Xin Zhao - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.6%
Pick Rate
2.9%

Xin Zhaovs Viktor

FFighterTank
Patch26.12
Matches328,930
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 24, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Xin Zhao vs Viktor is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.12. Viktor wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Xin Zhao based on 6 games. Viktor 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 Viktor 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 - 33.3% win rate in this matchup
Xin Zhao
33.3% WR
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Viktor vs Xin Zhao matchup - 66.7% win rate
Viktor
66.7% WR

Who Wins the Xin Zhao vs Viktor Matchup?

Viktor wins the Xin Zhao vs Viktor matchup
Winner
Viktor
Matches: 6
33.3%
Win Rate
66.7%
5.8
CS / min
7.0
841
DMG / min
1,150
13,378
Gold / game
14,091
675
Heal / min
78
1,241
DMG Mitigated / min
807
0.9
CC / min
1.0
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Xin Zhao vs Viktor Matchup Summary

The Xin Zhao vs Viktor matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Viktor wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Xin Zhao's 33.3%, giving Viktor a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Viktor controls the early laning stage, but Xin Zhao outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Viktor 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 1,031 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Viktor 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 Viktor 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 Viktor Laning Phase Breakdown

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

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

Farming
5.8Xin Zhao
7.0Viktor
Viktor significantly out-farms Xin Zhao by 1.2 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 17 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Viktor a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Xin Zhao players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
841Xin Zhao
1,150Viktor
Viktor heavily out-damages Xin Zhao by 309 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 Viktor's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
13,378Xin Zhao
14,091Viktor
Viktor earns 713 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 Viktor slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.9Xin Zhao
1.0Viktor
Both Xin Zhao and Viktor provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.1s/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
1,916Xin Zhao
885Viktor
Xin Zhao vastly out-sustains Viktor, healing and mitigating 1,031 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Xin Zhao can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Viktor is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Viktor, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Xin Zhao Build Against Viktor

Chainlaced Crushers is the optimal boots choice against Viktor, providing the mobility and stats Xin Zhao needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Xin Zhao against Viktor are Eclipse, Stridebreaker and Blade of The Ruined King. 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 Viktor matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Viktor
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Xin Zhao early game win rateXin Zhao0.0%
Viktor early game win rateViktor100.0%
Late Game
Xin Zhao
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Xin Zhao late game win rateXin Zhao50.0%
Viktor late game win rateViktor50.0%

Viktor dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Xin Zhao. This lopsided early game means Viktor can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Xin Zhao at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Viktor. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Viktor has the edge early, but Xin Zhao gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Xin Zhao Runes Against Viktor

Domination rune tree - Xin Zhao primary runes vs ViktorDomination
Hail of Blades - best Xin Zhao rune vs ViktorSudden Impact - best Xin Zhao rune vs ViktorGrisly Mementos - best Xin Zhao rune vs ViktorUltimate Hunter - best Xin Zhao rune vs Viktor
Resolve rune tree - Xin Zhao secondary runes vs ViktorResolve
Bone Plating - best Xin Zhao rune vs ViktorRevitalize - best Xin Zhao rune vs Viktor
100.0% WR

The Domination and Resolve rune setup gives Xin Zhao the best tools to compete against Viktor in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Xin Zhao matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.12. 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 26.12
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
47.22%721.464711,56245.5%48.7%
51.56%641.271112,27060.0%46.1%
50.00%601.170611,95242.9%56.3%
44.23%521.568811,67235.0%50.0%
46.94%491.467212,13539.3%57.1%
42.86%491.069611,98531.6%50.0%
50.00%461.266111,99345.5%54.2%
61.90%421.173712,77777.3%45.0%
50.00%422.271211,66850.0%50.0%
48.78%411.369212,23044.4%52.2%
60.00%402.579612,63558.8%60.9%
64.86%376.297312,71370.6%60.0%
37.84%371.566110,47627.3%53.3%
50.00%361.263012,54250.0%50.0%
41.18%342.684912,19138.5%42.9%
60.61%332.062211,26947.1%75.0%
53.13%321.271412,46030.0%63.6%
57.14%292.480412,47877.8%47.4%
50.00%285.895311,42553.9%46.7%
46.43%284.689711,10546.1%46.7%
57.69%266.897913,26136.4%73.3%
68.00%251.170212,11470.0%66.7%
41.67%241.864711,43836.4%46.1%
31.82%225.774210,55810.0%50.0%
63.64%221.269910,91155.6%69.2%
40.91%224.466510,26550.0%33.3%
38.10%216.583811,70840.0%36.4%
28.57%211.970012,36830.0%27.3%
70.00%201.270911,26063.6%77.8%
63.16%195.178511,84325.0%90.9%
31.58%191.577013,46837.5%27.3%
52.63%191.370511,92257.1%50.0%
50.00%183.581011,81220.0%61.5%
33.33%183.96719,81522.2%44.4%
38.89%181.668612,00325.0%42.9%
66.67%185.384610,89862.5%70.0%
50.00%184.590412,50371.4%36.4%
17.65%175.579210,04512.5%22.2%
47.06%175.381911,04933.3%54.5%
58.82%175.088410,52671.4%50.0%
29.41%176.594112,76642.9%20.0%
47.06%174.783712,69550.0%45.5%
52.94%173.476911,98342.9%60.0%
29.41%174.873610,11412.5%44.4%
50.00%161.170313,15740.0%54.5%
33.33%155.59909,81830.0%40.0%
53.33%155.887112,46566.7%44.4%
26.67%156.079012,39640.0%20.0%
73.33%153.996511,83872.7%75.0%
50.00%146.498612,00175.0%40.0%
35.71%144.176112,21333.3%37.5%
35.71%146.81,12113,21142.9%28.6%
57.14%143.175512,22040.0%66.7%
64.29%141.073712,88757.1%71.4%
53.85%136.61,02612,90162.5%40.0%
61.54%130.979410,73766.7%50.0%
61.54%131.062912,42960.0%62.5%
53.85%131.167211,94875.0%20.0%
46.15%136.481511,37137.5%60.0%
75.00%120.961813,72580.0%71.4%
41.67%125.790811,98320.0%57.1%
50.00%124.568210,77550.0%50.0%
66.67%124.485613,23950.0%75.0%
58.33%124.28769,69266.7%33.3%
41.67%125.71,08611,66937.5%50.0%
45.45%111.46649,61316.7%80.0%
54.55%116.280510,95857.1%50.0%
54.55%115.571611,07242.9%75.0%
81.82%116.41,16214,415100.0%71.4%
63.64%113.070812,90950.0%71.4%
36.36%115.074112,56925.0%42.9%
40.00%106.594813,93233.3%42.9%
50.00%101.058010,73342.9%66.7%
50.00%104.06549,73420.0%80.0%
20.00%105.16539,45220.0%20.0%
30.00%104.569111,67425.0%33.3%
55.56%95.877612,68466.7%50.0%
25.00%82.971210,59840.0%0.0%
50.00%87.273311,21560.0%33.3%
50.00%86.41,02613,555100.0%33.3%
50.00%84.472011,37266.7%40.0%
50.00%85.388113,065100.0%42.9%
62.50%86.194213,93850.0%75.0%
62.50%81.978113,42733.3%80.0%
37.50%85.867811,45466.7%20.0%
75.00%84.592112,56980.0%66.7%
62.50%86.71,01515,32150.0%66.7%
57.14%75.580511,60350.0%60.0%
71.43%76.286111,37075.0%66.7%
28.57%73.385713,7650.0%50.0%
28.57%76.51,01212,06840.0%0.0%
42.86%71.371313,52950.0%40.0%
57.14%75.48347,19757.1%0.0%
0.00%76.065810,8380.0%0.0%
57.14%72.783214,697100.0%50.0%
71.43%77.01,05210,46166.7%100.0%
33.33%64.095813,0750.0%40.0%
16.67%65.476411,3070.0%25.0%
50.00%60.969511,32733.3%66.7%
33.33%65.884113,3780.0%50.0%
83.33%61.058110,27666.7%100.0%
66.67%65.41,05513,7940.0%80.0%
50.00%64.584512,751100.0%25.0%
20.00%55.35806,42333.3%0.0%
80.00%52.058012,738100.0%66.7%
60.00%55.186912,47933.3%100.0%
40.00%56.01,04313,8720.0%50.0%
60.00%53.31,16615,492100.0%50.0%
0.00%55.899111,5380.0%0.0%
80.00%56.896211,10075.0%100.0%

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Xin Zhao vs Viktor - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Viktor wins the Xin Zhao vs Viktor 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 26.12.

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

In the early game, Viktor has the advantage against Xin Zhao with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Viktor 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 Viktor in the late game?

In the late game, Xin Zhao takes over the Xin Zhao vs Viktor matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Xin Zhao scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Xin Zhao vs Viktor matchup?

Viktor wins the matchup against Xin Zhao with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.12. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Viktor is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Xin Zhao build against Viktor?

The best Xin Zhao build against Viktor includes Eclipse, Stridebreaker, Blade of The Ruined King with Chainlaced Crushers. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Xin Zhao runes against Viktor?

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

Does Xin Zhao counter Viktor?

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

How do I play Xin Zhao against Viktor?

When playing Xin Zhao against Viktor, play cautiously and avoid Viktor's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Viktor in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.