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

Xin Zhaovs Warwick

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

Xin Zhao vs Warwick is a moderate matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Xin Zhao wins with a 51.9% win rate (+3.7%) over Warwick based on 54 games. Xin Zhao wins the early laning phase while Warwick 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 Warwick 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.

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Warwick - 51.9% win rateWarwick(51.9%)
Xin Zhao - 51.9% win rate in this matchup
Xin Zhao
51.9% WR
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Warwick vs Xin Zhao matchup - 48.1% win rate
Warwick
48.1% WR

Who Wins the Xin Zhao vs Warwick Matchup?

Xin Zhao wins the Xin Zhao vs Warwick matchup
Winner
Xin Zhao
Matches: 54
51.9%
Win Rate
48.1%
1.2
CS / min
1.2
649
DMG / min
637
11,457
Gold / game
11,995
656
Heal / min
625
1,001
DMG Mitigated / min
1,127
0.8
CC / min
1.0
59.3%
Early Game WR
40.7%
44.4%
Late Game WR
55.6%

Xin Zhao vs Warwick Matchup Summary

The Xin Zhao vs Warwick matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 54 recent matches analyzed, Xin Zhao wins with a 51.9% win rate compared to Warwick's 48.1%, giving Xin Zhao a 3.7 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Xin Zhao controls the early laning stage, but Warwick outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Xin Zhao needs to press advantages before Warwick reaches their power spikes, while Warwick should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Warwick leads by 0.2s CC/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 Warwick'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 Warwick Laning Phase Breakdown

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

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

Farming
1.2Xin Zhao
1.2Warwick
Xin Zhao and Warwick farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.1 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
649Xin Zhao
637Warwick
Damage output is virtually even between Xin Zhao and Warwick, with only 12 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
11,457Xin Zhao
11,995Warwick
Warwick earns 538 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 Warwick slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.8Xin Zhao
1.0Warwick
Both Xin Zhao and Warwick 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
1,657Xin Zhao
1,752Warwick
Warwick heals and mitigates 95 more damage per minute than Xin Zhao, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Warwick to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Xin Zhao.

Best Xin Zhao Build Against Warwick

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Warwick, providing the mobility and stats Xin Zhao needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Xin Zhao against Warwick are Sundered Sky, Chempunk Chainsword and Black Cleaver. This combination gives Xin Zhao an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 66.7% win rate across 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Warwick. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Xin Zhao vs Warwick matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Xin Zhao
59.3%
+18.5% advantage
Xin Zhao early game win rateXin Zhao59.3%
Warwick early game win rateWarwick40.7%
Late Game
Warwick
55.6%
+11.1% advantage
Xin Zhao late game win rateXin Zhao44.4%
Warwick late game win rateWarwick55.6%

Xin Zhao dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 59.3% win rate — a 18.5 percentage point lead over Warwick. This lopsided early game means Xin Zhao can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Warwick is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 55.6% win rate — 11.1 points above Xin Zhao. Extended games heavily favor Warwick, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Xin Zhao must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Warwick reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Warwick 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 Warwick

Precision rune tree - Xin Zhao primary runes vs WarwickPrecision
Conqueror - best Xin Zhao rune vs WarwickTriumph - best Xin Zhao rune vs WarwickLegend: Alacrity - best Xin Zhao rune vs WarwickCoup de Grace - best Xin Zhao rune vs Warwick
Inspiration rune tree - Xin Zhao secondary runes vs WarwickInspiration
Magical Footwear - best Xin Zhao rune vs WarwickCosmic Insight - best Xin Zhao rune vs Warwick
54.5% WR

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

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

Xin Zhao wins the Xin Zhao vs Warwick matchup with a 51.9% win rate compared to Warwick's 48.1%, a 3.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 54 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

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

In the early game, Xin Zhao has the advantage against Warwick with a 59.3% win rate versus 40.7%. 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 Warwick in the late game?

In the late game, Warwick takes over the Xin Zhao vs Warwick matchup with a 55.6% win rate compared to 44.4%. Warwick scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Xin Zhao vs Warwick matchup?

Xin Zhao wins the matchup against Warwick with a 51.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 3.7 percentage point advantage means Xin Zhao is moderately favored in this lane matchup based on 54 games analyzed.

What is the best Xin Zhao build against Warwick?

The best Xin Zhao build against Warwick includes Sundered Sky, Chempunk Chainsword, Black Cleaver with Plated Steelcaps. This build achieves a 66.7% 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 Warwick?

The best Xin Zhao runes against Warwick use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 54.5% win rate in the Xin Zhao vs Warwick matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Xin Zhao counter Warwick?

Yes, Xin Zhao has a favorable matchup against Warwick with a 51.9% win rate. Xin Zhao has a solid advantage over Warwick in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Xin Zhao against Warwick?

When playing Xin Zhao against Warwick, 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.