Xin Zhaovs Graves
Xin Zhao vs Graves is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Xin Zhao wins with a 60.8% win rate (+21.7%) over Graves based on 120 games. Xin Zhao holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Xin Zhao build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Xin Zhao vs Graves 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.
Graves(60.8%)Who Wins the Xin Zhao vs Graves Matchup?
Xin Zhao vs Graves Matchup Summary
The Xin Zhao vs Graves matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 120 recent matches analyzed, Xin Zhao wins with a 60.8% win rate compared to Graves's 39.2%, giving Xin Zhao a 21.7 percentage point advantage. Xin Zhao dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Graves players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Xin Zhao leads by 808 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Xin Zhao players can confidently pick into Graves and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Graves 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 Graves Laning Phase Breakdown
Graves is favored during the laning phase against Xin Zhao, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Graves holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Xin Zhao Build Against Graves
Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Graves, providing the mobility and stats Xin Zhao needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Xin Zhao against Graves are Sundered Sky, Titanic Hydra 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 100.0% win rate across 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Graves. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Xin Zhao vs Graves matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Xin Zhao69.2%Graves30.8%Xin Zhao50.9%Graves49.1%Xin Zhao dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 69.2% win rate — a 38.5 percentage point lead over Graves. This lopsided early game means Xin Zhao can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Xin Zhao at 50.9% win rate — only 1.8 points ahead of Graves. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.
Xin Zhao holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Graves players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.
Best Xin Zhao Runes Against Graves
Precision
Inspiration
Running Precision primary with Inspiration secondary allows Xin Zhao to press their advantage against Graves, 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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56.56% | 122 | 0.9 | 722 | 12,105 | 60.0% | 52.6% | |
| 60.83% | 120 | 1.0 | 673 | 12,223 | 69.2% | 50.9% | |
| 57.01% | 107 | 1.0 | 720 | 12,470 | 49.0% | 63.8% | |
| 50.52% | 97 | 0.9 | 747 | 12,181 | 47.1% | 54.4% | |
| 47.13% | 87 | 0.9 | 759 | 12,789 | 45.0% | 48.9% | |
| 43.02% | 86 | 0.9 | 752 | 12,248 | 36.4% | 47.2% | |
| 43.02% | 86 | 1.2 | 702 | 12,226 | 52.4% | 34.1% | |
| 54.43% | 79 | 1.1 | 712 | 12,623 | 48.7% | 60.0% | |
| 51.52% | 66 | 1.0 | 698 | 12,217 | 50.0% | 52.8% | |
| 49.23% | 65 | 1.5 | 787 | 11,623 | 51.4% | 46.4% | |
| 56.45% | 62 | 1.3 | 698 | 12,424 | 51.9% | 60.0% | |
| 50.85% | 59 | 1.1 | 667 | 12,155 | 56.0% | 47.1% | |
| 58.62% | 58 | 1.0 | 737 | 12,132 | 57.1% | 60.9% | |
| 51.85% | 54 | 1.2 | 649 | 11,457 | 59.3% | 44.4% | |
| 62.26% | 53 | 1.2 | 794 | 12,771 | 61.5% | 63.0% | |
| 58.70% | 46 | 0.9 | 799 | 12,762 | 52.4% | 64.0% | |
| 43.48% | 46 | 1.2 | 681 | 12,767 | 47.6% | 40.0% | |
| 40.00% | 45 | 0.7 | 692 | 11,261 | 41.7% | 38.1% | |
| 27.27% | 44 | 0.9 | 748 | 12,257 | 22.2% | 30.8% | |
| 41.86% | 43 | 1.0 | 682 | 11,776 | 32.0% | 55.6% | |
| 46.34% | 41 | 1.0 | 713 | 11,703 | 50.0% | 42.1% | |
| 57.89% | 38 | 1.2 | 747 | 11,765 | 59.1% | 56.3% | |
| 38.89% | 36 | 1.1 | 715 | 12,283 | 33.3% | 42.9% | |
| 44.44% | 36 | 1.1 | 743 | 13,572 | 41.7% | 45.8% | |
| 54.55% | 33 | 1.2 | 714 | 11,923 | 50.0% | 58.8% | |
| 54.55% | 33 | 0.9 | 838 | 12,351 | 61.1% | 46.7% | |
| 51.52% | 33 | 1.8 | 787 | 11,831 | 54.2% | 44.4% | |
| 56.25% | 32 | 1.1 | 884 | 12,774 | 31.3% | 81.3% | |
| 50.00% | 32 | 1.4 | 733 | 12,115 | 43.8% | 56.3% | |
| 43.33% | 30 | 1.9 | 787 | 12,190 | 64.3% | 25.0% | |
| 50.00% | 30 | 1.0 | 621 | 11,412 | 61.5% | 41.2% | |
| 48.15% | 27 | 2.1 | 710 | 11,689 | 57.1% | 38.5% | |
| 48.00% | 25 | 1.0 | 766 | 13,475 | 63.6% | 35.7% | |
| 70.83% | 24 | 0.9 | 711 | 11,567 | 88.9% | 60.0% | |
| 52.17% | 23 | 1.2 | 746 | 10,304 | 40.0% | 75.0% | |
| 63.64% | 22 | 1.2 | 687 | 11,776 | 54.5% | 72.7% | |
| 54.55% | 22 | 0.8 | 639 | 11,413 | 54.5% | 54.5% | |
| 42.86% | 21 | 1.4 | 739 | 10,942 | 44.4% | 41.7% | |
| 55.00% | 20 | 1.1 | 889 | 13,807 | 28.6% | 69.2% | |
| 45.00% | 20 | 0.8 | 716 | 12,122 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 45.00% | 20 | 5.4 | 838 | 13,589 | 50.0% | 43.8% | |
| 60.00% | 20 | 0.9 | 703 | 12,237 | 70.0% | 50.0% | |
| 52.63% | 19 | 1.5 | 752 | 13,607 | 28.6% | 66.7% | |
| 38.89% | 18 | 1.0 | 719 | 11,840 | 44.4% | 33.3% | |
| 72.22% | 18 | 1.9 | 674 | 11,471 | 55.6% | 88.9% | |
| 41.18% | 17 | 3.2 | 830 | 12,156 | 55.6% | 25.0% | |
| 35.29% | 17 | 3.0 | 796 | 12,398 | 28.6% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 1.1 | 541 | 11,387 | 57.1% | 44.4% | |
| 60.00% | 15 | 0.8 | 721 | 12,605 | 80.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 15 | 1.0 | 846 | 12,554 | 50.0% | 71.4% | |
| 60.00% | 15 | 2.1 | 810 | 14,001 | 50.0% | 71.4% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 0.9 | 778 | 12,950 | 40.0% | 44.4% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 1.4 | 709 | 12,444 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 0.8 | 878 | 13,818 | 60.0% | 62.5% | |
| 66.67% | 12 | 1.0 | 757 | 12,689 | 60.0% | 71.4% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 5.3 | 883 | 10,893 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 75.00% | 12 | 1.1 | 875 | 14,862 | 40.0% | 100.0% | |
| 27.27% | 11 | 5.1 | 988 | 13,187 | 0.0% | 42.9% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 2.5 | 822 | 12,305 | 50.0% | 57.1% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 3.4 | 946 | 13,751 | 50.0% | 55.6% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 1.4 | 778 | 12,618 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 80.00% | 10 | 1.1 | 810 | 13,086 | 75.0% | 100.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 4.1 | 769 | 10,824 | 60.0% | 66.7% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 1.9 | 712 | 13,185 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 1.5 | 1,000 | 14,655 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 6.7 | 977 | 15,279 | 25.0% | 75.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 5.3 | 815 | 12,352 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 0.9 | 664 | 11,532 | 50.0% | 80.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 3.6 | 697 | 11,408 | 66.7% | 75.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 3.6 | 847 | 10,856 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 3.0 | 994 | 12,616 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 3.4 | 798 | 11,421 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 4.6 | 935 | 12,174 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 100.00% | 5 | 3.3 | 838 | 13,157 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 5.4 | 1,056 | 12,940 | 75.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.6 | 1,065 | 12,609 | 100.0% | 25.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 4.2 | 1,156 | 13,828 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.3 | 963 | 13,076 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 5.8 | 994 | 11,846 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
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Xin Zhao vs Graves - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Xin Zhao do against Graves in League of Legends?
Xin Zhao wins the Xin Zhao vs Graves matchup with a 60.8% win rate compared to Graves's 39.2%, a 21.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 120 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.
How does Xin Zhao do against Graves in the early game?
In the early game, Xin Zhao has the advantage against Graves with a 69.2% win rate versus 30.8%. 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 Graves in the late game?
In the late game, Xin Zhao takes over the Xin Zhao vs Graves matchup with a 50.9% win rate compared to 49.1%. Xin Zhao scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Xin Zhao vs Graves matchup?
Xin Zhao wins the matchup against Graves with a 60.8% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 21.7 percentage point advantage means Xin Zhao is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 120 games analyzed.
What is the best Xin Zhao build against Graves?
The best Xin Zhao build against Graves includes Sundered Sky, Titanic Hydra, Black Cleaver with Plated Steelcaps. This build achieves a 100.0% 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 Graves?
The best Xin Zhao runes against Graves use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 60.0% win rate in the Xin Zhao vs Graves matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Xin Zhao counter Graves?
Yes, Xin Zhao has a favorable matchup against Graves with a 60.8% win rate. Xin Zhao strongly counters Graves in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.
How do I play Xin Zhao against Graves?
When playing Xin Zhao against Graves, 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.