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

Xin Zhaovs Wukong

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

Xin Zhao vs Wukong is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Xin Zhao wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Wukong based on 30 games. Xin Zhao wins the early laning phase while Wukong 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 Wukong 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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Wukong - 50.0% win rateWukong(50.0%)
Xin Zhao - 50.0% win rate in this matchup
Xin Zhao
50.0% WR
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Wukong vs Xin Zhao matchup - 50.0% win rate
Wukong
50.0% WR

Who Wins the Xin Zhao vs Wukong Matchup?

Xin Zhao wins the Xin Zhao vs Wukong matchup
Winner
Xin Zhao
Matches: 30
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
1.0
CS / min
1.1
621
DMG / min
627
11,412
Gold / game
12,570
692
Heal / min
357
1,006
DMG Mitigated / min
1,154
0.8
CC / min
0.7
61.5%
Early Game WR
38.5%
41.2%
Late Game WR
58.8%

Xin Zhao vs Wukong Matchup Summary

The Xin Zhao vs Wukong matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 30 recent matches analyzed, Xin Zhao wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Wukong's 50.0%, giving Xin Zhao a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Xin Zhao controls the early laning stage, but Wukong outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Xin Zhao needs to press advantages before Wukong reaches their power spikes, while Wukong 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 has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Wukong'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 Wukong Laning Phase Breakdown

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

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

Farming
1.0Xin Zhao
1.1Wukong
Xin Zhao and Wukong 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
621Xin Zhao
627Wukong
Damage output is virtually even between Xin Zhao and Wukong, with only 6 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
11,412Xin Zhao
12,570Wukong
Wukong generates a commanding 1,157 more gold per game than Xin Zhao. This substantial economic advantage means Wukong consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Xin Zhao should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.8Xin Zhao
0.7Wukong
Both Xin Zhao and Wukong 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
1,698Xin Zhao
1,511Wukong
Xin Zhao vastly out-sustains Wukong, healing and mitigating 188 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Xin Zhao can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Wukong is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Wukong, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Xin Zhao Build Against Wukong

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Wukong, providing the mobility and stats Xin Zhao needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Xin Zhao against Wukong 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 has a 16.7% win rate across 6 games. While the overall matchup may be difficult, this item path gives Xin Zhao the best chance to compete against Wukong. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Xin Zhao vs Wukong matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Xin Zhao
61.5%
+23.1% advantage
Xin Zhao early game win rateXin Zhao61.5%
Wukong early game win rateWukong38.5%
Late Game
Wukong
58.8%
+17.6% advantage
Xin Zhao late game win rateXin Zhao41.2%
Wukong late game win rateWukong58.8%

Xin Zhao dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 61.5% win rate — a 23.1 percentage point lead over Wukong. This lopsided early game means Xin Zhao can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Wukong is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 58.8% win rate — 17.6 points above Xin Zhao. Extended games heavily favor Wukong, 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 Wukong reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Wukong 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 Wukong

Precision rune tree - Xin Zhao primary runes vs WukongPrecision
Conqueror - best Xin Zhao rune vs WukongTriumph - best Xin Zhao rune vs WukongLegend: Alacrity - best Xin Zhao rune vs WukongCut Down - best Xin Zhao rune vs Wukong
Inspiration rune tree - Xin Zhao secondary runes vs WukongInspiration
Magical Footwear - best Xin Zhao rune vs WukongCosmic Insight - best Xin Zhao rune vs Wukong
100.0% WR

The Precision primary with Inspiration secondary combination helps Xin Zhao maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Wukong.


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 Wukong - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Xin Zhao wins the Xin Zhao vs Wukong matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Wukong's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 30 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

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

In the early game, Xin Zhao has the advantage against Wukong with a 61.5% win rate versus 38.5%. 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 Wukong in the late game?

In the late game, Wukong takes over the Xin Zhao vs Wukong matchup with a 58.8% win rate compared to 41.2%. Wukong scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Xin Zhao vs Wukong matchup?

Xin Zhao wins the matchup against Wukong with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Xin Zhao is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 30 games analyzed.

What is the best Xin Zhao build against Wukong?

The best Xin Zhao build against Wukong includes Sundered Sky, Death's Dance, Black Cleaver with Mercury's Treads. This build achieves a 16.7% 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 Wukong?

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

Does Xin Zhao counter Wukong?

Yes, Xin Zhao has a favorable matchup against Wukong with a 50.0% win rate. Xin Zhao slightly edges out Wukong in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Xin Zhao against Wukong?

When playing Xin Zhao against Wukong, 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.