Xin Zhao - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.6%
Pick Rate
4.7%

Xin Zhaovs Alistar

AFighterTank
Patch26.10
Matches2,222,046
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Xin Zhao vs Alistar is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Xin Zhao wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Alistar based on 5 games. Alistar 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 Alistar 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
Alistar - 60.0% win rateAlistar(60.0%)
Xin Zhao - 60.0% win rate in this matchup
Xin Zhao
60.0% WR
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Alistar vs Xin Zhao matchup - 40.0% win rate
Alistar
40.0% WR

Who Wins the Xin Zhao vs Alistar Matchup?

Xin Zhao wins the Xin Zhao vs Alistar matchup
Winner
Xin Zhao
Matches: 5
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
3.7
CS / min
2.2
823
DMG / min
405
12,958
Gold / game
9,668
546
Heal / min
375
1,047
DMG Mitigated / min
1,337
1.1
CC / min
2.1
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
75.0%
Late Game WR
25.0%

Xin Zhao vs Alistar Matchup Summary

The Xin Zhao vs Alistar matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Xin Zhao wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Alistar's 40.0%, giving Xin Zhao a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Alistar controls the early laning stage, but Xin Zhao outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Alistar 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 damage output, where Xin Zhao leads by 418 DMG/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Xin Zhao players can confidently pick into Alistar and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Alistar 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 Alistar Laning Phase Breakdown

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

Xin Zhao is favored during the laning phase against Alistar, 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
3.7Xin Zhao
2.2Alistar
Xin Zhao significantly out-farms Alistar by 1.5 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 23 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Xin Zhao a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Alistar players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
823Xin Zhao
405Alistar
Xin Zhao heavily out-damages Alistar by 418 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Alistar 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
12,958Xin Zhao
9,668Alistar
Xin Zhao generates a commanding 3,290 more gold per game than Alistar. This substantial economic advantage means Xin Zhao consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Alistar should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.1Xin Zhao
2.1Alistar
Alistar brings significantly more crowd control than Xin Zhao, with 1.1 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Alistar far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Xin Zhao should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
1,593Xin Zhao
1,712Alistar
Alistar heals and mitigates 119 more damage per minute than Xin Zhao, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Alistar 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 Alistar

Gluttonous Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Alistar, providing the mobility and stats Xin Zhao needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Xin Zhao against Alistar are Imperial Mandate, Locket of the Iron Solari and Knight's Vow. 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 Alistar matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Alistar
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Xin Zhao early game win rateXin Zhao0.0%
Alistar early game win rateAlistar100.0%
Late Game
Xin Zhao
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Xin Zhao late game win rateXin Zhao75.0%
Alistar late game win rateAlistar25.0%

Alistar 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 Alistar 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 Alistar. 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: Alistar 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 Alistar

Precision rune tree - Xin Zhao primary runes vs AlistarPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Xin Zhao rune vs AlistarTriumph - best Xin Zhao rune vs AlistarLegend: Alacrity - best Xin Zhao rune vs AlistarCut Down - best Xin Zhao rune vs Alistar
Sorcery rune tree - Xin Zhao secondary runes vs AlistarSorcery
Manaflow Band - best Xin Zhao rune vs AlistarGathering Storm - best Xin Zhao rune vs Alistar
100.0% WR

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


Xin Zhao matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. 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 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
50.30%3291.272212,36652.9%48.4%
49.34%3041.371011,88951.0%47.8%
45.23%2831.471911,96547.4%43.2%
55.87%2811.274012,33256.8%55.2%
39.08%2611.166911,47542.5%35.8%
50.00%2361.167211,68352.3%48.0%
48.65%2221.167812,44746.6%50.4%
46.15%2211.373711,71745.4%46.9%
55.94%2021.173212,18452.0%59.6%
44.58%1661.169311,76741.8%46.5%
53.09%1623.184412,24354.4%51.8%
47.20%1611.271112,33247.7%46.9%
40.38%1562.176711,53242.3%38.5%
49.63%1354.584512,95644.2%53.0%
49.24%1321.272412,06153.9%44.8%
50.00%1303.078911,75054.0%46.3%
45.16%1242.071011,90140.7%48.6%
50.83%1202.475211,46352.2%49.0%
48.33%1206.291411,85545.9%50.9%
42.37%1183.384511,79841.4%43.3%
53.98%1131.169912,21652.6%55.4%
41.96%1121.169011,58747.3%36.8%
50.45%1114.977711,34244.6%56.4%
51.85%1086.292812,00555.4%48.1%
42.86%1056.090711,44949.1%35.4%
50.98%1025.189312,42251.8%50.0%
49.00%1001.176811,41749.1%48.9%
49.00%1004.689011,40347.2%51.1%
52.04%985.998312,72048.8%54.4%
53.13%961.375111,89954.4%51.3%
48.91%921.572911,80943.5%54.4%
56.52%924.590011,63762.8%51.0%
53.26%922.182312,30752.3%54.2%
60.47%861.077312,85970.0%52.2%
61.90%841.174312,60255.0%68.2%
50.60%835.292912,11142.2%60.5%
64.20%811.066911,67659.5%69.2%
57.69%785.898512,66265.6%52.2%
58.97%785.992011,93348.6%67.4%
48.05%771.069112,31150.0%46.7%
51.95%771.272212,64944.4%58.5%
52.00%751.277211,58845.0%60.0%
48.65%743.070811,38755.3%41.7%
54.17%726.81,01013,49061.5%50.0%
62.50%642.872412,21064.9%59.3%
48.44%644.075411,51743.3%52.9%
61.29%626.298311,64560.0%63.0%
56.45%624.285812,14350.0%61.1%
42.62%613.71,05911,91645.2%40.0%
43.33%601.169512,22340.7%45.5%
62.71%595.291512,49355.0%66.7%
49.15%596.289211,61753.6%45.2%
54.39%571.179712,24544.0%62.5%
62.50%566.485611,32964.5%60.0%
46.43%565.492012,42357.9%40.5%
52.73%556.792310,99350.0%57.9%
42.59%541.270310,97653.9%32.1%
55.56%546.21,07211,81158.6%52.0%
46.30%542.985512,70538.5%53.6%
50.94%536.096112,24657.1%46.9%
54.72%534.595012,24757.1%52.0%
59.62%523.792712,27552.0%66.7%
57.14%491.574511,23270.4%40.9%
46.94%495.483011,88866.7%38.2%
55.32%473.489311,92644.4%70.0%
53.19%471.170612,02340.0%63.0%
57.45%475.11,03611,89654.2%60.9%
40.43%471.260911,78035.0%44.4%
44.68%476.185511,00456.5%33.3%
51.11%454.294312,12953.9%47.4%
39.53%433.783812,03542.9%37.9%
48.84%435.287212,41054.5%42.9%
52.38%423.285812,69856.3%50.0%
48.78%416.590911,58850.0%47.1%
48.78%416.199311,10745.8%52.9%
30.77%395.379310,47322.7%41.2%
58.97%396.298712,28458.8%59.1%
52.63%386.299212,12761.5%48.0%
60.53%386.397512,19262.5%59.1%
52.63%384.074711,43145.8%64.3%
55.26%386.191211,46463.6%43.8%
59.46%376.197910,63963.2%55.6%
61.11%366.787612,03066.7%53.3%
58.33%366.182512,34753.9%60.9%
37.14%351.374513,09530.8%40.9%
42.86%355.897011,98931.3%52.6%
37.14%354.787011,24435.0%40.0%
51.43%354.983612,60258.3%47.8%
57.58%336.291512,10558.8%56.3%
59.38%322.079011,85658.8%60.0%
50.00%326.294311,31356.3%43.8%
65.63%323.389413,35669.2%63.2%
56.25%325.21,03213,26076.9%42.1%
61.29%315.687311,25264.7%57.1%
61.29%316.092113,08764.7%57.1%
45.16%316.193511,61743.8%46.7%
74.19%316.499012,78466.7%81.3%
43.33%304.383812,39538.5%47.1%
55.17%296.51,02012,17556.3%53.9%
58.62%296.491012,85666.7%52.9%
53.57%285.187810,98755.6%50.0%
48.15%276.51,01212,40361.5%35.7%
48.15%271.276211,84746.7%50.0%
62.96%273.081112,86262.5%63.2%
50.00%264.989411,51946.7%54.5%
65.38%266.397813,21061.5%69.2%
53.85%261.175013,15553.9%53.9%
44.00%254.698910,34241.7%46.1%
65.22%236.491610,45046.7%100.0%
39.13%235.51,02811,50527.3%50.0%
47.83%235.969910,54138.5%60.0%
45.45%225.88359,69946.1%44.4%
70.00%206.01,01613,35880.0%60.0%
47.37%196.31,07612,04857.1%41.7%
61.11%181.769611,50470.0%50.0%
64.71%175.791811,83757.1%70.0%
82.35%176.391713,688100.0%66.7%
47.06%176.07068,97466.7%0.0%
50.00%166.281410,42140.0%66.7%
62.50%166.21,04013,23083.3%50.0%
40.00%156.298911,47944.4%33.3%
40.00%156.21,14512,77428.6%50.0%
53.33%152.793611,92155.6%50.0%
57.14%144.083412,90625.0%70.0%
69.23%135.888113,70150.0%77.8%
53.85%136.31,05414,64750.0%54.5%
53.85%135.381311,43842.9%66.7%
45.45%114.46288,83166.7%20.0%
30.00%105.881913,17375.0%0.0%
50.00%103.07208,42066.7%25.0%
77.78%91.974711,748100.0%60.0%
33.33%94.289913,8010.0%42.9%
55.56%92.275210,99240.0%75.0%
44.44%95.41,03912,93960.0%25.0%
75.00%86.51,15314,30180.0%66.7%
28.57%72.372010,24933.3%25.0%
57.14%75.684710,95150.0%100.0%
66.67%66.68769,36275.0%50.0%
83.33%65.31,00715,11966.7%100.0%
20.00%56.267011,82233.3%0.0%
20.00%54.71,04014,2790.0%33.3%
60.00%53.782312,9580.0%75.0%

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Xin Zhao vs Alistar - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Xin Zhao wins the Xin Zhao vs Alistar matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Alistar's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

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

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

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

Xin Zhao wins the matchup against Alistar with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Xin Zhao is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Xin Zhao build against Alistar?

The best Xin Zhao build against Alistar includes Imperial Mandate, Locket of the Iron Solari, Knight's Vow with Gluttonous Greaves. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Xin Zhao runes against Alistar?

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

Does Xin Zhao counter Alistar?

Yes, Xin Zhao has a favorable matchup against Alistar with a 60.0% win rate. Xin Zhao strongly counters Alistar in lane based on current patch 26.10 data.

How do I play Xin Zhao against Alistar?

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