Xin Zhao Runes
Best Xin Zhao runes for LoL Patch 26.1 - Conqueror from the Precision tree with Inspiration secondary (61.9% WR, 1.2% pick rate). Xin Zhao's optimal primary runes are Conqueror, Triumph, Legend: Alacrity, Cut Down. Secondary tree: Magical Footwear, Cosmic Insight.
Determination
Every third attack deals bonus damage and heals Xin Zhao.
Three Talon Strike
Xin Zhao's next 3 standard attacks deal increased damage with the third attack knocking an opponent into the air.
Cost:- 30
Cooldown:- 7/
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Range:- 375
Wind Becomes Lightning
Xin Zhao slashes in front of himself with his spear, then thrusts it forward, slowing affected enemies and marking them as Challenged.
Cost:- 60/
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Cooldown:- 12/
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Range:- 1000
Audacious Charge
Xin Zhao charges to an enemy, gaining increased Attack Speed and dealing damage to all enemies in the area, slowing them briefly. This Ability gains increased range against Challenged targets.
Cost:- 50
Cooldown:- 11
Range:- 650
Crescent Guard
Xin Zhao passively challenges an enemy he damaged recently. When activated, Xin Zhao deals damage to nearby enemies based on their current Health and knocks non-challenged targets back, becoming impervious to damage dealt by champions outside of the circle created.
Cost:- 100
Cooldown:- 120/
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Range:- 500
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Xin Zhao performs best with Conqueror as the keystone rune from the Precision tree. Xin Zhao's optimal primary runes are Conqueror, Triumph, Legend: Alacrity, Cut Down. Xin Zhao's secondary rune tree is Inspiration with Magical Footwear, Cosmic Insight. This rune setup achieves a 61.90% win rate (+13.4% win rate difference) with a 1.2% pick rate across 21 Xin Zhao games.
Primary Tree
Precision
ConquerorBasic attacks or spells that deal damage to an enemy champion grant 2 stacks of Conqueror for 5s, gaining 1.8-4
When fully stacked, heal for 8% of the damage you deal to champions (5% for ranged champions).
TriumphTakedowns restore 5% of your missing health, 2.5% of your max health, and grant an additional 20 gold.
'The most dangerous game brings the greatest glory.'
—Noxian Reckoner
Legend: AlacrityGain 3% attack speed plus an additional 1.5% for every Legend stack (
Earn progress toward Legend stacks for every champion takedown, epic monster takedown, large monster kill, and minion kill.
Cut DownDeal 8% more damage to champions who have more than 60% health.
Magical FootwearYou get free Slightly Magical Footwear at 12 min, but you cannot buy boots before then. For each takedown you acquire the boots 45s sooner.
Slightly Magical Footwear grants you an additional
Cosmic Insight+
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This alternative Xin Zhao rune build uses Conqueror as the keystone from the Precision tree. The primary runes are Conqueror, Triumph, Legend: Alacrity, Last Stand. Xin Zhao's secondary rune tree is Inspiration with Biscuit Delivery, Cash Back. This setup achieves a 60.00% win rate (+11.5% win rate difference) with a 0.8% pick rate across 15 games.
Primary Tree
PrecisionConquerorBasic attacks or spells that deal damage to an enemy champion grant 2 stacks of Conqueror for 5s, gaining 1.8-4
When fully stacked, heal for 8% of the damage you deal to champions (5% for ranged champions).
TriumphTakedowns restore 5% of your missing health, 2.5% of your max health, and grant an additional 20 gold.
'The most dangerous game brings the greatest glory.'
—Noxian Reckoner
Legend: AlacrityGain 3% attack speed plus an additional 1.5% for every Legend stack (
Earn progress toward Legend stacks for every champion takedown, epic monster takedown, large monster kill, and minion kill.
Last StandDeal 5% - 11% increased damage to champions while you are below 60% health. Max damage gained at 30% health.
Biscuit DeliveryBiscuit Delivery: Gain a Total Biscuit of Everlasting Will every 2 mins, until 6 min.
Biscuits restore 20 + 2% of your maximum health, increased by up to 100% based on missing Health. Consuming or selling a Biscuit permanently increases your max health by 30.
Cash BackGet 8% Gold back when you purchase Legendary Items.
Xin Zhao Runes - Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best Xin Zhao runes in patch 26.1?
The best Xin Zhao runes in patch 26.1 use the Precision tree with Conqueror, Triumph, Legend: Alacrity, and Cut Down, and the Inspiration tree with Magical Footwear and Cosmic Insight. This rune setup achieves a 61.9% win rate with a 1.2% pick rate.
What is the win rate for Xin Zhao's best rune page?
Xin Zhao's best rune page has a 61.9% win rate in patch 26.1, which is +13.4% compared to Xin Zhao's average win rate. This rune setup has a 1.2% pick rate among Xin Zhao players.
What keystone should I use on Xin Zhao?
Conqueror from the Precision tree is the best keystone rune for Xin Zhao in patch 26.1. This keystone synergizes well with Xin Zhao's kit and provides a 61.9% win rate.
What is Xin Zhao's primary rune tree?
Xin Zhao's primary rune tree is Precision. The optimal Precision runes for Xin Zhao are Conqueror, Triumph, Legend: Alacrity, and Cut Down, with Conqueror being the keystone of choice.
What is Xin Zhao's secondary rune tree?
Xin Zhao's best secondary rune tree is Inspiration. The recommended Inspiration runes are Magical Footwear and Cosmic Insight, which complement Xin Zhao's Precision primary tree.
What are alternative rune setups for Xin Zhao?
An alternative Xin Zhao rune setup uses Conqueror from the Precision tree. This alternate build may be preferred in certain matchups or playstyles. Check the alternative rune page above for full details including win rate and pick rate.
How popular are Xin Zhao's runes?
Xin Zhao's top rune page has a 1.2% pick rate in patch 26.1. This indicates that 1.2% of Xin Zhao players use the Conqueror setup with Precision and Inspiration trees.