
Xin Zhaovs Nautilus
Xin Zhao vs Nautilus is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.9. Xin Zhao wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Nautilus based on 5 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 Nautilus 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 Nautilus Matchup?

Xin Zhao vs Nautilus Matchup Summary
The Xin Zhao vs Nautilus matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Xin Zhao wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Nautilus's 40.0%, giving Xin Zhao a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Xin Zhao dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Nautilus players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in CS, where Xin Zhao leads by 1.0 CS/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Xin Zhao players can confidently pick into Nautilus and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Nautilus 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 Nautilus Laning Phase Breakdown
Xin Zhao is favored during the laning phase against Nautilus, 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 Nautilus
Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Nautilus, providing the mobility and stats Xin Zhao needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Xin Zhao against Nautilus are Stridebreaker, Sundered Sky and Death's Dance. This combination gives Xin Zhao an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Xin Zhao vs Nautilus matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Xin Zhao dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Nautilus. This lopsided early game means Xin Zhao can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Xin Zhao at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Nautilus. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.
Xin Zhao holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Nautilus players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.
Best Xin Zhao Runes Against Nautilus
Running Precision primary with Inspiration secondary allows Xin Zhao to press their advantage against Nautilus, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
Xin Zhao matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.9. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43.18% | 176 | 1.1 | 713 | 11,654 | 37.8% | 48.8% | |
| 51.28% | 156 | 1.0 | 687 | 12,381 | 47.3% | 54.9% | |
| 44.23% | 156 | 1.1 | 671 | 11,690 | 47.1% | 41.9% | |
| 51.02% | 147 | 1.2 | 733 | 12,192 | 62.7% | 38.9% | |
| 50.34% | 145 | 1.3 | 760 | 12,652 | 51.7% | 49.4% | |
| 52.86% | 140 | 1.1 | 769 | 12,207 | 46.5% | 57.3% | |
| 54.07% | 135 | 1.3 | 754 | 12,360 | 56.4% | 52.5% | |
| 49.21% | 126 | 1.1 | 723 | 12,529 | 44.8% | 52.9% | |
| 47.00% | 100 | 2.2 | 715 | 11,158 | 48.9% | 45.3% | |
| 47.47% | 99 | 1.1 | 700 | 12,085 | 34.9% | 57.1% | |
| 55.06% | 89 | 1.6 | 795 | 12,039 | 56.8% | 53.9% | |
| 51.14% | 88 | 2.6 | 700 | 11,544 | 43.9% | 57.5% | |
| 44.19% | 86 | 1.0 | 678 | 11,541 | 44.2% | 44.2% | |
| 54.12% | 85 | 1.1 | 753 | 12,515 | 40.0% | 66.7% | |
| 63.64% | 77 | 0.9 | 713 | 11,538 | 58.5% | 69.4% | |
| 56.58% | 76 | 1.1 | 878 | 12,583 | 54.5% | 58.1% | |
| 53.95% | 76 | 1.7 | 748 | 11,523 | 52.4% | 55.9% | |
| 41.33% | 75 | 1.1 | 730 | 12,139 | 50.0% | 35.6% | |
| 56.16% | 73 | 1.2 | 809 | 13,634 | 62.1% | 52.3% | |
| 54.41% | 68 | 1.1 | 752 | 12,371 | 57.7% | 52.4% | |
| 46.27% | 67 | 2.4 | 786 | 12,320 | 43.3% | 48.6% | |
| 51.52% | 66 | 1.0 | 745 | 12,264 | 55.6% | 46.7% | |
| 57.81% | 64 | 2.3 | 821 | 11,785 | 54.3% | 62.1% | |
| 58.73% | 63 | 3.8 | 1,079 | 11,518 | 64.1% | 50.0% | |
| 44.07% | 59 | 1.2 | 829 | 12,491 | 48.3% | 40.0% | |
| 53.45% | 58 | 4.5 | 804 | 12,064 | 55.2% | 51.7% | |
| 42.11% | 57 | 2.1 | 782 | 11,675 | 35.7% | 48.3% | |
| 50.88% | 57 | 1.8 | 792 | 12,818 | 47.8% | 52.9% | |
| 58.93% | 56 | 6.7 | 915 | 12,454 | 56.0% | 61.3% | |
| 48.21% | 56 | 1.1 | 656 | 11,831 | 51.9% | 44.8% | |
| 60.00% | 55 | 0.9 | 747 | 11,460 | 60.0% | 60.0% | |
| 43.14% | 51 | 3.3 | 855 | 12,659 | 38.9% | 45.5% | |
| 45.10% | 51 | 5.1 | 889 | 11,752 | 47.8% | 42.9% | |
| 60.00% | 50 | 3.1 | 730 | 11,476 | 61.5% | 58.3% | |
| 50.00% | 50 | 1.7 | 792 | 12,161 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 57.78% | 45 | 6.4 | 953 | 12,030 | 64.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 45 | 1.0 | 710 | 12,651 | 68.8% | 55.2% | |
| 53.49% | 43 | 4.3 | 853 | 13,062 | 52.6% | 54.2% | |
| 55.81% | 43 | 1.7 | 738 | 11,995 | 70.6% | 46.1% | |
| 47.62% | 42 | 1.0 | 711 | 10,295 | 45.2% | 54.5% | |
| 46.34% | 41 | 4.2 | 916 | 12,376 | 31.6% | 59.1% | |
| 43.90% | 41 | 0.9 | 752 | 10,992 | 34.8% | 55.6% | |
| 36.59% | 41 | 1.7 | 715 | 11,794 | 27.8% | 43.5% | |
| 60.00% | 40 | 2.4 | 801 | 13,096 | 56.3% | 62.5% | |
| 45.00% | 40 | 4.5 | 802 | 10,314 | 53.9% | 28.6% | |
| 52.63% | 38 | 6.3 | 960 | 11,847 | 55.0% | 50.0% | |
| 45.95% | 37 | 1.4 | 785 | 12,425 | 44.4% | 47.4% | |
| 56.76% | 37 | 2.4 | 778 | 12,346 | 56.3% | 57.1% | |
| 44.44% | 36 | 3.2 | 891 | 11,614 | 35.0% | 56.3% | |
| 34.29% | 35 | 5.4 | 866 | 11,617 | 33.3% | 35.3% | |
| 48.57% | 35 | 3.4 | 888 | 12,526 | 54.5% | 45.8% | |
| 50.00% | 34 | 6.2 | 981 | 12,812 | 58.8% | 41.2% | |
| 51.52% | 33 | 1.1 | 640 | 11,539 | 55.0% | 46.1% | |
| 54.84% | 31 | 4.3 | 940 | 12,557 | 46.1% | 61.1% | |
| 48.39% | 31 | 3.6 | 859 | 12,637 | 90.0% | 28.6% | |
| 41.94% | 31 | 5.9 | 1,028 | 12,242 | 38.5% | 44.4% | |
| 43.33% | 30 | 3.7 | 865 | 12,447 | 40.0% | 46.7% | |
| 65.52% | 29 | 1.2 | 766 | 13,368 | 63.6% | 66.7% | |
| 46.43% | 28 | 3.8 | 846 | 11,696 | 41.7% | 50.0% | |
| 60.71% | 28 | 6.2 | 972 | 14,403 | 85.7% | 52.4% | |
| 61.54% | 26 | 5.9 | 789 | 11,793 | 84.6% | 38.5% | |
| 80.00% | 25 | 3.5 | 873 | 13,841 | 70.0% | 86.7% | |
| 56.00% | 25 | 1.1 | 680 | 12,661 | 36.4% | 71.4% | |
| 60.00% | 25 | 5.9 | 1,032 | 13,197 | 63.6% | 57.1% | |
| 52.00% | 25 | 6.4 | 885 | 11,043 | 53.3% | 50.0% | |
| 45.83% | 24 | 6.5 | 998 | 13,121 | 55.6% | 40.0% | |
| 70.83% | 24 | 1.5 | 885 | 14,947 | 83.3% | 66.7% | |
| 45.83% | 24 | 6.5 | 894 | 11,435 | 50.0% | 37.5% | |
| 50.00% | 24 | 5.8 | 876 | 10,025 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 43.48% | 23 | 6.5 | 968 | 12,045 | 63.6% | 25.0% | |
| 47.83% | 23 | 6.5 | 844 | 11,724 | 44.4% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 22 | 6.5 | 887 | 11,280 | 45.5% | 54.5% | |
| 68.18% | 22 | 4.0 | 928 | 13,848 | 87.5% | 57.1% | |
| 71.43% | 21 | 6.0 | 1,049 | 13,230 | 80.0% | 63.6% | |
| 45.00% | 20 | 5.2 | 1,078 | 11,722 | 33.3% | 62.5% | |
| 52.63% | 19 | 6.1 | 985 | 11,625 | 58.3% | 42.9% | |
| 57.89% | 19 | 4.5 | 868 | 12,657 | 57.1% | 58.3% | |
| 55.56% | 18 | 1.2 | 725 | 13,176 | 42.9% | 63.6% | |
| 55.56% | 18 | 3.6 | 906 | 12,166 | 55.6% | 55.6% | |
| 66.67% | 18 | 1.4 | 889 | 12,699 | 33.3% | 83.3% | |
| 18.75% | 16 | 5.9 | 863 | 11,965 | 40.0% | 9.1% | |
| 68.75% | 16 | 4.0 | 922 | 12,974 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 40.00% | 15 | 6.5 | 888 | 11,496 | 37.5% | 42.9% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 5.7 | 1,047 | 13,577 | 20.0% | 70.0% | |
| 40.00% | 15 | 6.4 | 1,009 | 12,547 | 20.0% | 50.0% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 2.9 | 755 | 11,904 | 57.1% | 37.5% | |
| 33.33% | 15 | 6.3 | 783 | 10,777 | 25.0% | 42.9% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 2.8 | 698 | 12,149 | 50.0% | 44.4% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 7.1 | 1,172 | 14,343 | 33.3% | 58.3% | |
| 33.33% | 15 | 5.8 | 690 | 11,015 | 28.6% | 37.5% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 6.1 | 891 | 11,076 | 44.4% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 13 | 7.0 | 961 | 11,927 | 42.9% | 20.0% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 6.9 | 1,054 | 12,576 | 66.7% | 42.9% | |
| 76.92% | 13 | 1.4 | 867 | 12,765 | 80.0% | 75.0% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 6.7 | 1,043 | 13,406 | 57.1% | 33.3% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 5.9 | 934 | 11,237 | 44.4% | 75.0% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 6.3 | 781 | 10,216 | 22.2% | 100.0% | |
| 69.23% | 13 | 5.0 | 937 | 13,528 | 75.0% | 66.7% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 5.9 | 757 | 10,684 | 62.5% | 60.0% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 2.6 | 788 | 12,402 | 33.3% | 42.9% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 5.7 | 1,027 | 14,505 | 60.0% | 57.1% | |
| 66.67% | 12 | 5.8 | 974 | 13,168 | 60.0% | 71.4% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 2.5 | 700 | 12,940 | 40.0% | 57.1% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 5.7 | 1,102 | 12,947 | 66.7% | 20.0% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 6.5 | 1,005 | 12,488 | 66.7% | 37.5% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 2.7 | 900 | 12,437 | 57.1% | 0.0% | |
| 80.00% | 10 | 5.2 | 1,103 | 13,174 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 4.7 | 727 | 9,401 | 75.0% | 33.3% | |
| 80.00% | 10 | 7.2 | 976 | 11,833 | 85.7% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 5.0 | 997 | 14,965 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 10.00% | 10 | 6.1 | 1,053 | 13,941 | 0.0% | 14.3% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 6.3 | 688 | 9,830 | 57.1% | 33.3% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 6.1 | 795 | 10,237 | 40.0% | 100.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 6.8 | 866 | 12,340 | 75.0% | 20.0% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 6.2 | 997 | 11,669 | 60.0% | 75.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 5.6 | 1,048 | 12,528 | 60.0% | 66.7% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 4.2 | 1,037 | 13,140 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 6.8 | 910 | 11,603 | 75.0% | 25.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 5.8 | 882 | 11,255 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 6.5 | 1,137 | 12,684 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 5.7 | 799 | 10,497 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 6.7 | 840 | 10,754 | 60.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 3.5 | 677 | 12,536 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.7 | 789 | 11,436 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.1 | 1,087 | 14,338 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
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Xin Zhao vs Nautilus - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Xin Zhao do against Nautilus in League of Legends?
Xin Zhao wins the Xin Zhao vs Nautilus matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Nautilus's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.9.
How does Xin Zhao do against Nautilus in the early game?
In the early game, Xin Zhao has the advantage against Nautilus with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. 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 Nautilus in the late game?
In the late game, Xin Zhao takes over the Xin Zhao vs Nautilus matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Xin Zhao scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Xin Zhao vs Nautilus matchup?
Xin Zhao wins the matchup against Nautilus with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.9. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Xin Zhao is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.
What is the best Xin Zhao build against Nautilus?
The best Xin Zhao build against Nautilus includes Stridebreaker, Sundered Sky, Death's Dance with Plated Steelcaps. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Xin Zhao runes against Nautilus?
The best Xin Zhao runes against Nautilus use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Xin Zhao vs Nautilus matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Xin Zhao counter Nautilus?
Yes, Xin Zhao has a favorable matchup against Nautilus with a 60.0% win rate. Xin Zhao strongly counters Nautilus in lane based on current patch 26.9 data.
How do I play Xin Zhao against Nautilus?
When playing Xin Zhao against Nautilus, 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.
