Xin Zhao excels as an early-game jungler with strong ganking potential and dueling power. In patch 14.23, his optimal rune setup achieves a 50.7% win rate across 63,437 matches.

Best Rune Setup:

• Primary (Precision): Conqueror, Triumph, Legend: Alacrity, Last Stand
• Secondary (Inspiration): Magical Footwear, Cosmic Insight

Strong Against:

• Shyvana (56.3% WR)
• Ambessa (54.7% WR)
• Lillia (54.0% WR)
• Zyra (53.9% WR)
• Diana (53.9% WR)
• Sejuani (53.8% WR)

Weak Against:

• Gwen (45.4% WR)
• Evelynn (47.6% WR)
• Warwick (47.9% WR)
• Volibear (47.9% WR)
• Master Yi (48.1% WR)
• Rammus (48.3% WR)

Best Duo Synergies:

• Cassiopeia (56.7% WR)
• Taliyah (56.3% WR)
• Swain (55.0% WR)
• Anivia (55.0% WR)
• Udyr (54.8% WR)
• Shen (54.7% WR)

Key Tips:

1. Capitalize on early game strength by invading enemy jungle when opponent is spotted elsewhere
2. Only engage in team fights when Ultimate (R) is available
3. Focus on frequent ganking - it's one of Xin Zhao's strongest attributes

This champion performs best when played aggressively early game while maintaining strategic use of ultimate for team fight survival.

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