Xin Zhaovs Illaoi
Xin Zhao vs Illaoi is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Illaoi wins with a 63.4% win rate (+26.8%) over Xin Zhao based on 41 games. Illaoi 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 Illaoi 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 Illaoi Matchup?
Xin Zhao vs Illaoi Matchup Summary
The Xin Zhao vs Illaoi matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 41 recent matches analyzed, Illaoi wins with a 63.4% win rate compared to Xin Zhao's 36.6%, giving Illaoi a 26.8 percentage point advantage. Illaoi dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Xin Zhao players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Xin Zhao leads by 0.6s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Illaoi 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 Illaoi 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 Illaoi Laning Phase Breakdown
Illaoi is favored during the laning phase against Xin Zhao, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Illaoi holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Xin Zhao Build Against Illaoi
Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Illaoi, providing the mobility and stats Xin Zhao needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Xin Zhao against Illaoi are Riftmaker, Statikk Shiv and Dusk and Dawn. 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 Illaoi. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Xin Zhao vs Illaoi matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Xin Zhao34.6%
Illaoi65.4%Xin Zhao40.0%Illaoi60.0%Illaoi dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 65.4% win rate — a 30.8 percentage point lead over Xin Zhao. This lopsided early game means Illaoi can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Illaoi 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 Illaoi, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
Illaoi holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Xin Zhao players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.
Best Xin Zhao Runes Against Illaoi
Precision
Resolve
The Precision and Resolve rune setup gives Xin Zhao the best tools to compete against Illaoi 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 Illaoi - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Xin Zhao do against Illaoi in League of Legends?
Illaoi wins the Xin Zhao vs Illaoi matchup with a 63.4% win rate compared to Xin Zhao's 36.6%, a 26.8 percentage point difference. This data is based on 41 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.
How does Xin Zhao do against Illaoi in the early game?
In the early game, Illaoi has the advantage against Xin Zhao with a 65.4% win rate versus 34.6%. Illaoi 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 Illaoi in the late game?
In the late game, Illaoi takes over the Xin Zhao vs Illaoi matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to 40.0%. Illaoi scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Xin Zhao vs Illaoi matchup?
Illaoi wins the matchup against Xin Zhao with a 63.4% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 26.8 percentage point advantage means Illaoi is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 41 games analyzed.
What is the best Xin Zhao build against Illaoi?
The best Xin Zhao build against Illaoi includes Riftmaker, Statikk Shiv, Dusk and Dawn with Plated Steelcaps. 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 Illaoi?
The best Xin Zhao runes against Illaoi use the Precision primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 47.4% win rate in the Xin Zhao vs Illaoi matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Xin Zhao counter Illaoi?
No, Xin Zhao struggles against Illaoi with only a 36.6% win rate. Illaoi has the advantage in this matchup. Xin Zhao players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Illaoi's lead.
How do I play Xin Zhao against Illaoi?
When playing Xin Zhao against Illaoi, play cautiously and avoid Illaoi's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Illaoi has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.