Xin Zhao - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.1%
Pick Rate
4.6%

Xin Zhaovs Warwick

AFighterTank
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 6, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Xin Zhao vs Warwick is a moderate matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Xin Zhao wins with a 51.9% win rate (+3.8%) over Warwick based on 185 games. Warwick 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 Warwick matchup.

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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.

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Xin Zhao - 51.9% win rate in this matchup
Xin Zhao
51.9% WR
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Warwick vs Xin Zhao matchup - 48.1% win rate
Warwick
48.1% WR

Who Wins the Xin Zhao vs Warwick Matchup?

Xin Zhao wins the Xin Zhao vs Warwick matchup
Winner
Xin Zhao
Matches: 185
51.9%
Win Rate
48.1%
1.6
CS / min
1.5
713
DMG / min
718
11,921
Gold / game
12,388
730
Heal / min
659
1,035
DMG Mitigated / min
1,252
0.8
CC / min
1.0
49.4%
Early Game WR
50.6%
54.2%
Late Game WR
45.8%

Xin Zhao vs Warwick Matchup Summary

The Xin Zhao vs Warwick matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 185 recent matches analyzed, Xin Zhao wins with a 51.9% win rate compared to Warwick's 48.1%, giving Xin Zhao a 3.8 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Warwick controls the early laning stage, but Xin Zhao outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Warwick 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 crowd control, where Warwick leads by 0.2s CC/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 Warwick'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 Warwick Laning Phase Breakdown

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

Warwick is favored during the laning phase against Xin Zhao, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Warwick holds advantages in damage, gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
1.6Xin Zhao
1.5Warwick
Xin Zhao and Warwick 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
713Xin Zhao
718Warwick
Damage output is virtually even between Xin Zhao and Warwick, with only 4 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
11,921Xin Zhao
12,388Warwick
Warwick earns 467 more gold per game than Xin Zhao, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Warwick slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.8Xin Zhao
1.0Warwick
Both Xin Zhao and Warwick 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
1,764Xin Zhao
1,911Warwick
Warwick heals and mitigates 147 more damage per minute than Xin Zhao, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Warwick to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Xin Zhao.

Best Xin Zhao Build Against Warwick

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Warwick, providing the mobility and stats Xin Zhao needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Xin Zhao against Warwick are Death's Dance, Riftmaker 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 80.0% win rate across 5 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Warwick. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Xin Zhao vs Warwick matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Warwick
50.6%
+1.1% advantage
Xin Zhao early game win rateXin Zhao49.4%
Warwick early game win rateWarwick50.6%
Late Game
Xin Zhao
54.2%
+8.3% advantage
Xin Zhao late game win rateXin Zhao54.2%
Warwick late game win rateWarwick45.8%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Xin Zhao and Warwick, with Warwick holding a razor-thin 50.6% win rate edge (+1.1%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Xin Zhao is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 54.2% win rate — 8.3 points above Warwick. 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 — Warwick 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 Warwick

Precision rune tree - Xin Zhao primary runes vs WarwickPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Xin Zhao rune vs WarwickTriumph - best Xin Zhao rune vs WarwickLegend: Alacrity - best Xin Zhao rune vs WarwickCoup de Grace - best Xin Zhao rune vs Warwick
Inspiration rune tree - Xin Zhao secondary runes vs WarwickInspiration
Cosmic Insight - best Xin Zhao rune vs WarwickMagical Footwear - best Xin Zhao rune vs Warwick
68.4% WR

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


Xin Zhao matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. 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 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
53.45%2321.473212,54661.0%47.2%
47.51%2211.271911,73753.5%42.6%
59.91%2122.280312,68260.2%59.7%
51.89%1851.671311,92149.4%54.2%
41.53%1831.169611,56745.4%38.1%
54.29%1751.166011,29451.7%57.0%
46.79%1561.370211,58741.8%52.0%
52.29%1531.373512,54345.2%58.8%
48.00%1501.269411,46950.7%45.3%
55.48%1461.269012,52254.0%56.6%
49.58%1191.273512,69532.6%60.3%
52.63%1145.582312,68256.5%50.0%
56.14%1142.987112,42555.1%56.9%
44.55%1101.070112,42644.7%44.4%
53.00%1006.597012,37654.0%52.0%
53.13%963.477711,86747.6%57.4%
54.74%953.281211,95255.6%53.7%
55.32%946.398412,63654.9%55.8%
53.76%936.293511,61250.0%57.5%
60.87%922.381512,37965.9%56.3%
57.78%903.079012,13960.5%55.3%
54.55%884.691212,39058.7%50.0%
51.81%831.369112,64150.0%52.8%
45.12%823.085012,30743.8%46.0%
52.50%801.368911,07452.3%52.8%
43.75%801.161511,99457.9%30.9%
54.55%775.392112,25555.3%53.9%
53.95%766.190411,79251.2%57.6%
55.26%765.894011,68160.5%50.0%
48.00%755.493011,61848.8%47.1%
54.79%731.274113,29064.0%50.0%
56.16%735.51,00612,71961.3%52.4%
47.22%725.382411,54843.2%51.4%
59.09%661.278612,85464.0%56.1%
54.69%646.01,03811,63757.6%51.6%
43.55%626.388410,96132.4%57.1%
47.54%613.281612,33953.6%42.4%
61.67%606.394111,92065.5%58.1%
53.33%603.583111,58062.1%45.2%
50.00%605.61,19310,71051.4%47.8%
46.55%581.373012,25040.7%51.6%
44.83%583.888311,84233.3%57.1%
48.21%561.376712,95755.0%44.4%
59.26%546.399712,73160.0%58.6%
57.41%546.287811,67480.0%37.9%
57.41%546.698012,95133.3%76.7%
45.28%532.984411,20248.0%42.9%
50.94%531.475213,04357.1%46.9%
60.38%535.991511,55862.5%58.6%
63.46%527.11,00311,98664.3%62.5%
52.94%515.683812,35150.0%54.8%
50.98%516.41,05411,65757.1%43.5%
56.00%506.81,01712,67265.6%38.9%
61.22%494.881411,72862.5%60.0%
52.08%486.288712,52445.8%58.3%
52.08%481.179412,56648.0%56.5%
47.92%481.686012,92347.1%48.4%
42.55%475.51,04111,47322.7%60.0%
46.81%471.371712,71650.0%44.8%
44.68%471.270812,42441.2%46.7%
57.45%471.072511,21462.5%52.2%
68.09%471.066111,89073.1%61.9%
57.78%455.21,05512,06755.6%61.1%
68.18%444.61,03212,79760.0%72.4%
58.14%436.392311,17073.7%45.8%
59.52%424.980711,70457.1%61.9%
36.59%415.984810,63334.6%40.0%
47.50%404.381211,94060.0%40.0%
61.54%391.380112,52766.7%58.3%
50.00%384.186613,20144.4%55.0%
37.84%374.886111,66433.3%40.9%
52.78%366.61,03012,27664.7%42.1%
33.33%366.491211,88835.0%31.3%
25.71%355.685210,32522.2%29.4%
54.29%354.290712,43060.0%50.0%
58.82%344.690112,00365.0%50.0%
73.53%346.093412,95981.3%66.7%
55.88%346.398212,75968.4%40.0%
45.45%331.578812,46050.0%42.1%
42.42%331.165710,14838.9%46.7%
57.58%336.390212,46864.7%50.0%
27.27%334.082612,39830.8%25.0%
48.48%336.095413,35357.1%42.1%
59.38%325.490912,27257.9%61.5%
53.13%326.097212,36456.3%50.0%
58.06%316.495413,33654.5%60.0%
46.67%305.782111,27437.5%57.1%
58.62%296.296412,64562.5%53.9%
65.52%296.01,10612,52575.0%44.4%
64.29%286.295411,12466.7%61.5%
50.00%286.01,02412,72044.4%52.6%
53.57%286.087611,71754.5%52.9%
48.15%275.597411,05553.3%41.7%
51.85%275.477511,77746.1%57.1%
76.92%266.087811,01382.3%66.7%
76.92%266.71,04813,11486.7%63.6%
68.00%256.595011,51378.6%54.5%
66.67%246.11,18614,06062.5%68.8%
50.00%244.389312,79128.6%58.8%
47.83%231.570713,31733.3%57.1%
52.17%234.690811,37453.3%50.0%
45.45%225.792210,54241.7%50.0%
45.45%226.399311,34053.3%28.6%
45.45%226.51,03813,82333.3%50.0%
50.00%221.890611,53260.0%28.6%
38.10%215.588812,21057.1%28.6%
33.33%212.369511,89122.2%41.7%
52.38%216.289612,69257.1%50.0%
60.00%201.455411,78466.7%54.5%
47.37%195.394812,83250.0%45.5%
50.00%186.686111,94266.7%41.7%
55.56%186.51,19913,58275.0%40.0%
33.33%154.47429,57033.3%33.3%
80.00%156.291410,99880.0%80.0%
60.00%156.598112,11171.4%50.0%
50.00%141.382712,21450.0%50.0%
42.86%146.384410,98655.6%20.0%
53.85%135.196412,80825.0%100.0%
53.85%131.973011,82042.9%66.7%
41.67%122.581113,94733.3%44.4%
54.55%115.890110,82250.0%60.0%
36.36%116.31,08713,35150.0%20.0%
54.55%112.564412,03966.7%50.0%
60.00%106.683112,00660.0%60.0%
40.00%104.096613,48125.0%50.0%
40.00%106.01,10013,15333.3%42.9%
70.00%105.586911,02950.0%100.0%
77.78%94.780112,71675.0%80.0%
55.56%96.41,01113,30350.0%57.1%
25.00%86.085711,07966.7%0.0%
71.43%75.898313,652100.0%60.0%
71.43%73.57379,821100.0%0.0%
71.43%75.687611,57375.0%66.7%
71.43%76.21,02214,540100.0%50.0%
83.33%66.690813,85266.7%100.0%
40.00%55.377610,42050.0%0.0%
80.00%56.11,28214,83166.7%100.0%
40.00%53.96248,24033.3%50.0%
80.00%54.29289,782100.0%66.7%

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Xin Zhao vs Warwick - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Xin Zhao wins the Xin Zhao vs Warwick matchup with a 51.9% win rate compared to Warwick's 48.1%, a 3.8 percentage point difference. This data is based on 185 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

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

In the early game, Warwick has the advantage against Xin Zhao with a 50.6% win rate versus 49.4%. Warwick 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 Warwick in the late game?

In the late game, Xin Zhao takes over the Xin Zhao vs Warwick matchup with a 54.2% win rate compared to 45.8%. Xin Zhao scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Xin Zhao vs Warwick matchup?

Xin Zhao wins the matchup against Warwick with a 51.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 3.8 percentage point advantage means Xin Zhao is moderately favored in this lane matchup based on 185 games analyzed.

What is the best Xin Zhao build against Warwick?

The best Xin Zhao build against Warwick includes Death's Dance, Riftmaker, Titanic Hydra with Plated Steelcaps. This build achieves a 80.0% 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 Warwick?

The best Xin Zhao runes against Warwick use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 68.4% win rate in the Xin Zhao vs Warwick matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Xin Zhao counter Warwick?

Yes, Xin Zhao has a favorable matchup against Warwick with a 51.9% win rate. Xin Zhao has a solid advantage over Warwick in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Xin Zhao against Warwick?

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