Xin Zhao - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.8%
Pick Rate
2.5%

Xin Zhaovs Volibear

BFighterTank
Patch26.7
Matches508,082
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 12, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Xin Zhao vs Volibear is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Xin Zhao wins with a 56.5% win rate (+12.9%) over Volibear based on 62 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 Volibear 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
Volibear - 56.5% win rateVolibear(56.5%)
Xin Zhao - 56.5% win rate in this matchup
Xin Zhao
56.5% WR
VS
Volibear vs Xin Zhao matchup - 43.5% win rate
Volibear
43.5% WR

Who Wins the Xin Zhao vs Volibear Matchup?

Xin Zhao wins the Xin Zhao vs Volibear matchup
Winner
Xin Zhao
Matches: 62
56.5%
Win Rate
43.5%
1.3
CS / min
1.3
698
DMG / min
669
12,424
Gold / game
12,104
716
Heal / min
375
1,104
DMG Mitigated / min
1,477
0.8
CC / min
0.9
51.9%
Early Game WR
48.1%
60.0%
Late Game WR
40.0%

Xin Zhao vs Volibear Matchup Summary

The Xin Zhao vs Volibear matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 62 recent matches analyzed, Xin Zhao wins with a 56.5% win rate compared to Volibear's 43.5%, giving Xin Zhao a 12.9 percentage point advantage. Xin Zhao dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Volibear 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 Volibear leads by 0.1s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Xin Zhao players can confidently pick into Volibear and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Volibear 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 Volibear Laning Phase Breakdown

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

Volibear is favored during the laning phase against Xin Zhao, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Volibear holds advantages in farming, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
1.3Xin Zhao
1.3Volibear
Xin Zhao and Volibear 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
698Xin Zhao
669Volibear
Damage output is virtually even between Xin Zhao and Volibear, with only 29 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
12,424Xin Zhao
12,104Volibear
Xin Zhao earns 320 more gold per game than Volibear, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Xin Zhao slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.8Xin Zhao
0.9Volibear
Both Xin Zhao and Volibear 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
1,820Xin Zhao
1,852Volibear
Xin Zhao and Volibear have comparable sustain profiles, with only 32 HP/min separating their healing and damage mitigation. Neither champion can out-attrition the other in lane, so trades will be decided by burst potential and ability usage rather than sustain.

Best Xin Zhao Build Against Volibear

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Volibear, providing the mobility and stats Xin Zhao needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Xin Zhao against Volibear are Sundered Sky, Black Cleaver and Sterak's Gage. This combination gives Xin Zhao an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 60.0% win rate across 5 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Volibear. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Xin Zhao vs Volibear matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Xin Zhao
51.9%
+3.7% advantage
Xin Zhao early game win rateXin Zhao51.9%
Volibear early game win rateVolibear48.1%
Late Game
Xin Zhao
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Xin Zhao late game win rateXin Zhao60.0%
Volibear late game win rateVolibear40.0%

During the early laning phase (first 15 minutes), Xin Zhao has a meaningful 51.9% win rate, outperforming Volibear by 3.7 percentage points. Xin Zhao 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 60.0% win rate — 20.0 points above Volibear. Extended games heavily favor Xin Zhao, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Xin Zhao holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Volibear players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Xin Zhao Runes Against Volibear

Precision rune tree - Xin Zhao primary runes vs VolibearPrecision
Conqueror - best Xin Zhao rune vs VolibearTriumph - best Xin Zhao rune vs VolibearLegend: Alacrity - best Xin Zhao rune vs VolibearCoup de Grace - best Xin Zhao rune vs Volibear
Inspiration rune tree - Xin Zhao secondary runes vs VolibearInspiration
Cosmic Insight - best Xin Zhao rune vs VolibearMagical Footwear - best Xin Zhao rune vs Volibear
60.0% WR

Running Precision primary with Inspiration secondary allows Xin Zhao to press their advantage against Volibear, 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 Volibear - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Xin Zhao wins the Xin Zhao vs Volibear matchup with a 56.5% win rate compared to Volibear's 43.5%, a 12.9 percentage point difference. This data is based on 62 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

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

In the early game, Xin Zhao has the advantage against Volibear with a 51.9% win rate versus 48.1%. 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 Volibear in the late game?

In the late game, Xin Zhao takes over the Xin Zhao vs Volibear matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to 40.0%. Xin Zhao scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Xin Zhao vs Volibear matchup?

Xin Zhao wins the matchup against Volibear with a 56.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 12.9 percentage point advantage means Xin Zhao is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 62 games analyzed.

What is the best Xin Zhao build against Volibear?

The best Xin Zhao build against Volibear includes Sundered Sky, Black Cleaver, Sterak's Gage with Mercury's Treads. This build achieves a 60.0% 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 Volibear?

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

Does Xin Zhao counter Volibear?

Yes, Xin Zhao has a favorable matchup against Volibear with a 56.5% win rate. Xin Zhao strongly counters Volibear in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Xin Zhao against Volibear?

When playing Xin Zhao against Volibear, 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.