Xin Zhao - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.1%
Pick Rate
4.6%

Xin Zhaovs Nasus

AFighterTank
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 6, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Xin Zhao vs Nasus is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Nasus wins with a 55.2% win rate (+10.3%) over Xin Zhao based on 58 games. Nasus wins the early laning phase while Xin Zhao 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 Nasus matchup.

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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.

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Xin Zhao - 44.8% win rate in this matchup
Xin Zhao
44.8% WR
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Nasus vs Xin Zhao matchup - 55.2% win rate
Nasus
55.2% WR

Who Wins the Xin Zhao vs Nasus Matchup?

Nasus wins the Xin Zhao vs Nasus matchup
Winner
Nasus
Matches: 58
44.8%
Win Rate
55.2%
3.8
CS / min
3.7
883
DMG / min
816
11,842
Gold / game
12,248
765
Heal / min
670
1,073
DMG Mitigated / min
1,638
1.0
CC / min
0.6
33.3%
Early Game WR
66.7%
57.1%
Late Game WR
42.9%

Xin Zhao vs Nasus Matchup Summary

The Xin Zhao vs Nasus matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 58 recent matches analyzed, Nasus wins with a 55.2% win rate compared to Xin Zhao's 44.8%, giving Nasus a 10.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Nasus controls the early laning stage, but Xin Zhao outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Nasus needs to press advantages before Xin Zhao reaches their power spikes, while Xin Zhao should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Xin Zhao leads by 0.4s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nasus 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 Nasus 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 Nasus Laning Phase Breakdown

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

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

Farming
3.8Xin Zhao
3.7Nasus
Xin Zhao and Nasus farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.0 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
883Xin Zhao
816Nasus
Xin Zhao deals 67 more champion damage per minute than Nasus. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Nasus choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Xin Zhao's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
11,842Xin Zhao
12,248Nasus
Nasus earns 406 more gold per game than Xin Zhao, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Nasus slightly faster item completions.
Utility
1.0Xin Zhao
0.6Nasus
Xin Zhao provides 0.4 seconds more crowd control per minute than Nasus, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Xin Zhao coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,838Xin Zhao
2,308Nasus
Nasus vastly out-sustains Xin Zhao, healing and mitigating 471 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Nasus can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Xin Zhao is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Xin Zhao, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Xin Zhao Build Against Nasus

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Nasus, providing the mobility and stats Xin Zhao needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Xin Zhao against Nasus are Riftmaker, Titanic Hydra and Dusk and Dawn. This combination gives Xin Zhao an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build has a 25.0% win rate across 4 games. While the overall matchup may be difficult, this item path gives Xin Zhao the best chance to compete against Nasus. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Xin Zhao vs Nasus matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Nasus
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Xin Zhao early game win rateXin Zhao33.3%
Nasus early game win rateNasus66.7%
Late Game
Xin Zhao
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Xin Zhao late game win rateXin Zhao57.1%
Nasus late game win rateNasus42.9%

Nasus dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Xin Zhao. This lopsided early game means Nasus can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Xin Zhao is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 57.1% win rate — 14.3 points above Nasus. Extended games heavily favor Xin Zhao, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Nasus must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Xin Zhao reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Xin Zhao 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 Nasus

Precision rune tree - Xin Zhao primary runes vs NasusPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Xin Zhao rune vs NasusTriumph - best Xin Zhao rune vs NasusLegend: Alacrity - best Xin Zhao rune vs NasusLast Stand - best Xin Zhao rune vs Nasus
Resolve rune tree - Xin Zhao secondary runes vs NasusResolve
Bone Plating - best Xin Zhao rune vs NasusRevitalize - best Xin Zhao rune vs Nasus
66.7% WR

The Precision and Resolve rune setup gives Xin Zhao the best tools to compete against Nasus 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.

Xin Zhao matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
53.45%2321.473212,54661.0%47.2%
47.51%2211.271911,73753.5%42.6%
59.91%2122.280312,68260.2%59.7%
51.89%1851.671311,92149.4%54.2%
41.53%1831.169611,56745.4%38.1%
54.29%1751.166011,29451.7%57.0%
46.79%1561.370211,58741.8%52.0%
52.29%1531.373512,54345.2%58.8%
48.00%1501.269411,46950.7%45.3%
55.48%1461.269012,52254.0%56.6%
49.58%1191.273512,69532.6%60.3%
52.63%1145.582312,68256.5%50.0%
56.14%1142.987112,42555.1%56.9%
44.55%1101.070112,42644.7%44.4%
53.00%1006.597012,37654.0%52.0%
53.13%963.477711,86747.6%57.4%
54.74%953.281211,95255.6%53.7%
55.32%946.398412,63654.9%55.8%
53.76%936.293511,61250.0%57.5%
60.87%922.381512,37965.9%56.3%
57.78%903.079012,13960.5%55.3%
54.55%884.691212,39058.7%50.0%
51.81%831.369112,64150.0%52.8%
45.12%823.085012,30743.8%46.0%
52.50%801.368911,07452.3%52.8%
43.75%801.161511,99457.9%30.9%
54.55%775.392112,25555.3%53.9%
53.95%766.190411,79251.2%57.6%
55.26%765.894011,68160.5%50.0%
48.00%755.493011,61848.8%47.1%
54.79%731.274113,29064.0%50.0%
56.16%735.51,00612,71961.3%52.4%
47.22%725.382411,54843.2%51.4%
59.09%661.278612,85464.0%56.1%
54.69%646.01,03811,63757.6%51.6%
43.55%626.388410,96132.4%57.1%
47.54%613.281612,33953.6%42.4%
61.67%606.394111,92065.5%58.1%
53.33%603.583111,58062.1%45.2%
50.00%605.61,19310,71051.4%47.8%
46.55%581.373012,25040.7%51.6%
44.83%583.888311,84233.3%57.1%
48.21%561.376712,95755.0%44.4%
59.26%546.399712,73160.0%58.6%
57.41%546.287811,67480.0%37.9%
57.41%546.698012,95133.3%76.7%
45.28%532.984411,20248.0%42.9%
50.94%531.475213,04357.1%46.9%
60.38%535.991511,55862.5%58.6%
63.46%527.11,00311,98664.3%62.5%
52.94%515.683812,35150.0%54.8%
50.98%516.41,05411,65757.1%43.5%
56.00%506.81,01712,67265.6%38.9%
61.22%494.881411,72862.5%60.0%
52.08%486.288712,52445.8%58.3%
52.08%481.179412,56648.0%56.5%
47.92%481.686012,92347.1%48.4%
42.55%475.51,04111,47322.7%60.0%
46.81%471.371712,71650.0%44.8%
44.68%471.270812,42441.2%46.7%
57.45%471.072511,21462.5%52.2%
68.09%471.066111,89073.1%61.9%
57.78%455.21,05512,06755.6%61.1%
68.18%444.61,03212,79760.0%72.4%
58.14%436.392311,17073.7%45.8%
59.52%424.980711,70457.1%61.9%
36.59%415.984810,63334.6%40.0%
47.50%404.381211,94060.0%40.0%
61.54%391.380112,52766.7%58.3%
50.00%384.186613,20144.4%55.0%
37.84%374.886111,66433.3%40.9%
52.78%366.61,03012,27664.7%42.1%
33.33%366.491211,88835.0%31.3%
25.71%355.685210,32522.2%29.4%
54.29%354.290712,43060.0%50.0%
58.82%344.690112,00365.0%50.0%
73.53%346.093412,95981.3%66.7%
55.88%346.398212,75968.4%40.0%
45.45%331.578812,46050.0%42.1%
42.42%331.165710,14838.9%46.7%
57.58%336.390212,46864.7%50.0%
27.27%334.082612,39830.8%25.0%
48.48%336.095413,35357.1%42.1%
59.38%325.490912,27257.9%61.5%
53.13%326.097212,36456.3%50.0%
58.06%316.495413,33654.5%60.0%
46.67%305.782111,27437.5%57.1%
58.62%296.296412,64562.5%53.9%
65.52%296.01,10612,52575.0%44.4%
64.29%286.295411,12466.7%61.5%
50.00%286.01,02412,72044.4%52.6%
53.57%286.087611,71754.5%52.9%
48.15%275.597411,05553.3%41.7%
51.85%275.477511,77746.1%57.1%
76.92%266.087811,01382.3%66.7%
76.92%266.71,04813,11486.7%63.6%
68.00%256.595011,51378.6%54.5%
66.67%246.11,18614,06062.5%68.8%
50.00%244.389312,79128.6%58.8%
47.83%231.570713,31733.3%57.1%
52.17%234.690811,37453.3%50.0%
45.45%225.792210,54241.7%50.0%
45.45%226.399311,34053.3%28.6%
45.45%226.51,03813,82333.3%50.0%
50.00%221.890611,53260.0%28.6%
38.10%215.588812,21057.1%28.6%
33.33%212.369511,89122.2%41.7%
52.38%216.289612,69257.1%50.0%
60.00%201.455411,78466.7%54.5%
47.37%195.394812,83250.0%45.5%
50.00%186.686111,94266.7%41.7%
55.56%186.51,19913,58275.0%40.0%
33.33%154.47429,57033.3%33.3%
80.00%156.291410,99880.0%80.0%
60.00%156.598112,11171.4%50.0%
50.00%141.382712,21450.0%50.0%
42.86%146.384410,98655.6%20.0%
53.85%135.196412,80825.0%100.0%
53.85%131.973011,82042.9%66.7%
41.67%122.581113,94733.3%44.4%
54.55%115.890110,82250.0%60.0%
36.36%116.31,08713,35150.0%20.0%
54.55%112.564412,03966.7%50.0%
60.00%106.683112,00660.0%60.0%
40.00%104.096613,48125.0%50.0%
40.00%106.01,10013,15333.3%42.9%
70.00%105.586911,02950.0%100.0%
77.78%94.780112,71675.0%80.0%
55.56%96.41,01113,30350.0%57.1%
25.00%86.085711,07966.7%0.0%
71.43%75.898313,652100.0%60.0%
71.43%73.57379,821100.0%0.0%
71.43%75.687611,57375.0%66.7%
71.43%76.21,02214,540100.0%50.0%
83.33%66.690813,85266.7%100.0%
40.00%55.377610,42050.0%0.0%
80.00%56.11,28214,83166.7%100.0%
40.00%53.96248,24033.3%50.0%
80.00%54.29289,782100.0%66.7%

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Xin Zhao vs Nasus - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Nasus wins the Xin Zhao vs Nasus matchup with a 55.2% win rate compared to Xin Zhao's 44.8%, a 10.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 58 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

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

In the early game, Nasus has the advantage against Xin Zhao with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Nasus 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 Nasus in the late game?

In the late game, Xin Zhao takes over the Xin Zhao vs Nasus matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to 42.9%. Xin Zhao scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Xin Zhao vs Nasus matchup?

Nasus wins the matchup against Xin Zhao with a 55.2% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 10.3 percentage point advantage means Nasus is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 58 games analyzed.

What is the best Xin Zhao build against Nasus?

The best Xin Zhao build against Nasus includes Riftmaker, Titanic Hydra, Dusk and Dawn with Mercury's Treads. This build achieves a 25.0% 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 Nasus?

The best Xin Zhao runes against Nasus use the Precision primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 66.7% win rate in the Xin Zhao vs Nasus matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Xin Zhao counter Nasus?

No, Xin Zhao struggles against Nasus with only a 44.8% win rate. Nasus has the advantage in this matchup. Xin Zhao players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Nasus's lead.

How do I play Xin Zhao against Nasus?

When playing Xin Zhao against Nasus, play cautiously and avoid Nasus's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Nasus in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.