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

Xin Zhaovs Olaf

SFighterTank
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 20, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Xin Zhao vs Olaf is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Xin Zhao wins with a 62.5% win rate (+25.0%) over Olaf based on 8 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 Olaf 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.

Compare against an opponent
Olaf - 62.5% win rateOlaf(62.5%)
Xin Zhao - 62.5% win rate in this matchup
Xin Zhao
62.5% WR
VS
Olaf vs Xin Zhao matchup - 37.5% win rate
Olaf
37.5% WR

Who Wins the Xin Zhao vs Olaf Matchup?

Xin Zhao wins the Xin Zhao vs Olaf matchup
Winner
Xin Zhao
Matches: 8
62.5%
Win Rate
37.5%
1.9
CS / min
2.1
712
DMG / min
653
13,185
Gold / game
12,655
690
Heal / min
604
1,331
DMG Mitigated / min
1,466
0.8
CC / min
0.4
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
66.7%
Late Game WR
33.3%

Xin Zhao vs Olaf Matchup Summary

The Xin Zhao vs Olaf matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 8 recent matches analyzed, Xin Zhao wins with a 62.5% win rate compared to Olaf's 37.5%, giving Xin Zhao a 25.0 percentage point advantage. Xin Zhao dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Olaf 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 0.4s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Xin Zhao players can confidently pick into Olaf and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Olaf 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 Olaf Laning Phase Breakdown

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

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

Farming
1.9Xin Zhao
2.1Olaf
Xin Zhao and Olaf 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
712Xin Zhao
653Olaf
Xin Zhao deals 60 more champion damage per minute than Olaf. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Olaf choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Xin Zhao's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
13,185Xin Zhao
12,655Olaf
Xin Zhao earns 531 more gold per game than Olaf, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Xin Zhao slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.8Xin Zhao
0.4Olaf
Xin Zhao provides 0.4 seconds more crowd control per minute than Olaf, 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
2,021Xin Zhao
2,070Olaf
Xin Zhao and Olaf have comparable sustain profiles, with only 49 HP/min separating their healing and damage mitigation. Neither champion can out-attrition the other in lane, so trades will be decided by burst potential and ability usage rather than sustain.

Best Xin Zhao Build Against Olaf

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Olaf, providing the mobility and stats Xin Zhao needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Xin Zhao against Olaf are Death's Dance, Titanic Hydra and Black Cleaver. 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 Olaf matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Xin Zhao
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Xin Zhao early game win rateXin Zhao50.0%
Olaf early game win rateOlaf50.0%
Late Game
Xin Zhao
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Xin Zhao late game win rateXin Zhao66.7%
Olaf late game win rateOlaf33.3%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Xin Zhao and Olaf, with Xin Zhao holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Xin Zhao is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Olaf. 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. Olaf players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Xin Zhao Runes Against Olaf

Precision rune tree - Xin Zhao primary runes vs OlafPrecision
Conqueror - best Xin Zhao rune vs OlafTriumph - best Xin Zhao rune vs OlafLegend: Alacrity - best Xin Zhao rune vs OlafCoup de Grace - best Xin Zhao rune vs Olaf
Inspiration rune tree - Xin Zhao secondary runes vs OlafInspiration
Approach Velocity - best Xin Zhao rune vs OlafMagical Footwear - best Xin Zhao rune vs Olaf
100.0% WR

Running Precision primary with Inspiration secondary allows Xin Zhao to press their advantage against Olaf, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


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 Olaf - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Xin Zhao wins the Xin Zhao vs Olaf matchup with a 62.5% win rate compared to Olaf's 37.5%, a 25.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 8 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

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

In the early game, Xin Zhao has the advantage against Olaf with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. 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 Olaf in the late game?

In the late game, Xin Zhao takes over the Xin Zhao vs Olaf matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Xin Zhao scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Xin Zhao vs Olaf matchup?

Xin Zhao wins the matchup against Olaf with a 62.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 25.0 percentage point advantage means Xin Zhao is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 8 games analyzed.

What is the best Xin Zhao build against Olaf?

The best Xin Zhao build against Olaf includes Death's Dance, Titanic Hydra, Black Cleaver with Plated Steelcaps. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Xin Zhao runes against Olaf?

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

Does Xin Zhao counter Olaf?

Yes, Xin Zhao has a favorable matchup against Olaf with a 62.5% win rate. Xin Zhao strongly counters Olaf in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Xin Zhao against Olaf?

When playing Xin Zhao against Olaf, 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.