XinZhao

XinZhao

Jungle Build, Runes, Items · Patch 26.12

A Tier Win Rate 51.5% Pick Rate 2.5% Ban Rate 1.4% Role Jungle Games 427 Patch 26.12 ▼ NERFED
Xin Zhao received nerfeds in this patch.
Build ARAM Arena
Patch: 26.12
Tier A
Win Rate 51.5%
Pick Rate 2.5%
Ban Rate 1.4%
Matches 427
RUNES
WR 53.07% PR 53.40% Games 228
Precision
Precision
Press the Attack
Lethal Tempo
Fleet Footwork
Conqueror
Absorb Life
Triumph
Presence of Mind
Legend: Alacrity
Legend: Haste
Legend: Bloodline
Coup de Grace
Cut Down
Last Stand
Inspiration
Inspiration
Hextech Flashtraption
Magical Footwear
Cash Back
Triple Tonic
Time Warp Tonic
Biscuit Delivery
Cosmic Insight
Approach Velocity
Jack Of All Trades
Adaptive Force
Attack Speed
Cooldown Reduction
Adaptive Force
Movement Speed
Health
Health
Slow Resist & Tenacity
Scaling Health
WR 51.02% PR 22.95% Games 98
Domination
Domination
Electrocute
Dark Harvest
Hail of Blades
Cheap Shot
Taste of Blood
Sudden Impact
Sixth Sense
Grisly Mementos
Deep Ward
Treasure Hunter
Relentless Hunter
Ultimate Hunter
Precision
Precision
Absorb Life
Triumph
Presence of Mind
Legend: Alacrity
Legend: Haste
Legend: Bloodline
Coup de Grace
Cut Down
Last Stand
Adaptive Force
Attack Speed
Cooldown Reduction
Adaptive Force
Movement Speed
Health
Health
Slow Resist & Tenacity
Scaling Health
Items

Starting Items

Games 17 PR 4%
Item 1101
Item 2003
Item 1036
Item 1028
Games 14 PR 3%
Item 1101
Item 2003
Item 1036
Item 2021

Build Order

Item 1056
Item 1036
Item 1028
Item 2021
Item 2510
Item 6610
Item 3071
Item 3087

Completed Items

Item 2510
Item 6610
Item 3071
Item 3087
Item 6333
Item 3748

Situational Items

Item 1001
Item 1037
Item 1052
Item 1026
Item 1101
Item 1042
Item 3133
Item 2022
Ability Max Order W > E > Q
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Q
Q
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W
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E
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R
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R
Power Spike XinZhao — Jungle
PEAK
0–5 min 6–10 min 11–15 min 16–20 min 21–25 min 26+ min
WEAK · 0–10 min
Play safe early.
PEAK · 16–22 min
First two items complete, look to fight.
LATE · 30+ min
Engage as frontline, peel for carries.
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Overview

Xin Zhao is an aggressive fighter jungler who excels at early skirmishes, strong ganks, and forcing fights before enemies are ready. He becomes extremely powerful when he can snowball early pressure into map control.

Strengths

  • Very strong early skirmishes
  • Excellent gank pressure
  • Strong dueling power
  • Great early snowball potential
  • Useful engage and disruption

Weaknesses

  • Falls off compared to heavy scaling junglers
  • Can struggle if early tempo is lost
  • Needs direct target access
  • Can be kited by ranged champions
  • Less flexible in long controlled fights

Early Game

In the early game Xin Zhao should focus on aggressive pathing, strong skirmishes, and punishing weak lanes quickly. Early momentum is one of his biggest advantages.

Mid Game

Mid game is where Xin Zhao can still dominate fights if he kept his early tempo. His ability to reach carries and disrupt fights remains very valuable.

Late Game

In late game fights Xin Zhao should play more carefully and focus on smart target access rather than reckless entries.

Tips & Tricks

  • Early tempo defines your best games.
  • Strong skirmishes are your comfort zone.
  • Direct pressure wins games early.
  • Avoid wasting momentum.
  • Controlled engages are stronger than reckless dives.

For official ability details and lore, visit the official XinZhao page and the XinZhao Wiki.