
Xin Zhaovs Gnar
Xin Zhao vs Gnar is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Xin Zhao wins with a 52.8% win rate (+5.6%) over Gnar based on 36 games. Xin Zhao wins the early laning phase while Gnar 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 Gnar 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 Gnar Matchup?

Xin Zhao vs Gnar Matchup Summary
The Xin Zhao vs Gnar matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 36 recent matches analyzed, Xin Zhao wins with a 52.8% win rate compared to Gnar's 47.2%, giving Xin Zhao a 5.6 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Xin Zhao controls the early laning stage, but Gnar outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Xin Zhao needs to press advantages before Gnar reaches their power spikes, while Gnar should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Xin Zhao leads by 793 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 Gnar'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 Gnar Laning Phase Breakdown
Xin Zhao is favored during the laning phase against Gnar, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Xin Zhao holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Xin Zhao Build Against Gnar
Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Gnar, providing the mobility and stats Xin Zhao needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Xin Zhao against Gnar are Nashor's Tooth, Statikk Shiv and Spirit Visage. This combination gives Xin Zhao an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 60.0% win rate across 5 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Gnar. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Xin Zhao vs Gnar matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Xin Zhao dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 64.7% win rate — a 29.4 percentage point lead over Gnar. This lopsided early game means Xin Zhao can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Gnar is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 57.9% win rate — 15.8 points above Xin Zhao. Extended games heavily favor Gnar, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Xin Zhao must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Gnar reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Gnar 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 Gnar
Running Precision primary with Resolve secondary allows Xin Zhao to press their advantage against Gnar, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
Xin Zhao matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. 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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53.45% | 232 | 1.4 | 732 | 12,546 | 61.0% | 47.2% | |
| 47.51% | 221 | 1.2 | 719 | 11,737 | 53.5% | 42.6% | |
| 59.91% | 212 | 2.2 | 803 | 12,682 | 60.2% | 59.7% | |
| 51.89% | 185 | 1.6 | 713 | 11,921 | 49.4% | 54.2% | |
| 41.53% | 183 | 1.1 | 696 | 11,567 | 45.4% | 38.1% | |
| 54.29% | 175 | 1.1 | 660 | 11,294 | 51.7% | 57.0% | |
| 46.79% | 156 | 1.3 | 702 | 11,587 | 41.8% | 52.0% | |
| 52.29% | 153 | 1.3 | 735 | 12,543 | 45.2% | 58.8% | |
| 48.00% | 150 | 1.2 | 694 | 11,469 | 50.7% | 45.3% | |
| 55.48% | 146 | 1.2 | 690 | 12,522 | 54.0% | 56.6% | |
| 49.58% | 119 | 1.2 | 735 | 12,695 | 32.6% | 60.3% | |
| 52.63% | 114 | 5.5 | 823 | 12,682 | 56.5% | 50.0% | |
| 56.14% | 114 | 2.9 | 871 | 12,425 | 55.1% | 56.9% | |
| 44.55% | 110 | 1.0 | 701 | 12,426 | 44.7% | 44.4% | |
| 53.00% | 100 | 6.5 | 970 | 12,376 | 54.0% | 52.0% | |
| 53.13% | 96 | 3.4 | 777 | 11,867 | 47.6% | 57.4% | |
| 54.74% | 95 | 3.2 | 812 | 11,952 | 55.6% | 53.7% | |
| 55.32% | 94 | 6.3 | 984 | 12,636 | 54.9% | 55.8% | |
| 53.76% | 93 | 6.2 | 935 | 11,612 | 50.0% | 57.5% | |
| 60.87% | 92 | 2.3 | 815 | 12,379 | 65.9% | 56.3% | |
| 57.78% | 90 | 3.0 | 790 | 12,139 | 60.5% | 55.3% | |
| 54.55% | 88 | 4.6 | 912 | 12,390 | 58.7% | 50.0% | |
| 51.81% | 83 | 1.3 | 691 | 12,641 | 50.0% | 52.8% | |
| 45.12% | 82 | 3.0 | 850 | 12,307 | 43.8% | 46.0% | |
| 52.50% | 80 | 1.3 | 689 | 11,074 | 52.3% | 52.8% | |
| 43.75% | 80 | 1.1 | 615 | 11,994 | 57.9% | 30.9% | |
| 54.55% | 77 | 5.3 | 921 | 12,255 | 55.3% | 53.9% | |
| 53.95% | 76 | 6.1 | 904 | 11,792 | 51.2% | 57.6% | |
| 55.26% | 76 | 5.8 | 940 | 11,681 | 60.5% | 50.0% | |
| 48.00% | 75 | 5.4 | 930 | 11,618 | 48.8% | 47.1% | |
| 54.79% | 73 | 1.2 | 741 | 13,290 | 64.0% | 50.0% | |
| 56.16% | 73 | 5.5 | 1,006 | 12,719 | 61.3% | 52.4% | |
| 47.22% | 72 | 5.3 | 824 | 11,548 | 43.2% | 51.4% | |
| 59.09% | 66 | 1.2 | 786 | 12,854 | 64.0% | 56.1% | |
| 54.69% | 64 | 6.0 | 1,038 | 11,637 | 57.6% | 51.6% | |
| 43.55% | 62 | 6.3 | 884 | 10,961 | 32.4% | 57.1% | |
| 47.54% | 61 | 3.2 | 816 | 12,339 | 53.6% | 42.4% | |
| 61.67% | 60 | 6.3 | 941 | 11,920 | 65.5% | 58.1% | |
| 53.33% | 60 | 3.5 | 831 | 11,580 | 62.1% | 45.2% | |
| 50.00% | 60 | 5.6 | 1,193 | 10,710 | 51.4% | 47.8% | |
| 46.55% | 58 | 1.3 | 730 | 12,250 | 40.7% | 51.6% | |
| 44.83% | 58 | 3.8 | 883 | 11,842 | 33.3% | 57.1% | |
| 48.21% | 56 | 1.3 | 767 | 12,957 | 55.0% | 44.4% | |
| 59.26% | 54 | 6.3 | 997 | 12,731 | 60.0% | 58.6% | |
| 57.41% | 54 | 6.2 | 878 | 11,674 | 80.0% | 37.9% | |
| 57.41% | 54 | 6.6 | 980 | 12,951 | 33.3% | 76.7% | |
| 45.28% | 53 | 2.9 | 844 | 11,202 | 48.0% | 42.9% | |
| 50.94% | 53 | 1.4 | 752 | 13,043 | 57.1% | 46.9% | |
| 60.38% | 53 | 5.9 | 915 | 11,558 | 62.5% | 58.6% | |
| 63.46% | 52 | 7.1 | 1,003 | 11,986 | 64.3% | 62.5% | |
| 52.94% | 51 | 5.6 | 838 | 12,351 | 50.0% | 54.8% | |
| 50.98% | 51 | 6.4 | 1,054 | 11,657 | 57.1% | 43.5% | |
| 56.00% | 50 | 6.8 | 1,017 | 12,672 | 65.6% | 38.9% | |
| 61.22% | 49 | 4.8 | 814 | 11,728 | 62.5% | 60.0% | |
| 52.08% | 48 | 6.2 | 887 | 12,524 | 45.8% | 58.3% | |
| 52.08% | 48 | 1.1 | 794 | 12,566 | 48.0% | 56.5% | |
| 47.92% | 48 | 1.6 | 860 | 12,923 | 47.1% | 48.4% | |
| 42.55% | 47 | 5.5 | 1,041 | 11,473 | 22.7% | 60.0% | |
| 46.81% | 47 | 1.3 | 717 | 12,716 | 50.0% | 44.8% | |
| 44.68% | 47 | 1.2 | 708 | 12,424 | 41.2% | 46.7% | |
| 57.45% | 47 | 1.0 | 725 | 11,214 | 62.5% | 52.2% | |
| 68.09% | 47 | 1.0 | 661 | 11,890 | 73.1% | 61.9% | |
| 57.78% | 45 | 5.2 | 1,055 | 12,067 | 55.6% | 61.1% | |
| 68.18% | 44 | 4.6 | 1,032 | 12,797 | 60.0% | 72.4% | |
| 58.14% | 43 | 6.3 | 923 | 11,170 | 73.7% | 45.8% | |
| 59.52% | 42 | 4.9 | 807 | 11,704 | 57.1% | 61.9% | |
| 36.59% | 41 | 5.9 | 848 | 10,633 | 34.6% | 40.0% | |
| 47.50% | 40 | 4.3 | 812 | 11,940 | 60.0% | 40.0% | |
| 61.54% | 39 | 1.3 | 801 | 12,527 | 66.7% | 58.3% | |
| 50.00% | 38 | 4.1 | 866 | 13,201 | 44.4% | 55.0% | |
| 37.84% | 37 | 4.8 | 861 | 11,664 | 33.3% | 40.9% | |
| 52.78% | 36 | 6.6 | 1,030 | 12,276 | 64.7% | 42.1% | |
| 33.33% | 36 | 6.4 | 912 | 11,888 | 35.0% | 31.3% | |
| 25.71% | 35 | 5.6 | 852 | 10,325 | 22.2% | 29.4% | |
| 54.29% | 35 | 4.2 | 907 | 12,430 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 58.82% | 34 | 4.6 | 901 | 12,003 | 65.0% | 50.0% | |
| 73.53% | 34 | 6.0 | 934 | 12,959 | 81.3% | 66.7% | |
| 55.88% | 34 | 6.3 | 982 | 12,759 | 68.4% | 40.0% | |
| 45.45% | 33 | 1.5 | 788 | 12,460 | 50.0% | 42.1% | |
| 42.42% | 33 | 1.1 | 657 | 10,148 | 38.9% | 46.7% | |
| 57.58% | 33 | 6.3 | 902 | 12,468 | 64.7% | 50.0% | |
| 27.27% | 33 | 4.0 | 826 | 12,398 | 30.8% | 25.0% | |
| 48.48% | 33 | 6.0 | 954 | 13,353 | 57.1% | 42.1% | |
| 59.38% | 32 | 5.4 | 909 | 12,272 | 57.9% | 61.5% | |
| 53.13% | 32 | 6.0 | 972 | 12,364 | 56.3% | 50.0% | |
| 58.06% | 31 | 6.4 | 954 | 13,336 | 54.5% | 60.0% | |
| 46.67% | 30 | 5.7 | 821 | 11,274 | 37.5% | 57.1% | |
| 58.62% | 29 | 6.2 | 964 | 12,645 | 62.5% | 53.9% | |
| 65.52% | 29 | 6.0 | 1,106 | 12,525 | 75.0% | 44.4% | |
| 64.29% | 28 | 6.2 | 954 | 11,124 | 66.7% | 61.5% | |
| 50.00% | 28 | 6.0 | 1,024 | 12,720 | 44.4% | 52.6% | |
| 53.57% | 28 | 6.0 | 876 | 11,717 | 54.5% | 52.9% | |
| 48.15% | 27 | 5.5 | 974 | 11,055 | 53.3% | 41.7% | |
| 51.85% | 27 | 5.4 | 775 | 11,777 | 46.1% | 57.1% | |
| 76.92% | 26 | 6.0 | 878 | 11,013 | 82.3% | 66.7% | |
| 76.92% | 26 | 6.7 | 1,048 | 13,114 | 86.7% | 63.6% | |
| 68.00% | 25 | 6.5 | 950 | 11,513 | 78.6% | 54.5% | |
| 66.67% | 24 | 6.1 | 1,186 | 14,060 | 62.5% | 68.8% | |
| 50.00% | 24 | 4.3 | 893 | 12,791 | 28.6% | 58.8% | |
| 47.83% | 23 | 1.5 | 707 | 13,317 | 33.3% | 57.1% | |
| 52.17% | 23 | 4.6 | 908 | 11,374 | 53.3% | 50.0% | |
| 45.45% | 22 | 5.7 | 922 | 10,542 | 41.7% | 50.0% | |
| 45.45% | 22 | 6.3 | 993 | 11,340 | 53.3% | 28.6% | |
| 45.45% | 22 | 6.5 | 1,038 | 13,823 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 22 | 1.8 | 906 | 11,532 | 60.0% | 28.6% | |
| 38.10% | 21 | 5.5 | 888 | 12,210 | 57.1% | 28.6% | |
| 33.33% | 21 | 2.3 | 695 | 11,891 | 22.2% | 41.7% | |
| 52.38% | 21 | 6.2 | 896 | 12,692 | 57.1% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 20 | 1.4 | 554 | 11,784 | 66.7% | 54.5% | |
| 47.37% | 19 | 5.3 | 948 | 12,832 | 50.0% | 45.5% | |
| 50.00% | 18 | 6.6 | 861 | 11,942 | 66.7% | 41.7% | |
| 55.56% | 18 | 6.5 | 1,199 | 13,582 | 75.0% | 40.0% | |
| 33.33% | 15 | 4.4 | 742 | 9,570 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 80.00% | 15 | 6.2 | 914 | 10,998 | 80.0% | 80.0% | |
| 60.00% | 15 | 6.5 | 981 | 12,111 | 71.4% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 1.3 | 827 | 12,214 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 6.3 | 844 | 10,986 | 55.6% | 20.0% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 5.1 | 964 | 12,808 | 25.0% | 100.0% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 1.9 | 730 | 11,820 | 42.9% | 66.7% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 2.5 | 811 | 13,947 | 33.3% | 44.4% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 5.8 | 901 | 10,822 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 6.3 | 1,087 | 13,351 | 50.0% | 20.0% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 2.5 | 644 | 12,039 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 6.6 | 831 | 12,006 | 60.0% | 60.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 4.0 | 966 | 13,481 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 6.0 | 1,100 | 13,153 | 33.3% | 42.9% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 5.5 | 869 | 11,029 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 77.78% | 9 | 4.7 | 801 | 12,716 | 75.0% | 80.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 6.4 | 1,011 | 13,303 | 50.0% | 57.1% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 6.0 | 857 | 11,079 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 5.8 | 983 | 13,652 | 100.0% | 60.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 3.5 | 737 | 9,821 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 5.6 | 876 | 11,573 | 75.0% | 66.7% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 6.2 | 1,022 | 14,540 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 6.6 | 908 | 13,852 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.3 | 776 | 10,420 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 6.1 | 1,282 | 14,831 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 3.9 | 624 | 8,240 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 4.2 | 928 | 9,782 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
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Xin Zhao vs Gnar - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Xin Zhao do against Gnar in League of Legends?
Xin Zhao wins the Xin Zhao vs Gnar matchup with a 52.8% win rate compared to Gnar's 47.2%, a 5.6 percentage point difference. This data is based on 36 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.
How does Xin Zhao do against Gnar in the early game?
In the early game, Xin Zhao has the advantage against Gnar with a 64.7% win rate versus 35.3%. 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 Gnar in the late game?
In the late game, Gnar takes over the Xin Zhao vs Gnar matchup with a 57.9% win rate compared to 42.1%. Gnar scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Xin Zhao vs Gnar matchup?
Xin Zhao wins the matchup against Gnar with a 52.8% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 5.6 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 Gnar?
The best Xin Zhao build against Gnar includes Nashor's Tooth, Statikk Shiv, Spirit Visage with Mercury's Treads. This build achieves a 60.0% 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 Gnar?
The best Xin Zhao runes against Gnar use the Precision primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 60.0% win rate in the Xin Zhao vs Gnar matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Xin Zhao counter Gnar?
Yes, Xin Zhao has a favorable matchup against Gnar with a 52.8% win rate. Xin Zhao strongly counters Gnar in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.
How do I play Xin Zhao against Gnar?
When playing Xin Zhao against Gnar, 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.
