Xin Zhao - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.7%
Pick Rate
4.5%

Xin Zhaovs Vayne

BFighterTank
Patch26.9
Matches99,780
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 1, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Xin Zhao vs Vayne is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.9. Xin Zhao wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Vayne based on 6 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 Vayne 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
Vayne - 66.7% win rateVayne(66.7%)
Xin Zhao - 66.7% win rate in this matchup
Xin Zhao
66.7% WR
VS
Vayne vs Xin Zhao matchup - 33.3% win rate
Vayne
33.3% WR

Who Wins the Xin Zhao vs Vayne Matchup?

Xin Zhao wins the Xin Zhao vs Vayne matchup
Winner
Xin Zhao
Matches: 6
66.7%
Win Rate
33.3%
5.3
CS / min
4.8
1,128
DMG / min
674
14,012
Gold / game
10,315
718
Heal / min
203
1,103
DMG Mitigated / min
669
0.8
CC / min
0.4
66.7%
Early Game WR
33.3%
66.7%
Late Game WR
33.3%

Xin Zhao vs Vayne Matchup Summary

The Xin Zhao vs Vayne matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Xin Zhao wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Vayne's 33.3%, giving Xin Zhao a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Xin Zhao dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Vayne 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 949 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Xin Zhao players can confidently pick into Vayne and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Vayne 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 Vayne Laning Phase Breakdown

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

Xin Zhao is favored during the laning phase against Vayne, 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
5.3Xin Zhao
4.8Vayne
Xin Zhao edges out Vayne by 0.6 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 8 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Xin Zhao.
Damage
1,128Xin Zhao
674Vayne
Xin Zhao heavily out-damages Vayne by 454 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Vayne should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Xin Zhao's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
14,012Xin Zhao
10,315Vayne
Xin Zhao generates a commanding 3,697 more gold per game than Vayne. This substantial economic advantage means Xin Zhao consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Vayne should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.8Xin Zhao
0.4Vayne
Xin Zhao provides 0.4 seconds more crowd control per minute than Vayne, 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
1,821Xin Zhao
872Vayne
Xin Zhao vastly out-sustains Vayne, healing and mitigating 949 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Xin Zhao can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Vayne is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Vayne, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Xin Zhao Build Against Vayne

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Vayne, providing the mobility and stats Xin Zhao needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Xin Zhao against Vayne are Death's Dance, Riftmaker and Nashor's Tooth. 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 Vayne. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Xin Zhao vs Vayne matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Xin Zhao
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Xin Zhao early game win rateXin Zhao66.7%
Vayne early game win rateVayne33.3%
Late Game
Xin Zhao
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Xin Zhao late game win rateXin Zhao66.7%
Vayne late game win rateVayne33.3%

Xin Zhao dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Vayne. 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 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Vayne. 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. Vayne players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Xin Zhao Runes Against Vayne

Precision rune tree - Xin Zhao primary runes vs VaynePrecision
Press the Attack - best Xin Zhao rune vs VaynePresence of Mind - best Xin Zhao rune vs VayneLegend: Alacrity - best Xin Zhao rune vs VayneCoup de Grace - best Xin Zhao rune vs Vayne
Inspiration rune tree - Xin Zhao secondary runes vs VayneInspiration
Approach Velocity - best Xin Zhao rune vs VayneCash Back - best Xin Zhao rune vs Vayne
100.0% WR

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


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.

Xin Zhao matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.9
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
43.24%370.966512,26237.5%47.6%
36.36%331.066611,62229.4%43.8%
48.39%310.977712,92135.7%58.8%
46.43%281.472711,05750.0%42.9%
46.15%261.079512,47557.1%33.3%
45.83%241.178913,33244.4%46.7%
54.17%241.266011,76772.7%38.5%
47.62%211.669010,95836.4%60.0%
38.10%211.171312,77014.3%50.0%
70.00%201.069611,50762.5%75.0%
65.00%201.179113,01855.6%72.7%
68.42%191.483214,68283.3%61.5%
36.84%191.161111,65042.9%33.3%
50.00%180.983611,89360.0%37.5%
66.67%181.174712,05075.0%60.0%
43.75%161.177311,60560.0%16.7%
37.50%161.382411,33750.0%25.0%
53.33%152.785112,27957.1%50.0%
57.14%145.494910,78550.0%66.7%
35.71%141.465310,55328.6%42.9%
76.92%133.61,29212,81290.9%0.0%
61.54%130.762511,43750.0%71.4%
66.67%121.171213,09825.0%87.5%
58.33%122.473911,39562.5%50.0%
50.00%120.974210,51542.9%60.0%
63.64%111.985013,24650.0%71.4%
45.45%113.479311,18133.3%60.0%
36.36%115.076011,34250.0%20.0%
80.00%103.382913,188100.0%71.4%
60.00%101.391014,24675.0%50.0%
40.00%104.586313,56750.0%33.3%
55.56%91.382912,03266.7%33.3%
37.50%80.867810,95825.0%50.0%
50.00%81.479513,182100.0%33.3%
37.50%81.259011,10540.0%33.3%
75.00%83.572311,952100.0%66.7%
50.00%81.080311,78440.0%66.7%
25.00%86.198511,43150.0%0.0%
57.14%73.197812,870100.0%40.0%
42.86%76.989511,9190.0%75.0%
28.57%71.766311,04925.0%33.3%
57.14%75.57125,02357.1%0.0%
42.86%72.282611,93325.0%66.7%
57.14%71.374112,15466.7%50.0%
71.43%73.183813,35560.0%100.0%
42.86%75.177610,28425.0%66.7%
50.00%62.91,04315,5700.0%60.0%
33.33%66.61,13615,0700.0%50.0%
33.33%66.496814,7680.0%33.3%
66.67%65.31,12814,01266.7%66.7%
16.67%66.09269,55425.0%0.0%
50.00%62.275910,57850.0%50.0%
16.67%61.091910,3760.0%33.3%
33.33%60.982911,4770.0%50.0%
83.33%60.989812,83250.0%100.0%
83.33%64.21,02511,30566.7%100.0%
16.67%64.192314,43833.3%0.0%
83.33%62.279113,330100.0%75.0%
80.00%51.374414,093100.0%66.7%
40.00%51.068814,029100.0%25.0%
60.00%54.290813,1560.0%75.0%

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Xin Zhao vs Vayne - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Xin Zhao wins the Xin Zhao vs Vayne matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Vayne's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.9.

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

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

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

Xin Zhao wins the matchup against Vayne with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.9. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Xin Zhao is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Xin Zhao build against Vayne?

The best Xin Zhao build against Vayne includes Death's Dance, Riftmaker, Nashor's Tooth 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 Vayne?

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

Does Xin Zhao counter Vayne?

Yes, Xin Zhao has a favorable matchup against Vayne with a 66.7% win rate. Xin Zhao strongly counters Vayne in lane based on current patch 26.9 data.

How do I play Xin Zhao against Vayne?

When playing Xin Zhao against Vayne, 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.