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

Xin Zhaovs Sion

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

Xin Zhao vs Sion is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Sion wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Xin Zhao based on 6 games. Sion 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 Sion 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
Sion - 33.3% win rateSion(33.3%)
Xin Zhao - 33.3% win rate in this matchup
Xin Zhao
33.3% WR
VS
Sion vs Xin Zhao matchup - 66.7% win rate
Sion
66.7% WR

Who Wins the Xin Zhao vs Sion Matchup?

Sion wins the Xin Zhao vs Sion matchup
Winner
Sion
Matches: 6
33.3%
Win Rate
66.7%
3.0
CS / min
3.3
994
DMG / min
966
12,616
Gold / game
13,312
746
Heal / min
536
1,573
DMG Mitigated / min
2,981
1.2
CC / min
1.8
33.3%
Early Game WR
66.7%
33.3%
Late Game WR
66.7%

Xin Zhao vs Sion Matchup Summary

The Xin Zhao vs Sion matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Sion wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Xin Zhao's 33.3%, giving Sion a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Sion dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Xin Zhao 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 Sion leads by 0.6s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Sion 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 Sion 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 Sion Laning Phase Breakdown

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

Sion is favored during the laning phase against Xin Zhao, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Sion holds advantages in farming, gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
3.0Xin Zhao
3.3Sion
Xin Zhao and Sion 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
994Xin Zhao
966Sion
Damage output is virtually even between Xin Zhao and Sion, with only 28 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
12,616Xin Zhao
13,312Sion
Sion earns 696 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 Sion slightly faster item completions.
Utility
1.2Xin Zhao
1.8Sion
Sion provides 0.6 seconds more crowd control per minute than Xin Zhao, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Sion coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
2,319Xin Zhao
3,517Sion
Sion vastly out-sustains Xin Zhao, healing and mitigating 1,198 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Sion can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Xin Zhao is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Xin Zhao, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Xin Zhao Build Against Sion

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Sion, providing the mobility and stats Xin Zhao needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Xin Zhao against Sion are Sundered Sky, Black Cleaver and Guardian Angel. 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 Sion matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Sion
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Xin Zhao early game win rateXin Zhao33.3%
Sion early game win rateSion66.7%
Late Game
Sion
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Xin Zhao late game win rateXin Zhao33.3%
Sion late game win rateSion66.7%

Sion 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 Sion can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Sion is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Xin Zhao. Extended games heavily favor Sion, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Sion holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Xin Zhao players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Xin Zhao Runes Against Sion

Precision rune tree - Xin Zhao primary runes vs SionPrecision
Conqueror - best Xin Zhao rune vs SionTriumph - best Xin Zhao rune vs SionLegend: Alacrity - best Xin Zhao rune vs SionCoup de Grace - best Xin Zhao rune vs Sion
Inspiration rune tree - Xin Zhao secondary runes vs SionInspiration
Magical Footwear - best Xin Zhao rune vs SionTriple Tonic - best Xin Zhao rune vs Sion
100.0% WR

The Precision and Inspiration rune setup gives Xin Zhao the best tools to compete against Sion 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 Sion - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Sion wins the Xin Zhao vs Sion matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Xin Zhao's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

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

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

In the late game, Sion takes over the Xin Zhao vs Sion matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Sion scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Xin Zhao vs Sion matchup?

Sion wins the matchup against Xin Zhao with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Sion is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Xin Zhao build against Sion?

The best Xin Zhao build against Sion includes Sundered Sky, Black Cleaver, Guardian Angel with Mercury's Treads. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Xin Zhao runes against Sion?

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

Does Xin Zhao counter Sion?

No, Xin Zhao struggles against Sion with only a 33.3% win rate. Sion has the advantage in this matchup. Xin Zhao players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Sion's lead.

How do I play Xin Zhao against Sion?

When playing Xin Zhao against Sion, play cautiously and avoid Sion's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Sion has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.