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

Xin Zhaovs Veigar

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

Xin Zhao vs Veigar is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Xin Zhao wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Veigar based on 8 games. Veigar 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 Veigar 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
Veigar - 50.0% win rateVeigar(50.0%)
Xin Zhao - 50.0% win rate in this matchup
Xin Zhao
50.0% WR
VS
Veigar vs Xin Zhao matchup - 50.0% win rate
Veigar
50.0% WR

Who Wins the Xin Zhao vs Veigar Matchup?

Xin Zhao wins the Xin Zhao vs Veigar matchup
Winner
Xin Zhao
Matches: 8
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
6.7
CS / min
6.0
977
DMG / min
861
15,279
Gold / game
12,671
523
Heal / min
119
1,006
DMG Mitigated / min
425
0.7
CC / min
0.6
25.0%
Early Game WR
75.0%
75.0%
Late Game WR
25.0%

Xin Zhao vs Veigar Matchup Summary

The Xin Zhao vs Veigar matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 8 recent matches analyzed, Xin Zhao wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Veigar's 50.0%, giving Xin Zhao a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Veigar controls the early laning stage, but Xin Zhao outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Veigar 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 sustain, where Xin Zhao leads by 985 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Xin Zhao has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Veigar's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Xin Zhao vs Veigar Laning Phase Breakdown

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

Xin Zhao is favored during the laning phase against Veigar, 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
6.7Xin Zhao
6.0Veigar
Xin Zhao edges out Veigar by 0.7 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 11 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Xin Zhao.
Damage
977Xin Zhao
861Veigar
Xin Zhao heavily out-damages Veigar by 116 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Veigar 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
15,279Xin Zhao
12,671Veigar
Xin Zhao generates a commanding 2,607 more gold per game than Veigar. This substantial economic advantage means Xin Zhao consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Veigar should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.7Xin Zhao
0.6Veigar
Both Xin Zhao and Veigar provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/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
1,530Xin Zhao
544Veigar
Xin Zhao vastly out-sustains Veigar, healing and mitigating 985 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Xin Zhao can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Veigar is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Veigar, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Xin Zhao Build Against Veigar

Chainlaced Crushers is the optimal boots choice against Veigar, providing the mobility and stats Xin Zhao needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Xin Zhao against Veigar are The Collector, Bloodthirster and Mortal Reminder. 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 Veigar matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Veigar
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Xin Zhao early game win rateXin Zhao25.0%
Veigar early game win rateVeigar75.0%
Late Game
Xin Zhao
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Xin Zhao late game win rateXin Zhao75.0%
Veigar late game win rateVeigar25.0%

Veigar 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 Veigar 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 75.0% win rate — 50.0 points above Veigar. 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: Veigar 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 Veigar

Domination rune tree - Xin Zhao primary runes vs VeigarDomination
Hail of Blades - best Xin Zhao rune vs VeigarSudden Impact - best Xin Zhao rune vs VeigarGrisly Mementos - best Xin Zhao rune vs VeigarRelentless Hunter - best Xin Zhao rune vs Veigar
Inspiration rune tree - Xin Zhao secondary runes vs VeigarInspiration
Cash Back - best Xin Zhao rune vs VeigarTriple Tonic - best Xin Zhao rune vs Veigar
100.0% WR

The Domination primary with Inspiration secondary combination helps Xin Zhao maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Veigar.


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 Veigar - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Xin Zhao wins the Xin Zhao vs Veigar matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Veigar's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 8 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

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

In the early game, Veigar has the advantage against Xin Zhao with a 75.0% win rate versus 25.0%. Veigar 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 Veigar in the late game?

In the late game, Xin Zhao takes over the Xin Zhao vs Veigar matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to 25.0%. Xin Zhao scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Xin Zhao vs Veigar matchup?

Xin Zhao wins the matchup against Veigar with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Xin Zhao is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 8 games analyzed.

What is the best Xin Zhao build against Veigar?

The best Xin Zhao build against Veigar includes The Collector, Bloodthirster, Mortal Reminder with Chainlaced Crushers. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Xin Zhao runes against Veigar?

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

Does Xin Zhao counter Veigar?

Yes, Xin Zhao has a favorable matchup against Veigar with a 50.0% win rate. Xin Zhao slightly edges out Veigar in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Xin Zhao against Veigar?

When playing Xin Zhao against Veigar, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Veigar. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.