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

Xin Zhaovs Veigar

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

Xin Zhao vs Veigar is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Xin Zhao wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Veigar based on 6 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 Veigar 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
Veigar - 50.0% win rateVeigar(50.0%)
Xin Zhao - 50.0% win rate in this matchup
Xin Zhao
50.0% WR
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Veigar vs Xin Zhao matchup - 50.0% win rate
Veigar
50.0% WR

Who Wins the Xin Zhao vs Veigar Matchup?

Xin Zhao wins the Xin Zhao vs Veigar matchup
Winner
Xin Zhao
Matches: 6
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
6.6
CS / min
6.2
998
DMG / min
911
14,973
Gold / game
13,083
581
Heal / min
134
1,076
DMG Mitigated / min
460
0.8
CC / min
0.6
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Xin Zhao vs Veigar Matchup Summary

The Xin Zhao vs Veigar matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Xin Zhao wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Veigar's 50.0%, giving Xin Zhao a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Xin Zhao holds a slight edge in both the early and late game, but the margins are thin enough that individual skill and jungle attention will often determine the outcome. Veigar can still find windows through outplays and team coordination. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Xin Zhao leads by 1,063 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Xin Zhao has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Veigar's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Xin Zhao vs Veigar Laning Phase Breakdown

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

Xin Zhao is favored during the laning phase against Veigar, 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
6.6Xin Zhao
6.2Veigar
Xin Zhao edges out Veigar by 0.5 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 7 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Xin Zhao.
Damage
998Xin Zhao
911Veigar
Xin Zhao heavily out-damages Veigar by 86 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Veigar 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
14,973Xin Zhao
13,083Veigar
Xin Zhao generates a commanding 1,891 more gold per game than Veigar. This substantial economic advantage means Xin Zhao consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Veigar should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.8Xin Zhao
0.6Veigar
Both Xin Zhao and Veigar provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/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
1,657Xin Zhao
595Veigar
Xin Zhao vastly out-sustains Veigar, healing and mitigating 1,063 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Xin Zhao can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Veigar is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Veigar, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Xin Zhao Build Against Veigar

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Veigar, providing the mobility and stats Xin Zhao needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Xin Zhao against Veigar are The Collector, Titanic Hydra and Maw of Malmortius. 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 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Veigar. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Xin Zhao vs Veigar matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Xin Zhao
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Xin Zhao early game win rateXin Zhao50.0%
Veigar early game win rateVeigar50.0%
Late Game
Xin Zhao
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Xin Zhao late game win rateXin Zhao50.0%
Veigar late game win rateVeigar50.0%

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

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Xin Zhao at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Veigar. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

This matchup is remarkably even at every stage of the game. Neither Xin Zhao nor Veigar has a phase-specific advantage, making this a pure skill matchup where individual mechanics, decision-making, and team coordination determine the outcome.

Best Xin Zhao Runes Against Veigar

Precision rune tree - Xin Zhao primary runes vs VeigarPrecision
Conqueror - best Xin Zhao rune vs VeigarTriumph - best Xin Zhao rune vs VeigarLegend: Alacrity - best Xin Zhao rune vs VeigarLast Stand - best Xin Zhao rune vs Veigar
Inspiration rune tree - Xin Zhao secondary runes vs VeigarInspiration
Magical Footwear - best Xin Zhao rune vs VeigarCosmic Insight - best Xin Zhao rune vs Veigar
100.0% WR

The Precision primary with Inspiration secondary combination helps Xin Zhao maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Veigar.


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 Veigar - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Xin Zhao wins the Xin Zhao vs Veigar matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Veigar's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

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

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

In the late game, Xin Zhao takes over the Xin Zhao vs Veigar matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Xin Zhao scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Xin Zhao vs Veigar matchup?

Xin Zhao wins the matchup against Veigar with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Xin Zhao is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Xin Zhao build against Veigar?

The best Xin Zhao build against Veigar includes The Collector, Titanic Hydra, Maw of Malmortius with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. 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 Veigar?

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

Does Xin Zhao counter Veigar?

Yes, Xin Zhao has a favorable matchup against Veigar with a 50.0% win rate. Xin Zhao slightly edges out Veigar in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Xin Zhao against Veigar?

When playing Xin Zhao against Veigar, 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.