Xin Zhao - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.1%
Pick Rate
4.6%

Xin Zhaovs Naafiri

AFighterTank
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 5, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Xin Zhao vs Naafiri is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Xin Zhao wins with a 54.7% win rate (+9.5%) over Naafiri based on 95 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 Naafiri 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 - 54.7% win rate in this matchup
Xin Zhao
54.7% WR
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Naafiri vs Xin Zhao matchup - 45.3% win rate
Naafiri
45.3% WR

Who Wins the Xin Zhao vs Naafiri Matchup?

Xin Zhao wins the Xin Zhao vs Naafiri matchup
Winner
Xin Zhao
Matches: 95
54.7%
Win Rate
45.3%
3.2
CS / min
3.5
812
DMG / min
836
11,952
Gold / game
12,203
736
Heal / min
333
954
DMG Mitigated / min
662
0.9
CC / min
0.2
55.6%
Early Game WR
44.4%
53.7%
Late Game WR
46.3%

Xin Zhao vs Naafiri Matchup Summary

The Xin Zhao vs Naafiri matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 95 recent matches analyzed, Xin Zhao wins with a 54.7% win rate compared to Naafiri's 45.3%, giving Xin Zhao a 9.5 percentage point advantage. Xin Zhao dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Naafiri 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 Xin Zhao leads by 0.7s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Xin Zhao players can confidently pick into Naafiri and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Naafiri 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 Naafiri Laning Phase Breakdown

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

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

Farming
3.2Xin Zhao
3.5Naafiri
Xin Zhao and Naafiri 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
812Xin Zhao
836Naafiri
Damage output is virtually even between Xin Zhao and Naafiri, with only 24 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
11,952Xin Zhao
12,203Naafiri
Xin Zhao and Naafiri generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 251 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.9Xin Zhao
0.2Naafiri
Xin Zhao provides 0.7 seconds more crowd control per minute than Naafiri, 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
1,690Xin Zhao
995Naafiri
Xin Zhao vastly out-sustains Naafiri, healing and mitigating 695 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Xin Zhao can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Naafiri is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Naafiri, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Xin Zhao Build Against Naafiri

Immortal Path is the optimal boots choice against Naafiri, providing the mobility and stats Xin Zhao needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Xin Zhao against Naafiri are Nashor's Tooth, Statikk Shiv and Dusk and Dawn. This combination gives Xin Zhao an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Naafiri. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Xin Zhao vs Naafiri matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Xin Zhao
55.6%
+11.1% advantage
Xin Zhao early game win rateXin Zhao55.6%
Naafiri early game win rateNaafiri44.4%
Late Game
Xin Zhao
53.7%
+7.3% advantage
Xin Zhao late game win rateXin Zhao53.7%
Naafiri late game win rateNaafiri46.3%

Xin Zhao dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 55.6% win rate — a 11.1 percentage point lead over Naafiri. 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 53.7% win rate — 7.3 points above Naafiri. 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. Naafiri players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Xin Zhao Runes Against Naafiri

Domination rune tree - Xin Zhao primary runes vs NaafiriDomination
Hail of Blades - best Xin Zhao rune vs NaafiriSudden Impact - best Xin Zhao rune vs NaafiriGrisly Mementos - best Xin Zhao rune vs NaafiriRelentless Hunter - best Xin Zhao rune vs Naafiri
Precision rune tree - Xin Zhao secondary runes vs NaafiriPrecision
Legend: Alacrity - best Xin Zhao rune vs NaafiriTriumph - best Xin Zhao rune vs Naafiri
50.0% WR

Running Domination primary with Precision secondary allows Xin Zhao to press their advantage against Naafiri, 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.

Xin Zhao matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
53.45%2321.473212,54661.0%47.2%
47.51%2211.271911,73753.5%42.6%
59.91%2122.280312,68260.2%59.7%
51.89%1851.671311,92149.4%54.2%
41.53%1831.169611,56745.4%38.1%
54.29%1751.166011,29451.7%57.0%
46.79%1561.370211,58741.8%52.0%
52.29%1531.373512,54345.2%58.8%
48.00%1501.269411,46950.7%45.3%
55.48%1461.269012,52254.0%56.6%
49.58%1191.273512,69532.6%60.3%
52.63%1145.582312,68256.5%50.0%
56.14%1142.987112,42555.1%56.9%
44.55%1101.070112,42644.7%44.4%
53.00%1006.597012,37654.0%52.0%
53.13%963.477711,86747.6%57.4%
54.74%953.281211,95255.6%53.7%
55.32%946.398412,63654.9%55.8%
53.76%936.293511,61250.0%57.5%
60.87%922.381512,37965.9%56.3%
57.78%903.079012,13960.5%55.3%
54.55%884.691212,39058.7%50.0%
51.81%831.369112,64150.0%52.8%
45.12%823.085012,30743.8%46.0%
52.50%801.368911,07452.3%52.8%
43.75%801.161511,99457.9%30.9%
54.55%775.392112,25555.3%53.9%
53.95%766.190411,79251.2%57.6%
55.26%765.894011,68160.5%50.0%
48.00%755.493011,61848.8%47.1%
54.79%731.274113,29064.0%50.0%
56.16%735.51,00612,71961.3%52.4%
47.22%725.382411,54843.2%51.4%
59.09%661.278612,85464.0%56.1%
54.69%646.01,03811,63757.6%51.6%
43.55%626.388410,96132.4%57.1%
47.54%613.281612,33953.6%42.4%
61.67%606.394111,92065.5%58.1%
53.33%603.583111,58062.1%45.2%
50.00%605.61,19310,71051.4%47.8%
46.55%581.373012,25040.7%51.6%
44.83%583.888311,84233.3%57.1%
48.21%561.376712,95755.0%44.4%
59.26%546.399712,73160.0%58.6%
57.41%546.287811,67480.0%37.9%
57.41%546.698012,95133.3%76.7%
45.28%532.984411,20248.0%42.9%
50.94%531.475213,04357.1%46.9%
60.38%535.991511,55862.5%58.6%
63.46%527.11,00311,98664.3%62.5%
52.94%515.683812,35150.0%54.8%
50.98%516.41,05411,65757.1%43.5%
56.00%506.81,01712,67265.6%38.9%
61.22%494.881411,72862.5%60.0%
52.08%486.288712,52445.8%58.3%
52.08%481.179412,56648.0%56.5%
47.92%481.686012,92347.1%48.4%
42.55%475.51,04111,47322.7%60.0%
46.81%471.371712,71650.0%44.8%
44.68%471.270812,42441.2%46.7%
57.45%471.072511,21462.5%52.2%
68.09%471.066111,89073.1%61.9%
57.78%455.21,05512,06755.6%61.1%
68.18%444.61,03212,79760.0%72.4%
58.14%436.392311,17073.7%45.8%
59.52%424.980711,70457.1%61.9%
36.59%415.984810,63334.6%40.0%
47.50%404.381211,94060.0%40.0%
61.54%391.380112,52766.7%58.3%
50.00%384.186613,20144.4%55.0%
37.84%374.886111,66433.3%40.9%
52.78%366.61,03012,27664.7%42.1%
33.33%366.491211,88835.0%31.3%
25.71%355.685210,32522.2%29.4%
54.29%354.290712,43060.0%50.0%
58.82%344.690112,00365.0%50.0%
73.53%346.093412,95981.3%66.7%
55.88%346.398212,75968.4%40.0%
45.45%331.578812,46050.0%42.1%
42.42%331.165710,14838.9%46.7%
57.58%336.390212,46864.7%50.0%
27.27%334.082612,39830.8%25.0%
48.48%336.095413,35357.1%42.1%
59.38%325.490912,27257.9%61.5%
53.13%326.097212,36456.3%50.0%
58.06%316.495413,33654.5%60.0%
46.67%305.782111,27437.5%57.1%
58.62%296.296412,64562.5%53.9%
65.52%296.01,10612,52575.0%44.4%
64.29%286.295411,12466.7%61.5%
50.00%286.01,02412,72044.4%52.6%
53.57%286.087611,71754.5%52.9%
48.15%275.597411,05553.3%41.7%
51.85%275.477511,77746.1%57.1%
76.92%266.087811,01382.3%66.7%
76.92%266.71,04813,11486.7%63.6%
68.00%256.595011,51378.6%54.5%
66.67%246.11,18614,06062.5%68.8%
50.00%244.389312,79128.6%58.8%
47.83%231.570713,31733.3%57.1%
52.17%234.690811,37453.3%50.0%
45.45%225.792210,54241.7%50.0%
45.45%226.399311,34053.3%28.6%
45.45%226.51,03813,82333.3%50.0%
50.00%221.890611,53260.0%28.6%
38.10%215.588812,21057.1%28.6%
33.33%212.369511,89122.2%41.7%
52.38%216.289612,69257.1%50.0%
60.00%201.455411,78466.7%54.5%
47.37%195.394812,83250.0%45.5%
50.00%186.686111,94266.7%41.7%
55.56%186.51,19913,58275.0%40.0%
33.33%154.47429,57033.3%33.3%
80.00%156.291410,99880.0%80.0%
60.00%156.598112,11171.4%50.0%
50.00%141.382712,21450.0%50.0%
42.86%146.384410,98655.6%20.0%
53.85%135.196412,80825.0%100.0%
53.85%131.973011,82042.9%66.7%
41.67%122.581113,94733.3%44.4%
54.55%115.890110,82250.0%60.0%
36.36%116.31,08713,35150.0%20.0%
54.55%112.564412,03966.7%50.0%
60.00%106.683112,00660.0%60.0%
40.00%104.096613,48125.0%50.0%
40.00%106.01,10013,15333.3%42.9%
70.00%105.586911,02950.0%100.0%
77.78%94.780112,71675.0%80.0%
55.56%96.41,01113,30350.0%57.1%
25.00%86.085711,07966.7%0.0%
71.43%75.898313,652100.0%60.0%
71.43%73.57379,821100.0%0.0%
71.43%75.687611,57375.0%66.7%
71.43%76.21,02214,540100.0%50.0%
83.33%66.690813,85266.7%100.0%
40.00%55.377610,42050.0%0.0%
80.00%56.11,28214,83166.7%100.0%
40.00%53.96248,24033.3%50.0%
80.00%54.29289,782100.0%66.7%

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Xin Zhao vs Naafiri - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Xin Zhao wins the Xin Zhao vs Naafiri matchup with a 54.7% win rate compared to Naafiri's 45.3%, a 9.5 percentage point difference. This data is based on 95 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

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

In the early game, Xin Zhao has the advantage against Naafiri with a 55.6% win rate versus 44.4%. 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 Naafiri in the late game?

In the late game, Xin Zhao takes over the Xin Zhao vs Naafiri matchup with a 53.7% win rate compared to 46.3%. Xin Zhao scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Xin Zhao vs Naafiri matchup?

Xin Zhao wins the matchup against Naafiri with a 54.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 9.5 percentage point advantage means Xin Zhao is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 95 games analyzed.

What is the best Xin Zhao build against Naafiri?

The best Xin Zhao build against Naafiri includes Nashor's Tooth, Statikk Shiv, Dusk and Dawn with Immortal Path. This build achieves a 100.0% 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 Naafiri?

The best Xin Zhao runes against Naafiri use the Domination primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 50.0% win rate in the Xin Zhao vs Naafiri matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Xin Zhao counter Naafiri?

Yes, Xin Zhao has a favorable matchup against Naafiri with a 54.7% win rate. Xin Zhao strongly counters Naafiri in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Xin Zhao against Naafiri?

When playing Xin Zhao against Naafiri, 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.