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...
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.
Three Talon Strike
Xin Zhao's next 3 standard attacks deal increased damage with the third attack knocking an opponent into the air.
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.
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.
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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Skill order
W → E → Q
Runes
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Summoner spells
Flash + Smite
Combos
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Difficult matchups
Ivern41.5%One of the three toughest current same-role matchups in this snapshot. Compare the matchup win rate, opponent lift, and sample instead of treating it as a guaranteed result.Jungle· Patch 16.19· 106 games
Udyr43.2%One of the three toughest current same-role matchups in this snapshot. Compare the matchup win rate, opponent lift, and sample instead of treating it as a guaranteed result.Jungle· Patch 16.19· 199 games
Quinn43.6%One of the three toughest current same-role matchups in this snapshot. Compare the matchup win rate, opponent lift, and sample instead of treating it as a guaranteed result.Jungle· Patch 16.19· 117 gamesBest with
FiddlesticksXin Zhao's engage can hand off to Fiddlesticks's control or damage follow-up. Their control profiles can be chained instead of overlapped. AP damage helps prevent a one-dimensional team damage profile.
MelXin Zhao's engage can hand off to Mel's control or damage follow-up. Their control profiles can be chained instead of overlapped. AP damage helps prevent a one-dimensional team damage profile.
BrandXin Zhao's engage can hand off to Brand's control or damage follow-up. Their control profiles can be chained instead of overlapped. AP damage helps prevent a one-dimensional team damage profile.
AnnieXin Zhao's engage can hand off to Annie's control or damage follow-up. Their control profiles can be chained instead of overlapped. AP damage helps prevent a one-dimensional team damage profile.
KarmaXin Zhao's engage can hand off to Karma's control or damage follow-up. Their control profiles can be chained instead of overlapped. AP damage helps prevent a one-dimensional team damage profile.COMMUNITY LAYER
Matchup notes
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