Xin Zhao - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.7%
Pick Rate
2.6%

Xin Zhaovs Viego

SFighterTank
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Xin Zhao vs Viego is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Xin Zhao wins with a 57.0% win rate (+14.0%) over Viego based on 107 games. Viego wins the early laning phase while Xin Zhao 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 Viego 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
Viego - 57.0% win rateViego(57.0%)
Xin Zhao - 57.0% win rate in this matchup
Xin Zhao
57.0% WR
VS
Viego vs Xin Zhao matchup - 43.0% win rate
Viego
43.0% WR

Who Wins the Xin Zhao vs Viego Matchup?

Xin Zhao wins the Xin Zhao vs Viego matchup
Winner
Xin Zhao
Matches: 107
57.0%
Win Rate
43.0%
1.0
CS / min
1.0
720
DMG / min
803
12,470
Gold / game
14,192
691
Heal / min
504
1,199
DMG Mitigated / min
879
0.8
CC / min
0.6
49.0%
Early Game WR
51.0%
63.8%
Late Game WR
36.2%

Xin Zhao vs Viego Matchup Summary

The Xin Zhao vs Viego matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 107 recent matches analyzed, Xin Zhao wins with a 57.0% win rate compared to Viego's 43.0%, giving Xin Zhao a 14.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Viego controls the early laning stage, but Xin Zhao outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Viego needs to press advantages before Xin Zhao reaches their power spikes, while Xin Zhao should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Xin Zhao leads by 508 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Xin Zhao players can confidently pick into Viego and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Viego 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 Viego Laning Phase Breakdown

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

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

Farming
1.0Xin Zhao
1.0Viego
Xin Zhao and Viego 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
720Xin Zhao
803Viego
Viego heavily out-damages Xin Zhao by 83 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 Viego's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
12,470Xin Zhao
14,192Viego
Viego generates a commanding 1,722 more gold per game than Xin Zhao. This substantial economic advantage means Viego 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
0.6Viego
Both Xin Zhao and Viego 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
1,891Xin Zhao
1,382Viego
Xin Zhao vastly out-sustains Viego, healing and mitigating 508 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Xin Zhao can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Viego is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Viego, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Xin Zhao Build Against Viego

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Viego, providing the mobility and stats Xin Zhao needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Xin Zhao against Viego are Sundered Sky, Black Cleaver and Guardian Angel. 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 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Viego. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Xin Zhao vs Viego matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Viego
51.0%
+2.0% advantage
Xin Zhao early game win rateXin Zhao49.0%
Viego early game win rateViego51.0%
Late Game
Xin Zhao
63.8%
+27.6% advantage
Xin Zhao late game win rateXin Zhao63.8%
Viego late game win rateViego36.2%

During the early laning phase (first 15 minutes), Viego has a meaningful 51.0% win rate, outperforming Xin Zhao by 2.0 percentage points. Viego players should look to press this advantage through aggressive trades, wave priority, and early jungle coordination.

Xin Zhao is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 63.8% win rate — 27.6 points above Viego. Extended games heavily favor Xin Zhao, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Viego has the edge early, but Xin Zhao 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 Viego

Precision rune tree - Xin Zhao primary runes vs ViegoPrecision
Conqueror - best Xin Zhao rune vs ViegoTriumph - best Xin Zhao rune vs ViegoLegend: Alacrity - best Xin Zhao rune vs ViegoCoup de Grace - best Xin Zhao rune vs Viego
Inspiration rune tree - Xin Zhao secondary runes vs ViegoInspiration
Cosmic Insight - best Xin Zhao rune vs ViegoMagical Footwear - best Xin Zhao rune vs Viego
59.6% WR

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


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 Viego - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Xin Zhao wins the Xin Zhao vs Viego matchup with a 57.0% win rate compared to Viego's 43.0%, a 14.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 107 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

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

In the early game, Viego has the advantage against Xin Zhao with a 51.0% win rate versus 49.0%. Viego 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 Viego in the late game?

In the late game, Xin Zhao takes over the Xin Zhao vs Viego matchup with a 63.8% win rate compared to 36.2%. Xin Zhao scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Xin Zhao vs Viego matchup?

Xin Zhao wins the matchup against Viego with a 57.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 14.0 percentage point advantage means Xin Zhao is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 107 games analyzed.

What is the best Xin Zhao build against Viego?

The best Xin Zhao build against Viego includes Sundered Sky, Black Cleaver, Guardian Angel with Mercury's Treads. 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 Viego?

The best Xin Zhao runes against Viego use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 59.6% win rate in the Xin Zhao vs Viego matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Xin Zhao counter Viego?

Yes, Xin Zhao has a favorable matchup against Viego with a 57.0% win rate. Xin Zhao strongly counters Viego in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Xin Zhao against Viego?

When playing Xin Zhao against Viego, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Viego. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.