Xin Zhao - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.7%
Pick Rate
2.4%

Xin Zhaovs Nasus

CFighterTank
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 22, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Xin Zhao vs Nasus is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Nasus wins with a 70.8% win rate (+41.7%) over Xin Zhao based on 48 games. Nasus 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 Nasus 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 - 29.2% win rate in this matchup
Xin Zhao
29.2% WR
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Nasus vs Xin Zhao matchup - 70.8% win rate
Nasus
70.8% WR

Who Wins the Xin Zhao vs Nasus Matchup?

Nasus wins the Xin Zhao vs Nasus matchup
Winner
Nasus
Matches: 48
29.2%
Win Rate
70.8%
1.5
CS / min
1.8
680
DMG / min
794
11,100
Gold / game
12,184
647
Heal / min
791
996
DMG Mitigated / min
1,694
0.8
CC / min
0.8
31.3%
Early Game WR
68.8%
28.1%
Late Game WR
71.9%

Xin Zhao vs Nasus Matchup Summary

The Xin Zhao vs Nasus matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 48 recent matches analyzed, Nasus wins with a 70.8% win rate compared to Xin Zhao's 29.2%, giving Nasus a 41.7 percentage point advantage. Nasus dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Xin Zhao players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Nasus leads by 841 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nasus has a strong advantage in this matchup. Xin Zhao players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Nasus overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Xin Zhao vs Nasus Laning Phase Breakdown

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

Nasus is favored during the laning phase against Xin Zhao, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Nasus holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
1.5Xin Zhao
1.8Nasus
Xin Zhao and Nasus farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.3 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
680Xin Zhao
794Nasus
Nasus heavily out-damages Xin Zhao by 115 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Xin Zhao should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Nasus's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
11,100Xin Zhao
12,184Nasus
Nasus generates a commanding 1,084 more gold per game than Xin Zhao. This substantial economic advantage means Nasus 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
0.8Nasus
Both Xin Zhao and Nasus provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.0s/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
1,643Xin Zhao
2,484Nasus
Nasus vastly out-sustains Xin Zhao, healing and mitigating 841 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Nasus can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Xin Zhao is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Xin Zhao, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Xin Zhao Build Against Nasus

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Nasus, providing the mobility and stats Xin Zhao needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Xin Zhao against Nasus are Sundered Sky, Titanic Hydra and Black Cleaver. This combination gives Xin Zhao an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build has a 33.3% win rate across 3 games. While the overall matchup may be difficult, this item path gives Xin Zhao the best chance to compete against Nasus. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Xin Zhao vs Nasus matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Nasus
68.8%
+37.5% advantage
Xin Zhao early game win rateXin Zhao31.3%
Nasus early game win rateNasus68.8%
Late Game
Nasus
71.9%
+43.8% advantage
Xin Zhao late game win rateXin Zhao28.1%
Nasus late game win rateNasus71.9%

Nasus dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 68.8% win rate — a 37.5 percentage point lead over Xin Zhao. This lopsided early game means Nasus can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Nasus is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 71.9% win rate — 43.8 points above Xin Zhao. Extended games heavily favor Nasus, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Nasus holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Xin Zhao players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Xin Zhao Runes Against Nasus

Precision rune tree - Xin Zhao primary runes vs NasusPrecision
Conqueror - best Xin Zhao rune vs NasusTriumph - best Xin Zhao rune vs NasusLegend: Alacrity - best Xin Zhao rune vs NasusCoup de Grace - best Xin Zhao rune vs Nasus
Inspiration rune tree - Xin Zhao secondary runes vs NasusInspiration
Cosmic Insight - best Xin Zhao rune vs NasusMagical Footwear - best Xin Zhao rune vs Nasus
28.6% WR

The Precision and Inspiration rune setup gives Xin Zhao the best tools to compete against Nasus in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Xin Zhao matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. 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 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
46.77%1241.069911,45243.6%49.3%
48.96%961.068911,48543.9%52.7%
52.33%861.173410,85546.1%57.5%
50.00%840.974111,15248.8%51.2%
50.60%831.066811,81537.1%60.4%
51.85%811.075211,97851.3%52.4%
53.85%781.069611,57057.6%51.1%
43.66%711.174612,00538.7%47.5%
56.06%661.168211,97265.5%48.6%
49.21%631.271212,29734.8%57.5%
45.76%591.064310,25942.4%50.0%
49.09%551.368411,26254.2%45.2%
49.06%532.278812,56761.1%42.9%
29.17%481.568011,10031.3%28.1%
50.00%461.064711,72547.8%52.2%
58.54%411.268111,69456.3%60.0%
37.50%401.069312,50933.3%40.0%
50.00%381.062011,53357.1%45.8%
60.53%382.181712,38753.9%64.0%
59.46%371.673111,79156.3%61.9%
47.22%361.286912,89341.7%50.0%
40.00%351.874911,70031.3%47.4%
48.48%331.062810,61252.9%43.8%
61.29%311.291012,45453.3%68.8%
50.00%300.881011,34641.7%55.6%
46.43%280.968111,69854.5%41.2%
39.29%280.962211,82333.3%42.1%
57.14%281.391214,90250.0%58.3%
53.57%281.391711,88466.7%43.8%
58.33%241.066510,78869.2%45.5%
52.17%233.665410,99572.7%33.3%
36.36%221.679611,63850.0%25.0%
52.38%211.083711,14542.9%57.1%
33.33%211.769510,78550.0%23.1%
47.62%210.970110,83558.3%33.3%
35.00%201.373511,12355.6%18.2%
55.00%201.175012,26540.0%70.0%
63.16%193.183511,01770.0%55.6%
42.11%192.370210,64925.0%54.5%
47.37%192.880310,70957.1%41.7%
52.63%191.262713,13671.4%41.7%
50.00%162.088611,85344.4%57.1%
43.75%163.897011,46840.0%45.5%
68.75%161.971010,76170.0%66.7%
50.00%164.595610,94044.4%57.1%
33.33%151.572812,17650.0%27.3%
46.67%152.073514,50650.0%46.1%
42.86%145.473911,14342.9%42.9%
50.00%142.966511,52925.0%60.0%
61.54%131.684616,10550.0%66.7%
53.85%133.486113,39250.0%55.6%
61.54%133.369813,49760.0%62.5%
45.45%115.91,14213,758100.0%25.0%
36.36%113.194912,54950.0%33.3%
60.00%103.577510,54360.0%60.0%
50.00%104.97747,51650.0%50.0%
70.00%101.566512,62933.3%85.7%
30.00%105.88278,87142.9%0.0%
33.33%90.758710,97940.0%25.0%
44.44%92.682114,27650.0%42.9%
55.56%92.766712,667100.0%42.9%
33.33%95.771210,8840.0%60.0%
12.50%82.66928,66820.0%0.0%
50.00%83.897511,9630.0%80.0%
71.43%71.69429,29075.0%66.7%
71.43%71.087814,38250.0%80.0%
14.29%75.07208,80514.3%0.0%
42.86%71.873912,86766.7%25.0%
42.86%74.38308,1390.0%100.0%
50.00%61.176711,5380.0%75.0%
83.33%65.11,04611,17375.0%100.0%
50.00%64.97749,07950.0%50.0%
66.67%65.45618,081100.0%33.3%
50.00%65.41,03412,028100.0%25.0%
66.67%65.198510,80080.0%0.0%
33.33%65.39767,44040.0%0.0%
33.33%65.373811,8930.0%40.0%
33.33%61.29039,84925.0%50.0%
83.33%64.891210,45666.7%100.0%
66.67%60.968310,49150.0%75.0%
40.00%54.46908,51950.0%0.0%
40.00%51.997514,0690.0%50.0%
40.00%54.856610,1690.0%66.7%
60.00%54.871511,07050.0%66.7%

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Xin Zhao vs Nasus - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Nasus wins the Xin Zhao vs Nasus matchup with a 70.8% win rate compared to Xin Zhao's 29.2%, a 41.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 48 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

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

In the early game, Nasus has the advantage against Xin Zhao with a 68.8% win rate versus 31.3%. Nasus 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 Nasus in the late game?

In the late game, Nasus takes over the Xin Zhao vs Nasus matchup with a 71.9% win rate compared to 28.1%. Nasus scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Xin Zhao vs Nasus matchup?

Nasus wins the matchup against Xin Zhao with a 70.8% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 41.7 percentage point advantage means Nasus is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 48 games analyzed.

What is the best Xin Zhao build against Nasus?

The best Xin Zhao build against Nasus includes Sundered Sky, Titanic Hydra, Black Cleaver with Mercury's Treads. This build achieves a 33.3% 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 Nasus?

The best Xin Zhao runes against Nasus use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 28.6% win rate in the Xin Zhao vs Nasus matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Xin Zhao counter Nasus?

No, Xin Zhao struggles against Nasus with only a 29.2% win rate. Nasus has the advantage in this matchup. Xin Zhao players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Nasus's lead.

How do I play Xin Zhao against Nasus?

When playing Xin Zhao against Nasus, play cautiously and avoid Nasus's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Nasus has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.