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

Xin Zhaovs Sett

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

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

Who Wins the Xin Zhao vs Sett Matchup?

Xin Zhao wins the Xin Zhao vs Sett matchup
Winner
Xin Zhao
Matches: 5
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
4.4
CS / min
4.2
877
DMG / min
719
12,781
Gold / game
10,515
725
Heal / min
223
1,214
DMG Mitigated / min
1,143
1.0
CC / min
0.9
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
0.0%
Late Game WR
100.0%

Xin Zhao vs Sett Matchup Summary

The Xin Zhao vs Sett matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Xin Zhao wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Sett's 40.0%, giving Xin Zhao a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Xin Zhao controls the early laning stage, but Sett outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Xin Zhao needs to press advantages before Sett reaches their power spikes, while Sett should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Xin Zhao leads by 573 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Xin Zhao players can confidently pick into Sett and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Sett 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 Sett Laning Phase Breakdown

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

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

Farming
4.4Xin Zhao
4.2Sett
Xin Zhao and Sett farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.3 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
877Xin Zhao
719Sett
Xin Zhao heavily out-damages Sett by 158 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Sett 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
12,781Xin Zhao
10,515Sett
Xin Zhao generates a commanding 2,267 more gold per game than Sett. This substantial economic advantage means Xin Zhao consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Sett should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.0Xin Zhao
0.9Sett
Both Xin Zhao and Sett 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
1,939Xin Zhao
1,366Sett
Xin Zhao vastly out-sustains Sett, healing and mitigating 573 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Xin Zhao can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Sett is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Sett, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Xin Zhao Build Against Sett

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Sett, providing the mobility and stats Xin Zhao needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Xin Zhao against Sett are Sundered Sky, Maw of Malmortius and Thornmail. 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 Sett matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Xin Zhao
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Xin Zhao early game win rateXin Zhao100.0%
Sett early game win rateSett0.0%
Late Game
Sett
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Xin Zhao late game win rateXin Zhao0.0%
Sett late game win rateSett100.0%

Xin Zhao dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Sett. This lopsided early game means Xin Zhao can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Sett 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 Sett, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

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

Precision rune tree - Xin Zhao primary runes vs SettPrecision
Press the Attack - best Xin Zhao rune vs SettPresence of Mind - best Xin Zhao rune vs SettLegend: Alacrity - best Xin Zhao rune vs SettCoup de Grace - best Xin Zhao rune vs Sett
Resolve rune tree - Xin Zhao secondary runes vs SettResolve
Revitalize - best Xin Zhao rune vs SettBone Plating - best Xin Zhao rune vs Sett
100.0% WR

Running Precision primary with Resolve secondary allows Xin Zhao to press their advantage against Sett, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


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 Sett - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Xin Zhao wins the Xin Zhao vs Sett matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Sett'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 Sett in the early game?

In the early game, Xin Zhao has the advantage against Sett with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. 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 Sett in the late game?

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

Who wins the Xin Zhao vs Sett matchup?

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

What is the best Xin Zhao build against Sett?

The best Xin Zhao build against Sett includes Sundered Sky, Maw of Malmortius, Thornmail with Plated Steelcaps. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Xin Zhao runes against Sett?

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

Does Xin Zhao counter Sett?

Yes, Xin Zhao has a favorable matchup against Sett with a 60.0% win rate. Xin Zhao strongly counters Sett in lane based on current patch 26.5 data.

How do I play Xin Zhao against Sett?

When playing Xin Zhao against Sett, 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.