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

Xin Zhaovs Renekton

SFighterTank
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Xin Zhao vs Renekton is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Renekton wins with a 58.3% win rate (+16.7%) over Xin Zhao based on 12 games. Renekton wins the early laning phase while Xin Zhao scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Xin Zhao build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Xin Zhao vs Renekton 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
Renekton - 41.7% win rateRenekton(41.7%)
Xin Zhao - 41.7% win rate in this matchup
Xin Zhao
41.7% WR
VS
Renekton vs Xin Zhao matchup - 58.3% win rate
Renekton
58.3% WR

Who Wins the Xin Zhao vs Renekton Matchup?

Renekton wins the Xin Zhao vs Renekton matchup
Winner
Renekton
Matches: 12
41.7%
Win Rate
58.3%
5.3
CS / min
6.2
883
DMG / min
819
10,893
Gold / game
11,405
552
Heal / min
386
1,008
DMG Mitigated / min
1,288
1.0
CC / min
0.8
33.3%
Early Game WR
66.7%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Xin Zhao vs Renekton Matchup Summary

The Xin Zhao vs Renekton matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 12 recent matches analyzed, Renekton wins with a 58.3% win rate compared to Xin Zhao's 41.7%, giving Renekton a 16.7 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Renekton controls the early laning stage, but Xin Zhao outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Renekton needs to press advantages before Xin Zhao reaches their power spikes, while Xin Zhao should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Xin Zhao leads by 0.2s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Renekton 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 Renekton 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 Renekton Laning Phase Breakdown

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

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

Farming
5.3Xin Zhao
6.2Renekton
Renekton significantly out-farms Xin Zhao by 0.9 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 13 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Renekton a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Xin Zhao players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
883Xin Zhao
819Renekton
Xin Zhao deals 65 more champion damage per minute than Renekton. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Renekton choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Xin Zhao's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
10,893Xin Zhao
11,405Renekton
Renekton earns 512 more gold per game than Xin Zhao, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Renekton slightly faster item completions.
Utility
1.0Xin Zhao
0.8Renekton
Both Xin Zhao and Renekton 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
1,560Xin Zhao
1,674Renekton
Renekton heals and mitigates 114 more damage per minute than Xin Zhao, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Renekton to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Xin Zhao.

Best Xin Zhao Build Against Renekton

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Renekton, providing the mobility and stats Xin Zhao needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Xin Zhao against Renekton are Sundered Sky, Death's Dance and Wit's End. This combination gives Xin Zhao an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Renekton. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Xin Zhao vs Renekton matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Renekton
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Xin Zhao early game win rateXin Zhao33.3%
Renekton early game win rateRenekton66.7%
Late Game
Xin Zhao
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Xin Zhao late game win rateXin Zhao50.0%
Renekton late game win rateRenekton50.0%

Renekton dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Xin Zhao. This lopsided early game means Renekton 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 Renekton. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Renekton has the edge early, but Xin Zhao gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Xin Zhao Runes Against Renekton

Precision rune tree - Xin Zhao primary runes vs RenektonPrecision
Conqueror - best Xin Zhao rune vs RenektonTriumph - best Xin Zhao rune vs RenektonLegend: Alacrity - best Xin Zhao rune vs RenektonCoup de Grace - best Xin Zhao rune vs Renekton
Inspiration rune tree - Xin Zhao secondary runes vs RenektonInspiration
Magical Footwear - best Xin Zhao rune vs RenektonCosmic Insight - best Xin Zhao rune vs Renekton
100.0% WR

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


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 Renekton - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Renekton wins the Xin Zhao vs Renekton matchup with a 58.3% win rate compared to Xin Zhao's 41.7%, a 16.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 12 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

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

In the early game, Renekton has the advantage against Xin Zhao with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Renekton 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 Renekton in the late game?

In the late game, Xin Zhao takes over the Xin Zhao vs Renekton 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 Renekton matchup?

Renekton wins the matchup against Xin Zhao with a 58.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 16.7 percentage point advantage means Renekton is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 12 games analyzed.

What is the best Xin Zhao build against Renekton?

The best Xin Zhao build against Renekton includes Sundered Sky, Death's Dance, Wit's End with Plated Steelcaps. This build achieves a 100.0% 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 Renekton?

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

Does Xin Zhao counter Renekton?

No, Xin Zhao struggles against Renekton with only a 41.7% win rate. Renekton has the advantage in this matchup. Xin Zhao players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Renekton's lead.

How do I play Xin Zhao against Renekton?

When playing Xin Zhao against Renekton, play cautiously and avoid Renekton's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Renekton in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.