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

Xin Zhaovs Rek'Sai

AFighterTank
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 6, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Xin Zhao vs Rek'Sai is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Xin Zhao wins with a 61.5% win rate (+23.1%) over Rek'Sai based on 39 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 Rek'Sai 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 - 61.5% win rate in this matchup
Xin Zhao
61.5% WR
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Rek'Sai vs Xin Zhao matchup - 38.5% win rate
Rek'Sai
38.5% WR

Who Wins the Xin Zhao vs Rek'Sai Matchup?

Xin Zhao wins the Xin Zhao vs Rek'Sai matchup
Winner
Xin Zhao
Matches: 39
61.5%
Win Rate
38.5%
1.3
CS / min
1.0
801
DMG / min
695
12,527
Gold / game
12,142
853
Heal / min
686
1,133
DMG Mitigated / min
1,119
0.9
CC / min
1.1
66.7%
Early Game WR
33.3%
58.3%
Late Game WR
41.7%

Xin Zhao vs Rek'Sai Matchup Summary

The Xin Zhao vs Rek'Sai matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 39 recent matches analyzed, Xin Zhao wins with a 61.5% win rate compared to Rek'Sai's 38.5%, giving Xin Zhao a 23.1 percentage point advantage. Xin Zhao dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Rek'Sai 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 0.3 CS/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Xin Zhao players can confidently pick into Rek'Sai and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Rek'Sai 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 Rek'Sai Laning Phase Breakdown

Xin Zhao wins the laning phase against Rek'Sai in League of Legends

Xin Zhao is favored during the laning phase against Rek'Sai, 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.

Farming
1.3Xin Zhao
1.0Rek'Sai
Xin Zhao and Rek'Sai 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
801Xin Zhao
695Rek'Sai
Xin Zhao heavily out-damages Rek'Sai by 106 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Rek'Sai should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Xin Zhao's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
12,527Xin Zhao
12,142Rek'Sai
Xin Zhao earns 384 more gold per game than Rek'Sai, 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
0.9Xin Zhao
1.1Rek'Sai
Both Xin Zhao and Rek'Sai provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/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
1,986Xin Zhao
1,805Rek'Sai
Xin Zhao vastly out-sustains Rek'Sai, healing and mitigating 181 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Xin Zhao can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Rek'Sai is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Rek'Sai, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Xin Zhao Build Against Rek'Sai

Gluttonous Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Rek'Sai, providing the mobility and stats Xin Zhao needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Xin Zhao against Rek'Sai are Riftmaker, Titanic Hydra and Dusk and Dawn. This combination gives Xin Zhao an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build has a 25.0% win rate across 4 games. While the overall matchup may be difficult, this item path gives Xin Zhao the best chance to compete against Rek'Sai. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Xin Zhao vs Rek'Sai matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Xin Zhao
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Xin Zhao early game win rateXin Zhao66.7%
Rek'Sai early game win rateRek'Sai33.3%
Late Game
Xin Zhao
58.3%
+16.7% advantage
Xin Zhao late game win rateXin Zhao58.3%
Rek'Sai late game win rateRek'Sai41.7%

Xin Zhao dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Rek'Sai. 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 58.3% win rate — 16.7 points above Rek'Sai. 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. Rek'Sai players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Xin Zhao Runes Against Rek'Sai

Precision rune tree - Xin Zhao primary runes vs Rek'SaiPrecision
Conqueror - best Xin Zhao rune vs Rek'SaiTriumph - best Xin Zhao rune vs Rek'SaiLegend: Alacrity - best Xin Zhao rune vs Rek'SaiLast Stand - best Xin Zhao rune vs Rek'Sai
Inspiration rune tree - Xin Zhao secondary runes vs Rek'SaiInspiration
Cosmic Insight - best Xin Zhao rune vs Rek'SaiMagical Footwear - best Xin Zhao rune vs Rek'Sai
100.0% WR

Running Precision primary with Inspiration secondary allows Xin Zhao to press their advantage against Rek'Sai, 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 Rek'Sai - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Xin Zhao do against Rek'Sai in League of Legends?

Xin Zhao wins the Xin Zhao vs Rek'Sai matchup with a 61.5% win rate compared to Rek'Sai's 38.5%, a 23.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 39 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Xin Zhao do against Rek'Sai in the early game?

In the early game, Xin Zhao has the advantage against Rek'Sai 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 Rek'Sai in the late game?

In the late game, Xin Zhao takes over the Xin Zhao vs Rek'Sai matchup with a 58.3% win rate compared to 41.7%. Xin Zhao scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Xin Zhao vs Rek'Sai matchup?

Xin Zhao wins the matchup against Rek'Sai with a 61.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 23.1 percentage point advantage means Xin Zhao is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 39 games analyzed.

What is the best Xin Zhao build against Rek'Sai?

The best Xin Zhao build against Rek'Sai includes Riftmaker, Titanic Hydra, Dusk and Dawn with Gluttonous Greaves. This build achieves a 25.0% 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 Rek'Sai?

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

Does Xin Zhao counter Rek'Sai?

Yes, Xin Zhao has a favorable matchup against Rek'Sai with a 61.5% win rate. Xin Zhao strongly counters Rek'Sai in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Xin Zhao against Rek'Sai?

When playing Xin Zhao against Rek'Sai, 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.