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

Xin Zhaovs Nidalee

CFighterTank
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 23, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Xin Zhao vs Nidalee is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Nidalee wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Xin Zhao based on 9 games. Nidalee 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 Nidalee 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 - 33.3% win rate in this matchup
Xin Zhao
33.3% WR
VS
Nidalee vs Xin Zhao matchup - 66.7% win rate
Nidalee
66.7% WR

Who Wins the Xin Zhao vs Nidalee Matchup?

Nidalee wins the Xin Zhao vs Nidalee matchup
Winner
Nidalee
Matches: 9
33.3%
Win Rate
66.7%
0.7
CS / min
0.8
587
DMG / min
651
10,979
Gold / game
11,838
663
Heal / min
571
1,076
DMG Mitigated / min
644
0.7
CC / min
0.2
40.0%
Early Game WR
60.0%
25.0%
Late Game WR
75.0%

Xin Zhao vs Nidalee Matchup Summary

The Xin Zhao vs Nidalee matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 9 recent matches analyzed, Nidalee wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Xin Zhao's 33.3%, giving Nidalee a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Nidalee 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 crowd control, where Xin Zhao leads by 0.5s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nidalee 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 Nidalee 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 Nidalee Laning Phase Breakdown

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

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

Farming
0.7Xin Zhao
0.8Nidalee
Xin Zhao and Nidalee farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.1 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
587Xin Zhao
651Nidalee
Nidalee deals 65 more champion damage per minute than Xin Zhao. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Xin Zhao choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Nidalee's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
10,979Xin Zhao
11,838Nidalee
Nidalee generates a commanding 860 more gold per game than Xin Zhao. This substantial economic advantage means Nidalee 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
0.7Xin Zhao
0.2Nidalee
Xin Zhao provides 0.5 seconds more crowd control per minute than Nidalee, 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
1,739Xin Zhao
1,215Nidalee
Xin Zhao vastly out-sustains Nidalee, healing and mitigating 525 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Xin Zhao can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Nidalee is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Nidalee, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Xin Zhao Build Against Nidalee

Gluttonous Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Nidalee, providing the mobility and stats Xin Zhao needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Xin Zhao against Nidalee are Sundered Sky, Death's Dance and Dusk and Dawn. 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 Nidalee matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Nidalee
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Xin Zhao early game win rateXin Zhao40.0%
Nidalee early game win rateNidalee60.0%
Late Game
Nidalee
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Xin Zhao late game win rateXin Zhao25.0%
Nidalee late game win rateNidalee75.0%

Nidalee dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 60.0% win rate — a 20.0 percentage point lead over Xin Zhao. This lopsided early game means Nidalee can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Nidalee is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 75.0% win rate — 50.0 points above Xin Zhao. Extended games heavily favor Nidalee, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Nidalee 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 Nidalee

Precision rune tree - Xin Zhao primary runes vs NidaleePrecision
Conqueror - best Xin Zhao rune vs NidaleeTriumph - best Xin Zhao rune vs NidaleeLegend: Alacrity - best Xin Zhao rune vs NidaleeCoup de Grace - best Xin Zhao rune vs Nidalee
Inspiration rune tree - Xin Zhao secondary runes vs NidaleeInspiration
Cosmic Insight - best Xin Zhao rune vs NidaleeMagical Footwear - best Xin Zhao rune vs Nidalee
40.0% WR

The Precision and Inspiration rune setup gives Xin Zhao the best tools to compete against Nidalee 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 Nidalee - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Nidalee wins the Xin Zhao vs Nidalee matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Xin Zhao's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 9 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

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

In the early game, Nidalee has the advantage against Xin Zhao with a 60.0% win rate versus 40.0%. Nidalee 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 Nidalee in the late game?

In the late game, Nidalee takes over the Xin Zhao vs Nidalee matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to 25.0%. Nidalee scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Xin Zhao vs Nidalee matchup?

Nidalee wins the matchup against Xin Zhao with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Nidalee is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 9 games analyzed.

What is the best Xin Zhao build against Nidalee?

The best Xin Zhao build against Nidalee includes Sundered Sky, Death's Dance, Dusk and Dawn with Gluttonous Greaves. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Xin Zhao runes against Nidalee?

The best Xin Zhao runes against Nidalee use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 40.0% win rate in the Xin Zhao vs Nidalee matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Xin Zhao counter Nidalee?

No, Xin Zhao struggles against Nidalee with only a 33.3% win rate. Nidalee has the advantage in this matchup. Xin Zhao players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Nidalee's lead.

How do I play Xin Zhao against Nidalee?

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