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

Xin Zhaovs Lee Sin

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

Xin Zhao vs Lee Sin is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Lee Sin wins with a 52.9% win rate (+5.7%) over Xin Zhao based on 87 games. Lee Sin 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 Lee Sin 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
Lee Sin - 47.1% win rateLee Sin(47.1%)
Xin Zhao - 47.1% win rate in this matchup
Xin Zhao
47.1% WR
VS
Lee Sin vs Xin Zhao matchup - 52.9% win rate
Lee Sin
52.9% WR

Who Wins the Xin Zhao vs Lee Sin Matchup?

Lee Sin wins the Xin Zhao vs Lee Sin matchup
Winner
Lee Sin
Matches: 87
47.1%
Win Rate
52.9%
0.9
CS / min
0.8
759
DMG / min
717
12,789
Gold / game
13,004
715
Heal / min
520
1,233
DMG Mitigated / min
1,355
0.9
CC / min
0.8
45.0%
Early Game WR
55.0%
48.9%
Late Game WR
51.1%

Xin Zhao vs Lee Sin Matchup Summary

The Xin Zhao vs Lee Sin matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 87 recent matches analyzed, Lee Sin wins with a 52.9% win rate compared to Xin Zhao's 47.1%, giving Lee Sin a 5.7 percentage point advantage. Lee Sin 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 CS, where Xin Zhao leads by 0.1 CS/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. While Lee Sin 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 Lee Sin's mistakes. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Xin Zhao vs Lee Sin Laning Phase Breakdown

Xin Zhao wins the laning phase against Lee Sin in League of Legends

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

Farming
0.9Xin Zhao
0.8Lee Sin
Xin Zhao and Lee Sin 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
759Xin Zhao
717Lee Sin
Xin Zhao deals 42 more champion damage per minute than Lee Sin. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Lee Sin choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Xin Zhao's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
12,789Xin Zhao
13,004Lee Sin
Xin Zhao and Lee Sin generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 215 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.9Xin Zhao
0.8Lee Sin
Both Xin Zhao and Lee Sin provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.1s/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
1,948Xin Zhao
1,875Lee Sin
Xin Zhao heals and mitigates 73 more damage per minute than Lee Sin, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Xin Zhao to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Lee Sin.

Best Xin Zhao Build Against Lee Sin

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Lee Sin, providing the mobility and stats Xin Zhao needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Xin Zhao against Lee Sin are Sundered Sky, Black Cleaver and Guardian Angel. This combination gives Xin Zhao an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 75.0% win rate across 4 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Lee Sin. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Xin Zhao vs Lee Sin matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Lee Sin
55.0%
+10.0% advantage
Xin Zhao early game win rateXin Zhao45.0%
Lee Sin early game win rateLee Sin55.0%
Late Game
Lee Sin
51.1%
+2.1% advantage
Xin Zhao late game win rateXin Zhao48.9%
Lee Sin late game win rateLee Sin51.1%

Lee Sin dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 55.0% win rate — a 10.0 percentage point lead over Xin Zhao. This lopsided early game means Lee Sin can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

In the late game (25+ minutes), Lee Sin takes over with a 51.1% win rate, leading Xin Zhao by 2.1 percentage points. Lee Sin scales more effectively into team fights and objective contests.

Lee Sin 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 Lee Sin

Precision rune tree - Xin Zhao primary runes vs Lee SinPrecision
Conqueror - best Xin Zhao rune vs Lee SinTriumph - best Xin Zhao rune vs Lee SinLegend: Alacrity - best Xin Zhao rune vs Lee SinCoup de Grace - best Xin Zhao rune vs Lee Sin
Inspiration rune tree - Xin Zhao secondary runes vs Lee SinInspiration
Cosmic Insight - best Xin Zhao rune vs Lee SinMagical Footwear - best Xin Zhao rune vs Lee Sin
53.8% WR

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


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 Lee Sin - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Xin Zhao do against Lee Sin in League of Legends?

Lee Sin wins the Xin Zhao vs Lee Sin matchup with a 52.9% win rate compared to Xin Zhao's 47.1%, a 5.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 87 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Xin Zhao do against Lee Sin in the early game?

In the early game, Lee Sin has the advantage against Xin Zhao with a 55.0% win rate versus 45.0%. Lee Sin 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 Lee Sin in the late game?

In the late game, Lee Sin takes over the Xin Zhao vs Lee Sin matchup with a 51.1% win rate compared to 48.9%. Lee Sin scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Xin Zhao vs Lee Sin matchup?

Lee Sin wins the matchup against Xin Zhao with a 52.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 5.7 percentage point advantage means Lee Sin is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 87 games analyzed.

What is the best Xin Zhao build against Lee Sin?

The best Xin Zhao build against Lee Sin includes Sundered Sky, Black Cleaver, Guardian Angel with Plated Steelcaps. This build achieves a 75.0% 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 Lee Sin?

The best Xin Zhao runes against Lee Sin use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 53.8% win rate in the Xin Zhao vs Lee Sin matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Xin Zhao counter Lee Sin?

No, Xin Zhao struggles against Lee Sin with only a 47.1% win rate. Lee Sin has the advantage in this matchup. Xin Zhao players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Lee Sin's lead.

How do I play Xin Zhao against Lee Sin?

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