
Xin Zhao the Seneschal of Demacia
Xin Zhao is a resolute warrior loyal to the ruling Lightshield dynasty. Once condemned to the fighting pits of Noxus, he survived countless gladiatorial bouts, but after being freed by Demacian forces, he swore his life and allegiance to these brave liberators. Armed with his favored three-talon spear, Xin Zhao now fights for his adopted kingdom, audaciously challenging any foe, no matter the odds.
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/
- 7/
- 6/
- 6/
- 5
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/
- 55/
- 50/
- 45/
- 40
Cooldown:- 12/
- 11/
- 10/
- 9/
- 8
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. Audacious Charge gains increased range against Challenged targets.
Cost:- 50
Cooldown:- 11
Range:- 650
Crescent Guard
Xin Zhao challenges an enemy he damaged recently. 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/
- 110/
- 100
Range:- 500
- Fighter,
- Tank
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Champion Base Stats
Ability Power:0
Attack Damage:63(3 per level)
Attack Speed:0(3.5 per level)
Crit Chance:0%
Mana:274(55 per level)
Mana Regen:7(0.45 per level)
Health:640(106 per level)
Health Regen:8(0.7 per level)
Armor:35(5 per level)
Magic Resist:32(2.05 per level)
Movement Speed:345
Attack Range:175(175 per level)
Champion Performance Ranking
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- Objective Control
- Supportive Strength
- Creep Farming
MetaBot Tips

- Xin Zhao is able to soak a lot of damage, making them much more viable in the frontline taking damage to protect less tanky teammates.
- Xin Zhao has a high rate of healing compared to other champions. They may be good at exchanging hit trades in lane or before teamfights since they can recover damage taken very well.
- Xin Zhao has a much higher late game win rate than their early game win rate. Take advantage of this by spending the early game farming and avoiding unneccessary fights.
- Xin Zhao has a low base movespeed compared to many other champions. Play back towards your tower in lane, and consider early game boots when fighting skillshot-based laners.
Top Item Builds
Build Stats:
Magic Resist:80
Movement Speed:50
Armor:120
Health:1300
Attack Damage:40
Ability Power:80
Attack Speed:50%
Chainlaced Crushers
1,750
Increases Move Speed and Cooldown Reduction
Item StatsMagic Resist:35
Movement Speed:50
50%Win Rate14.29%Pick RateJak'Sho, The Protean
3,200
Item StatsArmor:45
Health:350
Magic Resist:45
53.14%Win Rate100%Pick RateSundered Sky
3,100
Item StatsHealth:400
Attack Damage:40
30.77%Win Rate14.29%Pick RateNashor's Tooth
2,900
Increases Attack Speed, Ability Power, and Cooldown Reduction
Item StatsAbility Power:80
Attack Speed:50%
65.31%Win Rate28.57%Pick RateThornmail
2,450
Item StatsArmor:75
Health:150
25%Win Rate14.29%Pick RateSterak's Gage
3,200
Shields against large bursts of damage
Item StatsHealth:400
71.43%Win Rate14.29%Pick RateFarsight Alteration
0
Grants increased range and reveals the targetted area
Item Stats56.1%Win Rate71.43%Pick Rate
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Gameplay Tips
Playing Xin Zhao
- Xin Zhao is a great initiator to combat. Lead the front to start a fight and use your ultimate to do the most damage possible.
- Try to position yourself so your ultimate's knockback is most effective.
Playing Against Xin Zhao
- Xin Zhao is a powerful initiator with both his charge and ultimate dealing damage to all units around him. Try having your team stay spread out until he's used his ultimate.
- Xin Zhao relies heavily on his Three Talon Strikes for damage and cooldown resets, so preventing him from finishing his combo will have a dramatic effect.