Xin Zhaovs Brand
Xin Zhao vs Brand is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Brand wins with a 52.5% win rate (+5.0%) over Xin Zhao based on 40 games. Xin Zhao wins the early laning phase while Brand 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 Brand 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.
Who Wins the Xin Zhao vs Brand Matchup?
Xin Zhao vs Brand Matchup Summary
The Xin Zhao vs Brand matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 40 recent matches analyzed, Brand wins with a 52.5% win rate compared to Xin Zhao's 47.5%, giving Brand a 5.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Xin Zhao controls the early laning stage, but Brand outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Xin Zhao needs to press advantages before Brand reaches their power spikes, while Brand should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Xin Zhao leads by 1,106 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. While Brand is slightly favored, Xin Zhao can absolutely win this lane through smart trading patterns and wave management. Focus on playing around your cooldowns, conceding CS only when necessary, and capitalizing on Brand's mistakes. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Xin Zhao vs Brand Laning Phase Breakdown
Xin Zhao is favored during the laning phase against Brand, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Xin Zhao holds advantages in farming, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Xin Zhao Build Against Brand
Immortal Path is the optimal boots choice against Brand, providing the mobility and stats Xin Zhao needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Xin Zhao against Brand are Statikk Shiv, Spirit Visage and Dusk and Dawn. 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 Brand. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Xin Zhao vs Brand matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
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Brand40.0%Xin Zhao40.0%Brand60.0%Xin Zhao dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 60.0% win rate — a 20.0 percentage point lead over Brand. This lopsided early game means Xin Zhao can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Brand is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 60.0% win rate — 20.0 points above Xin Zhao. Extended games heavily favor Brand, 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 Brand reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Brand 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 Brand
Precision
Inspiration
The Precision and Inspiration rune setup gives Xin Zhao the best tools to compete against Brand in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Xin Zhao matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. 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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53.45% | 232 | 1.4 | 732 | 12,546 | 61.0% | 47.2% | |
| 47.51% | 221 | 1.2 | 719 | 11,737 | 53.5% | 42.6% | |
| 59.91% | 212 | 2.2 | 803 | 12,682 | 60.2% | 59.7% | |
| 51.89% | 185 | 1.6 | 713 | 11,921 | 49.4% | 54.2% | |
| 41.53% | 183 | 1.1 | 696 | 11,567 | 45.4% | 38.1% | |
| 54.29% | 175 | 1.1 | 660 | 11,294 | 51.7% | 57.0% | |
| 46.79% | 156 | 1.3 | 702 | 11,587 | 41.8% | 52.0% | |
| 52.29% | 153 | 1.3 | 735 | 12,543 | 45.2% | 58.8% | |
| 48.00% | 150 | 1.2 | 694 | 11,469 | 50.7% | 45.3% | |
| 55.48% | 146 | 1.2 | 690 | 12,522 | 54.0% | 56.6% | |
| 49.58% | 119 | 1.2 | 735 | 12,695 | 32.6% | 60.3% | |
| 52.63% | 114 | 5.5 | 823 | 12,682 | 56.5% | 50.0% | |
| 56.14% | 114 | 2.9 | 871 | 12,425 | 55.1% | 56.9% | |
| 44.55% | 110 | 1.0 | 701 | 12,426 | 44.7% | 44.4% | |
| 53.00% | 100 | 6.5 | 970 | 12,376 | 54.0% | 52.0% | |
| 53.13% | 96 | 3.4 | 777 | 11,867 | 47.6% | 57.4% | |
| 54.74% | 95 | 3.2 | 812 | 11,952 | 55.6% | 53.7% | |
| 55.32% | 94 | 6.3 | 984 | 12,636 | 54.9% | 55.8% | |
| 53.76% | 93 | 6.2 | 935 | 11,612 | 50.0% | 57.5% | |
| 60.87% | 92 | 2.3 | 815 | 12,379 | 65.9% | 56.3% | |
| 57.78% | 90 | 3.0 | 790 | 12,139 | 60.5% | 55.3% | |
| 54.55% | 88 | 4.6 | 912 | 12,390 | 58.7% | 50.0% | |
| 51.81% | 83 | 1.3 | 691 | 12,641 | 50.0% | 52.8% | |
| 45.12% | 82 | 3.0 | 850 | 12,307 | 43.8% | 46.0% | |
| 52.50% | 80 | 1.3 | 689 | 11,074 | 52.3% | 52.8% | |
| 43.75% | 80 | 1.1 | 615 | 11,994 | 57.9% | 30.9% | |
| 54.55% | 77 | 5.3 | 921 | 12,255 | 55.3% | 53.9% | |
| 53.95% | 76 | 6.1 | 904 | 11,792 | 51.2% | 57.6% | |
| 55.26% | 76 | 5.8 | 940 | 11,681 | 60.5% | 50.0% | |
| 48.00% | 75 | 5.4 | 930 | 11,618 | 48.8% | 47.1% | |
| 54.79% | 73 | 1.2 | 741 | 13,290 | 64.0% | 50.0% | |
| 56.16% | 73 | 5.5 | 1,006 | 12,719 | 61.3% | 52.4% | |
| 47.22% | 72 | 5.3 | 824 | 11,548 | 43.2% | 51.4% | |
| 59.09% | 66 | 1.2 | 786 | 12,854 | 64.0% | 56.1% | |
| 54.69% | 64 | 6.0 | 1,038 | 11,637 | 57.6% | 51.6% | |
| 43.55% | 62 | 6.3 | 884 | 10,961 | 32.4% | 57.1% | |
| 47.54% | 61 | 3.2 | 816 | 12,339 | 53.6% | 42.4% | |
| 61.67% | 60 | 6.3 | 941 | 11,920 | 65.5% | 58.1% | |
| 53.33% | 60 | 3.5 | 831 | 11,580 | 62.1% | 45.2% | |
| 50.00% | 60 | 5.6 | 1,193 | 10,710 | 51.4% | 47.8% | |
| 46.55% | 58 | 1.3 | 730 | 12,250 | 40.7% | 51.6% | |
| 44.83% | 58 | 3.8 | 883 | 11,842 | 33.3% | 57.1% | |
| 48.21% | 56 | 1.3 | 767 | 12,957 | 55.0% | 44.4% | |
| 59.26% | 54 | 6.3 | 997 | 12,731 | 60.0% | 58.6% | |
| 57.41% | 54 | 6.2 | 878 | 11,674 | 80.0% | 37.9% | |
| 57.41% | 54 | 6.6 | 980 | 12,951 | 33.3% | 76.7% | |
| 45.28% | 53 | 2.9 | 844 | 11,202 | 48.0% | 42.9% | |
| 50.94% | 53 | 1.4 | 752 | 13,043 | 57.1% | 46.9% | |
| 60.38% | 53 | 5.9 | 915 | 11,558 | 62.5% | 58.6% | |
| 63.46% | 52 | 7.1 | 1,003 | 11,986 | 64.3% | 62.5% | |
| 52.94% | 51 | 5.6 | 838 | 12,351 | 50.0% | 54.8% | |
| 50.98% | 51 | 6.4 | 1,054 | 11,657 | 57.1% | 43.5% | |
| 56.00% | 50 | 6.8 | 1,017 | 12,672 | 65.6% | 38.9% | |
| 61.22% | 49 | 4.8 | 814 | 11,728 | 62.5% | 60.0% | |
| 52.08% | 48 | 6.2 | 887 | 12,524 | 45.8% | 58.3% | |
| 52.08% | 48 | 1.1 | 794 | 12,566 | 48.0% | 56.5% | |
| 47.92% | 48 | 1.6 | 860 | 12,923 | 47.1% | 48.4% | |
| 42.55% | 47 | 5.5 | 1,041 | 11,473 | 22.7% | 60.0% | |
| 46.81% | 47 | 1.3 | 717 | 12,716 | 50.0% | 44.8% | |
| 44.68% | 47 | 1.2 | 708 | 12,424 | 41.2% | 46.7% | |
| 57.45% | 47 | 1.0 | 725 | 11,214 | 62.5% | 52.2% | |
| 68.09% | 47 | 1.0 | 661 | 11,890 | 73.1% | 61.9% | |
| 57.78% | 45 | 5.2 | 1,055 | 12,067 | 55.6% | 61.1% | |
| 68.18% | 44 | 4.6 | 1,032 | 12,797 | 60.0% | 72.4% | |
| 58.14% | 43 | 6.3 | 923 | 11,170 | 73.7% | 45.8% | |
| 59.52% | 42 | 4.9 | 807 | 11,704 | 57.1% | 61.9% | |
| 36.59% | 41 | 5.9 | 848 | 10,633 | 34.6% | 40.0% | |
| 47.50% | 40 | 4.3 | 812 | 11,940 | 60.0% | 40.0% | |
| 61.54% | 39 | 1.3 | 801 | 12,527 | 66.7% | 58.3% | |
| 50.00% | 38 | 4.1 | 866 | 13,201 | 44.4% | 55.0% | |
| 37.84% | 37 | 4.8 | 861 | 11,664 | 33.3% | 40.9% | |
| 52.78% | 36 | 6.6 | 1,030 | 12,276 | 64.7% | 42.1% | |
| 33.33% | 36 | 6.4 | 912 | 11,888 | 35.0% | 31.3% | |
| 25.71% | 35 | 5.6 | 852 | 10,325 | 22.2% | 29.4% | |
| 54.29% | 35 | 4.2 | 907 | 12,430 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 58.82% | 34 | 4.6 | 901 | 12,003 | 65.0% | 50.0% | |
| 73.53% | 34 | 6.0 | 934 | 12,959 | 81.3% | 66.7% | |
| 55.88% | 34 | 6.3 | 982 | 12,759 | 68.4% | 40.0% | |
| 45.45% | 33 | 1.5 | 788 | 12,460 | 50.0% | 42.1% | |
| 42.42% | 33 | 1.1 | 657 | 10,148 | 38.9% | 46.7% | |
| 57.58% | 33 | 6.3 | 902 | 12,468 | 64.7% | 50.0% | |
| 27.27% | 33 | 4.0 | 826 | 12,398 | 30.8% | 25.0% | |
| 48.48% | 33 | 6.0 | 954 | 13,353 | 57.1% | 42.1% | |
| 59.38% | 32 | 5.4 | 909 | 12,272 | 57.9% | 61.5% | |
| 53.13% | 32 | 6.0 | 972 | 12,364 | 56.3% | 50.0% | |
| 58.06% | 31 | 6.4 | 954 | 13,336 | 54.5% | 60.0% | |
| 46.67% | 30 | 5.7 | 821 | 11,274 | 37.5% | 57.1% | |
| 58.62% | 29 | 6.2 | 964 | 12,645 | 62.5% | 53.9% | |
| 65.52% | 29 | 6.0 | 1,106 | 12,525 | 75.0% | 44.4% | |
| 64.29% | 28 | 6.2 | 954 | 11,124 | 66.7% | 61.5% | |
| 50.00% | 28 | 6.0 | 1,024 | 12,720 | 44.4% | 52.6% | |
| 53.57% | 28 | 6.0 | 876 | 11,717 | 54.5% | 52.9% | |
| 48.15% | 27 | 5.5 | 974 | 11,055 | 53.3% | 41.7% | |
| 51.85% | 27 | 5.4 | 775 | 11,777 | 46.1% | 57.1% | |
| 76.92% | 26 | 6.0 | 878 | 11,013 | 82.3% | 66.7% | |
| 76.92% | 26 | 6.7 | 1,048 | 13,114 | 86.7% | 63.6% | |
| 68.00% | 25 | 6.5 | 950 | 11,513 | 78.6% | 54.5% | |
| 66.67% | 24 | 6.1 | 1,186 | 14,060 | 62.5% | 68.8% | |
| 50.00% | 24 | 4.3 | 893 | 12,791 | 28.6% | 58.8% | |
| 47.83% | 23 | 1.5 | 707 | 13,317 | 33.3% | 57.1% | |
| 52.17% | 23 | 4.6 | 908 | 11,374 | 53.3% | 50.0% | |
| 45.45% | 22 | 5.7 | 922 | 10,542 | 41.7% | 50.0% | |
| 45.45% | 22 | 6.3 | 993 | 11,340 | 53.3% | 28.6% | |
| 45.45% | 22 | 6.5 | 1,038 | 13,823 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 22 | 1.8 | 906 | 11,532 | 60.0% | 28.6% | |
| 38.10% | 21 | 5.5 | 888 | 12,210 | 57.1% | 28.6% | |
| 33.33% | 21 | 2.3 | 695 | 11,891 | 22.2% | 41.7% | |
| 52.38% | 21 | 6.2 | 896 | 12,692 | 57.1% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 20 | 1.4 | 554 | 11,784 | 66.7% | 54.5% | |
| 47.37% | 19 | 5.3 | 948 | 12,832 | 50.0% | 45.5% | |
| 50.00% | 18 | 6.6 | 861 | 11,942 | 66.7% | 41.7% | |
| 55.56% | 18 | 6.5 | 1,199 | 13,582 | 75.0% | 40.0% | |
| 33.33% | 15 | 4.4 | 742 | 9,570 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 80.00% | 15 | 6.2 | 914 | 10,998 | 80.0% | 80.0% | |
| 60.00% | 15 | 6.5 | 981 | 12,111 | 71.4% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 1.3 | 827 | 12,214 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 6.3 | 844 | 10,986 | 55.6% | 20.0% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 5.1 | 964 | 12,808 | 25.0% | 100.0% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 1.9 | 730 | 11,820 | 42.9% | 66.7% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 2.5 | 811 | 13,947 | 33.3% | 44.4% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 5.8 | 901 | 10,822 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 6.3 | 1,087 | 13,351 | 50.0% | 20.0% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 2.5 | 644 | 12,039 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 6.6 | 831 | 12,006 | 60.0% | 60.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 4.0 | 966 | 13,481 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 6.0 | 1,100 | 13,153 | 33.3% | 42.9% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 5.5 | 869 | 11,029 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 77.78% | 9 | 4.7 | 801 | 12,716 | 75.0% | 80.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 6.4 | 1,011 | 13,303 | 50.0% | 57.1% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 6.0 | 857 | 11,079 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 5.8 | 983 | 13,652 | 100.0% | 60.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 3.5 | 737 | 9,821 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 5.6 | 876 | 11,573 | 75.0% | 66.7% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 6.2 | 1,022 | 14,540 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 6.6 | 908 | 13,852 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.3 | 776 | 10,420 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 6.1 | 1,282 | 14,831 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 3.9 | 624 | 8,240 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 4.2 | 928 | 9,782 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
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Xin Zhao vs Brand - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Xin Zhao do against Brand in League of Legends?
Brand wins the Xin Zhao vs Brand matchup with a 52.5% win rate compared to Xin Zhao's 47.5%, a 5.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 40 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.
How does Xin Zhao do against Brand in the early game?
In the early game, Xin Zhao has the advantage against Brand with a 60.0% win rate versus 40.0%. 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 Brand in the late game?
In the late game, Brand takes over the Xin Zhao vs Brand matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to 40.0%. Brand scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Xin Zhao vs Brand matchup?
Brand wins the matchup against Xin Zhao with a 52.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 5.0 percentage point advantage means Brand is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 40 games analyzed.
What is the best Xin Zhao build against Brand?
The best Xin Zhao build against Brand includes Statikk Shiv, Spirit Visage, Dusk and Dawn with Immortal Path. 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 Brand?
The best Xin Zhao runes against Brand use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 55.6% win rate in the Xin Zhao vs Brand matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Xin Zhao counter Brand?
No, Xin Zhao struggles against Brand with only a 47.5% win rate. Brand has the advantage in this matchup. Xin Zhao players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Brand's lead.
How do I play Xin Zhao against Brand?
When playing Xin Zhao against Brand, play cautiously and avoid Brand's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Brand has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.