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

Xin Zhaovs Rengar

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

Xin Zhao vs Rengar is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Rengar wins with a 57.1% win rate (+14.3%) over Xin Zhao based on 21 games. Rengar 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 Rengar 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.

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Rengar - 42.9% win rateRengar(42.9%)
Xin Zhao - 42.9% win rate in this matchup
Xin Zhao
42.9% WR
VS
Rengar vs Xin Zhao matchup - 57.1% win rate
Rengar
57.1% WR

Who Wins the Xin Zhao vs Rengar Matchup?

Rengar wins the Xin Zhao vs Rengar matchup
Winner
Rengar
Matches: 21
42.9%
Win Rate
57.1%
1.1
CS / min
1.0
730
DMG / min
765
11,511
Gold / game
12,303
695
Heal / min
438
1,035
DMG Mitigated / min
648
0.8
CC / min
0.5
41.7%
Early Game WR
58.3%
44.4%
Late Game WR
55.6%

Xin Zhao vs Rengar Matchup Summary

The Xin Zhao vs Rengar matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 21 recent matches analyzed, Rengar wins with a 57.1% win rate compared to Xin Zhao's 42.9%, giving Rengar a 14.3 percentage point advantage. Rengar 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 crowd control, where Xin Zhao leads by 0.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Rengar 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 Rengar 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 Rengar Laning Phase Breakdown

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

Xin Zhao is favored during the laning phase against Rengar, 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
1.1Xin Zhao
1.0Rengar
Xin Zhao and Rengar 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
730Xin Zhao
765Rengar
Rengar deals 35 more champion damage per minute than Xin Zhao. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Xin Zhao choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Rengar's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
11,511Xin Zhao
12,303Rengar
Rengar earns 792 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 Rengar slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.8Xin Zhao
0.5Rengar
Xin Zhao provides 0.3 seconds more crowd control per minute than Rengar, 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
1,730Xin Zhao
1,086Rengar
Xin Zhao vastly out-sustains Rengar, healing and mitigating 643 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Xin Zhao can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Rengar is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Rengar, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Xin Zhao Build Against Rengar

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Rengar, providing the mobility and stats Xin Zhao needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Xin Zhao against Rengar 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 achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 4 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Rengar. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Xin Zhao vs Rengar matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Rengar
58.3%
+16.7% advantage
Xin Zhao early game win rateXin Zhao41.7%
Rengar early game win rateRengar58.3%
Late Game
Rengar
55.6%
+11.1% advantage
Xin Zhao late game win rateXin Zhao44.4%
Rengar late game win rateRengar55.6%

Rengar dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 58.3% win rate — a 16.7 percentage point lead over Xin Zhao. This lopsided early game means Rengar can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Rengar is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 55.6% win rate — 11.1 points above Xin Zhao. Extended games heavily favor Rengar, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Rengar 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 Rengar

Precision rune tree - Xin Zhao primary runes vs RengarPrecision
Conqueror - best Xin Zhao rune vs RengarTriumph - best Xin Zhao rune vs RengarLegend: Alacrity - best Xin Zhao rune vs RengarCut Down - best Xin Zhao rune vs Rengar
Inspiration rune tree - Xin Zhao secondary runes vs RengarInspiration
Magical Footwear - best Xin Zhao rune vs RengarCosmic Insight - best Xin Zhao rune vs Rengar
100.0% WR

The Precision and Inspiration rune setup gives Xin Zhao the best tools to compete against Rengar 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
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 Rengar - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Rengar wins the Xin Zhao vs Rengar matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to Xin Zhao's 42.9%, a 14.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 21 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

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

In the early game, Rengar has the advantage against Xin Zhao with a 58.3% win rate versus 41.7%. Rengar 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 Rengar in the late game?

In the late game, Rengar takes over the Xin Zhao vs Rengar matchup with a 55.6% win rate compared to 44.4%. Rengar scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Xin Zhao vs Rengar matchup?

Rengar wins the matchup against Xin Zhao with a 57.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 14.3 percentage point advantage means Rengar is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 21 games analyzed.

What is the best Xin Zhao build against Rengar?

The best Xin Zhao build against Rengar includes Sundered Sky, Death's Dance, Black Cleaver with Plated Steelcaps. This build achieves a 50.0% 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 Rengar?

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

Does Xin Zhao counter Rengar?

No, Xin Zhao struggles against Rengar with only a 42.9% win rate. Rengar has the advantage in this matchup. Xin Zhao players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Rengar's lead.

How do I play Xin Zhao against Rengar?

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