Ziggs - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
52.6%
Pick Rate
1.6%

Ziggsvs Xin Zhao

SMage
Patch26.10
Matches595,409
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 17, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Ziggs vs Xin Zhao is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Xin Zhao wins with a 85.7% win rate (+71.4%) over Ziggs based on 7 games. Xin Zhao holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Ziggs build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Ziggs vs Xin Zhao matchup.

Ziggs Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Ziggs 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
Xin Zhao - 14.3% win rateXin Zhao(14.3%)
Ziggs - 14.3% win rate in this matchup
Ziggs
14.3% WR
VS
Xin Zhao vs Ziggs matchup - 85.7% win rate
Xin Zhao
85.7% WR

Who Wins the Ziggs vs Xin Zhao Matchup?

Xin Zhao wins the Ziggs vs Xin Zhao matchup
Winner
Xin Zhao
Matches: 7
14.3%
Win Rate
85.7%
6.4
CS / min
6.1
1,326
DMG / min
1,058
12,534
Gold / game
13,594
71
Heal / min
922
434
DMG Mitigated / min
977
0.7
CC / min
0.9
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
16.7%
Late Game WR
83.3%

Ziggs vs Xin Zhao Matchup Summary

The Ziggs vs Xin Zhao matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 7 recent matches analyzed, Xin Zhao wins with a 85.7% win rate compared to Ziggs's 14.3%, giving Xin Zhao a 71.4 percentage point advantage. Xin Zhao dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Ziggs players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Xin Zhao leads by 1,394 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Xin Zhao has a strong advantage in this matchup. Ziggs players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Xin Zhao overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Ziggs vs Xin Zhao Laning Phase Breakdown

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

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

Farming
6.4Ziggs
6.1Xin Zhao
Ziggs and Xin Zhao farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.3 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
1,326Ziggs
1,058Xin Zhao
Ziggs heavily out-damages Xin Zhao by 268 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 Ziggs's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
12,534Ziggs
13,594Xin Zhao
Xin Zhao generates a commanding 1,060 more gold per game than Ziggs. This substantial economic advantage means Xin Zhao consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Ziggs should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.7Ziggs
0.9Xin Zhao
Both Ziggs and Xin Zhao 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
505Ziggs
1,899Xin Zhao
Xin Zhao vastly out-sustains Ziggs, healing and mitigating 1,394 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Xin Zhao can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Ziggs is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Ziggs, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Ziggs Build Against Xin Zhao

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Xin Zhao, providing the mobility and stats Ziggs needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Ziggs against Xin Zhao are Luden's Echo, Liandry's Torment and Shadowflame. This combination gives Ziggs an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Ziggs vs Xin Zhao matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Xin Zhao
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Ziggs early game win rateZiggs0.0%
Xin Zhao early game win rateXin Zhao100.0%
Late Game
Xin Zhao
83.3%
+66.7% advantage
Ziggs late game win rateZiggs16.7%
Xin Zhao late game win rateXin Zhao83.3%

Xin Zhao dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Ziggs. This lopsided early game means Xin Zhao can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Xin Zhao is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 83.3% win rate — 66.7 points above Ziggs. 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. Ziggs players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Ziggs Runes Against Xin Zhao

Sorcery rune tree - Ziggs primary runes vs Xin ZhaoSorcery
Deathfire Touch - best Ziggs rune vs Xin ZhaoManaflow Band - best Ziggs rune vs Xin ZhaoAbsolute Focus - best Ziggs rune vs Xin ZhaoScorch - best Ziggs rune vs Xin Zhao
Resolve rune tree - Ziggs secondary runes vs Xin ZhaoResolve
Overgrowth - best Ziggs rune vs Xin ZhaoBone Plating - best Ziggs rune vs Xin Zhao
100.0% WR

The Sorcery and Resolve rune setup gives Ziggs the best tools to compete against Xin Zhao in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Ziggs matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. The table below shows Ziggs'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 Ziggs build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Ziggs matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
49.64%1376.61,09712,82157.9%43.8%
56.19%1056.61,00612,69858.5%54.7%
43.59%786.597112,55055.2%36.7%
42.11%766.21,05811,88541.9%42.2%
59.09%666.41,08713,19772.7%52.3%
53.97%636.71,01813,49757.1%52.4%
56.90%587.096911,39670.0%42.9%
57.45%476.892712,28360.9%54.2%
47.83%465.995912,93241.7%50.0%
44.12%346.51,06011,08152.9%35.3%
39.39%336.21,03012,91041.7%38.1%
42.42%337.21,11014,57740.0%43.5%
50.00%326.51,09012,09150.0%50.0%
41.94%316.51,04712,46040.0%42.9%
53.33%306.394911,07847.1%61.5%
55.17%297.196011,30558.3%52.9%
65.52%296.785111,90170.6%58.3%
53.57%287.11,06911,89863.6%47.1%
44.44%276.294911,72063.6%31.3%
37.04%276.61,02913,34144.4%33.3%
40.00%256.51,09713,93716.7%47.4%
54.17%246.194111,72858.3%50.0%
56.52%236.81,07312,84853.9%60.0%
81.82%226.21,04410,99288.9%76.9%
52.38%216.698611,78355.6%50.0%
52.38%216.68598,86861.5%37.5%
52.38%216.51,15314,50050.0%52.9%
61.90%217.094011,25575.0%44.4%
47.62%216.31,03413,30850.0%46.7%
57.89%196.31,03211,68162.5%54.5%
36.84%193.580910,22130.0%44.4%
50.00%185.81,01812,86628.6%63.6%
50.00%186.51,01711,75733.3%66.7%
52.94%176.89609,67254.5%50.0%
52.94%177.41,06913,49740.0%58.3%
76.47%176.71,13515,76683.3%72.7%
43.75%167.590012,97350.0%40.0%
62.50%166.81,10612,95457.1%66.7%
60.00%156.91,02011,36662.5%57.1%
46.67%156.889311,56525.0%54.5%
71.43%146.293111,95983.3%62.5%
85.71%147.61,05113,997100.0%71.4%
42.86%147.287712,79980.0%22.2%
46.15%136.01,08111,83740.0%50.0%
69.23%136.61,33012,65660.0%75.0%
38.46%137.01,08812,60533.3%42.9%
41.67%126.992212,74933.3%44.4%
41.67%126.01,19011,32128.6%60.0%
66.67%126.51,17416,0180.0%66.7%
54.55%117.31,04911,06555.6%50.0%
36.36%117.51,14410,65642.9%25.0%
54.55%117.185011,25350.0%57.1%
63.64%114.993911,2410.0%87.5%
54.55%117.382411,64940.0%66.7%
45.45%116.61,03110,12940.0%50.0%
54.55%116.789811,36560.0%50.0%
36.36%116.71,10011,98340.0%33.3%
40.00%107.194612,64160.0%20.0%
80.00%106.61,05111,05266.7%100.0%
100.00%106.71,19213,191100.0%100.0%
55.56%93.691711,5910.0%62.5%
55.56%96.81,06413,504100.0%42.9%
22.22%95.68609,52825.0%20.0%
62.50%86.61,18715,7410.0%62.5%
75.00%87.08778,54280.0%66.7%
50.00%84.195511,26766.7%40.0%
57.14%77.01,03712,75766.7%50.0%
42.86%77.093612,06566.7%25.0%
28.57%75.91,23111,7250.0%66.7%
42.86%77.51,03710,55033.3%50.0%
14.29%76.41,32612,5340.0%16.7%
57.14%76.11,23713,1430.0%66.7%
33.33%63.91,18614,2950.0%40.0%
16.67%66.697812,25150.0%0.0%
20.00%55.294913,08850.0%0.0%
20.00%56.61,07113,55650.0%0.0%
40.00%52.378510,3250.0%50.0%
60.00%57.598311,82575.0%0.0%

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Ziggs vs Xin Zhao - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Xin Zhao wins the Ziggs vs Xin Zhao matchup with a 85.7% win rate compared to Ziggs's 14.3%, a 71.4 percentage point difference. This data is based on 7 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

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

In the early game, Xin Zhao has the advantage against Ziggs with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Xin Zhao players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Ziggs do against Xin Zhao in the late game?

In the late game, Xin Zhao takes over the Ziggs vs Xin Zhao matchup with a 83.3% win rate compared to 16.7%. Xin Zhao scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Ziggs vs Xin Zhao matchup?

Xin Zhao wins the matchup against Ziggs with a 85.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 71.4 percentage point advantage means Xin Zhao is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 7 games analyzed.

What is the best Ziggs build against Xin Zhao?

The best Ziggs build against Xin Zhao includes Luden's Echo, Liandry's Torment, Shadowflame with Spellslinger's Shoes. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Ziggs runes against Xin Zhao?

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

Does Ziggs counter Xin Zhao?

No, Ziggs struggles against Xin Zhao with only a 14.3% win rate. Xin Zhao has the advantage in this matchup. Ziggs players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Xin Zhao's lead.

How do I play Ziggs against Xin Zhao?

When playing Ziggs against Xin Zhao, play cautiously and avoid Xin Zhao's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Xin Zhao has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.