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

Xin Zhaovs Zac

SFighterTank
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 20, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Xin Zhao vs Zac is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Xin Zhao wins with a 56.3% win rate (+12.5%) over Zac based on 32 games. Zac 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 Zac 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
Zac - 56.3% win rateZac(56.3%)
Xin Zhao - 56.3% win rate in this matchup
Xin Zhao
56.3% WR
VS
Zac vs Xin Zhao matchup - 43.8% win rate
Zac
43.8% WR

Who Wins the Xin Zhao vs Zac Matchup?

Xin Zhao wins the Xin Zhao vs Zac matchup
Winner
Xin Zhao
Matches: 32
56.3%
Win Rate
43.8%
1.1
CS / min
1.0
884
DMG / min
656
12,774
Gold / game
11,590
804
Heal / min
1,769
1,231
DMG Mitigated / min
1,584
1.1
CC / min
1.6
31.3%
Early Game WR
68.8%
81.3%
Late Game WR
18.8%

Xin Zhao vs Zac Matchup Summary

The Xin Zhao vs Zac matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 32 recent matches analyzed, Xin Zhao wins with a 56.3% win rate compared to Zac's 43.8%, giving Xin Zhao a 12.5 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Zac controls the early laning stage, but Xin Zhao outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Zac 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 Zac leads by 1,318 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Xin Zhao players can confidently pick into Zac and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Zac 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 Zac Laning Phase Breakdown

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

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

Farming
1.1Xin Zhao
1.0Zac
Xin Zhao and Zac 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
884Xin Zhao
656Zac
Xin Zhao heavily out-damages Zac by 229 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Zac 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
12,774Xin Zhao
11,590Zac
Xin Zhao generates a commanding 1,185 more gold per game than Zac. This substantial economic advantage means Xin Zhao consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Zac should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.1Xin Zhao
1.6Zac
Zac provides 0.5 seconds more crowd control per minute than Xin Zhao, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Zac coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
2,035Xin Zhao
3,353Zac
Zac vastly out-sustains Xin Zhao, healing and mitigating 1,318 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Zac 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 Zac

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Zac, providing the mobility and stats Xin Zhao needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Xin Zhao against Zac are Sundered Sky, Death's Dance 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 80.0% win rate across 5 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Zac. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Xin Zhao vs Zac matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Zac
68.8%
+37.5% advantage
Xin Zhao early game win rateXin Zhao31.3%
Zac early game win rateZac68.8%
Late Game
Xin Zhao
81.3%
+62.5% advantage
Xin Zhao late game win rateXin Zhao81.3%
Zac late game win rateZac18.8%

Zac dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 68.8% win rate — a 37.5 percentage point lead over Xin Zhao. This lopsided early game means Zac 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 81.3% win rate — 62.5 points above Zac. 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: Zac 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 Zac

Precision rune tree - Xin Zhao primary runes vs ZacPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Xin Zhao rune vs ZacTriumph - best Xin Zhao rune vs ZacLegend: Alacrity - best Xin Zhao rune vs ZacLast Stand - best Xin Zhao rune vs Zac
Resolve rune tree - Xin Zhao secondary runes vs ZacResolve
Bone Plating - best Xin Zhao rune vs ZacRevitalize - best Xin Zhao rune vs Zac
100.0% WR

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

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

Xin Zhao wins the Xin Zhao vs Zac matchup with a 56.3% win rate compared to Zac's 43.8%, a 12.5 percentage point difference. This data is based on 32 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

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

In the early game, Zac has the advantage against Xin Zhao with a 68.8% win rate versus 31.3%. Zac 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 Zac in the late game?

In the late game, Xin Zhao takes over the Xin Zhao vs Zac matchup with a 81.3% win rate compared to 18.8%. Xin Zhao scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Xin Zhao vs Zac matchup?

Xin Zhao wins the matchup against Zac with a 56.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 12.5 percentage point advantage means Xin Zhao is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 32 games analyzed.

What is the best Xin Zhao build against Zac?

The best Xin Zhao build against Zac includes Sundered Sky, Death's Dance, Black Cleaver with Mercury's Treads. This build achieves a 80.0% 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 Zac?

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

Does Xin Zhao counter Zac?

Yes, Xin Zhao has a favorable matchup against Zac with a 56.3% win rate. Xin Zhao strongly counters Zac in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Xin Zhao against Zac?

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