- Win Rate
- 52.4%
- Pick Rate
- 2.1%
- Ban Rate
- 0.8%
Xin Zhao vs Fiddlesticks
- Patch
- 26.22
- Games
- 4,027
- Lane
- All Lanes
- Tier
- All Tiers
- Last Updated
- Nov 14, 2026 UTC
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
Xin Zhao vs Fiddlesticks is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.22. Xin Zhao wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Fiddlesticks based on 36 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 Fiddlesticks 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.
Who Wins the Xin Zhao vs Fiddlesticks Matchup?
Xin Zhao vs Fiddlesticks Matchup Summary
The Xin Zhao vs Fiddlesticks matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 36 recent matches analyzed, Xin Zhao wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Fiddlesticks's 33.3%, giving Xin Zhao a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Xin Zhao dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Fiddlesticks players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Fiddlesticks leads by 0.7s of CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Xin Zhao players can confidently pick into Fiddlesticks and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Fiddlesticks 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 Fiddlesticks Laning Phase Breakdown
Xin Zhao is favored during the laning phase against Fiddlesticks, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Xin Zhao holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and gold lead at 15 minutes, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Xin Zhao vs Fiddlesticks at 15 Minutes
At 15 minutes Xin Zhao leads Fiddlesticks by 223 gold, 1.9 CS and 167 experience on average, with Xin Zhao at 3.3 kills and Fiddlesticks at 2.5 kills. Based on 35 games with a 15-minute timeline.
Best Xin Zhao Build Against Fiddlesticks
Not enough matchup-specific build data: only 11 of 20 Xin Zhao games against Fiddlesticks carried a complete build, which is too few to recommend an item path from. Use Xin Zhao's standard build instead.
Early Game vs Late Game
Xin Zhao71.4%
Fiddlesticks28.6%Xin Zhao60.0%Fiddlesticks40.0%Xin Zhao dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 71.4% win rate — a 42.9 percentage point lead over Fiddlesticks. This lopsided early game means Xin Zhao 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 60.0% win rate — 20.0 points above Fiddlesticks. Extended games heavily favor Xin Zhao, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
Xin Zhao holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Fiddlesticks players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.
Best Xin Zhao Runes Against Fiddlesticks
Precision
Inspiration
Running Precision primary with Inspiration secondary allows Xin Zhao to press their advantage against Fiddlesticks, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
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Xin Zhao matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.22. 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.
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Xin Zhao vs Fiddlesticks - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Xin Zhao do against Fiddlesticks in League of Legends?
Xin Zhao wins the Xin Zhao vs Fiddlesticks matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Fiddlesticks's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 36 recent ranked games in patch 26.22.
How does Xin Zhao do against Fiddlesticks in the early game?
In the early game, Xin Zhao has the advantage against Fiddlesticks with a 71.4% win rate versus 28.6%. 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 Fiddlesticks in the late game?
In the late game, Xin Zhao takes over the Xin Zhao vs Fiddlesticks matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to 40.0%. Xin Zhao scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Xin Zhao vs Fiddlesticks matchup?
Xin Zhao wins the matchup against Fiddlesticks with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.22. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Xin Zhao is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 36 games analyzed.
What is the best Xin Zhao build against Fiddlesticks?
There is not enough matchup-specific build data to recommend an item path for Xin Zhao against Fiddlesticks yet. Use Xin Zhao's standard build for the current patch and adapt situational items to Fiddlesticks.
What are the best Xin Zhao runes against Fiddlesticks?
The best Xin Zhao runes against Fiddlesticks use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 72.2% win rate in the Xin Zhao vs Fiddlesticks matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Xin Zhao counter Fiddlesticks?
Yes, Xin Zhao has a favorable matchup against Fiddlesticks with a 66.7% win rate. Xin Zhao strongly counters Fiddlesticks in lane based on current patch 26.22 data.
How do I play Xin Zhao against Fiddlesticks?
When playing Xin Zhao against Fiddlesticks, 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.