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

Xin Zhaovs Hecarim

SFighterTank
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 20, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Xin Zhao vs Hecarim is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Xin Zhao wins with a 54.5% win rate (+9.1%) over Hecarim based on 33 games. Xin Zhao wins the early laning phase while Hecarim 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 Hecarim 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.

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Hecarim - 54.5% win rateHecarim(54.5%)
Xin Zhao - 54.5% win rate in this matchup
Xin Zhao
54.5% WR
VS
Hecarim vs Xin Zhao matchup - 45.5% win rate
Hecarim
45.5% WR

Who Wins the Xin Zhao vs Hecarim Matchup?

Xin Zhao wins the Xin Zhao vs Hecarim matchup
Winner
Xin Zhao
Matches: 33
54.5%
Win Rate
45.5%
0.9
CS / min
1.1
838
DMG / min
781
12,351
Gold / game
12,851
750
Heal / min
653
1,184
DMG Mitigated / min
1,230
1.0
CC / min
0.8
61.1%
Early Game WR
38.9%
46.7%
Late Game WR
53.3%

Xin Zhao vs Hecarim Matchup Summary

The Xin Zhao vs Hecarim matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 33 recent matches analyzed, Xin Zhao wins with a 54.5% win rate compared to Hecarim's 45.5%, giving Xin Zhao a 9.1 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Xin Zhao controls the early laning stage, but Hecarim outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Xin Zhao needs to press advantages before Hecarim reaches their power spikes, while Hecarim should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Xin Zhao leads by 0.2s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Xin Zhao players can confidently pick into Hecarim and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Hecarim 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 Hecarim Laning Phase Breakdown

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

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

Farming
0.9Xin Zhao
1.1Hecarim
Xin Zhao and Hecarim farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 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
838Xin Zhao
781Hecarim
Xin Zhao deals 57 more champion damage per minute than Hecarim. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Hecarim choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Xin Zhao's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
12,351Xin Zhao
12,851Hecarim
Hecarim earns 500 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 Hecarim slightly faster item completions.
Utility
1.0Xin Zhao
0.8Hecarim
Both Xin Zhao and Hecarim 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
1,935Xin Zhao
1,884Hecarim
Xin Zhao heals and mitigates 51 more damage per minute than Hecarim, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Xin Zhao to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Hecarim.

Best Xin Zhao Build Against Hecarim

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Hecarim, providing the mobility and stats Xin Zhao needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Xin Zhao against Hecarim are Sundered Sky, Black Cleaver and Sterak's Gage. This combination gives Xin Zhao an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 66.7% win rate across 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Hecarim. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Xin Zhao vs Hecarim matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Xin Zhao
61.1%
+22.2% advantage
Xin Zhao early game win rateXin Zhao61.1%
Hecarim early game win rateHecarim38.9%
Late Game
Hecarim
53.3%
+6.7% advantage
Xin Zhao late game win rateXin Zhao46.7%
Hecarim late game win rateHecarim53.3%

Xin Zhao dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 61.1% win rate — a 22.2 percentage point lead over Hecarim. This lopsided early game means Xin Zhao can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Hecarim is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 53.3% win rate — 6.7 points above Xin Zhao. Extended games heavily favor Hecarim, 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 Hecarim reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Hecarim 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 Hecarim

Precision rune tree - Xin Zhao primary runes vs HecarimPrecision
Conqueror - best Xin Zhao rune vs HecarimTriumph - best Xin Zhao rune vs HecarimLegend: Alacrity - best Xin Zhao rune vs HecarimCoup de Grace - best Xin Zhao rune vs Hecarim
Inspiration rune tree - Xin Zhao secondary runes vs HecarimInspiration
Magical Footwear - best Xin Zhao rune vs HecarimCosmic Insight - best Xin Zhao rune vs Hecarim
71.4% WR

Running Precision primary with Inspiration secondary allows Xin Zhao to press their advantage against Hecarim, 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 Hecarim - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Xin Zhao wins the Xin Zhao vs Hecarim matchup with a 54.5% win rate compared to Hecarim's 45.5%, a 9.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 33 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

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

In the early game, Xin Zhao has the advantage against Hecarim with a 61.1% win rate versus 38.9%. 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 Hecarim in the late game?

In the late game, Hecarim takes over the Xin Zhao vs Hecarim matchup with a 53.3% win rate compared to 46.7%. Hecarim scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Xin Zhao vs Hecarim matchup?

Xin Zhao wins the matchup against Hecarim with a 54.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 9.1 percentage point advantage means Xin Zhao is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 33 games analyzed.

What is the best Xin Zhao build against Hecarim?

The best Xin Zhao build against Hecarim includes Sundered Sky, Black Cleaver, Sterak's Gage with Plated Steelcaps. This build achieves a 66.7% 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 Hecarim?

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

Does Xin Zhao counter Hecarim?

Yes, Xin Zhao has a favorable matchup against Hecarim with a 54.5% win rate. Xin Zhao strongly counters Hecarim in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Xin Zhao against Hecarim?

When playing Xin Zhao against Hecarim, 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.