
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. 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/
- 110/
- 100
Range:- 500
- Fighter,
- Tank
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Xin Zhao Overview
- Xin Zhao's Top Build
- Xin Zhao's Best Runes
- Xin Zhao's Top Matchups
- Xin Zhao's Counters
Xin Zhao 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:620(106 per level)
Health Regen:8(0.7 per level)
Armor:35(4.4 per level)
Magic Resist:32(2.05 per level)
Movement Speed:345
Attack Range:175(175 per level)
Xin Zhao - Match Duration Win Rate
Xin Zhao Tips

- 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 through self-healing.
- Xin Zhao has more base armor than most champions, which makes them excellent in the early game against attack damage type enemies.
Xin Zhao Builds
Build Stats:
Movement Speed:25
Health:1800
Attack Damage:180
Magic Resist:50
Armor:50
Slightly Magical Footwear
300
Summary Unavailable(Click for Item Details)
Item StatsMovement Speed:25
43.24%Win Rate4.93%Pick RateSundered Sky
3,100
Summary Unavailable(Click for Item Details)
Item StatsHealth:400
Attack Damage:40
53.80%Win Rate70.13%Pick RateTitanic Hydra
3,300
Deals area of effect damage based on owner's health
Item StatsHealth:600
Attack Damage:40
60.51%Win Rate20.93%Pick RateBlack Cleaver
3,000
Dealing physical damage to enemy champions reduces their Armor
Item StatsHealth:400
Attack Damage:40
54.64%Win Rate53.20%Pick RateSpirit Visage
2,700
Increases Health and healing effects
Item StatsHealth:400
Magic Resist:50
63.16%Win Rate2.53%Pick RateDeath's Dance
3,300
Summary Unavailable(Click for Item Details)
Item StatsArmor:50
Attack Damage:60
66.67%Win Rate18.00%Pick RateOracle Lens
0
Disables nearby invisible wards and traps for a duration
Item Stats55.07%Win Rate69.73%Pick Rate
Xin Zhao Runes
Primary Tree

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.