Xin Zhaovs Sett
Xin Zhao vs Sett is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.9. Sett wins with a 57.1% win rate (+14.3%) over Xin Zhao based on 7 games. Sett 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 Sett 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.
Sett(42.9%)Who Wins the Xin Zhao vs Sett Matchup?
Xin Zhao vs Sett Matchup Summary
The Xin Zhao vs Sett matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 7 recent matches analyzed, Sett wins with a 57.1% win rate compared to Xin Zhao's 42.9%, giving Sett a 14.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Sett controls the early laning stage, but Xin Zhao outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Sett 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 damage output, where Sett leads by 357 DMG/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Sett 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 Sett 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 Sett Laning Phase Breakdown
Sett is favored during the laning phase against Xin Zhao, winning 5 out of 5 key stat categories. Sett holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Xin Zhao Build Against Sett
Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Sett, providing the mobility and stats Xin Zhao needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Xin Zhao against Sett are Zhonya's Hourglass, Nashor's Tooth 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 Sett matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Xin Zhao25.0%Sett75.0%Xin Zhao66.7%Sett33.3%Sett dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 75.0% win rate — a 50.0 percentage point lead over Xin Zhao. This lopsided early game means Sett 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 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Sett. Extended games heavily favor Xin Zhao, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Sett must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Xin Zhao reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Xin Zhao survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.
Best Xin Zhao Runes Against Sett
Precision
Resolve
The Precision and Resolve rune setup gives Xin Zhao the best tools to compete against Sett in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43.24% | 37 | 0.9 | 665 | 12,262 | 37.5% | 47.6% | |
| 36.36% | 33 | 1.0 | 666 | 11,622 | 29.4% | 43.8% | |
| 48.39% | 31 | 0.9 | 777 | 12,921 | 35.7% | 58.8% | |
| 46.43% | 28 | 1.4 | 727 | 11,057 | 50.0% | 42.9% | |
| 46.15% | 26 | 1.0 | 795 | 12,475 | 57.1% | 33.3% | |
| 45.83% | 24 | 1.1 | 789 | 13,332 | 44.4% | 46.7% | |
| 54.17% | 24 | 1.2 | 660 | 11,767 | 72.7% | 38.5% | |
| 38.10% | 21 | 1.1 | 713 | 12,770 | 14.3% | 50.0% | |
| 47.62% | 21 | 1.6 | 690 | 10,958 | 36.4% | 60.0% | |
| 65.00% | 20 | 1.1 | 791 | 13,018 | 55.6% | 72.7% | |
| 70.00% | 20 | 1.0 | 696 | 11,507 | 62.5% | 75.0% | |
| 68.42% | 19 | 1.4 | 832 | 14,682 | 83.3% | 61.5% | |
| 36.84% | 19 | 1.1 | 611 | 11,650 | 42.9% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 18 | 0.9 | 836 | 11,893 | 60.0% | 37.5% | |
| 66.67% | 18 | 1.1 | 747 | 12,050 | 75.0% | 60.0% | |
| 37.50% | 16 | 1.3 | 824 | 11,337 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 43.75% | 16 | 1.1 | 773 | 11,605 | 60.0% | 16.7% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 2.7 | 851 | 12,279 | 57.1% | 50.0% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 1.4 | 653 | 10,553 | 28.6% | 42.9% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 5.4 | 949 | 10,785 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 76.92% | 13 | 3.6 | 1,292 | 12,812 | 90.9% | 0.0% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 0.7 | 625 | 11,437 | 50.0% | 71.4% | |
| 66.67% | 12 | 1.1 | 712 | 13,098 | 25.0% | 87.5% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 2.4 | 739 | 11,395 | 62.5% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 0.9 | 742 | 10,515 | 42.9% | 60.0% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 1.9 | 850 | 13,246 | 50.0% | 71.4% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 5.0 | 760 | 11,342 | 50.0% | 20.0% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 3.4 | 793 | 11,181 | 33.3% | 60.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 4.5 | 863 | 13,567 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 80.00% | 10 | 3.3 | 829 | 13,188 | 100.0% | 71.4% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 1.3 | 910 | 14,246 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 1.3 | 829 | 12,032 | 66.7% | 33.3% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 0.8 | 678 | 10,958 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 3.5 | 723 | 11,952 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 1.2 | 590 | 11,105 | 40.0% | 33.3% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 6.1 | 985 | 11,431 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 1.0 | 803 | 11,784 | 40.0% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 1.4 | 795 | 13,182 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 3.1 | 978 | 12,870 | 100.0% | 40.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 5.5 | 712 | 5,023 | 57.1% | 0.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 1.3 | 741 | 12,154 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 2.2 | 826 | 11,933 | 25.0% | 66.7% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 5.1 | 776 | 10,284 | 25.0% | 66.7% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 6.9 | 895 | 11,919 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 1.7 | 663 | 11,049 | 25.0% | 33.3% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 3.1 | 838 | 13,355 | 60.0% | 100.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 2.9 | 1,043 | 15,570 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 6.6 | 1,136 | 15,070 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 1.0 | 919 | 10,376 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 4.2 | 1,025 | 11,305 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 6.0 | 926 | 9,554 | 25.0% | 0.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 5.3 | 1,128 | 14,012 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 6.4 | 968 | 14,768 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 4.1 | 923 | 14,438 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 0.9 | 829 | 11,477 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 2.2 | 791 | 13,330 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 2.2 | 759 | 10,578 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 0.9 | 898 | 12,832 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.0 | 688 | 14,029 | 100.0% | 25.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 4.2 | 908 | 13,156 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 1.3 | 744 | 14,093 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
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Xin Zhao vs Sett - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Xin Zhao do against Sett in League of Legends?
Sett wins the Xin Zhao vs Sett matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to Xin Zhao's 42.9%, a 14.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 7 recent ranked games in patch 26.9.
How does Xin Zhao do against Sett in the early game?
In the early game, Sett has the advantage against Xin Zhao with a 75.0% win rate versus 25.0%. Sett 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 Sett in the late game?
In the late game, Xin Zhao takes over the Xin Zhao vs Sett 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 Sett matchup?
Sett wins the matchup against Xin Zhao with a 57.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.9. The 14.3 percentage point advantage means Sett is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 7 games analyzed.
What is the best Xin Zhao build against Sett?
The best Xin Zhao build against Sett includes Zhonya's Hourglass, Nashor's Tooth, Dusk and Dawn with Plated Steelcaps. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Xin Zhao runes against Sett?
The best Xin Zhao runes against Sett use the Precision primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Xin Zhao vs Sett matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Xin Zhao counter Sett?
No, Xin Zhao struggles against Sett with only a 42.9% win rate. Sett has the advantage in this matchup. Xin Zhao players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Sett's lead.
How do I play Xin Zhao against Sett?
When playing Xin Zhao against Sett, play cautiously and avoid Sett's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Sett in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.