Xin Zhao - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
52.9%
Pick Rate
2.5%

Xin Zhaovs Talon

SFighterTank
Patch26.7
Matches508,082
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 14, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Xin Zhao vs Talon is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Talon wins with a 57.1% win rate (+14.3%) over Xin Zhao based on 21 games. Talon 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 Talon 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
Talon - 42.9% win rateTalon(42.9%)
Xin Zhao - 42.9% win rate in this matchup
Xin Zhao
42.9% WR
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Talon vs Xin Zhao matchup - 57.1% win rate
Talon
57.1% WR

Who Wins the Xin Zhao vs Talon Matchup?

Talon wins the Xin Zhao vs Talon matchup
Winner
Talon
Matches: 21
42.9%
Win Rate
57.1%
1.4
CS / min
1.7
739
DMG / min
865
10,942
Gold / game
12,827
616
Heal / min
390
921
DMG Mitigated / min
747
0.8
CC / min
0.3
44.4%
Early Game WR
55.6%
41.7%
Late Game WR
58.3%

Xin Zhao vs Talon Matchup Summary

The Xin Zhao vs Talon matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 21 recent matches analyzed, Talon wins with a 57.1% win rate compared to Xin Zhao's 42.9%, giving Talon a 14.3 percentage point advantage. Talon 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 0.5s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Talon 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 Talon 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 Talon Laning Phase Breakdown

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

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

Farming
1.4Xin Zhao
1.7Talon
Xin Zhao and Talon farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 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
739Xin Zhao
865Talon
Talon heavily out-damages Xin Zhao by 125 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Xin Zhao should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Talon's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
10,942Xin Zhao
12,827Talon
Talon generates a commanding 1,884 more gold per game than Xin Zhao. This substantial economic advantage means Talon consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Xin Zhao should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.8Xin Zhao
0.3Talon
Xin Zhao provides 0.5 seconds more crowd control per minute than Talon, 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
1,537Xin Zhao
1,137Talon
Xin Zhao vastly out-sustains Talon, healing and mitigating 400 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Xin Zhao can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Talon is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Talon, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Xin Zhao Build Against Talon

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Talon, providing the mobility and stats Xin Zhao needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Xin Zhao against Talon are Sundered Sky, Death's Dance and Titanic Hydra. This combination gives Xin Zhao an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 2 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Talon. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Xin Zhao vs Talon matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Talon
55.6%
+11.1% advantage
Xin Zhao early game win rateXin Zhao44.4%
Talon early game win rateTalon55.6%
Late Game
Talon
58.3%
+16.7% advantage
Xin Zhao late game win rateXin Zhao41.7%
Talon late game win rateTalon58.3%

Talon dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 55.6% win rate — a 11.1 percentage point lead over Xin Zhao. This lopsided early game means Talon can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Talon is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 58.3% win rate — 16.7 points above Xin Zhao. Extended games heavily favor Talon, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Talon 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 Talon

Domination rune tree - Xin Zhao primary runes vs TalonDomination
Hail of Blades - best Xin Zhao rune vs TalonSudden Impact - best Xin Zhao rune vs TalonGrisly Mementos - best Xin Zhao rune vs TalonRelentless Hunter - best Xin Zhao rune vs Talon
Precision rune tree - Xin Zhao secondary runes vs TalonPrecision
Legend: Alacrity - best Xin Zhao rune vs TalonTriumph - best Xin Zhao rune vs Talon
60.0% WR

The Domination and Precision rune setup gives Xin Zhao the best tools to compete against Talon 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
56.56%1220.972212,10560.0%52.6%
60.83%1201.067312,22369.2%50.9%
57.01%1071.072012,47049.0%63.8%
50.52%970.974712,18147.1%54.4%
47.13%870.975912,78945.0%48.9%
43.02%860.975212,24836.4%47.2%
43.02%861.270212,22652.4%34.1%
54.43%791.171212,62348.7%60.0%
51.52%661.069812,21750.0%52.8%
49.23%651.578711,62351.4%46.4%
56.45%621.369812,42451.9%60.0%
50.85%591.166712,15556.0%47.1%
58.62%581.073712,13257.1%60.9%
51.85%541.264911,45759.3%44.4%
62.26%531.279412,77161.5%63.0%
58.70%460.979912,76252.4%64.0%
43.48%461.268112,76747.6%40.0%
40.00%450.769211,26141.7%38.1%
27.27%440.974812,25722.2%30.8%
41.86%431.068211,77632.0%55.6%
46.34%411.071311,70350.0%42.1%
57.89%381.274711,76559.1%56.3%
38.89%361.171512,28333.3%42.9%
44.44%361.174313,57241.7%45.8%
54.55%331.271411,92350.0%58.8%
54.55%330.983812,35161.1%46.7%
51.52%331.878711,83154.2%44.4%
56.25%321.188412,77431.3%81.3%
50.00%321.473312,11543.8%56.3%
43.33%301.978712,19064.3%25.0%
50.00%301.062111,41261.5%41.2%
48.15%272.171011,68957.1%38.5%
48.00%251.076613,47563.6%35.7%
70.83%240.971111,56788.9%60.0%
52.17%231.274610,30440.0%75.0%
63.64%221.268711,77654.5%72.7%
54.55%220.863911,41354.5%54.5%
42.86%211.473910,94244.4%41.7%
55.00%201.188913,80728.6%69.2%
45.00%200.871612,12250.0%40.0%
45.00%205.483813,58950.0%43.8%
60.00%200.970312,23770.0%50.0%
52.63%191.575213,60728.6%66.7%
38.89%181.071911,84044.4%33.3%
72.22%181.967411,47155.6%88.9%
41.18%173.283012,15655.6%25.0%
35.29%173.079612,39828.6%40.0%
50.00%161.154111,38757.1%44.4%
60.00%150.872112,60580.0%50.0%
60.00%151.084612,55450.0%71.4%
60.00%152.181014,00150.0%71.4%
42.86%140.977812,95040.0%44.4%
35.71%141.470912,44450.0%25.0%
61.54%130.887813,81860.0%62.5%
66.67%121.075712,68960.0%71.4%
41.67%125.388310,89333.3%50.0%
75.00%121.187514,86240.0%100.0%
27.27%115.198813,1870.0%42.9%
54.55%112.582212,30550.0%57.1%
54.55%113.494613,75150.0%55.6%
40.00%101.477812,61850.0%33.3%
80.00%101.181013,08675.0%100.0%
62.50%84.176910,82460.0%66.7%
62.50%81.971213,18550.0%66.7%
75.00%81.51,00014,65533.3%100.0%
50.00%86.797715,27925.0%75.0%
42.86%75.381512,35250.0%33.3%
71.43%70.966411,53250.0%80.0%
71.43%73.669711,40866.7%75.0%
66.67%63.684710,856100.0%33.3%
33.33%63.099412,61633.3%33.3%
33.33%63.479811,4210.0%40.0%
50.00%64.693512,17433.3%66.7%
100.00%53.383813,157100.0%100.0%
60.00%55.41,05612,94075.0%0.0%
40.00%55.61,06512,609100.0%25.0%
60.00%54.21,15613,82850.0%66.7%
60.00%56.396313,07650.0%66.7%
20.00%55.899411,84633.3%0.0%

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Xin Zhao vs Talon - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Talon wins the Xin Zhao vs Talon 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 Talon in the early game?

In the early game, Talon has the advantage against Xin Zhao with a 55.6% win rate versus 44.4%. Talon 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 Talon in the late game?

In the late game, Talon takes over the Xin Zhao vs Talon matchup with a 58.3% win rate compared to 41.7%. Talon scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Xin Zhao vs Talon matchup?

Talon 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 Talon is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 21 games analyzed.

What is the best Xin Zhao build against Talon?

The best Xin Zhao build against Talon includes Sundered Sky, Death's Dance, Titanic Hydra with Plated Steelcaps. This build achieves a 100.0% 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 Talon?

The best Xin Zhao runes against Talon use the Domination primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 60.0% win rate in the Xin Zhao vs Talon matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Xin Zhao counter Talon?

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

How do I play Xin Zhao against Talon?

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