Xin Zhao - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.4%
Pick Rate
2.1%

Xin Zhaovs Shaco

AFighterTank
Patch26.13
Matches265,623
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 11, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Xin Zhao vs Shaco is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Xin Zhao wins with a 58.1% win rate (+16.1%) over Shaco based on 31 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 Shaco 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 - 58.1% win rate in this matchup
Xin Zhao
58.1% WR
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Shaco vs Xin Zhao matchup - 41.9% win rate
Shaco
41.9% WR

Who Wins the Xin Zhao vs Shaco Matchup?

Xin Zhao wins the Xin Zhao vs Shaco matchup
Winner
Xin Zhao
Matches: 31
58.1%
Win Rate
41.9%
1.3
CS / min
0.8
746
DMG / min
692
11,496
Gold / game
11,469
756
Heal / min
245
1,072
DMG Mitigated / min
459
0.9
CC / min
0.9
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
63.2%
Late Game WR
36.8%

Xin Zhao vs Shaco Matchup Summary

The Xin Zhao vs Shaco matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 31 recent matches analyzed, Xin Zhao wins with a 58.1% win rate compared to Shaco's 41.9%, giving Xin Zhao a 16.1 percentage point advantage. Xin Zhao dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Shaco players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Xin Zhao leads by 1,124 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Xin Zhao players can confidently pick into Shaco and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Shaco 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 Shaco Laning Phase Breakdown

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

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

Farming
1.3Xin Zhao
0.8Shaco
Xin Zhao edges out Shaco by 0.5 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 7 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Xin Zhao.
Damage
746Xin Zhao
692Shaco
Xin Zhao deals 53 more champion damage per minute than Shaco. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Shaco choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Xin Zhao's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
11,496Xin Zhao
11,469Shaco
Xin Zhao and Shaco generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 27 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.9Xin Zhao
0.9Shaco
Both Xin Zhao and Shaco provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.0s/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
1,829Xin Zhao
705Shaco
Xin Zhao vastly out-sustains Shaco, healing and mitigating 1,124 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Xin Zhao can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Shaco is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Shaco, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Xin Zhao Build Against Shaco

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Shaco, providing the mobility and stats Xin Zhao needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Xin Zhao against Shaco are Sundered Sky, Death's Dance and Black Cleaver. This combination gives Xin Zhao an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 2 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Shaco. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Xin Zhao vs Shaco matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Xin Zhao
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Xin Zhao early game win rateXin Zhao50.0%
Shaco early game win rateShaco50.0%
Late Game
Xin Zhao
63.2%
+26.3% advantage
Xin Zhao late game win rateXin Zhao63.2%
Shaco late game win rateShaco36.8%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Xin Zhao and Shaco, 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 63.2% win rate — 26.3 points above Shaco. 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. Shaco players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Xin Zhao Runes Against Shaco

Precision rune tree - Xin Zhao primary runes vs ShacoPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Xin Zhao rune vs ShacoTriumph - best Xin Zhao rune vs ShacoLegend: Alacrity - best Xin Zhao rune vs ShacoCoup de Grace - best Xin Zhao rune vs Shaco
Inspiration rune tree - Xin Zhao secondary runes vs ShacoInspiration
Cosmic Insight - best Xin Zhao rune vs ShacoMagical Footwear - best Xin Zhao rune vs Shaco
80.0% WR

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


Xin Zhao matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.13. 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 26.13
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
55.81%430.971412,28361.9%50.0%
60.53%382.378712,68071.4%54.2%
32.43%371.164811,02436.4%26.7%
44.44%361.171711,60044.4%44.4%
41.67%361.378412,54947.1%36.8%
41.18%341.174511,44528.6%50.0%
54.55%331.161311,68250.0%60.0%
58.06%311.374611,49650.0%63.2%
34.48%291.155911,36841.2%25.0%
53.57%281.166612,73945.5%58.8%
51.85%271.065411,81464.3%38.5%
64.00%252.474711,27875.0%53.9%
58.33%241.266112,10366.7%53.3%
65.22%231.076212,45066.7%64.3%
40.91%221.465711,05333.3%57.1%
59.09%220.969512,99662.5%57.1%
57.14%211.571712,45754.5%60.0%
65.00%201.676412,08070.0%60.0%
47.37%194.373611,35225.0%63.6%
44.44%181.864211,16150.0%37.5%
70.59%171.863911,21762.5%77.8%
46.15%131.387213,6950.0%54.5%
61.54%130.961413,44875.0%55.6%
23.08%131.877814,0790.0%33.3%
46.15%130.985211,46137.5%60.0%
46.15%132.091613,13533.3%57.1%
25.00%121.172213,6370.0%33.3%
54.55%116.17818,55455.6%50.0%
45.45%115.593712,4350.0%62.5%
63.64%111.773114,45333.3%75.0%
54.55%115.083413,01266.7%50.0%
45.45%111.469710,55066.7%20.0%
54.55%111.371212,49860.0%50.0%
36.36%116.291912,53950.0%28.6%
45.45%115.492613,66966.7%37.5%
10.00%101.173312,21325.0%0.0%
70.00%101.165112,722100.0%57.1%
40.00%103.91,08110,91120.0%60.0%
33.33%94.484810,33120.0%50.0%
55.56%93.273811,08850.0%60.0%
55.56%90.962311,51850.0%66.7%
22.22%96.078410,88125.0%20.0%
75.00%81.488114,295100.0%60.0%
37.50%83.269112,07866.7%20.0%
37.50%83.281412,213100.0%16.7%
37.50%81.465311,01633.3%50.0%
42.86%75.878911,41250.0%40.0%
28.57%72.778913,76550.0%20.0%
57.14%75.595513,33466.7%50.0%
28.57%76.684112,7970.0%40.0%
57.14%71.179213,267100.0%40.0%
42.86%75.71,07913,3960.0%60.0%
71.43%74.383910,60380.0%50.0%
42.86%71.460312,30875.0%0.0%
66.67%65.51,00612,29175.0%50.0%
83.33%60.870213,691100.0%66.7%
33.33%63.067311,91550.0%25.0%
33.33%60.963811,5600.0%66.7%
50.00%64.992411,29633.3%66.7%
40.00%55.599913,20833.3%50.0%
40.00%53.71,02711,51025.0%100.0%
40.00%53.099912,1200.0%50.0%
40.00%51.367211,5660.0%66.7%
0.00%51.764511,2310.0%0.0%
20.00%56.31,07310,0900.0%50.0%
40.00%51.371014,0400.0%50.0%
40.00%56.46957,23925.0%100.0%
60.00%56.489712,718100.0%0.0%
20.00%55.673711,7300.0%33.3%
20.00%52.285610,80733.3%0.0%

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Xin Zhao vs Shaco - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Xin Zhao wins the Xin Zhao vs Shaco matchup with a 58.1% win rate compared to Shaco's 41.9%, a 16.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 31 recent ranked games in patch 26.13.

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

In the early game, Xin Zhao has the advantage against Shaco 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 Shaco in the late game?

In the late game, Xin Zhao takes over the Xin Zhao vs Shaco matchup with a 63.2% win rate compared to 36.8%. Xin Zhao scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Xin Zhao vs Shaco matchup?

Xin Zhao wins the matchup against Shaco with a 58.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 16.1 percentage point advantage means Xin Zhao is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 31 games analyzed.

What is the best Xin Zhao build against Shaco?

The best Xin Zhao build against Shaco includes Sundered Sky, Death's Dance, Black Cleaver with Plated Steelcaps. This build achieves a 50.0% 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 Shaco?

The best Xin Zhao runes against Shaco use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 80.0% win rate in the Xin Zhao vs Shaco matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Xin Zhao counter Shaco?

Yes, Xin Zhao has a favorable matchup against Shaco with a 58.1% win rate. Xin Zhao strongly counters Shaco in lane based on current patch 26.13 data.

How do I play Xin Zhao against Shaco?

When playing Xin Zhao against Shaco, 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.