs Evelynn - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Xin Zhao wins the Xin Zhao vs Evelynn matchup with a 52.4% win rate compared to Evelynn's 47.6%, a 4.8 percentage point difference. This data is based on 21 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

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

In the early game, Evelynn has the advantage against Xin Zhao with a 57.1% win rate versus 42.9%. Evelynn 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 Evelynn in the late game?

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

Who wins the Xin Zhao vs Evelynn matchup?

Xin Zhao wins the matchup against Evelynn with a 52.4% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 4.8 percentage point advantage means Xin Zhao is moderately favored in this lane matchup based on 21 games analyzed.

What is the best Xin Zhao build against Evelynn?

The best Xin Zhao build against Evelynn includes Sundered Sky, Death's Dance, Black Cleaver with Mercury's Treads. This build achieves a 75.0% 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 Evelynn?

The best Xin Zhao runes against Evelynn use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 71.4% win rate in the Xin Zhao vs Evelynn matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Xin Zhao counter Evelynn?

Yes, Xin Zhao has a favorable matchup against Evelynn with a 52.4% win rate. Xin Zhao has a solid advantage over Evelynn in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Xin Zhao against Evelynn?

When playing Xin Zhao against Evelynn, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Evelynn. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.