Xin Zhao - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.6%
Pick Rate
2.8%

Xin Zhaovs Aurelion Sol

BFighterTank
Patch26.5
Matches469,660
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMar 12, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Xin Zhao vs Aurelion Sol is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.5. Aurelion Sol wins with a 80.0% win rate (+60.0%) over Xin Zhao based on 5 games. Xin Zhao wins the early laning phase while Aurelion Sol 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 Aurelion Sol 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
Aurelion Sol - 20.0% win rateAurelion Sol(20.0%)
Xin Zhao - 20.0% win rate in this matchup
Xin Zhao
20.0% WR
VS
Aurelion Sol vs Xin Zhao matchup - 80.0% win rate
Aurelion Sol
80.0% WR

Who Wins the Xin Zhao vs Aurelion Sol Matchup?

Aurelion Sol wins the Xin Zhao vs Aurelion Sol matchup
Winner
Aurelion Sol
Matches: 5
20.0%
Win Rate
80.0%
1.7
CS / min
2.1
647
DMG / min
902
11,915
Gold / game
13,083
605
Heal / min
261
1,031
DMG Mitigated / min
586
0.8
CC / min
1.0
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
0.0%
Late Game WR
100.0%

Xin Zhao vs Aurelion Sol Matchup Summary

The Xin Zhao vs Aurelion Sol matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Aurelion Sol wins with a 80.0% win rate compared to Xin Zhao's 20.0%, giving Aurelion Sol a 60.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Xin Zhao controls the early laning stage, but Aurelion Sol outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Xin Zhao needs to press advantages before Aurelion Sol reaches their power spikes, while Aurelion Sol should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Xin Zhao leads by 788 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Aurelion Sol 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 Aurelion Sol 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 Aurelion Sol Laning Phase Breakdown

Aurelion Sol wins the laning phase against Xin Zhao in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.7Xin Zhao
2.1Aurelion Sol
Aurelion Sol edges out Xin Zhao by 0.4 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 6 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Aurelion Sol.
Damage
647Xin Zhao
902Aurelion Sol
Aurelion Sol heavily out-damages Xin Zhao by 254 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 Aurelion Sol's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
11,915Xin Zhao
13,083Aurelion Sol
Aurelion Sol generates a commanding 1,168 more gold per game than Xin Zhao. This substantial economic advantage means Aurelion Sol consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Xin Zhao should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.8Xin Zhao
1.0Aurelion Sol
Both Xin Zhao and Aurelion Sol provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.3s/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
1,636Xin Zhao
847Aurelion Sol
Xin Zhao vastly out-sustains Aurelion Sol, healing and mitigating 788 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Xin Zhao can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Aurelion Sol is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Aurelion Sol, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Xin Zhao Build Against Aurelion Sol

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Aurelion Sol, providing the mobility and stats Xin Zhao needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Xin Zhao against Aurelion Sol 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 achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 2 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Aurelion Sol. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Xin Zhao vs Aurelion Sol matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Xin Zhao
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Xin Zhao early game win rateXin Zhao50.0%
Aurelion Sol early game win rateAurelion Sol50.0%
Late Game
Aurelion Sol
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Xin Zhao late game win rateXin Zhao0.0%
Aurelion Sol late game win rateAurelion Sol100.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Xin Zhao and Aurelion Sol, with Xin Zhao holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Aurelion Sol is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Xin Zhao. Extended games heavily favor Aurelion Sol, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Xin Zhao has the edge early, but Aurelion Sol 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 Aurelion Sol

Precision rune tree - Xin Zhao primary runes vs Aurelion SolPrecision
Conqueror - best Xin Zhao rune vs Aurelion SolTriumph - best Xin Zhao rune vs Aurelion SolLegend: Alacrity - best Xin Zhao rune vs Aurelion SolCoup de Grace - best Xin Zhao rune vs Aurelion Sol
Inspiration rune tree - Xin Zhao secondary runes vs Aurelion SolInspiration
Cosmic Insight - best Xin Zhao rune vs Aurelion SolMagical Footwear - best Xin Zhao rune vs Aurelion Sol
25.0% WR

The Precision and Inspiration rune setup gives Xin Zhao the best tools to compete against Aurelion Sol in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Xin Zhao matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.5. 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 26.5
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
58.47%1180.866012,04757.8%59.3%
50.51%991.073212,63557.5%45.8%
53.13%961.174312,80443.6%59.6%
50.54%931.065012,12249.1%52.6%
40.00%851.170811,86345.8%32.4%
41.18%850.975412,39243.6%39.1%
40.79%761.678011,71042.5%38.9%
56.52%690.969812,87755.9%57.1%
65.15%660.975512,43279.4%50.0%
50.00%640.968512,07251.6%48.5%
61.90%631.171512,05864.5%59.4%
50.79%631.172412,18144.8%55.9%
50.00%621.382312,33446.4%52.9%
56.90%581.071912,63855.6%58.1%
59.26%541.175913,27954.2%63.3%
44.44%541.070611,81350.0%40.0%
62.26%531.178112,29864.3%60.0%
61.70%471.170312,23168.2%56.0%
36.96%461.25999,82344.8%23.5%
48.89%450.971512,57863.6%34.8%
46.51%431.174811,79847.8%45.0%
42.86%420.869412,07161.9%23.8%
56.10%410.970512,24645.8%70.6%
56.41%390.977812,71355.6%57.1%
61.11%361.067012,28440.0%76.2%
55.88%341.374013,00160.0%52.6%
39.39%331.784611,50738.9%40.0%
43.75%321.068210,85745.0%41.7%
46.88%321.266611,38238.9%57.1%
48.39%311.071312,47464.3%35.3%
43.33%301.470111,95733.3%53.3%
41.38%291.971613,54341.7%41.2%
39.29%281.876912,23457.1%21.4%
57.69%261.075112,74040.0%68.8%
42.31%260.765210,76341.2%44.4%
52.00%251.085813,80670.0%40.0%
52.00%250.977712,59346.1%58.3%
41.67%241.964611,49045.5%38.5%
54.17%240.871811,68345.5%61.5%
62.50%241.585213,63166.7%58.3%
50.00%221.064113,38675.0%44.4%
42.86%211.567113,03642.9%42.9%
52.38%211.469812,51654.5%50.0%
42.11%192.880813,63550.0%38.5%
61.11%181.175613,03350.0%70.0%
55.56%181.187212,90354.5%57.1%
52.94%171.277212,59662.5%44.4%
58.82%171.073112,81166.7%50.0%
70.59%171.462111,70442.9%90.0%
53.33%152.980412,75842.9%62.5%
64.29%141.370011,64650.0%75.0%
35.71%141.973512,69528.6%42.9%
57.14%141.275414,09266.7%50.0%
30.77%132.165612,19920.0%37.5%
27.27%115.488012,47125.0%28.6%
54.55%111.175113,45350.0%60.0%
36.36%116.080312,65540.0%33.3%
60.00%106.882212,17450.0%75.0%
60.00%100.863913,952100.0%33.3%
50.00%103.480412,06575.0%33.3%
60.00%101.778012,57433.3%71.4%
60.00%101.660611,18340.0%80.0%
55.56%95.075712,50160.0%50.0%
44.44%91.548010,13033.3%66.7%
55.56%91.080014,6320.0%71.4%
33.33%92.76889,63842.9%0.0%
55.56%94.36859,84262.5%0.0%
77.78%91.693014,38666.7%83.3%
37.50%82.067612,22833.3%40.0%
62.50%86.886810,90571.4%0.0%
42.86%73.977912,35250.0%40.0%
57.14%76.578811,80925.0%100.0%
28.57%75.794712,790100.0%16.7%
33.33%61.15068,48566.7%0.0%
66.67%66.485213,9900.0%80.0%
16.67%61.680912,45633.3%0.0%
33.33%62.390613,85650.0%25.0%
83.33%60.765212,062100.0%75.0%
50.00%63.156413,087100.0%25.0%
40.00%50.681014,19350.0%33.3%
60.00%56.01,08916,311100.0%50.0%
20.00%51.764711,91550.0%0.0%
60.00%54.487712,781100.0%0.0%
40.00%56.49127,44150.0%0.0%

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Xin Zhao vs Aurelion Sol - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Xin Zhao do against Aurelion Sol in League of Legends?

Aurelion Sol wins the Xin Zhao vs Aurelion Sol matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to Xin Zhao's 20.0%, a 60.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.5.

How does Xin Zhao do against Aurelion Sol in the early game?

In the early game, Xin Zhao has the advantage against Aurelion Sol with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. 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 Aurelion Sol in the late game?

In the late game, Aurelion Sol takes over the Xin Zhao vs Aurelion Sol matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Aurelion Sol scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Xin Zhao vs Aurelion Sol matchup?

Aurelion Sol wins the matchup against Xin Zhao with a 80.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.5. The 60.0 percentage point advantage means Aurelion Sol is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Xin Zhao build against Aurelion Sol?

The best Xin Zhao build against Aurelion Sol includes Sundered Sky, Death's Dance, Black Cleaver with Mercury's Treads. This build achieves a 50.0% 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 Aurelion Sol?

The best Xin Zhao runes against Aurelion Sol use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 25.0% win rate in the Xin Zhao vs Aurelion Sol matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Xin Zhao counter Aurelion Sol?

No, Xin Zhao struggles against Aurelion Sol with only a 20.0% win rate. Aurelion Sol has the advantage in this matchup. Xin Zhao players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Aurelion Sol's lead.

How do I play Xin Zhao against Aurelion Sol?

When playing Xin Zhao against Aurelion Sol, play cautiously and avoid Aurelion Sol's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Aurelion Sol has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.