Xin Zhao - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.6%
Pick Rate
2.8%

Xin Zhaovs Ornn

BFighterTank
Patch26.5
Matches469,660
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMar 12, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Xin Zhao vs Ornn is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.5. Ornn wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Xin Zhao based on 5 games. Xin Zhao wins the early laning phase while Ornn 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 Ornn 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
Ornn - 40.0% win rateOrnn(40.0%)
Xin Zhao - 40.0% win rate in this matchup
Xin Zhao
40.0% WR
VS
Ornn vs Xin Zhao matchup - 60.0% win rate
Ornn
60.0% WR

Who Wins the Xin Zhao vs Ornn Matchup?

Ornn wins the Xin Zhao vs Ornn matchup
Winner
Ornn
Matches: 5
40.0%
Win Rate
60.0%
6.4
CS / min
6.4
912
DMG / min
718
7,441
Gold / game
5,833
597
Heal / min
218
1,187
DMG Mitigated / min
2,012
1.2
CC / min
1.4
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
0.0%
Late Game WR
100.0%

Xin Zhao vs Ornn Matchup Summary

The Xin Zhao vs Ornn matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Ornn wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Xin Zhao's 40.0%, giving Ornn a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Xin Zhao controls the early laning stage, but Ornn outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Xin Zhao needs to press advantages before Ornn reaches their power spikes, while Ornn should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in gold income, where Xin Zhao leads by 1,608 gold per game — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Ornn 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 Ornn 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 Ornn Laning Phase Breakdown

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

Xin Zhao is favored during the laning phase against Ornn, 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
6.4Xin Zhao
6.4Ornn
Xin Zhao and Ornn 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
912Xin Zhao
718Ornn
Xin Zhao heavily out-damages Ornn by 194 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Ornn 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
7,441Xin Zhao
5,833Ornn
Xin Zhao generates a commanding 1,608 more gold per game than Ornn. This substantial economic advantage means Xin Zhao consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Ornn should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.2Xin Zhao
1.4Ornn
Both Xin Zhao and Ornn provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.3s/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
1,784Xin Zhao
2,230Ornn
Ornn vastly out-sustains Xin Zhao, healing and mitigating 445 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Ornn 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 Ornn

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Ornn, providing the mobility and stats Xin Zhao needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Xin Zhao against Ornn are Death's Dance, Titanic Hydra and Black Cleaver. This combination gives Xin Zhao an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Xin Zhao vs Ornn matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Xin Zhao
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Xin Zhao early game win rateXin Zhao50.0%
Ornn early game win rateOrnn50.0%
Late Game
Ornn
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Xin Zhao late game win rateXin Zhao0.0%
Ornn late game win rateOrnn100.0%

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

Ornn is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Xin Zhao. Extended games heavily favor Ornn, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Xin Zhao has the edge early, but Ornn gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Xin Zhao Runes Against Ornn

Domination rune tree - Xin Zhao primary runes vs OrnnDomination
Hail of Blades - best Xin Zhao rune vs OrnnSudden Impact - best Xin Zhao rune vs OrnnGrisly Mementos - best Xin Zhao rune vs OrnnTreasure Hunter - best Xin Zhao rune vs Ornn
Sorcery rune tree - Xin Zhao secondary runes vs OrnnSorcery
Manaflow Band - best Xin Zhao rune vs OrnnScorch - best Xin Zhao rune vs Ornn
100.0% WR

The Domination and Sorcery rune setup gives Xin Zhao the best tools to compete against Ornn in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Xin Zhao matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.5. 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 26.5
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
58.47%1180.866012,04757.8%59.3%
50.51%991.073212,63557.5%45.8%
53.13%961.174312,80443.6%59.6%
50.54%931.065012,12249.1%52.6%
40.00%851.170811,86345.8%32.4%
41.18%850.975412,39243.6%39.1%
40.79%761.678011,71042.5%38.9%
56.52%690.969812,87755.9%57.1%
65.15%660.975512,43279.4%50.0%
50.00%640.968512,07251.6%48.5%
61.90%631.171512,05864.5%59.4%
50.79%631.172412,18144.8%55.9%
50.00%621.382312,33446.4%52.9%
56.90%581.071912,63855.6%58.1%
59.26%541.175913,27954.2%63.3%
44.44%541.070611,81350.0%40.0%
62.26%531.178112,29864.3%60.0%
61.70%471.170312,23168.2%56.0%
36.96%461.25999,82344.8%23.5%
48.89%450.971512,57863.6%34.8%
46.51%431.174811,79847.8%45.0%
42.86%420.869412,07161.9%23.8%
56.10%410.970512,24645.8%70.6%
56.41%390.977812,71355.6%57.1%
61.11%361.067012,28440.0%76.2%
55.88%341.374013,00160.0%52.6%
39.39%331.784611,50738.9%40.0%
43.75%321.068210,85745.0%41.7%
46.88%321.266611,38238.9%57.1%
48.39%311.071312,47464.3%35.3%
43.33%301.470111,95733.3%53.3%
41.38%291.971613,54341.7%41.2%
39.29%281.876912,23457.1%21.4%
57.69%261.075112,74040.0%68.8%
42.31%260.765210,76341.2%44.4%
52.00%251.085813,80670.0%40.0%
52.00%250.977712,59346.1%58.3%
41.67%241.964611,49045.5%38.5%
54.17%240.871811,68345.5%61.5%
62.50%241.585213,63166.7%58.3%
50.00%221.064113,38675.0%44.4%
42.86%211.567113,03642.9%42.9%
52.38%211.469812,51654.5%50.0%
42.11%192.880813,63550.0%38.5%
61.11%181.175613,03350.0%70.0%
55.56%181.187212,90354.5%57.1%
52.94%171.277212,59662.5%44.4%
58.82%171.073112,81166.7%50.0%
70.59%171.462111,70442.9%90.0%
53.33%152.980412,75842.9%62.5%
64.29%141.370011,64650.0%75.0%
35.71%141.973512,69528.6%42.9%
57.14%141.275414,09266.7%50.0%
30.77%132.165612,19920.0%37.5%
27.27%115.488012,47125.0%28.6%
54.55%111.175113,45350.0%60.0%
36.36%116.080312,65540.0%33.3%
60.00%106.882212,17450.0%75.0%
60.00%100.863913,952100.0%33.3%
50.00%103.480412,06575.0%33.3%
60.00%101.778012,57433.3%71.4%
60.00%101.660611,18340.0%80.0%
55.56%95.075712,50160.0%50.0%
44.44%91.548010,13033.3%66.7%
55.56%91.080014,6320.0%71.4%
33.33%92.76889,63842.9%0.0%
55.56%94.36859,84262.5%0.0%
77.78%91.693014,38666.7%83.3%
37.50%82.067612,22833.3%40.0%
62.50%86.886810,90571.4%0.0%
42.86%73.977912,35250.0%40.0%
57.14%76.578811,80925.0%100.0%
28.57%75.794712,790100.0%16.7%
33.33%61.15068,48566.7%0.0%
66.67%66.485213,9900.0%80.0%
16.67%61.680912,45633.3%0.0%
33.33%62.390613,85650.0%25.0%
83.33%60.765212,062100.0%75.0%
50.00%63.156413,087100.0%25.0%
40.00%50.681014,19350.0%33.3%
60.00%56.01,08916,311100.0%50.0%
20.00%51.764711,91550.0%0.0%
60.00%54.487712,781100.0%0.0%
40.00%56.49127,44150.0%0.0%

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Xin Zhao vs Ornn - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Ornn wins the Xin Zhao vs Ornn matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Xin Zhao's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.5.

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

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

In the late game, Ornn takes over the Xin Zhao vs Ornn matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Ornn scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Xin Zhao vs Ornn matchup?

Ornn wins the matchup against Xin Zhao with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.5. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Ornn is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Xin Zhao build against Ornn?

The best Xin Zhao build against Ornn includes Death's Dance, Titanic Hydra, Black Cleaver with Plated Steelcaps. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Xin Zhao runes against Ornn?

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

Does Xin Zhao counter Ornn?

No, Xin Zhao struggles against Ornn with only a 40.0% win rate. Ornn has the advantage in this matchup. Xin Zhao players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Ornn's lead.

How do I play Xin Zhao against Ornn?

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