Xin Zhao - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.6%
Pick Rate
2.4%

Xin Zhaovs Nunu & Willump

BFighterTank
Patch26.7
Matches311,655
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 6, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Xin Zhao vs Nunu & Willump is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Xin Zhao wins with a 57.7% win rate (+15.4%) over Nunu & Willump based on 26 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 Nunu & Willump 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
Nunu & Willump - 57.7% win rateNunu & Willump(57.7%)
Xin Zhao - 57.7% win rate in this matchup
Xin Zhao
57.7% WR
VS
Nunu & Willump vs Xin Zhao matchup - 42.3% win rate
Nunu & Willump
42.3% WR

Who Wins the Xin Zhao vs Nunu & Willump Matchup?

Xin Zhao wins the Xin Zhao vs Nunu & Willump matchup
Winner
Xin Zhao
Matches: 26
57.7%
Win Rate
42.3%
1.2
CS / min
0.9
703
DMG / min
551
12,070
Gold / game
11,174
677
Heal / min
580
1,044
DMG Mitigated / min
1,142
0.8
CC / min
1.2
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
64.3%
Late Game WR
35.7%

Xin Zhao vs Nunu & Willump Matchup Summary

The Xin Zhao vs Nunu & Willump matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 26 recent matches analyzed, Xin Zhao wins with a 57.7% win rate compared to Nunu & Willump's 42.3%, giving Xin Zhao a 15.4 percentage point advantage. Xin Zhao dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Nunu & Willump 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 Nunu & Willump leads by 0.4s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Xin Zhao players can confidently pick into Nunu & Willump and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Nunu & Willump 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 Nunu & Willump Laning Phase Breakdown

Xin Zhao wins the laning phase against Nunu & Willump in League of Legends

Xin Zhao is favored during the laning phase against Nunu & Willump, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Xin Zhao holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
1.2Xin Zhao
0.9Nunu & Willump
Xin Zhao edges out Nunu & Willump by 0.3 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 5 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Xin Zhao.
Damage
703Xin Zhao
551Nunu & Willump
Xin Zhao heavily out-damages Nunu & Willump by 152 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Nunu & Willump should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Xin Zhao's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
12,070Xin Zhao
11,174Nunu & Willump
Xin Zhao generates a commanding 896 more gold per game than Nunu & Willump. This substantial economic advantage means Xin Zhao consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Nunu & Willump should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.8Xin Zhao
1.2Nunu & Willump
Nunu & Willump provides 0.4 seconds more crowd control per minute than Xin Zhao, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Nunu & Willump coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,721Xin Zhao
1,722Nunu & Willump
Xin Zhao and Nunu & Willump have comparable sustain profiles, with only 1 HP/min separating their healing and damage mitigation. Neither champion can out-attrition the other in lane, so trades will be decided by burst potential and ability usage rather than sustain.

Best Xin Zhao Build Against Nunu & Willump

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Nunu & Willump, providing the mobility and stats Xin Zhao needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Xin Zhao against Nunu & Willump 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 Nunu & Willump. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Xin Zhao vs Nunu & Willump matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Xin Zhao
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Xin Zhao early game win rateXin Zhao50.0%
Nunu & Willump early game win rateNunu & Willump50.0%
Late Game
Xin Zhao
64.3%
+28.6% advantage
Xin Zhao late game win rateXin Zhao64.3%
Nunu & Willump late game win rateNunu & Willump35.7%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Xin Zhao and Nunu & Willump, 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 64.3% win rate — 28.6 points above Nunu & Willump. 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. Nunu & Willump players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Xin Zhao Runes Against Nunu & Willump

Domination rune tree - Xin Zhao primary runes vs Nunu & WillumpDomination
Hail of Blades - best Xin Zhao rune vs Nunu & WillumpSudden Impact - best Xin Zhao rune vs Nunu & WillumpGrisly Mementos - best Xin Zhao rune vs Nunu & WillumpRelentless Hunter - best Xin Zhao rune vs Nunu & Willump
Precision rune tree - Xin Zhao secondary runes vs Nunu & WillumpPrecision
Legend: Alacrity - best Xin Zhao rune vs Nunu & WillumpTriumph - best Xin Zhao rune vs Nunu & Willump
100.0% WR

Running Domination primary with Precision secondary allows Xin Zhao to press their advantage against Nunu & Willump, 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
50.62%810.871612,18455.0%46.3%
59.09%660.966512,38469.7%48.5%
43.55%621.371712,25555.2%33.3%
59.32%591.074313,30356.5%61.1%
43.40%530.972912,17131.8%51.6%
50.94%530.977612,08141.4%62.5%
59.62%521.172412,76660.7%58.3%
50.00%500.982213,54450.0%50.0%
50.00%461.071311,90145.5%54.2%
46.15%391.166411,75547.4%45.0%
63.89%361.380313,28270.6%57.9%
52.78%361.376412,10955.6%50.0%
50.00%340.966212,34950.0%50.0%
54.55%331.266412,35676.9%40.0%
54.55%331.073712,17044.4%66.7%
43.75%321.271012,98746.7%41.2%
33.33%301.072212,40918.8%50.0%
37.04%271.169911,75133.3%40.0%
51.85%270.873312,55750.0%53.9%
57.69%261.270312,07050.0%64.3%
30.77%260.972212,28127.3%33.3%
44.00%250.875610,93940.0%50.0%
52.17%231.672011,62753.9%50.0%
42.86%211.173011,51141.7%44.4%
50.00%201.081412,55550.0%50.0%
42.11%191.076412,05718.2%75.0%
58.82%170.870212,61950.0%66.7%
52.94%172.174911,11450.0%57.1%
62.50%161.678011,65158.3%75.0%
31.25%162.482012,68260.0%18.2%
37.50%161.076213,92725.0%41.7%
40.00%151.078013,08242.9%37.5%
53.33%151.377710,26950.0%60.0%
53.33%150.863111,16850.0%57.1%
50.00%141.183213,27733.3%62.5%
57.14%140.866011,96771.4%42.9%
50.00%141.575211,53350.0%50.0%
38.46%132.677912,01728.6%50.0%
53.85%130.974613,12475.0%44.4%
61.54%131.472911,56557.1%66.7%
46.15%135.186213,828100.0%36.4%
58.33%120.974613,29775.0%50.0%
75.00%121.170611,42166.7%83.3%
75.00%120.869211,484100.0%50.0%
63.64%112.077313,79150.0%71.4%
54.55%110.886812,95560.0%50.0%
45.45%111.566111,98260.0%33.3%
50.00%100.866812,24250.0%50.0%
60.00%101.191612,59060.0%60.0%
66.67%90.974512,87150.0%100.0%
66.67%91.176512,17866.7%66.7%
77.78%91.061511,819100.0%60.0%
55.56%92.787012,64650.0%66.7%
62.50%80.965512,525100.0%40.0%
71.43%71.61,02614,51333.3%100.0%
57.14%71.964811,99050.0%60.0%
57.14%75.41,00912,48166.7%50.0%
16.67%64.699413,2610.0%25.0%
66.67%61.982412,781100.0%50.0%
50.00%66.699814,97350.0%50.0%
66.67%61.490314,86450.0%100.0%
66.67%63.294611,23650.0%75.0%
40.00%54.768011,88733.3%50.0%
60.00%53.56438,87133.3%100.0%
80.00%51.276915,7780.0%100.0%
60.00%53.198011,21866.7%50.0%

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Xin Zhao vs Nunu & Willump - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Xin Zhao do against Nunu & Willump in League of Legends?

Xin Zhao wins the Xin Zhao vs Nunu & Willump matchup with a 57.7% win rate compared to Nunu & Willump's 42.3%, a 15.4 percentage point difference. This data is based on 26 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Xin Zhao do against Nunu & Willump in the early game?

In the early game, Xin Zhao has the advantage against Nunu & Willump 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 Nunu & Willump in the late game?

In the late game, Xin Zhao takes over the Xin Zhao vs Nunu & Willump matchup with a 64.3% win rate compared to 35.7%. Xin Zhao scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Xin Zhao vs Nunu & Willump matchup?

Xin Zhao wins the matchup against Nunu & Willump with a 57.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 15.4 percentage point advantage means Xin Zhao is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 26 games analyzed.

What is the best Xin Zhao build against Nunu & Willump?

The best Xin Zhao build against Nunu & Willump includes Sundered Sky, Death's Dance, Black Cleaver 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 Nunu & Willump?

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

Does Xin Zhao counter Nunu & Willump?

Yes, Xin Zhao has a favorable matchup against Nunu & Willump with a 57.7% win rate. Xin Zhao strongly counters Nunu & Willump in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Xin Zhao against Nunu & Willump?

When playing Xin Zhao against Nunu & Willump, 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.