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

Xin Zhaovs Shyvana

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

Xin Zhao vs Shyvana is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Xin Zhao wins with a 56.6% win rate (+13.1%) over Shyvana based on 122 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 Shyvana 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
Shyvana - 56.6% win rateShyvana(56.6%)
Xin Zhao - 56.6% win rate in this matchup
Xin Zhao
56.6% WR
VS
Shyvana vs Xin Zhao matchup - 43.4% win rate
Shyvana
43.4% WR

Who Wins the Xin Zhao vs Shyvana Matchup?

Xin Zhao wins the Xin Zhao vs Shyvana matchup
Winner
Xin Zhao
Matches: 122
56.6%
Win Rate
43.4%
0.9
CS / min
1.2
722
DMG / min
812
12,105
Gold / game
12,781
718
Heal / min
379
1,132
DMG Mitigated / min
1,406
0.9
CC / min
0.5
60.0%
Early Game WR
40.0%
52.6%
Late Game WR
47.4%

Xin Zhao vs Shyvana Matchup Summary

The Xin Zhao vs Shyvana matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 122 recent matches analyzed, Xin Zhao wins with a 56.6% win rate compared to Shyvana's 43.4%, giving Xin Zhao a 13.1 percentage point advantage. Xin Zhao dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Shyvana 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 Shyvana and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Shyvana 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 Shyvana Laning Phase Breakdown

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

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

Farming
0.9Xin Zhao
1.2Shyvana
Xin Zhao and Shyvana 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
722Xin Zhao
812Shyvana
Shyvana heavily out-damages Xin Zhao by 90 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Xin Zhao should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Shyvana's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
12,105Xin Zhao
12,781Shyvana
Shyvana earns 677 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 Shyvana slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.9Xin Zhao
0.5Shyvana
Xin Zhao provides 0.4 seconds more crowd control per minute than Shyvana, 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
1,850Xin Zhao
1,785Shyvana
Xin Zhao heals and mitigates 65 more damage per minute than Shyvana, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Xin Zhao to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Shyvana.

Best Xin Zhao Build Against Shyvana

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Shyvana, providing the mobility and stats Xin Zhao needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Xin Zhao against Shyvana are Eclipse, Sundered Sky and Death's Dance. 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 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Shyvana. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Xin Zhao vs Shyvana matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Xin Zhao
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Xin Zhao early game win rateXin Zhao60.0%
Shyvana early game win rateShyvana40.0%
Late Game
Xin Zhao
52.6%
+5.3% advantage
Xin Zhao late game win rateXin Zhao52.6%
Shyvana late game win rateShyvana47.4%

Xin Zhao dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 60.0% win rate — a 20.0 percentage point lead over Shyvana. 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 52.6% win rate — 5.3 points above Shyvana. 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. Shyvana players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Xin Zhao Runes Against Shyvana

Precision rune tree - Xin Zhao primary runes vs ShyvanaPrecision
Conqueror - best Xin Zhao rune vs ShyvanaTriumph - best Xin Zhao rune vs ShyvanaLegend: Alacrity - best Xin Zhao rune vs ShyvanaCoup de Grace - best Xin Zhao rune vs Shyvana
Inspiration rune tree - Xin Zhao secondary runes vs ShyvanaInspiration
Cosmic Insight - best Xin Zhao rune vs ShyvanaMagical Footwear - best Xin Zhao rune vs Shyvana
60.3% WR

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

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

Xin Zhao wins the Xin Zhao vs Shyvana matchup with a 56.6% win rate compared to Shyvana's 43.4%, a 13.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 122 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

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

In the early game, Xin Zhao has the advantage against Shyvana with a 60.0% win rate versus 40.0%. 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 Shyvana in the late game?

In the late game, Xin Zhao takes over the Xin Zhao vs Shyvana matchup with a 52.6% win rate compared to 47.4%. Xin Zhao scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Xin Zhao vs Shyvana matchup?

Xin Zhao wins the matchup against Shyvana with a 56.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 13.1 percentage point advantage means Xin Zhao is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 122 games analyzed.

What is the best Xin Zhao build against Shyvana?

The best Xin Zhao build against Shyvana includes Eclipse, Sundered Sky, Death's Dance 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 Shyvana?

The best Xin Zhao runes against Shyvana use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 60.3% win rate in the Xin Zhao vs Shyvana matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Xin Zhao counter Shyvana?

Yes, Xin Zhao has a favorable matchup against Shyvana with a 56.6% win rate. Xin Zhao strongly counters Shyvana in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Xin Zhao against Shyvana?

When playing Xin Zhao against Shyvana, 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.