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the Seneschal of Demacia

Xin Zhao

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...

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3/3

Engage

1/3

Peel

0/3

Scaling

2/3

CC

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Abilities

Ability text as Riot writes it, in both languages.

Q

Three Talon Strike

Xin Zhao's next 3 standard attacks deal increased damage with the third attack knocking an opponent into the air.

W

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.

E

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.

R

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.

Recommended build

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1Doran's Blade
2Sundered Sky
3Sterak's Gage
4Death's Dance

Skill order

Q → W → E

Runes

Summoner spells

Flash + Teleport

Combos

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