Xin Zhao - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.7%
Pick Rate
2.6%

Xin Zhaovs Jayce

SFighterTank
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Xin Zhao vs Jayce is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Xin Zhao wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Jayce based on 15 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 Jayce 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
Jayce - 60.0% win rateJayce(60.0%)
Xin Zhao - 60.0% win rate in this matchup
Xin Zhao
60.0% WR
VS
Jayce vs Xin Zhao matchup - 40.0% win rate
Jayce
40.0% WR

Who Wins the Xin Zhao vs Jayce Matchup?

Xin Zhao wins the Xin Zhao vs Jayce matchup
Winner
Xin Zhao
Matches: 15
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
2.1
CS / min
1.9
810
DMG / min
965
14,001
Gold / game
14,951
828
Heal / min
261
1,257
DMG Mitigated / min
636
0.9
CC / min
0.7
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
71.4%
Late Game WR
28.6%

Xin Zhao vs Jayce Matchup Summary

The Xin Zhao vs Jayce matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 15 recent matches analyzed, Xin Zhao wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Jayce's 40.0%, giving Xin Zhao a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Xin Zhao dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Jayce 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 1,187 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Xin Zhao players can confidently pick into Jayce and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Jayce 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 Jayce Laning Phase Breakdown

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

Xin Zhao is favored during the laning phase against Jayce, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Xin Zhao holds advantages in farming, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
2.1Xin Zhao
1.9Jayce
Xin Zhao and Jayce farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.1 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
810Xin Zhao
965Jayce
Jayce heavily out-damages Xin Zhao by 155 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 Jayce's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
14,001Xin Zhao
14,951Jayce
Jayce generates a commanding 949 more gold per game than Xin Zhao. This substantial economic advantage means Jayce 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
0.9Xin Zhao
0.7Jayce
Both Xin Zhao and Jayce provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/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
2,084Xin Zhao
897Jayce
Xin Zhao vastly out-sustains Jayce, healing and mitigating 1,187 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Xin Zhao can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Jayce is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Jayce, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Xin Zhao Build Against Jayce

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Jayce, providing the mobility and stats Xin Zhao needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Xin Zhao against Jayce 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 performs exceptionally well, achieving a 80.0% win rate across 5 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Jayce. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Xin Zhao vs Jayce matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Xin Zhao
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Xin Zhao early game win rateXin Zhao50.0%
Jayce early game win rateJayce50.0%
Late Game
Xin Zhao
71.4%
+42.9% advantage
Xin Zhao late game win rateXin Zhao71.4%
Jayce late game win rateJayce28.6%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Xin Zhao and Jayce, 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.

Xin Zhao is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 71.4% win rate — 42.9 points above Jayce. Extended games heavily favor Xin Zhao, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Xin Zhao holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Jayce players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Xin Zhao Runes Against Jayce

Domination rune tree - Xin Zhao primary runes vs JayceDomination
Hail of Blades - best Xin Zhao rune vs JayceSudden Impact - best Xin Zhao rune vs JayceGrisly Mementos - best Xin Zhao rune vs JayceRelentless Hunter - best Xin Zhao rune vs Jayce
Precision rune tree - Xin Zhao secondary runes vs JaycePrecision
Legend: Alacrity - best Xin Zhao rune vs JayceTriumph - best Xin Zhao rune vs Jayce
100.0% WR

Running Domination primary with Precision secondary allows Xin Zhao to press their advantage against Jayce, 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.

Xin Zhao matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
56.56%1220.972212,10560.0%52.6%
60.83%1201.067312,22369.2%50.9%
57.01%1071.072012,47049.0%63.8%
50.52%970.974712,18147.1%54.4%
47.13%870.975912,78945.0%48.9%
43.02%860.975212,24836.4%47.2%
43.02%861.270212,22652.4%34.1%
54.43%791.171212,62348.7%60.0%
51.52%661.069812,21750.0%52.8%
49.23%651.578711,62351.4%46.4%
56.45%621.369812,42451.9%60.0%
50.85%591.166712,15556.0%47.1%
58.62%581.073712,13257.1%60.9%
51.85%541.264911,45759.3%44.4%
62.26%531.279412,77161.5%63.0%
58.70%460.979912,76252.4%64.0%
43.48%461.268112,76747.6%40.0%
40.00%450.769211,26141.7%38.1%
27.27%440.974812,25722.2%30.8%
41.86%431.068211,77632.0%55.6%
46.34%411.071311,70350.0%42.1%
57.89%381.274711,76559.1%56.3%
38.89%361.171512,28333.3%42.9%
44.44%361.174313,57241.7%45.8%
54.55%331.271411,92350.0%58.8%
54.55%330.983812,35161.1%46.7%
51.52%331.878711,83154.2%44.4%
56.25%321.188412,77431.3%81.3%
50.00%321.473312,11543.8%56.3%
43.33%301.978712,19064.3%25.0%
50.00%301.062111,41261.5%41.2%
48.15%272.171011,68957.1%38.5%
48.00%251.076613,47563.6%35.7%
70.83%240.971111,56788.9%60.0%
52.17%231.274610,30440.0%75.0%
63.64%221.268711,77654.5%72.7%
54.55%220.863911,41354.5%54.5%
42.86%211.473910,94244.4%41.7%
55.00%201.188913,80728.6%69.2%
45.00%200.871612,12250.0%40.0%
45.00%205.483813,58950.0%43.8%
60.00%200.970312,23770.0%50.0%
52.63%191.575213,60728.6%66.7%
38.89%181.071911,84044.4%33.3%
72.22%181.967411,47155.6%88.9%
41.18%173.283012,15655.6%25.0%
35.29%173.079612,39828.6%40.0%
50.00%161.154111,38757.1%44.4%
60.00%150.872112,60580.0%50.0%
60.00%151.084612,55450.0%71.4%
60.00%152.181014,00150.0%71.4%
42.86%140.977812,95040.0%44.4%
35.71%141.470912,44450.0%25.0%
61.54%130.887813,81860.0%62.5%
66.67%121.075712,68960.0%71.4%
41.67%125.388310,89333.3%50.0%
75.00%121.187514,86240.0%100.0%
27.27%115.198813,1870.0%42.9%
54.55%112.582212,30550.0%57.1%
54.55%113.494613,75150.0%55.6%
40.00%101.477812,61850.0%33.3%
80.00%101.181013,08675.0%100.0%
62.50%84.176910,82460.0%66.7%
62.50%81.971213,18550.0%66.7%
75.00%81.51,00014,65533.3%100.0%
50.00%86.797715,27925.0%75.0%
42.86%75.381512,35250.0%33.3%
71.43%70.966411,53250.0%80.0%
71.43%73.669711,40866.7%75.0%
66.67%63.684710,856100.0%33.3%
33.33%63.099412,61633.3%33.3%
33.33%63.479811,4210.0%40.0%
50.00%64.693512,17433.3%66.7%
100.00%53.383813,157100.0%100.0%
60.00%55.41,05612,94075.0%0.0%
40.00%55.61,06512,609100.0%25.0%
60.00%54.21,15613,82850.0%66.7%
60.00%56.396313,07650.0%66.7%
20.00%55.899411,84633.3%0.0%

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Xin Zhao vs Jayce - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Xin Zhao wins the Xin Zhao vs Jayce matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Jayce's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 15 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

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

In the early game, Xin Zhao has the advantage against Jayce 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 Jayce in the late game?

In the late game, Xin Zhao takes over the Xin Zhao vs Jayce matchup with a 71.4% win rate compared to 28.6%. Xin Zhao scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Xin Zhao vs Jayce matchup?

Xin Zhao wins the matchup against Jayce with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Xin Zhao is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 15 games analyzed.

What is the best Xin Zhao build against Jayce?

The best Xin Zhao build against Jayce includes Sundered Sky, Death's Dance, Black Cleaver with Mercury's Treads. 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 Jayce?

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

Does Xin Zhao counter Jayce?

Yes, Xin Zhao has a favorable matchup against Jayce with a 60.0% win rate. Xin Zhao strongly counters Jayce in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Xin Zhao against Jayce?

When playing Xin Zhao against Jayce, 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.